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Inside this issue:

FRVC CHAPTER 2

PRESIDENT’S PERCEPTIONS 3

BULLS EYE FOR YOUTH 4

YOUTH HUNT INFORMATION 6

YOUTH HUNT REGISTRATION FORM

7

YOUTH HUNT WAIVER 8

YOUTH MENTORED HUNTS 10

COOK’S CORNER 14

SUMMER GUN RAFFLE 18

THE LONGSPUR CHRONICLES NEWS & MUSINGS OF THE FOX RIVER VALLEY

President’s Perceptions

Summer Edition, 2015

PHEASANTS FOREVER CHAPTER, #585

Greetings folks,

I hope you all are enjoying the summer and taking an opportunity to get outdoors and appreciate the habitat. We’ve played a part in improving habitat in the area and are working on accomplishing more. Currently PF is negotiating with the DNR to allow PF vol-unteers to work on state lands while operating equipment such as chain saws and tractors. The DNR has become pretty adamant

about not allowing non-DNR employees to operate equipment. PF National has stepped up and offered to WI DNR that they (PF) will cover any and all liability issues that could po-tentially develop regarding our volunteers if DNR allows us to work on public lands. DNR has still been reticent about allowing us to get the job done so we are waiting on their legal staff to figure it out. We are champing at the bit to get started with PF’s new Adopt a Wild-life Area project but need the DNR to allow it.

Cleary, DNR does not have the manpower to effectively manage all the public lands in the area and we hope they will see the benefit of having volunteers help out.

Be sure to read about our upcoming Youth Day in this issue. There is still time to get regis-tered and take part in this great outdoors experience. We’ve introduced hundreds of kids to upland hunting over the years and plan to keep it up as long as there are kids who want to get outdoors. Note there is more to our Youth Day than hunting. Participants can try their hand at archery, build duck houses, experience trap shooting with great instructors and even enjoy a great lunch that we put on. If you haven’t taken part in one of these events, now is the time. This year’s Youth Day will take place on Saturday, September 12. Don’t miss it.

As a member, you will find that the new edition of the PF magazine is out this week. This is the issue that provides the 2015 pheasant hunting preview. Lots of our members make a trip or two to South Dakota for the hunt and this year, predictions are pretty decent. SD experi-enced a very mild winter which typically leads to better survival. Like the rest of us, they have lost quite a bit a CRP to higher crop prices. Now that crop prices have dropped a bit there is renewed interest in CRP. Unfortunately the tight CRP cap limit will prevent much of the potential lands to be entered in CRP.

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BANQUET- Attend planning meetings before next year’s banquet and assist with banquet activities. Ryan Seeley (920) 424-9979 or [email protected]

CROWING COUNT- Start 45 minutes before sunrise. Drive 10 mile routes, stopping every 0.5 miles to listen and record location of crowing roosters on plat book maps. Finish 1 to 1.5 hours after sunrise. Randy Steeno (920) 725-0961 or [email protected]

HABITAT/PREDATOR- A planning committee to work on improving habitat and controlling predation. Rachel Foster (920) 420-5176 or [email protected]

LAND ACQUISITION- A planning/work committee for our chapter to initiate land acquisition programs. These programs are funded and executed using federal and state grants, Pheasants Forever national and local funds, easements and land trust cooperation. Jack Doemel (920) 379-6843 or [email protected]

NEWSLETTER- Contribute articles, photos, or ideas to the newsletter. Ryan Seeley (920) 424-9979 or [email protected]

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OFFICERS

PRESIDENT LEO KOLASZEWSKI

VICE PRESIDENT MARK LEWIS

SECRETARY RYAN SEELEY

TEASURER JOHN MANION

DIRECTORS

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD STEVE HARNITZ

ANDY ALBRECHT JACK DOEMEL

RACHEL FOSTER AL HEIDL

ALEX HOEL TOM MANGIN JIM SEGER

MILT SCHAFER

NEWSLETTER

RYAN SEELEY, EDITOR LEO KOLASZEWSKI, MANAGING EDITOR

LIFE MEMBERS

PAUL FOWLER JERRY MATHUSEK

BILL MILLER TOM PUPETER TOM RUSCH

MIKE SKOGLIND TERRY ZAWACKI

BILL ZIMAR

Pheasants Forever Fox River Valley Chapter

CONTROLLED BURNS- Looking to have a burn done or know someone that needs one done? Contact our Burn Boss to set-up an appointment. Andy Albrecht (360) 471-3141 or [email protected] FUNDRAISING- Assist in raffles, fall social, banquet, and other fundraisers throughout the year. Rachel Foster (920) 420-5176 or [email protected]

HUNTING GROUND CLEAN-UP- Clean up of specific Winnebago County public hunting areas 4-5 times a year. Rachel Foster (920) 420-5176 or [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP- To recruit the avid pheasant hunters who are not members to join

and participate. Committee would meet occasionally to discuss and act on ways to increase membership in our chapter. Ryan Seeley (920) 424-9979 or [email protected]

YOUTH HUNT- Members and their dogs pair one-on-one with youth who have passed the gun safety course to have a group field day hunt for youths to experience pheasant hunting. Mark Lewis (920) 379-6526 or [email protected] Al Heidl (920) 231-0860

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

COMMITTEE: CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR: BANQUET RYAN SEELEY FINANCE JOHN MANION FUNDRAISING RACHEL FOSTER

HABITAT RACHEL FOSTER LAND ACQUISITION JACK DOEMEL MEMBERSHIP RYAN SEELEY NEWSLETTER RYAN SEELEY PUBLIC RELATIONS MARK LEWIS SPONSORSHIPS JIM SEGER WEBSITE MARK LEWIS YOUTH PROGRAMS ALEX HOEL CONTROLLED BURNS ANDY ALBRECHT

NEWS & MUSINGS OF THE FOX R IVER VALLEY

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As always, we are looking for more members to become active in the chapter. We’d love to get more boots on the ground to improve and conserve habitat in the area for generations to come.

As this year’s hunting seasons approach, I want to wish you all the very best and safest of outdoors seasons again this year. Time always flies, so don’t waste any opportunities to get outside with family and friends and enjoy the bounty.

Warm regards and God Bless America,

Leo Kolaszewski

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2015 Youth Hunt Information

Pheasants Forever Youth Hunt

Saturday, September 12th, 2015

7:30 AM – 12 PM or 10:30 AM – 3 PM

At Black Wolf Wildlife Association

Located at 6170 US Highway 45 South, Oshkosh WI 54902

Details: The 2015 Youth Hunt includes an education program, trap shoot and an actual field hunt with stocked pheasants providing an exciting hunting experience. Participants will be matched with experienced hunters and trained hunting dogs by the Fox Valley Pheasants Forever chapter. Ammunition and lunch will be provided along with other fun activities that day. Rules: Participants must be between the ages of 12 & 18 years. All Participants must be graduates of a hunter safety course. Participants ages 12 to 14 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Participants 15 and older are not required to have a parent attend but we do encourage parents to come along. For safety, all participants must wear 50% Blaze Orange clothing the day of the hunt. Registration Fee & Deadline: Registration deadline is Saturday September 5th, 2015 Enclose $10 entry fee, Registration form and the Pheasants Forever Waiver. Make checks payable to: Fox River Valley Chapter of Pheasants Forever. Mail to: Pheasants Forever, Fox River Valley Chapter C/O Mark Salzwedel 1424 Powers Street Oshkosh WI 54901 Group Registration: If you have a group that wishes to hunt together all Registration Forms and Fees MUST be sent in the same enve-lope. Limit of 5 hunters per group. These will be honored on a first come first serve basis. Confirmation: There will be two sessions. The Number of participants for each session will be limited to insure a quality expe-rience. While we will try to accommodate your requests, Pheasants Forever may need to assign you to a session. Confirmation of the session you are assigned to will be sent via email on Tuesday September 2nd. Please supply a clearly printed email address on the registration form. Questions: Call Mark (920) 426-0491or Al (920) 231-0860 or e-mail to [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]


Pheasants Forever Youth Hunt Registration and Release Forms (2 pages)

Saturday September 12th, 2015 Hunter info: First name MI___ Last name: __________________________________________ Address: ____________________ ___________________________ ____________ _____ City: _________________________ ________ State: ___________ ______ Zip: ____ _____ Birth Date___ _/__ ___/___ Gauge of shotgun participant will use? ________________ DNR Customer ID________________________________________________________________

(9 digit # on license) This information helps Pheasants Forever apply for grant monies used to support this event.

If you do not have a license yet, supply your Hunter Safety Number________________________

Preferred session (check one): _____First Flush 7:30-noon / _____Second Flush 10:30am-3pm / _____Either Session is OK While we will try to accommodate your requests, reservations accepted on a first come basis and we may need to assign you to another session. Email address: ________________________________________________________________________ We will confirm your reservation via email so please print clearly.

Emergency Contact name and phone number__________________________________________________________

Note: This Registration form must be accompanied with a filled out and signed Pheasants Forever Waiver.

Parent Info : If a parent or guardian is accompanying the Youth Hunter on Sept 6th, and has a Wisconsin Hunting License, please add the information below. This information helps Pheasants Forever apply for grant monies used to

support this event. If Hunter is not bringing a parent , leave this blank. Name_____________________________________________________________________________________________ DNR Customer ID# _______________________________________________ (9 digit number on license)


Waiver:

Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever

Firearms Event Participant Waiver

I understand that I am choosing to participate in an event involving the use of firearms, and I recognize that firearms, when mishan-dled, can be dangerous. Further, I understand that is incumbent upon me to use the utmost care in the exercise of firearm safety. I intend to do so and realize that I have an affirmative duty to do so.

I further realize that Pheasants Forever, Inc., Quail Forever, their members, agents, employees, licensees, volunteers and associates are participating in this event to give me a quality outdoor experience. This participation by the referenced individuals will include travel to certain hunting, shooting or other outdoor areas. It may also include hunting or other activities with dogs. I understand that I will conduct myself in a manner so as to be safe around all of the individuals mentioned herein and their dogs.

Further, I hereby waive all rights to any claim, cause of action, right of litigation of any kind, whatsoever, originating from the September 6th, 2014 Pheasants Forever, Fox River Valley Chapter Youth Hunt

event and thereafter for all time as to Pheasants Forever, Inc. and/or Quail Forever, the Pheasants Forever, Fox River Valley Chapter of Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever, members, employees, volunteers, licensees of said organizations and their agents.

I realize it is a privilege to participate in this event and accordingly, I will conduct myself in a safe manner consistent with all affirma-tive duties which I have heretofore recognized.

________________________________________________ __________________

Participant Name (Printed) Age

_________________________________________________ ___________________

Participant Signature Date

______________________________________________________________________________

If Participant is a minor (under the age of 18), this form also requires the signature of the Participant’s parent or legal guardian below. The par-ent or legal guardian, by signing this form, grants permission to the named Participant to take part in this event, and acknowledges and affirms all of the statements and waivers in this Firearms Event Participant Waiver Form.

_________________________________________________

Parent or Legal Guardian Name (Printed)

_______________________________________________ ___________________

Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Date


Youth Mentored Hunts

SHARING THE UPLAND TRADITION WITH

FUTURE GENERATIONS

For youth throughout the country with limited opportunities or access to hunting, the mentored hunt program provides the ability to participate in a mentored, upland training session.

WHAT IS A YOUTH MENTORED HUNT?

Each year, chapters of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever host more than 1,000 youth events through-out the country connection 50,000+ youth to the outdoors. The Pheasants Forever Youth Mentored Hunt Program stands out among these events as a first-time hunting experience for many youth and their families, originally designed by local chapters of Pheasants Forever.

Youth mentored hunts provide a positive hunting experience for kids of all ages while teaching individuals and their families the importance of firearm safety, conservation and outdoor ethics. Each individual as part of the event is paired with an adult mentor for an entire day. The goal of the program is for mentors to share some of their personal experiences and knowledge regarding hunting and being outdoors. This type of pairing promotes what the program is all about—mentoring and the sharing of experiences and knowledge in the outdoors.

The ultimate goal of Pheasants Forever’s Youth Mentor Hunt Program is to give participants enough knowledge and contacts to further pursue their outdoor interest beyond these one day events. Recruit-ment and retention for the next generation of conservationists is a major priority for Pheasants Forever-we continue this effort by mentoring future hunters, one youth at a time.


WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT THE EVENT?

Mentored hunts typically combine several different activities into an entire day that is focused on enjoy-ing the outdoors. The following is a list of typical, youth mentored hunt activities:

Registration for the event

Youth/Mentor introductions

Breakfast/Lunch for participants

Firearm safety/hunting safety review

Review of hunting laws/regulations

Dog handling

Pheasant hunting 101

Outdoor activities including shooting, tracking, and use of outdoor gear

Mentored hunt followed by game cleaning

Group photos, pictures, and event surveys

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED WITH THE PHEASANTS FOREVER YOUTH MENTOR HUNT PROGRAM?

The original launch and success of Pheasant Forever’s Youth Mentor Hunt Program is credited to the chapters and volunteers of our organization who make these events possible. For more information on enrolling a youth participant, starting a youth mentored hunt, or to volunteer as a mentor with one of the many youth mentored hunts across the country, contact us at [email protected].

Youth Mentored Hunts—Cont.


Helping Wildlife Management 7 Miles South of Oshkosh

If interested contact Paul at 920-420-9061 or email [email protected] or write to 6170 S. US HWY 45 Oshkosh WI,

54902 or visit our website at http://www.blackwolfwildlife.com/

Black Wolf Wildlife Association

Upland Game Hunting | Deer Hunting | Sporting Clay | Access 365 days a year | Dog Exercise | Walking Trails | Fishing | Club

House | Pond and Waterways

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.blackwolfwildlife.com/


Cook’s Corner - Rockin’ Rooster Sandwich

If I had a “claim to fame” among my friends, this dish would be it. While in college, I created a play on the standard buffalo chicken sandwich. The secrets of the recipe include homemade buffalo sauce, a dollop of ranch, and thick slices of Texas Toast. Chicken was my go-to source of protein back then, so I figured why not mix things up and give pheasant a try today? That’s exactly what I did and low and be-hold it turned out fantastic! The heat from the homemade buffalo sauce counterbalances perfectly with the cool, refreshing ranch – and did I mention the pheasant is fried in lard? Pour a drink and turn on your favorite playlist, we are about to bring these roosters from the forest to fork.

Ingredients

6-8 de-boned pheasant breasts pounded until even

4 cups of cultured buttermilk (enough to cover the pheasants)

12 oz. bottle of your favorite hot sauce (Louisiana is my preference)

2 cups of lard or enough to fill a 12” cast iron by half an inch

4 cups of whole milk

2 cups of all-purpose flour

2 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder

1 teaspoon of onion powder

1 1/2 teaspoons of paprika

2 teaspoons of kosher salt, plus more for seasoning to finish

2 teaspoons of fresh cracked black pepper

3 eggs, whisked to combine the whites and yolk

2 sticks of unsalted butter, plus more for buttering bread

12-16 slices of Texas Toast (NO EXCEPTIONS)

12-16 slices of quality provolone cheese

1 tablespoon of cornstarch

1 tablespoon of cold water

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Directions

Place the pheasant breasts in a large, non-reactive container. Whisk a few dashes of hot sauce and fresh cracked pepper with the buttermilk and add to the container with pheasant. Refrigerate for about 4 hours and no longer than 12 as the texture of the meat will become unpleasantly grainy.

Remove the birds from the marinade and place on paper towels to dry. Discard the buttermilk. Next, fill a 4-quart saucepan with the whole milk, add the pheasants, and turn the heat to high. Leave the pan un-covered and allow the milk to come to a near boil. IMPORTANT: unless you want to re-decorate, do NOT fill the saucepan more than two-thirds full. Once the milk has reached a near boiling point, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes.

Place the birds on a wire rack to dry and discard the milk. To make the buffalo sauce, place a medium sauce pan on medium heat and add a stick of butter. As it melts, add the remainder of the hot sauce plus 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder. Allow the liquid to come to a simmer. If this much hot sauce is too spicy for your preferred taste, add another half stick of butter. While the sauce is simmering, in a small bowl thoroughly combine the cornstarch and the tablespoon of cold water. Add it to the simmering buffalo sauce and constantly whisk. The sauce should become thick and glossy. Reduce heat to keep warm.

Meanwhile heat a 12” cast iron skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high and add the lard. It should be roughly a half inch deep. Meanwhile, set up the batter station by cracking three eggs in a bowl and whisk-ing to combine. Next, in a shallow pan, add the 2 cups flour and season with the remaining garlic powder, onion powder, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and the black pepper.

Heat a large skillet or flat top over medium heat and butter both sides of the Texas Toast. Once heated, place the bread in the skillet and allow to toast until golden brown, approximately two minutes per side. Remove from the heat and wrap in foil to keep warm.

Preheat the oven broiler.

Once the lard reaches 375 degrees (get a thermometer), place the pheasant pieces in the flour, followed by the egg wash, and back in the flour. Shake off the excess and add the breasts two or three at a time to the lard to prevent the temperature from dropping too low. They should be a deep golden brown after 60-90 seconds. Flip and finish the other side. Remove the roosters and let them rest on a paper towel. Hit them with the remaining salt.

Slather a spoonful of the buffalo sauce on the bottom of half the toast slices, followed by a piece of breast and slice of cheese. Place them on a sheet pan and stick it under the broiler until the cheese is fully melt-ed (roughly 30 seconds). To plate, top the cheesy birds with a dollop of ranch, perhaps more buffalo, and the other slice of bread. Have a pressure washer ready; it’s about to get messy!! Dig in and remember to hunt, cook, share, enjoy!

-An Ohio native and contestant on Fox' MasterChef, Tyler Viars, prides himself as a “rooter to the tooter,” waste-nothing cook.

You can purchase tickets at the Fin-n-Feather (Winneconne), The Hill Bar (Winneconne ), Woodeye’s Bar & Grill (Winneconne)

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