keystone kid
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Location: North Central Indiana
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We’ll, were getting the youth to sign up, were breaking even with mentors at this time, help in the kitchen is going well, dog handlers for the afternoon squirrel hunt are coming nicely, but the dog handlers for the morning rabbit hunt are a little behind the rest.
I just want the Hoosier Beaglers to really know how important it is for us to support youth events in Indiana. The bellow message was emailed to me on September 17, 2009 by Jack Hyden, President Of Indiana Beaglers Alliance.
For those of us who are sporting dog people the announcement that Mark Rieter is the new head of Fish and Wildlife does not come as good news. Fact is this is without doubt the most fatal thing that has happened to us since Glenn Lange was the head biologist for the Fish and Wildlife. Mark Rieter in the past has consistently proven himself not a friend of the sportsman in the field with a sporting dog. Fact is he has shown over and over again that he is, in fact, solidly against dogs in the field. He was right there at the top with Glenn Lange when they attempted to close dog training from Feb. 28Th thru Oct.1 of each year several years back. He has consistently opposed extended hunting season for squirrel and Rabbit, opposed Field trials on state lands, and at every turn has voiced opposition to sportsman's opportunities to enjoy the use of their sporting dogs in the field. At this time we may have the saving grace of our IDNR director Rob Carter being an avid sportsman and he has said that he looks for more opportunities in the field instead of less and our current NRC advisory committee Chairman, Patrick Hurley, has voiced the same sentiment in recent conversations I have had with him. I will be contacting several leaders of other sporting dog groups in the next few weeks so we can meet to discuss Mark Reiters appointment and schedule a group meeting with Mr. Rieter to discuss our concerns. Should you have interest in attending a meeting both collectively and with Mr. Reiter please feel free to reply to this message
Thanks
Jack Hyden, President Of Indiana Beaglers Alliance
With the above information being known, we need to do it “bigger & better than the rest”. Supporting youth events like these makes us look much better in the eyes of the public when we stand “toe to toe” with IDNR on issue of dog training, field trialing, and hunting. We don’t come across as just being selfish and wanting just what’s best for ourselves. We’re in it for the youth & the future to. To make these youth hunts a success, we need more dog handlers and we can still register about 15 more youth for both hunts. Help your selves out guys, register as a dog handler today.
UPDATED:
As of today we currently have 28 youth signed up for the hunts. We're anticipating 45 to 50 youth to be attending this hunt. To play it safe, we need a minimum of 15 dog handlers for the rabbit hunt and 15 dog handlers for the squirrel hunt.
Dog handlers donating their time for the November 7th Youth Rabbit Hunt
Kevin Caldwell, Middletown
Oscar Green, Marion
Ron Nichols, Muncie
Claud Newcomb, Urbana
Bill Fosburgh, Grovertown
Dan Barton, Andrews
Bob Roy, Huntington
David Lockridge, New Castle
Sean Silvers, New Castle
Jeff Sharp, Huntington
-We need at least 5 more dog handlers for the rabbit hunt.
Dog handlers donating their time for the November 7th Youth Squirrel Hunt
Randy Wolfe, Fountain City
Dick Warvel, Fountain City
Brad Williamson, Peru
Chuck Berry, Lafayette
Cash Berry, Lafayette
Frank Burton, Peru
Chris Westrick, South Whitley
Randy Church, Marion
Kenny Smith, Gaston
Hasadora Reynolds, Wabash-NOT CONFIRMED
Rusty Hill, Francisco
Marty Aumann, Decatur-NOT CONFIRMED
Joel Streich, Wawaka
-At this time we need 4 more dog handlers for the squirrel hunt. It depends on the ones that haven't confirmed. If they do confirm in the near future, we only will need about 2 more dog handlers for the squirrel hunt. Either way "we need more".
We also need “MENTORS”. If you or if you know of anyone that is willing to volunteer their time for one day please contact me.
Sincerely,
Heasley's Keystone Sports
Region II Director, Indiana Beaglers Alliance
James Heasley
3912 S. Felton
Marion, IN 46953 www.heasleyskeystonekennels.com jheasley@indy.rr.com
H (765) 674-3791
IN GOD WE TRUST
Last edited by keystone kid on 10-02-2009 at 10:50 AM
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