Pendleton Sportman's Club

Minutes of the Pendleton Sportsman's Club
08 April 2008

Call to Order. Meeting convened in the Wardens Office Building (WOB), Bldg 2648 at 1835.

Minutes: Approval of March 2008 Rev1.01 minutes as published.

Note: To view minutes log on to Pendleton Sportsman's Club website at: www.sportsmansclub.net. Our website will also provide you with fishing and hunting news, pictures, history of Club events such as the February 2007 Vandenberg Pig Hunt, deer harvest, and small game statistics from the 2007 hunting season, as well as, other useful information and contacts.

New Members/Renewals:

Alex Berzins
Tony Prato
Steve Rohde
Rene Ruiz
Gene Rucks
James Rose
Shannon Yeoman
John Hermsen

Report of Secretary/Treasurer:

Bank Balance: $699.23 as of the end of March 2008.
Total member count is 79: 27 active duty, 34 retired military, 3 DOD employees, and 15 civilians.

Base Game Warden’s Report:

Game Warden Vic Yoder promulgated information on:

Carp are being removed from Lake O’Neill

Looking into what type of fish would be best to stock in the lake

Anyone interested in providing informational media (videos, books, etc) for a library in the classroom, contact the Wardens Office Building (WOB), Bldg 2648.

Hunter Education – 17 May 2008

Bring a lunch (it will be a working lunch)

The class begins at 0830 (please arrive earlier)

Please call ahead to register with the Game Warden’s Office (a few days to a week prior) at 760-725-3360

Committee Reports

Fishing Committee

Pacific Coast Bait & Tackle, located on Coast Highway in South Oceanside is hosting the Surf Perch Derby, 1 April 2008 -30 April 2008 and 1 May 2008 – May 31, 2008.

Only barred surf perch caught from the shore, a jetty or a pier qualify

Store certificates will be awarded for the heaviest fish weighed at Pacific Coast Bait & Tackle during the dates of the derby

Only anglers who have registered for the derby may enter a fish. Registration is free and qualifies an angler to participate

For more information, contact Pacific Coast Bait & Tackle at 760-431-3474

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation 1st Annual Celebrity Fish Tournament Catch & Release

Meet TV, Movie & Sports Celebrities

Saturday, 17 May 2008

Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Carlsbad

Fishing 0700 – 1300, Lunch and Awards Reception

Entry Fee Starts at $35.00

For more information contact David Mirisch Enterprises, 760-632-7770 or David@dmirisch.com

White Sea Bass fishing is good right now on the South side of Catalina Island.

Hunting Committee
- Turkey Season: 29 March – 4 May 2008
- Falconry Hunt: Anyone interested in organizing a Falconry Hunt or getting started in the sport of Falconry, contact Tom Parker at Thomas.K.Parker@usmc.mil

Old Business

Rifle Sight-in & Range Safety Officer Requirements: Many members indicated their interest in having a rifle sight in at one of the Camp Pendleton ranges; the Pendleton Sportsman's Club is currently limited and still needs members qualified as Range Safety Officers (RSO) and Officers-in-Charge (OIC) by the Base. If we do not have a qualified RSO & OIC a range cannot be scheduled. The first step is to complete the Base on-line / CD training; these CDs are available Base RSO Office, then; complete the one day RSO class given the 1st Friday of each month in the Base Main Theater. There is also a written test given at the Range Control Office on that Friday morning at 0700, then over to the class at the Base Theater for the RSO class.

The NRA RSO course is also required and the Pendleton Sportsman's Club will pay for the NRA RSO course. Please contact Dennis by email if you have any questions. hollywoodusmc@earthlink.net.

Civilian Clubs are required to have an EMT present at Rifle Sight-ins. Tom Parker will get an EMT to come out to help with the Rifle Sight-in.

Santa Margarita Gun Club has generously offered up their services to help our club have the sight-in.

Archery- If you wish to sharpen up your archery skills and receive some expert coaching, fill out the application for the El Toro-Pendleton Archers (ETPA) Club, on the Club website. The Club has a 14-target 3D-field range and a practice area with targets ranging from 10 to 80 yards. The 3D targets are a challenge covering critters from Woodchuck to Elk. The ETPA Club members willingly provide expert guidance and archery equipment knowledge. The ETPA also sponsors 3D tournaments as well as charity events. The Mainside archery range is open daily from dawn to dusk and is located off Vandegrift near the Game Warden’s Office Building. Membership in the El Toro-Pendleton Archers Club is free for all Active Duty and Retired military. Contact Kurt Muller for more information: Kurt.Muller@disney.com.

Ten 3-D targets have been placed at the Mainside Archery Range

A work party is organizing for 26 April 2008. Contact Kurt Muller, Kurt.Muller@disney.com if you are interested in lending a helping hand.

Base Hunting Bulletin 1710. Pendleton Sportsman’s Club has an opportunity to review, make recommendations and propose changes to improve hunting on the Base. The Bulletin is divided into four sections: (1) Hunting Seasons, (2) Small Game Hunting Regulations, (3) Waterfowl Hunting Regulations, and (4) Deer Hunting Regulations. The Base-hunting bulletin will also be posted on the club website for members to review and make recommendations for changes. Please submit your changes to Dennis, hollywoodusmc@earthlink.net no later than 22 April. Dennis will collate and submit to Vic Yoder for consideration.
Fort Hunter Liggett: Wayne Taylor is going to Fort Hunter Liggett 29 March 2008 to scout out opportunities for hunting. Wayne will provide a full report at the May meeting. Does Wayne have a report? If not, delete.

California Waterfowl Association – Seventh Annual Southern California Shoot and BBQ will be held Saturday,19 April 2008 at Triple B Clays, 831 North Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte, CA 91733. Pricing Includes: 50 Sporting Clays, 25 Skeet, 25 Trap, One Membership, Gourmet BBQ and Hat.

LIMITED TO 150 SHOOTERS ~ EAR AND EYE PROTECTION REQUIRED
For more information, Contact Adam Weleba at 626-353-4592

$100 per shooter

$50 per No-Shooter or Sprig

$75 per Life Member

$500 per Squad (5)

Guzzler Report: Please contact Mike if you have interest in the ongoing Guzzler program and can volunteer: 760-725-3360 or michael.j.tucker@usmc.milDave McCarthy is getting a flag that was flown in Iraq to be presented to the Moote Group.

Membership Dues Requiring Payment by May 2008

Ronald S. Pryor
Frank Hernandez

You can renew your membership at the next meeting or by sending a check to:

Pendleton Sportsman’s Club
PO Box 117
Oceanside, California 92049

Next Meeting. Meeting will be TUESDAY, 13 May 2008 @ 1830 in the Wardens Office Building (Bldg 2648).

Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 1920.

Heidi Rockey Pendleton Sportsman’s Club
Secretary/Treasurer
hrockey@cox.net