May 2022
05/02/2022 – General Membership Meeting
05/14/2022 – Farmer's Fishing Trip
06/04/2022 – Steak Fry
06/06/2022 – General Membership Meeting
07/11/2022 – General Membership Meeting
President's Message
Seems like only yesterday I was writing the April message and now May is only days away. So, did you make the most of April? I know for a fact some of our members made the most of it and have lots of trout in their freezers to prove it... AKA Carl, Larry and Dusty...must be nice to be retired! I got off to a late start but I'm catching up. Spring Walleye has been ridiculously hot fishing with no signs of slowing down all through this season. The Walleye population in the Lake is stronger than ever and the 2021 hatch was off the chart! We will have an outstanding World Class fishery for years to come.
Spring Turkey is in full swing and one of our junior members, Ian, put the smack down on his first turkey...congrats Ian! Good luck to our turkey hunting members and above all be safe...and that includes spraying down for ticks. Lyme disease is nothing to mess with just ask me.
We are securing estimates for an expansion of shooting stations at the rifle range. We realize this has been a problem and will correct it. As for when, as soon as Mother Nature lets us get in there with heavy equipment, we'll be on it.
Our June 4th Streak Fry is drawing closer with each passing day. Tickets will be available at the May 2nd general membership meeting and is your last opportunity to purchase tickets at a meeting. If interested you can contact myself or Eric Broud and we'll work out a way to get you your tickets. Better yet, please use the online option through our website. This will no doubt be a great event and we need your participation to make it a success. Please get your tickets sooner rather than later as we have event details we need to finalize.
Regards, Kevin
Membership Bulletin
You should have received your 2022 badges by now, but we all have experienced how unreliable the Unites States Postal Service is, so if you haven't received yours, let me know. Also included are your gun raffle tickets and instructions on what to do with them. If you have any questions regarding such, please call Honorary Lifetime Trustee, Denny Henninger.
For those of you who have yet to renew, it is not too late! Although the gate combinations changes have taken place, you can still get to the range by paying your 2022 dues. I will accept renewals from all 2021 members through the 2022 calendar year, If you fail to renew for 2022 and wish to be member in 2023, the original initiation fee of $250 will apply. So do your wallet a favor and get those renewals in! New for 2022 is the ability to pay with a credit card online! To do this, go to our new website, www.LaGrangeHuntClub.org and check it out! Of course, we will still take dues at membership meetings in cash or check, or by USPS - simply send your renewal dues (in check form) to P.O. Box 131, LaGrange, Ohio 44050. Also, if you know of someone who may be interested in joining, the application for membership is available on the new website (https://lagrangehuntclub.org/membership-info/membership-form/).They can either join directly online, or they can print the Application and Waiver and send via email (Membership@LaGrangeHuntClub.org) or via USPS to the address above.
Regards, Rick
For those of you who have yet to renew, it is not too late! Although the gate combinations changes have taken place, you can still get to the range by paying your 2022 dues. I will accept renewals from all 2021 members through the 2022 calendar year, If you fail to renew for 2022 and wish to be member in 2023, the original initiation fee of $250 will apply. So do your wallet a favor and get those renewals in! New for 2022 is the ability to pay with a credit card online! To do this, go to our new website, www.LaGrangeHuntClub.org and check it out! Of course, we will still take dues at membership meetings in cash or check, or by USPS - simply send your renewal dues (in check form) to P.O. Box 131, LaGrange, Ohio 44050. Also, if you know of someone who may be interested in joining, the application for membership is available on the new website (https://lagrangehuntclub.org/membership-info/membership-form/).They can either join directly online, or they can print the Application and Waiver and send via email (Membership@LaGrangeHuntClub.org) or via USPS to the address above.
Regards, Rick
Junior Membership
The Junior Members Fund will provide a sponsorship to help cover the camp fees for The Lake & Trails – Youth Hunting / Shooting Camp again in 2022. Our Junior Members President, Jace Walters himself has attended all four years of this camp, and plans on returning in 2022 as a Junior Instructor. Jace wants kids to go to this camp because it is a really good learning experience because you get to learn how to shoot many types of guns; including rifles, pistols, air guns, black powder and some archery items as well. You will also get the chance to throw axes, make a knife and even make primitive items. You will also learn about wildlife, how to trap, and even get your Ohio Boaters License and Hunter Safety Course if you need to. And most importantly, you get to hangout with other kids who like the outdoors like you do.
To qualify for the sponsorship you need to help out at a couple general memberhsip meetings and do a work party. Attend a general membership meeting and talk to the Junior Members President, Jace Walters for complete details and to sign up. If you would like to contact Jace email him at Recreation@JaceWalters.com
When you patronize supporters of JaceWaltersRecreation and the Junior Membership please remember to tell their management THANK YOU for their SUPPORT!
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Firearms Range News
Hours of operation: 10:00am-dusk, Mon.- Sat.Work Parties: None scheduled at this time. If interested in participating in future events, please contact Mike Beckwith or Roger Maynard and leave a message.Remember to lock the gate behind you when leaving. The locks must have the combination dialed in to close, then roll the dials to lock.Make sure you review and adhere to the rules: SAFETY FIRST!! Always, Always, Always, Always! We have never had an accident at our range – don’t be the first to break this 89-year-old record! Remember your badge. Without it, you will be considered to be trespassing on club grounds and asked to leave! Sign in and sign out. Review the rules before each use of the range. They are posted on the boards. Pick up after yourselves. Police your brass and trash. Be courteous to fellow members. If you have any questions, or find a deficiency, please contact your 2021/2022 Range Marshal Mike Beckwith or Roger Maynard.
Archery Range News
Come spring, one of the first changes you will see will be in the 3D Archery range. More animals will be put out, and in a manner where they will not need to be removed in order to mow the grass. Future plans include creating a walking 3D course in order to help simulate hunting and tournament conditions. After that a slight redesign of the bag target range.
Special Announcements
2022 Farmers’ Appreciation Fishing Trip Scheduled!Finally, after 2 covid-cancelled years, the annual Farmers’ Appreciation Fishing Trip is back on! May 14th.
Contact Trustee Dave Novak to reserve your spot. Any spots remaining after our Farmer / Landowner members have claimed theirs will be available to club members.