On Thursday , October 11th, at 7:30 p.m., the Club will host guest speaker, The General Manager of Green for Life, GFL, will speak about Recycling in Algoma and on St. Joseph Island. Guests are welcome; no entry fees. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the SJIHA Conservation Centre, (access off Twentieth Side Road.)
Category: Announcements
See Local Celebrities on TV Show Homegrown Hunter
See local ‘celebrities,’ Nathan Coombs and Larry Skinkle with Steve Elmy of Rack Stacker, on next week’s episode of Homegrown Hunter. Last January, the episode was filmed. It airs on Wild TV from Tuesday through Sunday September 4 to 9, at the following times:
- Tuesday 7:00 a.m.
- Wednesday 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday 1:30 a.m.
- Sunday 9:30 p.m.
ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE MNRF, THURSDAY
On Thursday August 9, the General Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. with an outdoor, potluck dinner. The gate will be open by 5:00 p.m. As in past years, officials and staff of the MNRF will be our guests. They will be present to answer and comment on any questions that you may have about hunting, angling, wildlife management, outdoor safety and conservation. The August informal get-together with the MNRF has been a highlight of our summers. You won’t want to miss attending this year! Non-member guests are welcome.
Please bring your favourite dish to share and a beverage of your choice. There are benches, but you may want to bring a lawn chair. The Conservation Centre will be open if the weather prevents sitting outdoors.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! FUN INCLUDED
Hi Everyone,
Here is a schedule of events:
Tuesday, July 17 and 24, at 7:00 p.m.: Deer Tales making at the Conservation Centre
Friday, July 27, at 4:00 p.m.: Volunteers needed in the food booths at the Richards Landing Community Night
Saturday, July 28, at 8:00 a.m.: Volunteers needed in the Deer Tales Booth at the Boat Races and Car Show in Hilton Beach
The Fifth Annual Island Fishing Derby is June 30 to July 8
The Fifth Annual Island Fishing Derby is the first week of July and coincides with the free Family Fishing Week in Ontario. Registration will take place at the Conservation Centre beginning Friday, June 29 at noon and fishing will begin at 6:00 a.m. on June 30th. Registration closes at noon June 30th. The Derby will close at noon on Sunday July 8th. An awards dinner with presentations will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 8th. Cash awards will be given for the largest fish in each species category. Mystery prizes will be revealed at the dinner and presentations.
AWE RETURNS! Saturday, October 20, 2018
A new and even better AWE has returned! Save the date: Saturday, October 20th. There will be a new format and new courses. The AWE flyer Web 2018 and the Word Registration Form 2018 are now available. The Early bird deadline is September, 10. Outdoor Women, you won’t want to miss AWE.
The Hunters and Anglers is Selling Surplus Trailers on June 14th
SURPLUS TRAILERS TO BE SOLD
There are two trailers that will be sold to the member who submits a sealed bid by June 14th. Please see the details below:
- Trailers
- small trailer with ramp has a reserve bid of $500; the older smaller skidoo trailer has a reserve bid of $100.
- Members were advised at the General Meeting on May 10, on our website and in a note accompanying the emailed minutes that sealed bids will be accepted up to 7:00 pm, June 14th by mail or in person to Club.
- Bids will be opened at June 14th
The trailers can be seen at the Conservation Centre.
GUN SHOW AND OUTDOOR DAY, SEMINAR SPEAKER SCHEDULE: April 22
The Gun Show and Outdoor Day is nearly here! Throughout the day, there will be many vendors who will be selling or trading guns, knives and fishing and hunting accessories. There will be outdoor exhibitors with ATV’s, jet skis, docks, boats, motors, etc. Hourly seminars will explain and demonstrate the development of wildlife food plots, wild turkey calling and numerous other topics (see below for schedule). There will be an interactive outdoor archery range. The day also includes official antler scoring, so be sure to bring your deer or moose antlers. A raffle will give you a chance to win a gun or bow. The on-site nature trails are open for exploration, and food and drinks will be available all day. This is a family-oriented event. Admission is by donation.
Speaker Schedule
Location – in the outdoor tent
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| 10:00 am | Wildlife Food plots | Steve Elmy/Kevin Coombs
Rackstacker |
| 11:00 am | Turkey Calling and Hunting | Dylan Jollineau
Gobblestalker Calls |
| 12:00 pm | Filming Your Outdoor Adventures | Steve Elmy
Homegrown Hunter TV Show |
| 1:00 pm | Peak seasons for fish species in the St. Marys River | John Giuliani
John Giuliani Fishing Adventures |
| 2:00 pm | Wildlife Food Plots | Steve Elmy/Kevin Coombs
Rackstacker |
| 3:00 pm | To Be determined |
Elections of the Board are at the General Meeting, May 12
Hello Members,
Elections are just one month away!
The Board executive positions, President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary are available. These are one-year terms and any member in good standing is eligible for nomination. Three Director positions, two-year terms) are also open for election. Attend the Annual General Meeting on April 12, and be nominated for a position. New members are welcome.