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BLACK HILLS SPORTSMEN CLUB
The Newsletter of the Black Hills Sportsmen and Sportswomen
Mission Statement: To promote the conservation, sound management, and sustainable use of wildlife and wildlife habitat and to protect the privilege of sportsmen to hunt and fish through advocacy and education.
April 2025
Membership Dues are Due!! You can pay up three ways, the best is on the website
Renew online at www.blackhillssportsmenclub.com
Send us a check to PO BOX 9161, Rapid City, SD 57709
Bring check to Jeff Olson at the next meeting ___________________________________
Please note that if you are NOT on this list....your membership is due for 2025.
The following have paid their dues for 2025. Thanks for your continued support
Gordon B. Don H. Mary T. Lonnie B.
Taffy H. Timothy T. William B. Terry L.
Maggie Y. Chipper C. Jim L. Ken E
Scott M Maggie E David P. Mark B.
Matt R. William C. Gereth S. Larry D
Burton S. Randy G. Martin T. Jerry H
Gary E. Fred W. Stephanie B. Marie T.
Life membership makes renewal so easy...once you are in, you are in, no worries about renewing each and every year. Thanks for your huge support.
Pete Koupal Jeff Hohle Jerry Shagla
Richard Allen Ev Hoyt Dave Stroh
Barbara Annan Tom Krafka Ursula Stroh
Tim Bjork (recently passed) Terry Mayes Doug Traub
Billy Cannon Vance Newman Paul Vinatieri
Lean Fenhaus Avery Olson Michael Finnegan
Jeff Olson Tom Grasile Eric Porisch
David Hanna Jacob Riemenschneider Bill Hearne
Jim Scull Cody Hodson Bob Scull
If you do not see your name on this list, please go to our web page and renew or send a check to our PO Box 9161 RC SD 57709.
$30 regular yearly membership $50 Magnum yearly membership (helps send kids to camp) $500 Lifetime membership ($400 if you are a senior citizen)
Greetings From Your President
Spring might be here, but Mother Nature isn't ready to let us off easy just
yet. If you haven't checked the forecast, we've got a solid storm rolling
into the Black Hills this weekend. They're calling for a good amount of
snow, so if you were thinking about getting out to scout for turkey season,
you might want to hold off or bring the snowshoes. Typical South Dakota-one
day it's 70 degrees, the next we're digging out.
Speaking of turkey season, here are the dates you need to know:
. Prairie Units: April 12 - May 31, 2025
. Black Hills: April 26 - May 31, 2025
. Custer State Park: April 26 - May 18, 2025
There should be a few less people out this year in the Black Hills as the
non-resident tag limits are now in effect. Should be a great year to get
back into the game!
On the club side of things, if you haven't renewed your membership yet,
now's the time. A strong membership means a stronger voice for sportsmen in
the Black Hills. It's easy to renew at https://blackhillssportsmenclub.com.
Bring a friend while you're at it.
We're also looking for a few new board members. If you're tired of just
sitting back and watching things happen, step up and help make a difference.
Let me or Jeff Olson know if you're interested.
That's it for now. Stay warm, get your gear ready, and good luck this
season.
See you at the luncheon.
~Cody Hodson~
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This month we will have John Kanta from the GFP as our speaker. We are fortunate to get him to attend our meetings.. He is man in the know. We will get an update on the shooting range and maybe we will visit about elk. The floor will be open to anything but we will follow up on the Guide and Outfitters licensing and the expensive bounty program.
A big thanks to our newest board member, Dave Stroh. He presented with some great stories. Any one interested in giving a membership spotlight or has an idea for a program, please contact me.
~ Jeff Olson, Treasurer ~
Legislative Update
We had 21 bills we were monitoring this session. I was a tough year considering we had one bill last year. I will not list them all, just the big ones that took some work.
SB 79 The bill allows pedal assist e-bikes on the Mickelson Trail. Has passed both houses
SB 144 Amended to require the GFP to get legislative approval for any expenditures over 2.5 million. Cleared Sen and house ag, to the house floor
SB 153 Required that GFP budget be approved by the general appropriations bill Was Tabled in Sen Appropriations
HB 1236 Increase the safety zone to a quarter of a mile. This bill traveled far before it died on the senate floor. It took some time for the sportsmen to respond.
HB 1188 Was amended from unlimited waterfowl licenses for non-res active military to 100 licenses. This bill also went far before amended at to the gov to sign
HB 1215 Required the GFP commission to license guide and outfitters. The Govs office killed this bill in committee. Was not given a fair hearing. Our club, the SDWF and other conservation groups will keep pursuing this issue.
HB 1262 This would have done away with the Nest Predator Bounty program. This bill was also killed by the Gov's office in committee. Again, no real hearing in committee. We will continue to ask the GPF for data and results on this big expenditure.
We have put a lot of time into the web page also. If anyone has input or would like us to add to our webpage please email us at blackhillssportsmenclub@gmail.com
Doug Traub 5x6
Whitetail west river buck
* Upcoming Events *
April 1st @ 11:45
BHSC Monthly Member Meeting
Location: Rushmore Inn and Suites
April 26th
The Black Hills Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Auction and Banquet
May 6th @11:45
BHSC Monthly Member Meeting
Location: Rushmore Inn and Suites
South Dakota Ag Land and Trust will be the program
Speakers: Bill Eastman and Gary Jensen
May 10th
The South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures will hold
the biggest fundraiser of the year!
Location: The Monument
- Quote of the Month -
" Calling fishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job "
- Paul Schullery
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