February Newsletter

Next Meeting…Wednesday, February 13th…Valley City Eagles Club…Free burgers for paid members at 6 PM…Meeting at 7 PM

Welcome all renewals and new members!
Our benefits include our club newsletter, free burgers at most meetings, and a subscription to North Dakota Outdoors Magazine.If you have not renewed your membership yet or you would like to sign up you can download a form to send in from our website , by talking to a club officer, or stopping at L&H Shoe Shop.

Sheyenne Valley Calling Contest- The hunt and raffle were held on Saturday January 19, 2019. There were 8 teams. There were a total of 19 coyotes brought in. The first place team with a total of 7 coyotes was Eugene Sandness, Rob Sandness and Keith Hample. The second place team with 3 coyotes was Paul Drabus and Bill Berntsen. They also won the big dog at 39 pounds and the Little Dog at 23.6 pounds. Third place team with 3 coyotes was Tatem Brandt, Jarod Miedema and Dillon Carpenter.

Pheasant Tail Contest- First Place went to Bruce Nielsen with a 24 ½ inch tail feather. Second Place was Perry Kapaun 23 ½ inches. Third Place was Josh Liebersbach 23 inches.

Ice Derby- We had a great turnout and good weather. Results are on the following page.

NDWF Sportsman of the Year- Jeff Differding was named Sportsman of the Year by the North Dakota Wildlife Federation during their annual convention in Bismarck.

Hides for Habitat- The winner was Rodney O’ Clair, 50/50 cash split from sale on hides.

Membership Drive/Landowner Supper- We had a good turnout, 58 landowners registered.

VCHS Trap Team- First meeting is Tuesday, February 5th at 6:30 pm in the High School Cafeteria. If you know of anyone interested in shooting on the trap team and they haven’t participated before have them attend the meeting tomorrow evening. If you have participated and you are planning to do so again you would only have to attend the registration meeting.

Gas & Grocery Raffle- The raffle was a success again this year, approximately $2,000 was made.

Fingal Smoker- The smoker will be held February 8th starting at 7pm.

Delta Waterfowl Banquet- The banquet is February 23th at the Eagles. The proceeds go to the VCHS Trap Team.

Scholarships – The scholarship apps are on the website and Facebook page. The deadline is April 1st

Big Spenders Banquet- The banquet is 4/6. Tickets are going fast, contact Perry for tickets.

Jr Naturalists- Wildlife Day is on Wednesday February, 20th, at 6pm, Rhoades Science Center room 135.