Board of Directors Changes – Treasurer Needed

 

Rick Libby has been our Treasurer for the past dozen years but he informed us at the August Board of Directors meeting that he will be relocating out of the Tri-Cities soon.  We are truly sorry to see him go and offer our profound thanks for the wonderful job he has done for many years.  We need a new Treasurer ASAP so Rick can have time to transfer his thumb drive which contains the club’s financial records and provide some in-person instruction and tips to his replacement.  Rick estimates that he spends about 6 hours per month, on average, performing the Treasurer’s duties.  If you think you might be interested in becoming our new Treasurer, please (PLEASE) contact Rick (509-947-0498) or Richard Sharp (509-551-6785) at your earliest opportunity for a more detailed discussion.

 

Also at the August Board meeting, we accepted the resignation of Matt Cummings as our Immediate Past President.  Matt and Connie have relocated to southwestern Washington and Matt has not been available to attend our meetings for the past several months.  We thank Matt and Connie for their past service on the Board and wish them well.

 

And finally, Karen McNiven has been appointed RRGC Membership Chair.  Karen is a fairly new member who many of you may have been at the club picnic.  Ron Moore had been doing double duty since March as Membership Chair and Web Administrator.  Ron is looking forward to having more time to focus on keeping our web page updated.  Thanks to Ron and Karen for their volunteerism.

 

Final 2024 Hunter Education Class

 

The last scheduled Hunter Education class this year will be evening sessions on September 9-13 with range day on Saturday September 14.  Registration for the class is already open.  Register on line at Hunter education training | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. For more information contact Chief Instructor Ron Ruth at ronruth.huntered@gmail.com.  

 

 

2024 Kids Duck Day Cancelled

 

Most years for the past few decades, barring COVID or some other unforeseen calamity, RRGC has helped coordinate and host a youth event at McNary National Wildlife Refuge.  The event is typically in mid-September and has included duck banding, retriever demonstrations, gun safety, wood duck box assembly, bird identification, and other activities.  Dale Schielke has been our lead for the past several years and coordinates with event co-sponsors like USFWS, Friends of the McNary Refuge, WDFW, Ducks Unlimited, and Delta Waterfowl.  Unfortunately, the event will not be held this year due to conflicts on possible dates for the event and the challenges of dealing with a toxic algae bloom.  Dale and our partners have pledged to try to hold the event again next year.  

 

AKC German Shorthaired Pointer Needs A New Home

 

Scott and Jessica Hennick are offering their one year old unaltered male GSP for adoption.  Scott says Bear has been raised as a companion, though he has evident GSP hunting instincts and has great training potential.  Bear is house trained and does not mark.  He does great with toddlers and kids and will warm up to you within a day.  He has not been around cats but he does play well with other dogs.  Bear requires lots of exercise, affirmation, and to be given a purpose. Bear travels well and willingly takes baths.  He suffers from a skin rash on his eyes and ears that has not been addressed medically.  Scott suspects it is a grain allergy and has switched his food.  Bear is originally from Pennsylvania and does not have established care locally. He is a big puppy that wants to please.  If you could help Bear out please respond to Jessica Hennick, 541-729-3485.

 

Message from Limits Game Farm

 

Dave Piovesan reports that Limits Game Farm will open September 1st this year and will be open for pheasant and chukar hunting. Reservations are being taken now!  As usual, all reservations are taken on a first come-first served basis and by phone only.  During the hot days of September, hunts will only be offered early mornings. Our Hen Special is also being offered for the month of September.   Dave says “I hope to see all of you again this fall to renew our friendship that I so appreciate and enjoy.” 

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        Limits Game Farm

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RiverFest – October 5, 2024

 

This event is sponsored by our local cities, public electric utilities, port districts, Benton Conservation District, state wheat and potato commissions, and businesses who place tremendous value on our local rivers.  This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 10:00AM to 3:00PM at Columbia Park in Kennewick.  This is a free family event with educational exhibits, hands on learning experiences, entertainment and food vendors.  The slogan for RiverFest is “Our Rivers, Our Life”.  The Columbia and Snake Rivers are valuable assets for the hydropower they produce, the recreational opportunities they provide, and for commercial cost effective transportation of goods to and from our communities.  If you have a chance, take advantage of the opportunity to spend a few hours in the park at this event. 

 

An Unusual Double

 

Mike Estes hooked this pair of smallmouth bass while walleye fishing in the Columbia River in early August.  The small bass was hooked on the top hook of a worm harness, had the worm in its mouth, and was in the larger bass’s mouth when Mike brought them to the boat.  The bigger bass was hooked on the lower hook.  What do you think was happening here?  Was it an auntie and her nephew just getting together to share a worm for lunch?  Was the bigger fish trying to get the worm before the little guy ate it?  Or was the bigger fish thinking that it could have a “two-for-one” combo lunch of worm and fish?  In the end, the bigger fish lost out.  The 8” smallmouth was returned to the river to swim another day and the 16” bass went home with Mike for Mike’s dinner.