TROPHYTIMES - San Diego Safari Club International

TROPHY TIMES
San Diego Chapter
Safari Club International
Price $3.50
Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 2010
“CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND PRESERVATION OF THE HUNTER”
Boddington’s Favorite African Game Animal
Craig Boddington, well-known
outdoor journalist, outdoor television
personality, and veteran of more than
80 African safaris will tell us why the
Cape buffalo has become his favorite
African game animal. His presentation will include the what, where,
when and how of hunting African
buffalo, along with natural history,
guns, loads and much more.
The Chapter will present a tribute to
Bill Poole, Founding Father of the
San Diego Chapter. Bill’s vision for
this chapter was to be inclusive in its
membership and activities, encouraging women and youth to become
participants in protecting our outdoor
heritage. Due to his leadership,
conservation and outdoor education
remain top priorities and we continue
to welcome all sportsmen and
women who share those values.
Don’t miss this meeting!
Bill presenting the prestigious Conklin Award, “the tough guy” award,
to Craig Boddington in ’09. Bill received this high honor in 2008.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island Drive
Point Loma Area – San Diego
5:50 PM No-Host Social Hour
6:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Program
Annual Meeting, Poole Tribute,
Boddington on Cape Buffalo
Tickets reserved before July 9 - $30
Tickets after July 9 or at the door - $40
Call Lyons & O’Haver Taxidermy for reservations: 619-697-3217
Non-members are welcome to attend our meetings.
Meet the Chapter’s
2010 - 2011 Board
Gun Drawings:
Two Winchester
Model 70 Rifles in 30-06
Door Prizes
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
2010-2011 Calendar of Events
July 21, 2010
August 7 and 8
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Annual Meeting with speaker
Craig Boddington and
Tribute to Bill Poole
at Bali Hai Restaurant
Pride Hunter Safety Classes
Green Head Club in Pine Valley
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Dinner Meeting TBA
Dark
Dinner Meeting TBA
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2010-2011
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In This Issue...
President’s Page / Gerry Faust . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2010-2011 Incoming President’s Message. . . . . 4
Local Youth Outdoor Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ladies Shoot At Project 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A Day At The DeGraw Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2010 San Diego Junior Pheasant Hunt. . . . . . . 6 - 7
San Diego Education Sables 2009-2010 Activities . . 8
Bill Poole And Teddy Roosevelt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
San Diego Chapter History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11
Craig Boddington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 15
Bill Poole Memorial Angling Tournament. . . . 16
Our Fine Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 20
Hunt Report & Evaluation Form . . . . . . . . 21 - 22
Bulletin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Membership Application Form. . . . . . . . . . 24
EDUCATION / PRIDE
RON PROVIENCE
LEGISLATIVE
GERRY FAUST
MEETINGS
BOB PETRALIA
MEMBERSHIP
ACE BLACKBURN
NEWSLETTER
JOHN EHLERS
SPECIAL EVENTS
MIKE MALINAUSKAS
SABLES REP
TBA
PAST PRESIDENTS
Roger Ballard
Ron Wade
Ingrid Poole
Mike O’Haver
Bill Poole
Mike Rogers, Sr.
Dick Ellerton
Wilt Williams
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Ken Lehtola
Jack Mitchel
Al Logan
Mike O’Haver
John Ehlers
Ron Wade
Charles Cook
Ron Provience
Chip Goodwin
John Belus
Mike Rogers, Jr.
John Jennings, III
Jim Dodd
Pete Traphagen
Ingrid Poole
Gerry Faust
President’s Page
By Dr. Gerry Faust, San Diego Chapter President
As I write this, my two-year term as President of the
San Diego Chapter is coming to a close. I want you to
know it’s been a pleasure to serve as President of this
fine chapter of SCI. This is a strong chapter that plays a
significant role at the national level in SCI. This
chapter has accomplished much over the last two years
and continued the work of those who came before us.
We have weathered a rough economic period and this
year held a very successful fundraiser: Auction 2010.
We have continued and expanded our work with our
next generation of hunters through the PRIDE program
and the Youth Pheasant Hunt, and expect to do even
more in the coming year.
Our work with Wounded Warriors and families of
deployed soldiers has expanded dramatically and we
have continued to support education programs by
sending teachers and students to the American
Wilderness Leadership (AWLS) program at the SCI
Foundation’s fabulous education facility at the Granite
Ranch in Wyoming. We have supported conservation
programs in Alaska and in the California Desert. The
dinners and speakers have brought more of us together,
entertained and informed us and we have had a blast at
shooting events, Sables luncheons, Trophy Room
Tours and a great Christmas Party. We have worked
hard to talk to congressman and senators, participated
in letter writing and other activities to be sure that the
voice of the hunter is heard in Sacramento and
Washington. Yes, these have been good years.
the incoming President, is full of ideas and ready
and raring to lead us to another great year for the
San Diego Chapter.
Before I sign off I want to give a big thank you to
last year’s board for all of their support and untiring
efforts. Special thanks go to Lynn Smith who has
been our Treasurer for so many years that I’ve lost
count. She is moving on this year and Sean Reddy
will be our new Treasurer. Sean is a relatively new
member who just returned from his first African
Hunt which, with a little extra time, doubled as a
honeymoon. Good combination Sean!! Past Chapter
President Ron Provience is also re-joining the board
and will take Barbara’s former position as leader of
our Education and Pride Committee.
There is a great core of hard working people in this
chapter and there are new, energetic people joining us
each month. We still have a lot to do, but we are
making progress. I want to encourage you to join us at
the dinner meetings, especially the July 21st program
at the Bali Hai Restaurant and in our many projects. If
you are ready to lend a hand let us know, we could use
your help. I want to thank you for your support over
the last two years and I look forward to serving this
next year on the board and helping with Auction 2011.
We have a great team preparing for Auction 2011 and
serving on the coming year’s board. Barbara DeGraw,
There has been a bit of shifting of positions, but
other than the two new additions last year’s board
will continue to do their fine work. The new board
is ready to serve you. Let us know what we can do
to make our Chapter even better. We will continue
to be “First for Hunters” in San Diego.
Once again, thanks for the memories…and let’s
make many more together in years to come.
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2010-2011 Incoming President’s Message
By Barbara DeGraw
Local Youth Outdoor Activities
This is an exciting time ahead. It offers us an
opportunity to expand the chapter’s programming
and a time for us to boost the ranking and
importance of chapter activities on our radar.
Together we should make a commitment to help
where we can to truly be ‘First for Hunters.’
Through this new column we hope to give your
family every opportunity to take advantage of
various youth activities that are available
throughout San Diego County. In collaboration
with other outdoor organizations, we will try to
keep you informed about different events that
have been planned for the youth by several
groups.
Chapter Past Presidents and Charter Members met
recently to take a look at the San Diego Chapter
SCI, considering where we have been and where we
can best serve the generations to come. Thanks to
all who participated.
The NRA Family Shooting Sports Camp,
usually held in April at Lemon Grove Rod &
Gun Club; the National Wild Turkey
Federation Jake’s Day, usually held in July at
Escondido Fish & Game Association; Project
2000 sponsors regular youth activities as well
as other local gun ranges. In the future we hope
to see the Trailblazer Adventure program
available through the local Boy Scout Council.
Moving forward, each of us needs to be an advocate
for the chapter. Take a chance, start a conversation
about SCI, invite the person to the next chapter
activity, get an invitation to them, then send them a
reminder of the meeting or offer a ride.
Share your experiences in the field that will
encourage the next guy to get out there. Don’t be a
fisherman that won’t share the location of his sweet
spot. We have a ‘Hunt Report Form’ included in
this newsletter. All information about the chapter
and forms can be found on the website as well and
can be downloaded at any time. Why not complete
your hunt report on the flight home.
Good luck and thanks for encouraging the
youth in your life to carry on the legacy.
Ladies Shoot At Project 2000
If you have young people in your influence know
that the Chapter’s Pride is Back. Check out the
‘Youth Activities’ column. Regularly we will list
not only opportunities the chapter offers, but also
youth activities available throughout San Diego
County.
By Barbara DeGraw
The First Ladies Shoot held on May 2 at
Project 2000 for first timers and experienced
shooters was enjoyed by all. Each shooter had
a coach at her side, prizes were awarded, and
an informational talk on personal safety was
given by Andrew Morton. Chapter Members
who helped out for the day were John Ehlers,
Wilt Williams, Pete Traphagen, Doug Streed,
Jamie Mendoza, and Hubert Von der Beeck.
Thanks to all of these guys.
Welcome to our new members and thanks to those
members who have, through the years, worked
tirelessly for wildlife conservation and hunters’
rights.
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A Day At The DeGraw Ranch
By Barbara DeGraw
A Day at the Ranch on May 15th put 37 dogs
from Raney Ranch through their paces. Steve
Raney’s assistant positioned himself at the lake
where each dog, under command, bounded into
the water to display their ability at splash down
retrieval. Steve Raney conducted the land
retrieval demonstrations. Steve’s
professionalism shows why he produces so
many champions. Kevin Gerlack set up our
five station archery trail using his automated
popup targets. Jim Swindall and his falcon
were among the guests of the day and James
Doyle hosted a wine tasting station offering a
sampling from his Eagle Gap Vineyards.
After a splendid meal by Chef Raul, the winners of
the Education Drawing were pulled. Ann Mazur
won the five-day fishing trip to Alaska, Wanda
Hadlock will be enjoying the getaway at the
Orchard Hill Inn, and Jenna Wood won the
Swarovski pin. Thanks to everyone who supported
our Education programs through this drawing.
Adam, Jack and Betsy Filipponi.
Jim Swindall and his falcon.
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2010 San Diego Junior Pheasant Hunt
By Doug Streed
March 21, 2010 marked the seventh consecutive year
that youth from Southern California had an
introduction to the various aspects of their future
hunts. Fifty volunteers took one of their weekends to
guide 72 youth, sixteen years and younger, into eight
different areas of shooting, hunting, and
conservation. The goal was to teach them how to be a
safe, responsible and ethical hunter; while
understanding the role of the sportsman in our
nation’s conservation efforts.
The 72 youth were divided into six groups of twelve
and each group was guided by an “Outfitter” who
took them through the various stations. Station 1
featured a demonstration of well trained Labrador
retrievers performing blind retrieves. Station 2 was
an archery range where each youth received
instruction on, and practiced, the fundamentals of
shooting recurve bows.
Station 3 held a seminar with two experts from the
National Wild Turkey Federation who discussed the
life of a turkey and how to hunt them. Station 4 was
a .22 rifle range. Here, instructors taught the youth
the fundamentals of rifle shooting in the various
shooting stances.
Station 5 offered another seminar where
youth learned from federal trappers how
animals are trapped in an area where
they are not wanted and then moved to a
better habitat. Station 6 was a shotgun
trap range. Each youth received
instruction in safe shotgun shooting. The
youth had to show proficiency at this
station prior to advancing to the bird
field.
Station 7 was the bird field with each
youth hunting with a dog handler and a
pointer in a field with two planted
pheasants. The bird had to be in the air
prior to the youth shooting at the
pheasant. The 8th and last station, was
a lesson in bird cleaning. Each youth
was taught how to clean and package
their pheasants and received a booklet of
bird cleaning hints and cooking recipes.
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At the close of the day, each youth was
treated to a lunch of home grown beef
hamburgers and the usual complements of
beans and sodas. Oh, yes, and cake too.
Of course, none of this could happen
without SCI. The San Diego Chapter of SCI
was the Official Sponsor and a huge
financial contributor to this event. Almost
equally important was the wealth of
experience and generosity of the men and
women in the chapter who volunteered their
time and talents to make the event possible.
This was a first come, first served, free event
for the youth. All ammunition, archery
equipment, .22 rifles, and shotguns, if
necessary, were provided. Many of the
junior hunters were recent graduates of one
of the California Hunter Education Classes
in the San Diego area.
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San Diego Education Sables 2009-2010 Activities
By Barbara DeGraw, Education Sables Chair, 2009-2010
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Chapter’s Pride Program Hunter Safety Course
held for 32 youth.
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Duck Hunt overnight for ten Pride Program hunter
safety graduates.
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SCI Education Booth at Fishing in the Pines Day –
450 youth plus families and friends attended. The
booth included items from the Safari In A Box
(SIAB). Everyone had a chance to feel the pelts,
observe the skulls, ask questions about displays,
and learn about upcoming events for youth in our
community.
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Chapter sponsored the first SCIF Education
Summit held in Sacramento in collaboration with
Outdoor Heritage Alliance. A lecture was
presented on the importance of hunting in a boy’s
life given by Dr. Randall Eaton; each of the twenty
organizations represented was given time to share
ongoing educational programs, and the information
from the day was used in development of a
Resource Paper of all activities available to youth
in California.
•
Ladies Shoot was held for experienced and first
time shooters on the .22 range at Project 2000.
Each of the six shooters had an experienced
coach at her side, prizes were awarded and an
informational talk was given on personal safety.
•
Monthly Sables luncheon meetings were held to
report SCIF updates and plan projects.
•
A Humanitarian Services Blue Bag was filled
and readied for travel in July 2010.
•
Two applicants were sponsored for AWLS with
additional $300 each for travel expenses.
•
Legacy Award Program, pins are presented to
members that advance the love of hunting and
fishing to the next generation. Recorded in a
booklet are the ways in which the legacy is
carried on, activities in support of transferring
the legacy, pictures of activity, and quotes from
the youth recipients. (on-going program)
•
Education Sables Committee held an Education
Drawing to raise funds for chapter youth
activities. ($540 profit)
•
Chapter applied for and was awarded $5,000
from the SCIF Youth Grant program to enhance
our sponsorship and involvement with the San
Diego Junior Pheasant Hunt.
Sables Committee set up all prize tables at Chapter
Auction 2010.
Chapter was a major sponsor for the San Diego
Junior Pheasant Hunt. Seventy-two youth were
taken through eight skill or information stations:
Archery instruction; .22 rifle range instruction;
Shotgun range instruction; Bird Fields, where each
participant goes with bird dog and dog handler and
two birds; Bird Cleaning and proper Storage
station, with hands on experience; life of the hen
turkey lecture, trapping and its uses as hunting and
movement of animals. Also demonstration of field
dog training.
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Bill Poole And Teddy Roosevelt
By Dr. Jon Cunningham
Two nights before Bill Poole’s memorial service last
November I finished reading River of Doubt, a book
about Teddy Roosevelt’s life and what was probably
his greatest adventure. It was one of those books you
don’t dare read in bed if you intend to get any sleep
and hate to see it end. The author, Candice Millard, is
a former writer and editor for National Geographic.
After Bill’s service I was struck by the many
similarities between these two men.
We headed to sea and were awakened at 4 a.m. to
find ourselves in the middle of more fish than I had
ever seen. Bill noticed I was not the best fisherman
and helped me with everything from attaching the
bait to casting and setting the hook. He repeated this
several times with me and some of the other
fishermen. Back and forth he would go until he was
sure we got the picture. And, all the while he was
accomplishing dozens of other different tasks on the
boat.
The only real contrast between them was that
Roosevelt was born into money and Bill started with
basically nothing. Both learned about adversity early
in life; Roosevelt with health issues and Bill with lack
of money issues due to the Great Depression. Both
had very supportive fathers who played a huge role.
Both were very likeable, persuasive and great story
tellers. Both men loved to fish and hunt, realized the
importance of conservation and worked hard toward
that goal. Both were pioneers and explorers in their
own way. Both were highly successful, but still
retained the common touch.
After catching seven fish by 7 a.m., I was ready to
quit. I believe we were the top boat that day and
averaged about twenty fish per person. Bill invited
any of us who wished to come to the pilot house to
see all the latest electronics and inner workings of
the impressive operation. What a trip! We’re still
talking about it almost twenty years later.
In Fish or Cut Bait, the wonderful book about Bill’s
life by Chuck Garrison, Chuck points out that Bill
always thanked him personally by phone or mail
whenever Chuck wrote about Bill’s career, his boats
or his latest contribution to the industry in one of
the many publications for which Chuck published
articles. Such a small word, thanks, but it does say
so much. So, thanks, Bill, for all you did for so
many of us. We know you wouldn’t want us to
leave out your awesome Ingrid because she has also
done so much for all of us. Thanks again to you,
Ingrid.
One experience I had with Bill illustrates this. Joe
Barry, Bob Dawson and I had signed up for an
albacore trip with Bill on his beautiful boat, the
EXCEL. Going past the office at Fisherman’s
Landing, Bill said “Hi” and noticed my rather old
gear. He tactfully took me into the repair room where
he disassembled the reels and applied much needed
oil.
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San Diego Chapter History
Founded November 1978 and Chartered January 1979
By Ginger Byrum, Administrative Advisor
Bill Poole became the Founding Father of the San
Diego Chapter in late 1978. At that time he was a
member of the Los Angeles chapter of SCI which did
not allow women as members and women could only
attend one event per year by invitation only. Bill
envisioned an inclusive chapter that would include
women, children and non-hunting companions and
one that would welcome all hunters and fishermen.
With Bill’s leadership, the founders of the San
Diego chapter formed a group of sportsmen and
women interested in promoting sport hunting and
fishing. An emphasis was placed on ethics and they
welcomed the avid bird hunter, fisherman, small
game hunter, rifle or archery hunter as well as the
traditional big game hunter. This philosophy has
created a “family” organization that sees many nonhunting spouses and family members serve as
committee chairs and are an integral part of chapter
programs and activities.
The first gathering of sportsmen and sportswomen
interested in starting a San Diego chapter of Safari
Club International was held at the home of Bill and
Ingrid Poole in November 1978. Several people
agreed to form a steering committee to start the
chapter; Bill and Ingrid Poole, Ron Wade, Mike
O’Haver, Ginger Byrum, Roger Ballard, Jack
Mitchel and Jim Marinos.
With the help of attorney Jim Marinos, the founding
board created Bylaws, achieved our status as a
California non-profit corporation, elected a board of
directors, developed a chapter logo, created our
chapter newsletter, Trophy Times, and held the
Chapter’s first public dinner meeting.
The Chapter’s first steering committee meetings
began in late 1978 with the first public meeting held
on April 24, 1979 with 140 sportsmen and women in
attendance. The charter membership in September,
1979 was 95 and in May, 2010 membership has
grown to over 250 members with 61 Life Members
and 16 of the original Charter members still active.
The Chapter’s first fundraising event was called a
“Swap/Sell Auction” and was held on November
27, 1979 with 175 attendees and several tables of
swap/sell items. The Swap/Sell became the
Chapter’s annual Auction on February 10, 1984 and
has continued to be considered the “Granddaddy of
sportsmen’s fundraising
events on the West Coast.”
Our last fundraiser, Auction
2010, was held at the Rancho
Bernardo Inn on February 27,
2010 and was a distinct
success with nearly 500
attendees and 30 exhibitors.
The makeup of the San Diego
chapter board in 2002-2003
reflected the philosophy of the
chapter’s founders who
welcomed all sportsmen and
sportswomen as well as their
non-hunting companions and
children. This inclusiveness
and encouragement of family
ties was evident in the
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makeup of the eleven person 02-03 board which had
five second-generation members; Mike Rogers, Jr,
John Jennings, III, Todd Mitchel, Mike Barry and
Darren Ehlers. Three of these members are sons of past
chapter presidents and Mike Jr is the son of past
chapter president and Safari Club International
president, Mike Rogers Sr.
The San Diego Board has always held that education
and conservation are of prime importance in order to
maintain our hunting heritage. In support of its
educational and conservation goals, the chapter has
sponsored educators and students to the American
Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS) at the Granite
Ranch near Jackson Hole, Wyoming each year. The
chapter has also sponsored several California Fish and
Game wardens and other personnel to attend the
program. We estimate that we have sponsored
approximately 175 educators and students since 1981.
The chapter has also been constant in its financial
support of AWLS, making additional donations in
support of the Granite Ranch facility and its programs.
from the President, Legislative and Membership
chairs as well as hunt reports from members and
other articles of interest.
The Chapter has funded various local educational
opportunities that help to bring an understanding of the
SCI education and conservation ethic to the public.
Many educational materials, such as Safari In A Box
(SIAB), have been placed in educational facilities for
maximum impact with educators and youth.
The Chapter’s Pride Program, developed in 1993 by
then chapter president Ron Provience, is also centered
around youth and family activities as well with the
hunter safety courses taught at a local hunting facility
near Pine Valley by chapter members who are certified
instructors. These courses are offered as a 2-day
hands-on course to youth and adults and we estimate
that over 850 youth and adults have learned many
outdoor skills while in the process of receiving their
hunter safety certificate.
The chapter’s newsletter, Trophy Times, has twice
won SCI newsletter awards. The Newsletter is
published six to eight times per year and features
promotion of upcoming meetings and events, reports
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Advocacy issues to protect our freedom to hunt are
of great importance to those of us who cherish our
outdoor heritage. Our chapter membership
recognizes the need for grass roots lobbying and
education of the public regarding the issues and
concerns of the outdoor sportsman. As a 501-c-3
organization, we are restricted in our activities, but
are able to support the efforts of Lynch and
Associates in Sacramento.
Those of us who have been here for the past 30 plus
years are proud of the chapter and what has been
accomplished over the years
with a group of volunteers
working as a team to
accomplish projects both
small and large. We have
indeed become “family”
and we welcome you to
become a part of
that family!
Craig Boddington
current position with InterMedia (former Petersen’s
and Primedia) is Executive Field Editor InterMedia
Outdoors, including GUNS & AMMO, Petersen’s
HUNTING, and RIFLESHOOTER.
WRITING EXPERIENCE:
In excess of 4000 magazine articles published.
Author of 22 books on hunting and shooting:
AMERICA–THE MEN AND THEIR GUNS THAT
MADE HER GREAT (Collection, Caroline House,
1981)
CAMPFIRES AND GAME TRAILS (Winchester
Press,1985)
FROM MT. KENYA TO THE CAPE–TEN YEARS
OF AFRICAN HUNTING (Safari Press, 1987)
DEER HUNTING COAST TO COAST (with Bob
Robb, Safari Press 1989)
SHOTS AT BIG GAME (Stackpole, 1989)
SAFARI RIFLES (Safari Press, 1991)
HUNTER’S HANDBOOK (Mallard Press, 1992)
AMERICAN HUNTING RIFLES (Safari Press,
1995)
WHITETAIL MEDICINE (Derrydale Publishing,
1995)
WHERE LIONS ROAR (Safari Press, 1997)
MAKE IT ACCURATE (Safari Press, 1999)
SEARCH FOR THE SPIRAL HORN (Safari Press,
2002)
THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE (Safari Press, 2001)
THE PERFECT SHOT (Safari Press, 2002)
AFRICAN HUNTER II (with Peter Flack and others)
(Safari Press, 2004)
FAIR CHASE IN NORTH AMERICA (Boone and
Crockett Club, 2004)
LIFE ON SAFARI (by Geoff Broom with Craig
Boddington) (Mission Trails, 2005)
BUFFALO! (Safari Press,2005)
LEOPARD (With Tim Danklef and Dave Fulson)
(Mission Trails, 2007)
TRACKS ACROSS AFRICA (Safari Press, 2007)
SAFARI RIFLES II (Safari Press, 2008)
BIG GAME ARGENTINA (Patagonia Publishing,
2009)
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH:
Craig Boddington was born and raised in Kansas,
where his early big-game experience, in the mid1960s, included pronghorn and mule deer in
Wyoming, whitetail and mule deer in Kansas, and
mule deer in Colorado. When not involved with
hunting and shooting, much of his early years were
spent in Boy Scout activities. At 14 he became an
Eagle Scout, at 16 received a Silver Palm on his
Eagle, and at 17 was the youngest person to become
Activities Director at his regional Boy Scout camp.
A member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, he attended
the University of Kansas on an NROTC scholarship,
graduating with an English degree and a regular
commission in the United States Marine Corps. His
outdoor writing career began in college and continued
while on active duty. In 1979 he joined Petersen
Publishing Company, where he served as Associate
Editor, GUNS & AMMO magazine; Editor, GUNS &
AMMO Specialty Publications; Executive Editor,
Petersen’s HUNTING Magazine; and from 1983 to
1994 Editor of Petersen’s HUNTING Magazine. His
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Craig Boddington and his Cape Buffalo.
RECIPIENT, Zeiss Writer of the Year, 2010
PRESIDENT, Weatherby Foundation International
(July 2004—January 2009), Board member 1987present
BOARD MEMBER, PARALYZED VETERANS
OF AMERICA OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND
BOARD MEMBER, NRA WHITTINGTON
CENTER
BOARD MEMBER, PAST SHOOTERS
COUNCIL, GRAND NATIONAL WATERFOWL
HUNT
NEW PRODUCTS EDITOR, SAFARI Magazine.
REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR to FAIR CHASE, the
magazine of the Boone & Crockett Club.
Consultant to Boone & Crockett’s Publications
Committee.
PUBLISHED IN GERMANY, SPAIN, ENGLAND,
SOUTH AFRICA, AUSTRALIA, SCOTLAND,
CANADA as well as the United States.
INAUGURAL RECIPIENT of Peter Hathaway
Capstick Literary Award from Safari Club
International, 1997.
SHOOTING SPORTS WRITER OF THE YEAR,
Outdoor Writers Association of America, 1999.
RECIPIENT, Leupold “Jack Slack Writer of the
Year” award, 2005.
RECIPIENT, Safari Club International’s “CJ
McELROY AWARD” 2008.
RECIPIENT, Chancellor Foundation
“Conservationist of the Year” 2008.
RECIPIENT, “CONKLIN AWARD,” Conklin
Foundation, 2009.
RECIPIENT, “JJ MALEK GOLDEN AWARD”,
2010
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ASSOCIATIONS:
Member of Boone & Crockett Club; Foundation for
North American Wild Sheep; National Rifle
Association; Professional Outdoor Media
Association; Professional Hunters Association of
South Africa. Past President, Board of Governors,
Los Angeles Chapter Safari Club International; Life
Member, Safari Club International; Life Member,
Dallas Safari Club; Life Member, Grand National
Quail Club Past Shooters Council.
INTERNATIONAL HUNTING EXPERIENCE:
86 African safaris, including hunting in: Kenya,
Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia,
Botswana, Tanzania, Mozambique, Ethiopia,
Central African Republic, Chad, Cameroon.
Only living American journalist who has hunted
Africa’s Big Five of elephant, rhino, lion, leopard,
and buffalo.
Only living journalist who has hunted Africa’s nine
principal spiral-horned antelopes, consisting of:
greater kudu, lesser kudu, bushbuck, nyala,
mountain nyala, common eland, giant eland,
sitatunga, and bongo. Only living person known to
have taken all of these species twice.
Only journalist to hold Ovis/Grand Slam Club’s
World Slam of Wild Sheep and Capra World Slam
of wild goats, and “Triple Slam” incl. North
American Grand Slam.
Collected more than 100 species of African big
game, more than 230 species worldwide; including
numerous Rowland Ward and Safari Club record
book entries.
20 European hunts, including hunting in: England,
Scotland, Greece, Finland, Hungary, Spain, Austria,
Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Macedonia,
Romania.
Additionally has hunted in Azerbaijan, China,
Mongolia, Pakistan, Siberia, Turkmenistan,
Tajikistan, Turkey, Argentina, Australia, New
Caledonia, and New Zealand.
Big-game hunting experience on all six continents.
SPEAKING/SEMINAR/FILM EXPERIENCE:
Featured speaker for numerous shows and
organizations, including seminar on “Deer Hunting
Coast to Coast” for NRA’s Great American Hunters
Tour; featured speaker on African and North
American hunting for International Sportsmen’s
Expositions; keynote speaker for: Rocky Mountain
Elk Foundation, Foundation for North American
Wild Sheep, Dallas Safari Club, M’Zuri Safari
Foundation. Featured in numerous hunting
videotapes, including Swarovski Optics’ “Affordable
Africa” series, Weatherby’s “Cape Buffalo” video,
etc., host of Dallas Safari Club’s Tracks Across
Africa on The Outdoor Channel; host of Africa With
Craig Boddington, Co-Host of Guns & Ammo
Television series, co-host of Petersen’s HUNTING
Adventures, all on The Sportsman Channel. With
Safari Classic Productions, produced Boddington on
Buffalo, Boddington on Leopard, Craig Boddington’s
African Experience, Boddington on Buffalo 2,
Boddington on Elephant DVD’s.
NORTH AMERICAN HUNTING
EXPERIENCE:
Hunted big game in 29 American states, seven
Canadian provinces, five Mexican states in all regions
of North America. This experience includes nine
Alaskan hunts, 22 Canadian hunts, 14 hunts in
Mexico, whitetail deer hunting in 20 states, and
extensive experience in the western U.S. for 35 years.
Successfully hunted all varieties of North American
big game except jaguar, walrus, polar bear. Two
Grand Slams of North American wild sheep.
ADDITIONAL HUNTING and SHOOTING
EXPERIENCE:
Former All-American trapshooter. Collegiate and
inter-service smallbore and centerfire rifle and pistol
competitor. Qualified “Marine Corps Expert” with
rifle and pistol for 20 consecutive years.
Avid handloader since 1965.
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Craig Boddington on location.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
31 years service as Marine Corps infantry officer.
Served as infantry platoon commander, company
executive officer, infantry company commander,
headquarters company commander, battalion
logistics officer, battalion operations officer,
battalion executive officer, regimental operations
officer, infantry battalion commander, Assistant
Chief of Staff/G-3 (Operations) on brigade staff,
Group commanding officer.
Activated in support of Operation Desert
Shield/Storm in 1991 and Operation Vigilant Warrior
in 1994. Recalled to active duty for six months in
1997 and six months in 1998 to serve as Current
Operations Officer for I Marine Expeditionary Force.
Recalled to active duty to serve as Marine Forces
Pacific Liaison to U.S. Central Command from
January through April 1999. Recalled to active duty
March-August 2000 to serve as Current Operatons
Officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force. Recalled to
active duty March 2002—February 2003 to serve
as Commander, Combined-Joint Task Force
Consequence Management, headquartered in
Kuwait.
Decorations include: Defense Superior Service
Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal
(Gold Star in lieu of second award), Navy
Commendation Medal (Gold Star in lieu of second
award). Promoted to Colonel USMCR October
1996. Selected for promotion to Brigadier General
USMCR in April 2001. Retired September 2005
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Bill Poole Memorial Angling Tournament Events
The July 11 awards barbecue is open to everyone and
tickets may be purchased separately. The barbecue,
held at HSWRI’s bayside headquarters, will feature
cultured-fish tacos, up-close encounters with
SeaWorld animals, behind-the-scenes tours of the
Hubbs-SeaWorld hatchery operations, and a
raffle/auction sponsored by recreational fishing
industry’s top personalities and manufacturers.
Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11, 2010
The second annual Hubbs-SeaWorld Research
Institute (HSWRI) White Seabass Benefit
Tournament was recently renamed the Bill Poole
Memorial Angling Tournament to honor legendary
long-range fishing pioneer and sportsman Bill Poole.
This year’s contest will be held Saturday, July 10
with a gala awards barbeque and fundraiser on
Sunday, July 11. All proceeds from this event will
benefit HSWRI’s white seabass replenishment
program. Since 1983, HSWRI has released more than
1.4 million juvenile white seabass back into the
ocean.
Entry Fees: $50 per adult angler, $25 per junior
anglers under 16 — includes admission to awards
barbecue.
Additional BBQ tickets available for guests 12 and
over $25 ($30 at the door). Children 7 through 11 $10
($15 at the door). Children under 6 admitted free.
The tournament will feature a wide range of trophy
categories including the biggest white seabass, halibut
and yellowtail. All white seabass heads will be
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identify hatchery-reared fish from wild individuals.
This will be a family-oriented tournament designed to
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San Diego Chapter SCI Hunt Report & Evaluation
Please return form to: San Diego Chapter SCI, P.O. Box 600155, San Diego, CA 92160 or e-mail to: admin@sandiegosci.org
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY. USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH HUNT.
DATE_______________________
HUNT LOCATION: Country______________________________ State/Province________________________________________
Area of Concession__________________________________________________________________________
NAME OF HUNTER__________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY__________________________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP/MAIL CODE__________________________
TELEPHONE___________________________________ E-MAIL____________________________________________________
TEAR OUT HUNT REPORT & EVALUATION FORM
SCI MEMBERSHIP NUMBER_________________________________________ SCI CHAPTER__________________________
Please include a photo of your trophy.
OUTFITTER’S NAME/COMPANY NAME_______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE___________________________ FAX___________________________ E-MAIL___________________________
GUIDE’S NAME___________________________________________________________________________________________
BOOKING AGENT__________________________________________________________________________________________
COST OF HUNT $__________________________________________
SPECIES TAKEN____________________________________________________________________________________________
SPECIES HUNTED NOT TAKEN______________________________________________________________________________
REASON NOT TAKEN______________________________________________________________________________________
TROPHY ANIMALS WERE: Abundant
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EVALUATION OF SUPPORT: (Please check one in each category)
Camp Facilities
Excellent
Equipment
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Trophy Preparation
Excellent
Trophy Shipping
Excellent
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Good
Good
Good
Good
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Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
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Poor
Poor
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Time Required for Delivery of Trophies_________________________________________
HUNT DATE______________________________
HUNT TRANSPORTATION: Air
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San Diego Chapter SCI Hunt Report & Evaluation continued
IMPORTANT: Please complete this section of personal views.
Did you encounter any problems?
2.
Personal highlights...
3.
Comments on performance of guide…
4.
Comments on performance of outfitter…
5.
General comments, interesting sidelights, Humanitarian Service (Sportsmen against Hunger/Safari Care etc.)…
6.
Make & Model of Firearm/Bow:_______________________________________________________________________________
7.
Type ammo, bullet grain weight and amount taken:________________________________________________________________
8.
Distances to expect and at what range were trophies taken:__________________________________________________________
9.
Optics: Scopes, Binoculars:___________________________________________________________________________________
TEAR OUT HUNT REPORT & EVALUATION FORM
1.
10. Other special equipment used (Satellite/Cell Phone, GPS, Rangefinders):_______________________________________________
11. Would you recommend this hunt to other SCI members? YES
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NO
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(Please explain in either case)
SCI MEMBER SIGNATURE__________________________________________________ Date___________________________
(Typed Name Considered Signature)
This report will be filed with the San Diego Chapter SCI, ‘Hunt Reports’ and used by members for selecting hunting areas,
outfitters, and guides. It may possibly be used to prepare hunt reports for the Trophy Times or Quick Shots.
MAIL REPORTS TO: San Diego Chapter SCI, P. O. Box 600155, San Diego, CA 92160
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BULLETIN BOARD
Are you looking for a hunting partner, information about a specific animal, hunting
locations, firearms questions or other sports-related subjects? Chapter members have the
opportunity to post non-commercial items on a newly created space in the newsletter.
Contact the Trophy Times editor, sandiegosci@aol.com for information.
San Diego Chapter’s Pride Hunter Safety Class will be held August 7 and 8 (Saturday
and Sunday) at the Green Head Club near Pine Valley. These are two day classes for
adults or youth, lunches are provided and there will be an opportunity for live fire with 20
gauge shotguns and .22 rifles. Cost is $20 per person which includes lunch, ammo, clay
pigeons and firearms use. To reserve your spot, please call Mike Barry at 619-473-8312.
.375 Winchester post '64 with Leupold scope in good condition. Smooth and perfect
for your upcoming safari! Asking $1200 or best offer. Please call Craig at (619)871-5246
Bill Fusselman would like to trade a Custom Safari Weatherby .460 for a Custom Safari
in .300 Weatherby Mag. Call Bill at 858-292-5882
WANTED: White Muzzleloaders A collector is looking for muzzleloaders built by
Doc White or the White Rifle Company. Call Chapter member Jim Dodd at
858-220-3249 or e-mail jimdodd@san.rr.com if you have a gun to sell.
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