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May 2012 Edition
Brainerd Lakes Chapter Newsletter

Greetings! 

 

May's meeting: Our guest this month is Bemidji area muskie guide and lure manufacturer Kevin Cochran. Kevin will be discussing early season muskie tactics and presentations.

 

Also we'll be having our annual membership drive. Save money on renewing or new memberships. Draw a card from a deck of cards and receive a great discount. Draw an Ace through 10 and get $5 off. Draw a Face card and get $10 off. If your the lucky one to draw the Joker you will receive a free individual membership for the year. 

 

Hope to see you all there!

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2012 Muskie Hunter of the Year, Tourney, Outing Schedule

 

Updated with fishing times! 

 

June 23 - Saturday

June Clash: Miltona 9am - 7pm

 

July 15 - Sunday

Summer Slam: Wabedo/Little Boy 9am - 7pm

 

August 7 - Tuesday

Topwater Challunge: Alexander 5pm - 9:30pm

 

August 18 - Saturday

BLC Memorial Challunge: Mantrap 7am - 7pm

 

August 28-31 - Wednesday-Friday

Gil Hamm Chapter Challunge: Lake of the Woods

 

September 16 - Sunday

Fall Showdown - Plantagenet 7am - 6pm

 

September 20-23 - Thursday-Sunday

BLC Fall Outing at Muskego: Vermilion

 

October 13-14 - Saturday-Sunday

Muskie Shootout: Leech

 

October 20 - Saturday

Trophy Hunt: Mille Lacs 1pm - 8pm

 

November 17 - Saturday

The Iceman: Alexander/Shamineau 10am - 4pm

 

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Gil Hamm Teams 

The BLC is sending up teams again this year to Lake of the Woods to compete in the Annual Gil Hamm Chapter Challunge. So far the BLC has only 1 team consisting of 4 people. Each full team consists up to 6 people. Team entry fees will be paid for by the Chapter and will be sent in by the first of June. If you would like to join a team please contact Jeff asap to get you signed up. 

Where: Sabaskong Bay, Lake of the Woods
When: Wed - Fri, August 29 - 31
Host: Red Wing Lodge

 

Check out www.gilhamm.com for all the info.

 

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2012 BLC MUSKIE SHOOTOUT

Shootout

OCTOBER 13-14, 2012
LEECH LAKE
 
$140/team
 
1st place - $1000
2nd place - $500
3rd place - $400
4th place - $300
5th place - $200
payout based on full field of 50 teams
 
More info, rules and entry visit:
 
 
BLC FALL OUTING
Where: Lake Vermilion, Muskego Point Resort
When: September 20 - 23, Thursday - Sunday
Cost: $46/person/night, includes all taxes
Deposit: $50/person to reserve a room
Sign up: Contact Jeff

Info:
The BLC has 2 cabins reserved, room for up to 16 people
We will again be offering meal plan of $15/person
Meals include 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners
A deposit is needed asap to reserve your spot in a cabin
Attendance drawing will again be offered up to $100 
Fishing contest, food, prizes and Lake Vermilion muskies!
 
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
The BLC is attending both of these events and are looking for volunteers to help out. Please contact Jadyn asap.

Event: Brainerd Parks and Rec Youth Fishing Clinic
When: Saturday June 2
Time: 9am - 1pm
Where: Lum Park
Cost: Free!

Multiple fishing stations, fishing contest, prizes for everyone and food. Event has youth participation of about 150. 

Event: Outdoor Youth Expo
When: Saturday June 9
Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm
Where: Lakeshore Conservation Club, across from Ski Gull
Cost: Free!

Multiple stations including fishing, hunting, trapping, shooting range, bird housing building and much more. 100's of prizes given away. Event has youth participation of about 150.

 
 
In This Issue
Muskie Shootout
BLC Fall Outing
Youth Events
Board Contacts
Sponsors
Upcoming Dates 
May 8
Monthly Meeting
Kevin Cochran
Membership Drive

June 2
Muskie Opener

June 2
Brainerd Parks/Rec Youth Fishing Clinic

June 9
Outdoor Youth Expo
Lakeshore Conservation Club

June 12
Monthly Meeting

June 23
June Clash - Miltona 9am-7pm

July 10
Monthly Meeting

Board Contacts

President
Jeff Young - 821-3669 

Vice President
Jason Bassett - 330-9690
 
Chapter Representative
Steve Earhart - 309-269-2569
steveearhart@hotmail.com

Secretary
Jody Young - 821-3727
jyoung@brainerd.net

Treasurer
Dawn Hines - 251-0210
dhines12@yahoo.com

Tournament Director
Brett Stark - 839-3136
krats@brainerd.net

Release Chairman
Dusty Cartie - 330-2125
dusty_kari@yahoo.com

Youth Director
Jadyn Young - 821-3728
jyoung@brainerd.net

Merchandise Director 
 
At Large Director
Brett Sande - 820-2477

 

At Large Director

Cheryl Sande - 820-1887

clscrap@brainerd.net 

 

At Large Director
Randy Rider - 851-7383
 
At Large Director 
Donny Hines - 838-5509

At Large Director
Jeremy Anderson - 251-1122
jr_334@msn.com 

At Large Director
Kevin Smith - 851-7562 
fishranger29@yahoo.com

At Large Director
Ryan Severson - 612-619-4002
ryankatihayley@yahoo.com

At Large Director
Jeff Klein - 828-2119
theekleins@gmail.com

At Large Director
Ben Meister - 851-5005
 
At Large Director
Tom Dietz - 937-475-9277
 
Website Manager
Aaron Heimkes - 568-6689

DNR/MMA Representative
Greg Kvale - 829-6515

BLC Sponsors
 
 
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