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HUNT REPORT -- By: Rick Zwayer -- Ohio Whitetail Deer
Central Ohio Chapter member Ken Garloch and I hunted the property together in the early morning hours of October 12, 2009. Ken had already tagged his buck a week earlier and was in search of a doe. Ken and I tend to share some luck when we hunt deer and elk together, so we had some confidence the morning might show promise. Ken and I watched from different stands as the wide 8 point walked 50 yards from Ken’s stand along with another smaller buck. The deer fed in the soybean field and later made their way to my stand and the 8 point presented a shot. Interestingly, we checked the trail camera on the opposite side of the bean field after the hunt and found that the 8 point buck’s photo was captured as he left the woods (and as we were just arriving to our stands) roughly an hour before I shot him. As it turns out it was an exciting hunt for both of us, just watching it all unfold. This whitetail deer was taken on a self-guided hunt in west-central Ohio on land privately owned and managed by Rick and his father Richard Zwayer Sr. |
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HUNT REPORT -- by Page Mays ![]() Last January at the 18th annual SCI-Central Ohio Chapter Sportsman's Banquet I bought the hunt to Heartland Wildlife Ranches in Missouri. ...WELL, HERE IS THE RESULT! ...a beautiful 9 point main frame Whitetail deer. He was 27” wide inside spread, and scored a whopping 177 5/8 SCI typical. I took him at 235 yards with my .330 Dakota rifle. Heartland has the most beautiful lodge, and best service I have ever experienced! I highly recommend this hunt.
Thanks,
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HUNT REPORT -- by Katie
Wehinger I would like to thank the Central Ohio Safari Club for sponsoring me to go to the youth hunter education course at Indianhead Ranch this summer. It was an amazing experience! I got to meet people from all over the US and learned about hunter safety, conservation, and survival skills such as tracking, using a GPS, and much more. I really enjoyed the delicious food and comfy rooms while at camp. There were amazing views and plenty of warm weather. What was really nice is if you got too hot you could just go jump in the pool. My favorite part of my trip was harvesting my own Axis doe, which my family and I will be enjoying for a while! Once again, thank you for sponsoring me to go to the youth hunter education course and I look forward to my next hunting experience! By: Katie Wehinger |
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AFRICA HUNT
REPORT -- by Joe Wehinger June/July 2009 South Africa – Bobby Hansen Safari’s with PH Bobby Hansen 12 Animals Taken: Hartebeest, Black Wildebeest, White Springbok, Springbok, Black Springbok, 2 Mountain Reedbuck, Steenbok, Common Blesbok, White Blesbok, Gemsbok, and Waterbuck I just completed a very successful hunt with Bobby Hansen in South Africa. Everything about the hunt was brilliant from the professional staff and accommodations to the manner in which Bobby conducted the hunt. On this particular hunt I was able to get 11 new species for the trophy room I had never hunted for in the past; notably, a spectacular 31.5” Waterbuck and a 40+” Male Gemsbok. I have nothing but good things to say about Bobby Hansen Safari’s and I look forward to many successful hunts with them in the future. June/July 2009 Zimbabwe – Roger Whittal Safari’s with PH Peter Wood
14 Animals Taken: Elephant, (2) Bushbucks, Cape Buffalo,
Eland, (3)Impala, (3)Zebra, Baboon, Bush Pig and Warthog. This was my second
trip using Roger Whittal Safari’s with Professional Hunter Peter Wood and
once again it was quite successful. I had the opportunity to go along on an
elephant and buffalo hunt with my Uncle Mark in Northern Zimbabwe along the
Zambezi River and he was successful on both counts. We then traveled down
to Humani Conservancy for the remainder of our hunt. Of the 5 animals I
got, the Bush Pig, Warthog, and Eland will be new species in my trophy
room. With the donations from the Central Ohio Safari Club, Mark and I were
once again able to represent our Chapter in presenting the “Blue Bag” with
much needed medical supplies for the local community. Again, a phenomenal
experience and I can’t wait to get back to Africa! |
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WYOMING HUNT REPORT -- by Tim McKelvey Tim McKelvey writes... Chapter members Ken Shaffer, Joe Mesenburg and Tim McKelvey just returned from a very successful two week hunt in Wyoming. The first week was spent hunting antelope and mule deer on Ken’s friend’s 54,000 acre ranch north of Casper. Despite temperatures dropping into single digits and constant snow squalls, all three filled their antelope and mule deer tags. The second week was spent in Northern Wyoming where Joe drew a bull elk license in the Big Horn Mountains above Buffalo, WY. Unfortunately, the same storm they’d experienced during the first week had dumped two feet of snow on the elk camp and driven the elk off the mountain range and down to open meadows on a very private adjoining ranch. So,, after a number of days glassing the large grazing herd from a distance of two miles and absolutely no activity on the mountain, the decision was made to break camp and head home. All in all... a wonderful Western hunt with many great memories and some fine trophies.
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ARGENTINA
HUNT REPORT -- by Tim McKelvey Chris Fisher, Mike and Mark Wehinger and Tim McKelvey just returned from a fun filled bird shoot in Argentina. The hunt was with Paco Riestra in Cordoba and was a live auction item at last year’s banquet. Cordoba is located in Central Argentina and is the home to some of the finest wing shooting in the world. The healthy local dove population accounts for a 20% crop loss so there’s never a shortage of birds. As a matter of fact… 1000 birds a day is the norm. Oh,,, Mike would be disappointed if we didn’t mention that he was high man with a one day tally of 1261. Just ask… he’d love to show you his trophy. The next time you’re thinking about a fun guy trip… say… a golf outing to Florida or the Carolinas… FORGET ABOUT IT!! You’ve owe it to yourself to head on down to Argentina where the birds never stop flying, the grilled steaks are served at least twice a day and the laughter is non-stop. |
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BLUE BAG PROGRAM -- by Mark Wehinger
With funds provided by the Central Ohio Chapter, we donated a huge duffle bag of medicines and bandages that are almost impossible to get in this area. The supplies were donated in the Save Conservancy in Zimbabwe to be administered by Anne Whittall, who is a nurse educated in Cape Town at Groot Schuur University. Mrs. Whittall treats a community of over 500 people whose closest medical care is over 1.5 hours away by vehicle. Mrs. Whittall has been providing nursing care to the area for over 40 years. With the problems in Zimbabwe, even providing the most basic medical care has been difficult to impossible due to lack of supplies. We can’t thank the Central Ohio Safari Club enough to allow us the honor of participating in the program and when you see the peoples’ faces, you will quickly understand why SCI and the hunters of the world participate.
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BANQUET DONOR REPORT -- by Jim Priday
Banquet Donor Update…
Briarwood Sporting Club
The most fortunate thing that happened to me this year was being “High Bidder” for the annual membership to the Briarwood Sporting Club at the SCI –Central Ohio Chapter Sportsman’s Banquet. For me this relaxing, natural environment to get away from it all was a lifesaving event. I retired in May, 2009 and Briarwood became my life...catching large numbers of monster trout, photographing deer, and making the transition from a working international hunter, to becoming an avid retired angler with a “fly rod” instead of a rifle. Our
friends at Briarwood in Bellefontaine, Ohio have also generously donated a
3-day hunt for a Whitetail Deer. They have spent several years compiling the
industry’s best genetics to provide their clients with the largest
whitetails in North America. While hunting at Briarwood, you will also have
access to Ohio's best fishing. Try your luck in one of eleven lakes for
trophy largemouth bass, or cast a fly in one of their many trout streams.
Included is lodging, meals, beverages, guide, and a $2,000.00 credit towards
a trophy fee. Hunt to be taken October 3 - December 30, 2010. Rifle , bow,
or muzzleloader. Taxidermy and gratuities are not included. See Chris at the
Briarwood booth at the banquet. Donor Value: $2,500.00 ...I
highly recommend that you bid on this
Briarwood Sportsman's Club
membership, and deer hunt at the
2010 SCI-Sportsman's Banquet (March 27, 2010) Or call:
(937) 593-8045
to join
now. Thanks,
Jim Priday
www.BriarwoodClub.com |
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HUNT REPORT
-- Page Mays
Page Mays
writes... Finally after 19 trips to Africa I have
completed the
Trophy Animals of Africa at the It was an outstanding
hunt! Thanks,
Page Mays |
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2008 YOUTH
HUNT REPORT -
By: Page Mays The 8 Youth Hunters participating this year took (4) four deer and were:
Brent Lewis
...Doe,
Devin
Gresige...Button
Buck,
Brian Clymer...Six-point
Buck ,and
Drew Stottlemeyer
...Doe. The other hunters
were Alex
Buckenstoe,
Caleb Warevick,
Brandon Lewis,
and Max Rangel
. Only Caleb
didn’t have a good shot at a deer.
Grace and I look forward to the Youth Hunt next year...Call us at 937-592-0496 to reserve your spot. Page and Grace Mays want to thank the Parents and Grandparents who took a strong interest in helping these Youth Hunters learn more about hunting. Thanks Page and Grace...another great year of opportunity for the youth hunters. |
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ETHIOPIA
HUNT REPORT - By: Page Mays
Page Mays hunted with Ethiopian Rift Valley Outfitters, and collected a Guenthers Dik-dik, Northern Grants Gazelle, Tiang and Neumann Hartebeest. (the new #2 SCI record book) The Southern Ethiopian Tribes are still very primitive, and something you all ought to see soon. |
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Hunters of the Year Awards Presented at Annual Fundraising Banquet |
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Archery Hunter of the Year Award:
Tony Casagrande Tony grew up on the North side of Columbus and as a young boy enjoyed reading BOYS LIFE and OUTDOOR LIFE with the normal dreams of big game hunting in remote corners of the world. His early fishing and rabbit hunting “excursions” were greatly influenced and made possible by adult relatives and family friends who just knew of Tony’s love of the outdoors. Tony was introduced to deer hunting in his early teens, and after a few trips to the “big woods” with family friends, he was hooked. Bow hunting became Tony’s game of choice and he quickly became very proficient in both tournament competition and in the field. Interesting to note that, despite his early interest in hunting and all things outdoors, the ever ambitious young teen somehow found time to deliver the Columbus Citizen Journal every morning before school and then worked forty hours a week in the evenings delivering pizzas. Upon graduation, Tony chose a career in the masonry profession and after learning his trade well, started Casagrande Masonry in 1981. Today, his company employs 75 craftsmen on commercial and residential projects throughout Central Ohio. Tony’s hunting adventures and challenges have grown at just about the same rate as his business. From the early days of small game hunting in the open fields north of Morse Road, to many North American and International hunts, Tony and his bow have covered a lot of territory and certainly experienced great success. Early hunts were for Ohio whitetail, then hunts to Canada for black bear, Western U.S. states for elk and the list goes on and on. Tony’s love for sheep hunting is evident as he’s successfully bow hunted and now only lacks the Desert sheep to complete the four required for the Grand Slam Award. His two big horns and Stone sheep are all Pope and Young quality. Tony’s other amazing bow hunting accomplishments include three mule deer, three caribou, two moose, three elk, an Alaskan black bear (at 7 yards) a Canadian black bear, a Russian Brown bear, an Alaskan brown bear (at 20 yards) an African lion (at 13 yards), numerous African plains game and a Cape Buffalo at less that forty yards. Tony recently fulfilled his long time dream of bow hunting polar bear and musk ox in the Arctic. The rough riding dog sleds, severe weather conditions and long hours hunting on the ice cap presented many challenges, but he successfully harvested a mature polar bear (9 plus feet tall) and a “handsome” Boone & Crockett scoring musk ox.
Although Tony has
fulfilled many of his youthful dreams of big game hunting remote areas of
the world, he still has plenty of hunts planned. And thankfully, he hasn’t
forgotten the adults and family who made his early “wilderness excursions”
possible. Tony has successfully coordinated and guided numerous youth
hunts these past few deer seasons and is also really enjoying watching his 7
year old daughter, Ashley, deliver arrows to the target with her new bow. |
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Hunter of the Year Award:
Jim Priday
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Youth Hunter of the Year:
Joe Wehinger![]() Joe Wehinger accepts the Youth Hunter of the Year Award from Chapter President “Uncle” Mark Wehinger. Joe has taken Whitetail deer in Ohio, and recently completed his first African Safari in Zimbabwe taking several trophy class Plains Game animals, and a Cape Buffalo to start his African Big Five collection.
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Lifetime Hunter Achievement Award:
David Rustemeyer Greg Rustemeyer accepts the SCI-Lifetime Hunter Achievement Award in Memory of David Rustemeyer on behalf of his mother Elsie Cline and David's wife Jill Rustemeyer from Chapter President Mark Wehinger. David was a avid and dedicated hunter and loved the outdoors with a passion. If ever there was a reason to give the SCI-Lifetime Hunter Achievement Award to a hunter...it would be David Rustemeyer for his life long passion for the sport.
IN MEMORY OF DAVID RUSTEMEYER 1965-2008
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HUNT REPORT -- Outfitter Pheasant Hunt --
January 30th Thank you Tim McKelvey for putting together a wonderful Pheasant hunt at Rocky Saxbe’s Van Darby Club for Australian outfitters who participated in our annual Sportsman’s Banquet . Attending Central Ohio Chapter members were Mark Wehinger, Tim McKelvey, Greg Rustemeyer, and Jim Priday. Guests were Matt & Leith Graham from Australia... |
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OUTFITTER:
http://indiancreekadventures.com/ This is my 3rd
year going to ICA, years past got Pronghorn & Mule Deer.
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ALASKA HUNT
REPORT -- BY: BOB SKINNER
Bob
Skinner Writes: |
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AUSTRALIA HUNT REPORT -- BY: MARK WEHINGER & TONY GIOFFRE WHERE / WHEN: Australia, September
2008 We hunted in 3 different parts of the country, and went from weather that was cold and rainy to weather that was very hot and dry.
The trip went very well...we saw lots of game and the
accommodations and food were great.
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HUNT REPORT -- BY: PAGE MAYS
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FLORIDA HUNT REPORT -- BY: BILL HALL
Hunters: Bill Hall, Tom Hall, Pete Clavey, & Bill Hall Sr.
This is an extremely exciting hunt with some type of action all the time. As with most hunts there is a lot of planning but since this was a public land hunt it did take a lot of effort to get the tags and schedule setup w/ the guide...but this is the way Florida runs their tag system. We used a harpoon and/or a crossbow w/ lines attached to take the gators, then used a .357 bang stick to finish them off while on the airboat at night using a spotlight. Note: my 9’ 10” gator was approx. 50 years old. We all brought meat home and having heads mounted along with tanning the hides. Bill Hall |
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HUNT REPORT -- BY: TONY GIOFFRE
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HUNT REPORT -- BY: PAGE MAYS -- TANZANIA
Page Mays writes... I just returned from a 21 day hunt in Tanzania...I did get 11 important animals, but the big surprise was a another Sitatunga. I used my 330 Dakota rifle to harvest : Fringe-eared Oryx, Kirk Dik Dik, Roberts Gazelle, Topi, ush Pig, East African Bohor Reedbuck, Coke’s Hartebeest, East African Bushbuck, East African Impala, and East African Defassa Waterbuck. |
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HUNT REPORT -- BY: JOE WEHINGER
Where: Save Conservancy, Zimbabwe Animals Taken: Kudu, (3) Zebra, (4) Impala, Cape Buffalo, Lion, (4) Bushbuck, Dyker, Baboon, (2) Wildebeest, (2) African Wildcats, (1) Civet, (2) Porcupine I
was thrilled to be asked to go to Africa with my uncle, Mark Wehinger, and
my dad, Mike Wehinger...and fantastic staff and excellent accommodations he
excitement built from the moment I heard I was going. Upon our arrival to
our camp, we were greeted by a fantastic staff and excellent accommodations
provided by Roger Whittall Safaris. Each day we were greeted by a plethora
of big game. On our two week trip we saw 4 of the big five, as well as many
other common and rare animals such as a pangolin, which was a privilege to
say the least. We had a wonderfully competent PH and “entertainer” by the
name of Peter Wood whose presence made the hunt. On each day of the hunt,
we were provided with exquisite local cuisine as well as world class
accommodations for the remote nature of the camp. In summation, the only
negative of the trip is that it had to end. It was wonderful!
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SOUTH AFRICA HUNT REPORT -- BY MARTIN LOHNE
Where:
South
Africa in the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape. Dates of hunt: 4/15/08 through 4/29/08 Outfitter: Johan Botes of Ubathi Game and Hunt Guide: Johan Botes Animals Taken: Zebra, Red Hartebeest, European Fallow Deer, Impala, Vaal Rhebok, 2 Cape Grysboks, Klipspringer, Jackal, African Wildcat, Gray Duiker, Steenbok, Kalahari Springbok, Porcupine. All except the African Wildcat and the Jackal were taken with a handgun. Comments on the guide/outfitter: Johan Botes knows where to find a variety of good trophy animals and knows how to get you close enough to shoot them. I highly recommend this hunt.
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EURASIAN BROWN BEAR HUNT REPORT -- BY PAGE MAYS
My hunt for the Eurasian Bear was conducted in the Toplita Valley of Romania. The trip was arranged by Col. Bill Williamson, Fair Chase Ltd., Austin, Texas, and Mr. Bob Kern, The Hunting Consortium, Berryville, Va. Hunting is done from permanent blinds over bait. Not difficult, and success rates are high. We started hunting at 4:00 PM and stayed until dark...or later if I could see through my scope in the moonlight. Each night we saw a sow bear with three cubs...fun to watch. I named them Elsie (momma) Lilly (little female) Ben & Jerry (males).
It was the last hour of day 5 (Last day) when I got my Boar
Bear. He was average with skull score of 22 4/16. My .375 Ultra Mag did
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HUNT REPORT -- BY WERNER SCHMIESING
Chapter
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TEXAS HUNT REPORT -- BY JARED SPEAKMAN
The hunt was great, safari style, with a final spot and stalk ending in a 75 yard shot with a Remington in 30-06 caliber. The ranch was very nice...it was self serve with a full kitchen, Sat/TV, and pool table. The guides were very helpful, and experienced… There was a game shed with a walk in freezer where I could skin and quarter the ram myself. It is a good place for a low priced ...do it yourself hunt. God Bless, Jarred & Kassi Speakman |
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ZIMBABWE HUNT REPORT -- BY TIM MCKELVEY Zimbabwe, May 2008 Rob and I hunted Sable in Northern Zimbabwe and then met up with Ken and Joe in mid-May for a two week hunt in the Meteke Hills of Southern Zimbabwe. The game was plentiful and we were able to take a number of fine plains game. Although my longtime quest for a Nyala was accomplished,,, check out the accompanying photo of Joe’s monster Bushpig. Another great trip to Africa. Lots of laughs and plenty of wonderful memories. Tim McKelvey
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HUNT REPORT -- BY PAGE MAYS
Arranged by: FAIR CHASE LTD. Of Austin, Texas Thanks, Page Mays |
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HUNT REPORT -- PAGE MAYS
Page Mays writes... It was hot, hot, hot with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees F for several days. We hunted the Cameroon Savannah on a 250,000 acre concession near the village of NBAO. We stalked on foot, sometimes up to 4 hours. Lightweight, green bug proof suits, head nets, and hats that protect the face, ears, and neck are very important. Also, insect repellent, and sun screen! The recommended rifle was .375H&H. My rifle was a .375 Remington Ultra mag. which is a big step up. The big rifle was a plus in my opinion, because several times I decided to fire at animals moving away. One was a big Sing Sing Waterbuck and another was a Western Roan...two very important animals. Both were brought down with one shot of the 270 grain bullet that penetrated bone and muscle from behind into the body cavity. Other animals taken were Western Savannah Buffalo, Bohor Reedbuck, Western Hartebeest, Harnessed Bushbuck, Western Kob, and Porcupine. The quality of animals was good, and quantity was abundant. My young guide, Marc Buquet, was excellent. I highly recommend this hunt! Thanks, Page Mays Outfitter: Club Faune Guide: Marc Buquet |
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HUNT REPORT
-- BY TONY CASAGRANDE TONY CASAGRANDE...The hunt took place on Bank’s Island with John Lucas of Banks Island Tundra Tours. My guide was John Lucas Jr. We traveled by snowmobile 120 miles NW of Sachs Harbor...That took us 2 days travel to reach the hunting area. On the morning of the sixth day, the Polar bear came into camp, and I was able to shoot the bear with my bow at 40 yards. The weather was fairly good with temperatures between -20 and - 40 degrees, however, camp was comfortable and the food was good. THANKS -- Tony Casagrande Congratulations Tony...You are the king of “Bow Hunters” in our Chapter. |
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Hunters of the Year Awards Presented at Annual Fundraising Banquet |
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![]() Youth Hunter of the Year Award: Tom Moore Jr. Tom Moore Jr. ... This year's recipient of the Youth Hunter of the Year Award has been hunting for ten years and driving for one. He has hunted on two continents, three countries, and has taken 25 SCI Record Book Entries. ANIMALS TAKEN WITH A BOW:
1 - Elk
2 - Mule Deer 2
- Black Bears ANIMALS TAKEN WITH A RIFLE:
1 - Mule Deer
4 - Whitetail Deer He is a fine Taxidermist
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![]() HUNTER of THE YEAR AWARD: PAGE MAYS Page Mays, this year’s recipient of the Hunter of the Year Award has been hunting for over 50 years. His hunting career started at the age of 14, hunting Rabbits, Squirrel’s, and Ducks with his father and uncle in the hardwood forests and swamps of Maryland. Hunting at that time was for food, but soon after World War II, …hunting turned into recreation. This year’s Hunter of the Year has hunted on six continents, 20 plus countries, and taken approximately 140 species, including:
13 - Top Ten Animals
11 - World Slams
Chapter President
Mark
Wehinger Presents
Page
And he has received the Capra
World Slam Award in 2007
Mays
the annual
“Hunter of the Year”
Award for
or the taking of Ibex &
Chamois.
Congratulations
PAGE MAYS... |
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