Club Secretary
Oranco Members,
I hope this newsletter finds you well.
It has been a busy hunting season for me including a ladies’ small game rabbit hunt; a Bishop, California mule deer hunt; a ladies’ deer hunt near Big Bear, California; and a Colorado elk hunt. In summary, I shot my first rabbit and butchered it for the crock pot. I had a couple opportunities for mule deer in the high country, but a small forkie shook off a forward shot in the brisket and kept going. No hunter wants to wound an animal but if he wasn’t destined to fill my cooler then I’m glad he will survive and grow bigger until the next opportunity. I also saw lots of elk in Colorado, but I’m still learning the fine art of elk hunting and how different a hunt it is from mule deer. I wasn’t able to take a shot, but I’m encouraged at finding and getting close to these “ghosts of the Rockies.” All said, I gained valuable experiences and I’m excited to start planning the next hunt. I hope your hunts are safe and successful also!
Here is a quick summary of Oranco updates from the last Club meetings in September and October:
TOURNAMENTS:
● NFAA marked yardage national tournament will be held piggyback with “Break the Barriers” shoot in October in Fresno. Congratulations to our Melanie and Mattie on you National Championship and to Brad Belvedere and Al Wiscovitch who placed in their respective classes.
● Chula Vista tournament (California State Games) is still on. Oranco will be represented by 4 shooters. Best of Luck! ● Check out the CBH Event Calendar for additional tournament dates and updates on cancellations throughout California.
BEGINNERS ARCHERY CLASS
● Classes will resume when Oranco reopens to the public. FREE one-hour class usually held on Saturday mornings; RSVP required. Please check out our website or contact Vernie Urbano at [email protected] or 714-928-4100 for more information and to RSVP.
JUNIOR FIELD ARCHERS
● JFA will resume when Oranco reopens to the public. Check out the website for more information as available. Participation is free for members and children under 11. Guests are $14. No pre-registration required. Please contact David Bacon at [email protected] or 909-217-4441 for more information.
LADIES
● If you would like to learn how to shoot tournaments/league, bowhunt, or just want to shoot archery with other women there is an informal lady’s group that meets at the range at 2:30pm on Sundays. Please contact Amanda Duchardt at [email protected] if you are interested.
RANGE MAINTENANCE AND WORK PARTIES
● WORK PARTY – We’ve held several work parties for gluing targets and maintaining the range after wind/rain events. Stay tuned for additional Saturday/Sunday work party notices via email.
● Joe is managing several projects around the range. Please reach out to Joe at 951-897-5685 if you need work party credits and have a few hours to help.
● When we reopen to the public, most Board members will need assistants to help with duties and opening the range on Sunday. Work party credits available. Check out the Contact page on the Oranco website and reach out if you are interested in helping.
HUNTERS
● Hunting Season is upon us! Hunt awards for 2020 are up for grabs including the Big Buck Award, Oranco Bowhunter of the Year, and Species Awards. Ask Jose Lara or check out the Oranco By-Laws on the website for additional information and rules. Best of luck and turn in those game cards!
● CONGRATULATIONS, Ellena Saldana! Ellena harvested her first archery deer on the D14 opening weekend (see pic below).
● All National Forests in California are open to the public again after a month plus long closure due to wildfire danger.
● Due to fires across California, CDFW may refund elk, sheep, pronghorn tags and points but not deer or bear tags due to fires. Check the CDFW website for more information.
● AB1175 Iconic African Species Act is dead in the legislature due to filibuster. Hunters may still bring home their African hunt trophies to California.
● Hunter education classes are available online.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
● We recently received permission from the San Bernardino Parks Department to reopen the range to the public. Stay tuned for official announcements. Members are still allowed one guest at a time. Your guest can visit the range twice per normal Club rules and then must apply for Membership for continued access.
● Several new bridges are under construction between the Club House and the Tree Stand. Please do not use these bridges until the handrails are complete. Orange cones/flagging indicate that ridges are closed.
RULES REMINDERS
● A reminder was sent out on September 14 regarding the proper use and function of the target bale toppers. The toppers are for safety in case an arrow misses the paper target and are NOT to be used as targets themselves. Thank you for your cooperation.
● Shooting Broadheads in any are on the range other than in the designated broadhead pit is PROHIBITED. The broadhead pit has a marked shooting lane out to 60 yards. Do NOT shoot across the creek. This is a safety hazard!
● Giving the gate code to a non-member is grounds for immediate termination of club membership. If anyone asks you for the gate code, refer them to the Oranco Membership Chair, David Bacon. David can confirm active membership status including payment of dues and current CBH membership on file. ALL active members have been provided the current gate code.
Want to be informed or get involved? Our next club meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, at 7pm. As a reminder, all prospective members need to attend 2 Club Meetings and participate in 2 work parties to become an Oranco member.
Club Meeting Minutes are available in a binder at the Club office or email [email protected] for a copy. The Summary of Board/Member Actions from the last meetings are included below.
Amanda Duchardt
