Membership renewals for 2011/12
The membership application for 2011/12 is now available!
Old Country Shoots
Please note a few changes, we are organising two Old Country Shoots this year, in November and December. These are available as a on option. The releses are of a whopping 10 birds for $250 (inclusive of taxes etc). This is an area that is going to see a big improvement this year, flight lanes are being re-cut, release sites will be improved and the ambience throughout the event will be improved to a higher level.
Christpher and Klaus are pulling no punches to take these events and make them memorable. This is definitely something you can bring a friend to and really enjoy.
Goose membership
It's been simplified, a lot. For Just $20 you are on the call list, yes just $20. We have 300 blind seats to fill this year, you will not go wanting for a hunt or two. For each shoot you attend we will charge $50 on your account. So if you feel like doing just one or two goose shoots this year or 20 we've got something for you. We have an exclusive deal with 6 farms this year, to secure the best farms we have offered a stipend to the farmers, the shoot fees cover these payments and the cost of scouting the area during the season.
The first goose season starts Sep 3rd - so get on that call list. We have farms to service!
Basic help on how to complete the form (click here)
The application form (click here)
New HVCC ball caps available
The New HVCC ball caps are now in stock
Mike has sourced some new ball caps branded with our ubiquitous pheasant logo. The new cap has a large embroidered pheasant and the initials of the club. The color, is of course, hunter orange.
These are high quality cotton caps you can wear anywhere. They are essential for use during an Old Country Shoot and will keep you safer in the field during a walk-up shoot.
The caps are only $15, will be available for sale at all Old Country shoots and by contacting the treasurer at any time of the year.
Make a point of retrieving yours!
2010 - 2011 Goose Season a Success!
The 2010 - 2011 goose season has ended in what can only be described a resounding success. The Goose Group harvested 324 Canada Geese, between Sept 2010 and March 2011. When we add the number of geese shot during duck hunts the number gets closer to 350 birds. It was great to see everyone who participated having a good time and being so successful.
We have to take the time to thank Jim Cholin, Wes Cox and Kal Hansen for acting as Hunt Masters and putting in the extra time it takes to make the hunts memorable.
Through the efforts of Wes and Jim, we are looking forward to adding new farms to our hunting locations next season. A deal is being struck with a couple of farmers in the Cedar area and once we have the details the Waterfowl Committee will up date everyone.
Thanks for your patients and participation during the past season. I look forward to seeing you all next season.
Cheers
Dave Thompson