The new year has already arrived. It is the season of hunting shows, banquets, and planning that next big hunt.
So much has happened since my last article- we went to the Texas Panhandle for a Sandhill Crane hunt and experienced some of the beauty Texas has to offer. We went to Palo Duro Canyon, saw the 2nd Amendment Cowboy, the Cadillac Ranch, Pippy the Penguin, The Big Texan Restaurant, and some sights along Route 66 (including some adventures that took us to New Mexico, where we saw the World’s Largest Flip Flop- IYKYK!) As with all adventures it was not without some hiccups- we blew a tire on the camper and drove through an ice storm but those just add to the memories. Brythe woke up at 330 am on the hunting days and had about an hour drive. The first hunt day they set up for ducks and Brythe got a Mallard and the only Sandhill that came in (they knew it was his because his shot was cubical- Winchester Blindside ammo.) Day two proved to be challenging as no birds came in. But as Brythe always says, “It is called hunting, not shooting.” So I guess he got to experience his own words of wisdom. The third (and last hunting) day proved to be exciting. All five guys in the group were able to limit out on snow geese and Canadian geese. Brythe even got a Blue snow goose (we didn’t understand the excitement but the other guys were fired up by it!) We got to spend some time with my best friend, Rachel, her pup Gunner, and our trio which is always a great time!!
Our chapter has some pretty amazing member meetings. The presenters always put on great presentations- the pictures, videos, and stories they share are outstanding, as is their willingness to answer questions about their topic. In December we had different presentation, the first of it’s kind. Brett Hartman did a presentation on his time doing security in Iraq. It by far was not our usual presentation but it was very eye opening, engaging, informative, and humbling. As an American, I think you get so used to what you see in the movies and on the news but to see someone stand just feet from you and do a slide show of pictures that were his day to day, real life, for months on end.. it just hits you differently. It definitely had you leaving with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and stronger love for your country, the men and women behind the scenes trying to do the best they can so that others can hopefully get to experience the freedoms we often overlook or take for granted. (Any way I heard nothing but rave reviews and wanted to share with you guys!) If you haven’t joined us for these outings in the past, I hope that you consider joining us in the future. The location varies but the cost is twenty five dollars per person (plus cost of your beverage). Go to NEWISCI.ORG for the latest updates- we would love to have you join us!
Expo and banquet season is upon us!! Please take the time to support your chapters. So much time and work go into these events (not to mention they are a great cause.. need I remind you, 70% of what we earn as a chapter stays right here in Wisconsin- making a difference in the future and LOCAL world around you!) This is also the perfect time of year to renew your membership (spoken as someone who is usually at the membership booth at expo) or treat a special someone in your life to a membership- you never know where it may take them!!
Thank you for your continued support of this organization- together we are protecting and promoting hunter’s rights locally and worldwide (remember 70% of what our chapter earns stays right here in Wisconsin!) Feel free to reach out with any questions and/or concerns.
