Summer Hunt Update

June Puppy Hunt-a good time had by all. The dog show went well and the kids learned a lot. We managed not to hurt anyone with our Horse Shoe in the Dark Tournament-the lights of those coon hunters come in handy. Puppy Hunt and Youth Hunt went well, and of course as always the kids(as well as adults) enjoyed good food and the prizes. It turned out to be a nice morning for the Coon Drag and Barking Contest Also. Check out winners on Hunt Results Page.

July Puppy Hunt-I didn’t make this one as I was camping. I heard it went well other than the rain during the trap shoot. We have the series totals on the Hunt Result page.

August Upcoming-Game Fair around the corner-contact Deb Nistler if you can work. Dates are August 8,9,10 and 15,16,17. The next Puppy Hunt is August 16 at Jr’s Mad Dog Kennels. Also, they are planning a MTHA State Champ Trap Shoot. See information below.

Minnesota Trail Hounds
Annual Meeting
Saturday, April 19, 2008 3:30PM
Hewitt Club House

• There were 26 people in attendance at the annual meeting-19 verified members and 7 non-members.

• Treasurer’s Report: Checking $8,703.25 Dog Shooting Fund $1,559.49 –there was mention that a report had not been made to State of Minnesota regarding non-profit status. The treasurer said she would look into this. The shooting dog fund will be put into an interest bearing account in the near future.

• Secretary’s Report: Amendment made to 3/8 BOD meeting that $1000.00 will be allocated to help stock Tomberlin’s Pen. There was a small discussion on placing some of coyotes in JR’s pen but no decision made.

• President’s Report: Winter Coyote Hunt winners-1-Rice Sportsman’s Club 2-Coal Trackers 3-Jerry Hanson Team-no trophy presentation as no one from winning team present.

      :Review of legislative bills discussed at BOD - Al sent letters to heads of committees stating the MTHA feeling

      :Game Fair - It was decided that we reserve a smaller booth at Game Fair and possibly have a giveaway of a 22
      cal gun. A lengthy discussion was held regarding helping with water races.

      :Game Fair Raffle - Discussion held about not having a raffle at Game Fair and just having a small gun give
      away this year. It was decided that we will attempt to hold a raffle for the 2009 annual meeting.

      :The MTHA now has 8 districts. More information will be available in Meeting Minutes The directors will hold
      district meetings.

      :New Memberships-Short discussion help on how to gain memberships. All members should be receiving a
      postcard with survey/suggestions, please take the time to fill them out and return.

      :Summer Hunts - A very lengthy discussion on summer hunts was held regarding what types of hunts to be
      held, how many, is there a profit. The initial hunts are scheduled and available on Events page.

      :Web site – There is now a blog on website for important news and/or updates. Send in stories and pics.

      :Paid renewals for website ($75), Mi Bear Assoc ($20), and WI Bear Assoc( $50) , US Sportsman's Alliance

Elections
Pres.-Al Lysdahl, Vice Pres.-Chris Bengtson, Sec-Karin Ihnen, Treas-Deb Nistler

Committees
Bear Bill Committee-Al L., Bruce Brown
Winter Hunt Committee-Mark Reimer, Red Jacobson, Bill Ness
Puppy Hunt Committee- Mark Reimer, JR Heinz(Al V. says he will help but will not serve on committee)
Banquet Committee-Becky Bengtson, Deb Nistler, Al Lysdahl
Tree Hound Committee-Trap, Chris Bengtson, Red Jacobson, Becky Bengtson
Game Fair Committee- Mark Reimer, Mark Petron

Al will notify by mail next BOD meeting

Bear Bait Box Build
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Wadena, MN
Knob Hill Sportsman’s Club

Well, Minnesota blessed us with yet another late snowfall, however, it appears that a few people managed to make the trek to Wadena to help out. The boxes were completed and all enjoyed a meal and talk from the DNR. There are pictures on the results page of the site. There will be a more detailed update hopefully coming soon.

We are planning a Board of Director (BOD) meeting for May, watch the blog for updates.

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