Fall 2005 NEWSLETTER

Upcoming club events:

November

ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT - Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Where: Colton Gun Club located north of Colton and south of Pullman on the EAST side of Hwy 195.
When: 6:00 p.m. - Come prepared to shoot – not at turkeys, but at clay pigeons, for an opportunity to win a BIG bird for your Thanksgiving table! This is a club-sponsored event – anyone is welcome to participate – but must be a current (paid) member of SRSGDA. You may pay dues that evening. There are no shooting fees; provide your own shells. Dress appropriately for the season (might be cold…might be drizzly…) Beard and spurs are optional.

December

Little Canyon Shooting will host another great weekend of youth hunts at the Peck and Plummer properties, Saturday, December 3, and Sunday, December 4. This is a great opportunity for club members to interact with young hunters. Sonny Hairston and his staff need club members and their pointing dogs to volunteer as “guides.” Please contact Sonny at: 208-486-6235 for further information. See you at Sonny’s!

January

Annual club membership meeting and dinner. Location and date to be announced in December.

February

Fun Trial – tentatively – Feb 11 - Location TBA

March

Fun Trial – tentatively - Mar 11 - Location TBA

April

Fun Trial – tentatively - April 8 - Location TBA

SRSGDA NSTRA trial – April 15 & 16 - Asotin County Wingshooters

May

Fun Trial – tentatively - May 13 - Location TBA

June

Fun Trial – tentatively - June 3 - Location TBA

Poker Shoot - Location TBA

July

Family Picnic

August

Sporting Clays

September

Annual Fall Follies

New Officer elections

It’s almost that time of year, bells ringing, children singing, and presents under the tree - AND, it’s also time to think about the club elections! Please submit nominations now – so we can cast ballots prior to the annual meeting in January. Nomination forms are included in this mailing – please return, no later than November 26, to SRSGDA Secretary Nance Ceccarelli, 1031 Showalter Road, Moscow ID 83843, or email nancec@uidaho.edu. (Please, also, check with your nominee FIRST, before submitting their name! Thanks! njc)

Fabulous fun fall follies and training day - September 3, 2005

Snow Farms – What a great venue – and what a wonderful day! Many thanks to Jack and Susie Flack for the hospitality.

Congratulations to the ultimate winners, jumpin’ Jack Flack and “lickety-split” Lizzy, in fending off the calm and collected challenger Gary Gage and his consummate gentleman hunter, Handsome Harry! Both dogs progressed through the “winning” brackets of this 32-dog double elimination tournament until Lizzy eliminated Harry for his first loss in the semi-final round. Harry quickly eliminated his competition in the final round of the “losing” brackets, which set up the champion final brace in which Lizzy and Harry met again. Both men, it should be noted, are long time members of the SRSGDA, each graduated from high school in the previous century, and were the only individuals who entered and kept progressing through the brackets with THREE (3) dogs in the tournament. I’m not sure how we would have handled the situation if Jack or Gary ended up braced against themselves! Regardless, this just goes to show that hunting with dogs keeps you fit!

This fun fall event was perhaps one of the largest in terms of attendance (people and dogs) – and was spectacular in terms of the luncheon faire. Just the perfect send-off for what has been a beautiful fall hunting season. To enjoy the bounty and feasts of the season, we have included for you a couple of SRSGDA members’ great wild bird recipes many of us have sampled during club events. Once again, thank you ALL – for the great assistance and participation. If you were unable to attend, we hope to see you next September!

DID YOU KNOW?

All results from the fun trials are posted on the website within a very short time following an event. The website is updated regularly and upon demand when YOU, a member have information to share!

This is a way for you to retrieve old newsletters, learn about upcoming events, see/post pictures of club members, dogs, and so forth. Check out:

http://www.SnakeRiverGunDogClub.org

Our Webmaster, Devon St. Pierre, can be reached via email at: Webmaster@SnakeRiverGunDog.org

Classifieds

Jack and Susie Flack have adorable well bred GSP’s available for sale. This super speedy group of pups will make excellent NSTRA field trial competitors and home hunting companions. Males & Females available please call: 509-872-0292 very soon to get your pick!

Jack Secrest has GSP pups available – 3 females and 4 males. 208-962-3702

John “Doc” Kramer has shotshell hulls available - free – 509-332-7273

Recipes

Broiled Marinated Pheasant (breasts & legs) served with Sweet and Sour Cucumber
(Contributed by Rick Meinhold)
1.    Score pheasant and steam (15-20 min)
2.    Combine seasoning/marinade mixture
3.    Marinate approximately 1 hour
4.    Broil pheasant, brushing often w/ marinade

Marinade for above
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp minced green onion
1-1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp minced garlic
½ tbsp minced ginger root
2 tbsp sesame oil
dash of pepper

Sweet & Sour Cucumber
1 medium/large cucumber
3 slices ginger
1-3/4 tsp salt
1-1/2 tbsp wine vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1-1/4 tbsp sugar

1.    Cut cucumber into medium sections and remove pulp/seeds
2.    Finely chop ginger root
3.    Rub cucumber with mix of salt, ginger root, sesame oil, etc.
4.    Set for 30 minutes before serving

Game Bird Gumbo
(contributed by Bart Dearborn)

3 Lbs. Game Bird Meat (12 Quail + 3 Chucker + 1 Pheasant)
8 Cups Water
1 Cup White Wine
1 Large Onion
1/2 Bunch Celery
3 Bay Leaves
1 1/2 Tsp. Salt
1 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper

Boil all ingredients together until meat is cooked. Drain, cool and shred meat for use in gumbo. Save liquid for stock if desired.

1 Stick Butter
1/4-1/2 Cup Flour
1 Large Onion Chopped
1 Bunch Green Onions Chopped
1 Bell Pepper
1/2 Bunch Celery Chopped
1 Bunch Fresh Parsley Chopped
1 Lb. Sausage Links cooked and chopped (Basque Chorizo is GOOD! Andouille is traditional)
1 Lb. Frozen Okra Chopped
1 28oz. Can Chopped Tomatoes
2 Cloves Garlic Crushed or Chopped
1 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
3 Bay Leaves
10 Dashes of Tabasco Sauce
2 1.5 Qt. (49.5oz.) Cans Chicken Broth or equivalent in homemade stock
3 Lbs. Shredded Game Bird Meat
1 Cup White Wine
1 Splash Sherry (use your own judgment)

Melt Butter in stock pot add flour and lightly brown. Add chopped
Vegetables and stir. Add remaining ingredients and cook at least one hour. Serve over rice. Add File' to taste if desired. This is a mild recipe for gumbo. For desired flavor and heat add Tabasco or your favorite Louisiana hot sauce.

Snake River Sportman and Gun Dog Association