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April 13, 2016, was BGH’s Annual Awards Meeting
with 71 members and guest in attendance at the
Home Site. Charlie Mateker and his crew served
another Gourmet Dinner enjoyed by all.
Trophies, plaques and certificates were awarded for
accomplishments and events held in 2015.
First was one of Big Game Hunters most prestigious Awards,” Hunter of the Year “. This Award may
be presented annually to the,” Big Game Hunter “who has demonstrated a significant number of suc-
cessful hunts. The selection is made by the previous winners and may be awarded to the same member
only three times. The 2015 Hunter of the Year is Jim Mraz. To hear about Jim’s hunt in Africa put
September 14, 2016, on your calendar. The Hunter of the Year Presentation while be held at Spazio’s.
Congratulations Jim!
Next plaques for the “2015 Big Buck Contest” were awarded. The Big Game Hunters Club will award
up to three places for the biggest bucks shot with rifle, muzzleloader, shotgun or bow. The buck must
score at least 100 SCI gross to qualify and be killed in your state of residence. Rules are published in
your BGH Roster and on our Web site.
Following was Biggest Turkey with 1st, 2nd and 3rd for biggest and multiple beards. Be sure to contact
Jim Mraz if you shoot a turkey in your home state. Maybe you’ll be in the running for a plaque in 2016.
Then certificates for the 2015 Target Shoot winners were awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the 8
events. There was also the 2015 Iron Man and the 2015 Rookie of the Year. The 1st Place winner’s
names and the year are added to the Traveling Trophies and Wall Plaques at the clubhouse.
Finally Appreciation Plaques were given to Past-Presidents John Gibbs and Bob Adelsberger. Thanks
gentlemen!
Congratulations to all the winners! As you can probably guess everyone had a “great time” with ap-
plause, cheers, jeers and catcalls. What a Great Bunch!
So it’s that time of year when we start all over again with turkey season, the Annual Target Shoot and
hunting trips where ever they may be. Good luck, be careful and much success. Who knows you may
be receiving an award next year!
Camp Notes
May 2016 BIG GAME HUNTERS NEWSLETTER
Donald L. Howell
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Donald L. Howell
VICE PRESIDENT:
Leonard Wolter
RECORDING SECRETARY: Milo M. Burke
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Brett W. Grimm
TREASURER: Eric Reinhard
CLUB HISTORIAN: William C. Abbott
DIRECTORS
Robert L. Adelsberger
CHAIRMAN
Bruce T. Berger
David Brand
Dean Brown
Milo M. Burke
M. Wesley Burke
James R. Ernst Jr.
Jerry Fitzgerald
Mike Gapsch
John R. Gibbs
Brett W. Grimm
Donald L. Howell
James E. Mraz
Eric Reinhard
Charlie Ruggeri
Gerald K. Sauder, Jr.
Adam Wedel
Leonard Wolter You can always view the Newsletter online at www.biggamehuntersstl.com
Steve Pokorny and Darryl Held
at Lake Grenada, Mississippi
Page 2 May
“Go to your freezer. How much and what kind of fish and game do you have left in there from the previous summer and fall getting freezer burn? Write it down and subtract it as penance from your bag limit this summer and fall.” – Jim Harrison
Big Game Hunters — Pictures
Bob Adelsberger with a
Nice Lake Ozark Bass!
BGH members on a Wild Hog Hunt with Shiloh Ranch Hunting in Stonewall, Ok.
Frank Wagner, Greg Rodermund, Mike Gapsch, Russ Siebert and Mike Deutman
Tim and Mike Madden
St. Pius High School Benefit Shoot
Loren Rutledge with an Ibex from Spain, a Hartebeest, Gemsbok from Namibia and a Florida Gator!
Two Missouri State Fish Records Fall!
Welcome New Members!
Page 3 May 2016
Rosario Scarato 1590 Heritage Valley Dr. High Ridge, MO. 63049 Ro & Cindy 314-486-7117 [email protected]
TenPoint Crossbow Raffle
To show our appreciation for the TenPoint folks presenting the
Program at the May 11th meeting, we will be offering in a playing
card raffle (Deck of Cards) a TenPoint Titan Xtreme Crossbow
Package with 3x Pro-View Scope. It’s a $600 Value! Cards will
be sold for $20 each and a winner will be drawn that night! All prof-
its from the raffle will go to the Big Game Hunters Foundation, a
501(c)(3) organization, and used to support wildlife conservation
organizations, shooting sports programs for youths, youth archery
programs, and similar organizations consistent with the Foundation’s mission.
John Chmielewski 298 Meadowbrook C. C. Estates Ballwin, MO. 63011 John & Melissa 314-496-4956
Kevin Duggins 5224 Summer Circle Imperial, MO. 63052 Kevin & Amber 314-221-8592 [email protected]
Dan Ketterer 11840 Doverhill Dr. St. Louis, Mo 63128 Dan & Regina 314-849-9527 [email protected]
REEDS SPRING, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
reports that Joshua Cole of Reeds Spring became the most recent record-breaking
fisherman in Missouri when he shot a freshwater drum on Table Rock Lake using
a bow and arrow. The new “alternative method” record drum taken by Cole on
March 31 weighed 30-pounds, 15-ounces. It was 33 inches long and had a girth of
30 inches. He shot the fish around 10 p.m. about one mile from Point 10 on Table
Rock Lake.
“I can’t believe I shot a state-record drum,” Cole said. “I knew I was shooting at a
big drum, but I didn’t realize how big it was until we got it in the boat.”
STONE COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
reports James Wright of Cape Fair became the most recent record-setting angler in
Missouri when he hooked a white bass on Table Rock Lake on a trotline. The new
“alternative method” record white bass caught by Wright on April 6 weighed 3-
pounds, 4-ounces with a length of 18 3/4 inches. Wright was using shad for bait to try
to catch catfish, but instead he caught a state-record white bass.
“I was in my new boat baiting hooks on a trotline, and out of nowhere something hit
the line hard,” Wright said. “I grabbed the line and yanked it, and then the fight was
on. I finally got it in the boat after about three minutes and was totally shocked to see
that it was a white bass.”
New Freshwater Drum Record
New White Bass Record
Page 4 May 2016
For Sale!
Member Appreciation Raffle!
Membership Appreciation Raffle WINNER; Congratulations, for simply showing up to the meeting, Jim Mraz, won the first Member Appreciation Raffle. He won a Ruger 10/22 and Browning Plainsman Rifle Gun Case! You can dispose of your white tickets for the first Raffle, as we are starting over. The Raffle was a success, and overwhelmingly those at the last meeting said, “Do it Again!” So, we are. We will be using the Orange Tickets (ENCLOSED) for the 2nd Member Appreciation Raffle. The starting Prize for the first drawing will again be a Ruger 10/22.
MDC Helps Grow New Generation of Turkey Hunters!
FOR SALE!!! Cabela's Layout Blind!! I paid over $300 for this Top of the
Line Blind and I only used it once! But it is put together and field tested! I
know that the season is over, but now is the time to get a great deal! Be
prepared for next season!
This is a great deal at only $99 and
includes a FREE Avery Power
Flag! To pick it up call Brett
Grimm at (314) 606-4622!
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) helped a new generation of turkey hunters discover the joys of the hunt over the weekend. A mentored hunt in northeast Missouri ensured plenty of opportunities for inter-ested youth to learn from some of the state’s leading turkey experts.
In Kahoka, MDC turkey experts spent an evening helping young newcomers learn the basics of shooting safety, turkey calling, habitat and biology, and rules and reg-ulations before heading out to hunt with guides in the morning.
“Eleven kids participated in the youth event for turkey season. Seven harvested birds, and all had a good time,” said MDC Outdoor Skills Specialist Rob Garver. “These clinics teach valuable skills to first-time turkey hunters, and help kids discover the joys of the hunt.”
Find upcoming hunter education courses, skills workshops, and mentored hunts at the Missouri Department of Conservation website
Find The Newsletter, Calendar and everything you need for the Big Game Hunters online at
www.biggamehuntersstl.com
or check us out on Facebook!
Calendar of Events
Page 5 May 2016
May 11, 2016 — General Meeting at Spazios Annual Treasurers Report and
Larry Barbaglia of Ten Point Crossbow Presentation
May 17, 2016 — Board Meeting at Spazios is TUESDAY THIS MONTH
June 12, 2016 — Annual BGH Picnic at the Homesite—See enclosed Flyer
July 13, 2016 — Fish Fry and Sausage Feast at the Homesite—See enclosed Flyer
August 14, 2016 — The 63rd Annual BGH Target Shoot and Cookout at the
Homesite.
September 14, 2016 — General Meeting at Spazios Hunter of the Year
Presentation by Jim Mraz!
Denny Dennis Gun Auction!
May 18th 2016- Denny Dennis Sporting Goods
Liquidation Gun Raffle! Wednesday May 18th at the
American Legion #2 Gravois Rd. Fenton, Mo 63026.
OVER 150 GUNS WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF!
Doors open at 4:30, Auction starts at 5pm! Refresh-
ments will be available. For more information call
Denis Dennis at (636) 343-9447
Congratulations to Jim Mraz,!
The 2015 Big Game Hunters,
Hunter of the Year!
“What if I made a bunch of money and die before I can spend it to buy the free time to fish?” – Jim Harrison
Big Game Hunters—Turkey Hunting Pictures!
Brett Grimm
Osceola Turkey with his Bow! Frank Wagner
Illinois Turkey! Matt Ludwig
Opening Day in Missouri
Frank Wagner
Opening Day in Missouri Greg Rodermund
with a Missouri Bird
Young Hunters in Missouri shot 4,145
Turkeys during the 2016 Youth Season
The Board Meeting will be on a special day, TUESDAY, May
17th at Spazios and Starts at 6:45pm. For more information or if
you would like to attend call Jerry Sauder at (314) 581-4140
The General Meeting is May 11th at Spazios and starts 6:30pm.
We will have our Annual Financial Report and The presentation
for that evening is from Larry Barbaglia of TenPoint Crossbows.
To make your reservations call the reservation hotline by the end
of business that Monday at (636) 230-4201. Cost $25.00 For more
information go to; www.biggamehuntersstl.com
We would like to include your stories, pictures, tips and reviews. If
you have a Hunting or Fishing report, pictures or stories from a
recent adventure. Articles need to be 250 words or less and is due
by the 15th of the month. Please send them to Brett Grimm at
You can view the latest Newsletter anytime at
www.biggamehuntersstl.com
3129 Frisco Hill Rd.
Imperial, Mo 63052
Big Game Hunters
Home site
Visit us on the web:
www.biggamehuntersstl.com
General Meetings
Board of Directors Meetings
Record Setting MoNASP State Archery Tournament
Record setting 1450 student archers competed at the
MoNASP State Tournament
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The eighth annual Missouri Archery in the
Schools Program (MoNASP) state tournament drew 1,450 students in grades 4-
12 from 94 schools across the state. Winning teams and individuals, along with
other teams and individuals who had qualifying scores, will go on to compete in
the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) tournament in Louisville,
Ky., on May 12-14.
MoNASP is coordinated through the Missouri Department of Conservation
(MDC) and the Conservation Federation of Missouri in partnership with more
than 550 participating schools and numerous supporting organizations throughout the state, with more than 185,000 Mis-
souri students in grades 4-12 through participation in the sport.
“The growth of the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program has been
tremendous over the past couple years,” said MDC Education Outreach Coordina-
tor Eric Edwards, who coordinates MoNASP. “This surge has led students out-
doors with their families to participate in this lifetime sport. Students get way more
out of MoNASP then just lifelong skills that come with archery. It gives them con-
fidence and helps them excel in the classroom.”
BGH Turkey Contest
The 2016 Big Game Hunters Turkey
Contest ends this Month 10 days after the
close of the Season. If you shoot a Turkey
in your home state, contact Jim Mraz to
have it scored and you may have a chance to
win the prestigious BGH Turkey Contest.
