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Youth Hunting Workshop and Hunt
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will host a Generations
Deer Hunting Workshop and Hunt on the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
in Prince William County. Youth between 12 and 18 years of age are eligible to
apply for the managed hunt.  For registration information and workshop details,
contact the Fredericksburg Regional Office at (540) 899-4169.  
Applications must
be completed and returned to the Regional Office by October 15th.

•Workshop & Hunt date: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Upcoming Events
National Capital Chapter
Safari Club International
Dove Hunts
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1st Annual Sporting Clays Tournament &
Upland Game Hunt
with
The River Plantation
at
Pintail  Point
Website www.theriverplantation.com

This event will sell out quickly so get your reservations in early!
Details
Directions
Reservations
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National Capital Chapter Christmas Party for
members and their significant others
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Saturday, December 5, 2009 - 6 PM
Hosted by Ron and Courtney Pitts
12820 Dunvegan Drive.  Clifton, VA. 20124
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TURKEY HUNTING SEMINAR
SPONSORED BY NATIONAL CAPITOL CHAPTER SCI
Location:
NRA HEADQUARTERS- FAIRFAX, VA.
11250 Waples Mill Rd. Fairfax, Va. 22030
SATURDAY, MARCH 27
BEGINS AT 9:30AM ENDS AT 2:30PM- INCLUDES LUNCH
Contact Ted Griner at tgriner2@verizon.net or 703-478-0250
For reservations
CLASSES COVER BOTH BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE LEVELS
Youth & Women Welcome
Free Textbook & Turkey Call
Course Content:
1.     Public land hunting opportunities
2.     Biology & behavior of the wild turkey
3.     Turkey calls & calling techniques
4.     Gearing up for gobblers
5.     Scouting & hunt preparation
6.     What to do when a turkey hangs up
7.     How to set up in the woods
8.     Tricks of successful turkey hunters
9.     How to prepare a turkey for mounting (using a real turkey)         

Intermediate classes will focus more on advanced calling & set up
techniques, taking a turkey that has hung up, & tricks of successful turkey
hunters.
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National Capital Chapter Members -
Join us for the February Member Meeting on
February 17 at 7 PM and meet 2 great Outfitters!
The meeting will be at the NRA building at
11250 Waples Mill Rd. Fairfax, Va. 22030.

Tom Long from Long's Outfitters in Luray, VA will be on hand to talk about local hunting opportunities (deer, bear,
turkey) with his Outfitting and Guide Service.  Tom has been a long time supporter of NCC-SCI and a long time
member as well.  Many members have had successful hunts with him.  Come meet Tom to hear more about local
hunting that is an easy drive from our area.  Also see his web site for more details.  
http://www.longsoutfitters.com/hunting.html

Theron Conradie of GIX Africa Safaris will also be at the member meeting to discuss his Safari company in South
Africa.  Many members have hunted with him in the past.  Come and meet him and ask him any questions you may
have about his Safari outfit. Theron is the 3rd generation of a family involved in hunting and conservation. He is a
registered member of both PHASA (Professional Hunter’s Association of Southern Africa) and SCI. Theron has
more than 20 years of hunting experience in the region and registered as a professional hunter in 2002.

Apart from hunting he has also gained more than 5 years of valuable experience acting as a tour and field guide in
Southern and Eastern Africa. All of this provides him with an intimate knowledge of the fauna and flora of the
region, exceptional people skills and an unwavering love for nature and the great outdoors.

Southern Africa is one of richest game areas in the world. Hunting opportunities are numerous and provide the
ideal environment for you to create your own tailor made safari. Apart from exceptional hunting, the region is also
an excellent holiday destination. Any combination is possible. GIX Africa Safaris has existing packages to offer
and select from. Alternatively, they can assist you to create your own tailor made safari, always ensuring
affordability and great value for money without compromising quality. Additional daily excursions can be arranged.

All members and potential members are welcome to join us a
t these meetings.  Bring your children and spouses too.
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***The Following are Examples of Events held within the last year,
We Expect to Hold Similar Events In the Future***
If you have an idea or suggestion for a Hunting or Social event you would
like us to provide or participate in please contact our Activities Chairman
Howard Isenberg with your ideas.  
(Click Here to Contact Howard)
**March 5, 2011--Annual Banquet and Fundraiser at Landsdowne **
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Fort Valley Ranch, llc
Horse and Mule Campground &
Guided Horseback Riding Stable

17-18 July 2010
FAMILY OLD WEST WEEKEND!

Howard would like to invite you and your family for a weekend of fun and adventure by visiting Fort Valley Ranch, nestled
in the Massanutten Mountains and surrounded by the George Washington National Forest.

·         Friday 16 July, 2010                      Extra Day Optional Available/Free Time

·         Saturday 17 July, 2010                Check-in/Horseback Riding/

·         Sunday 18 July, 2010                   Free Time/Morning Services/Check-out

HORSES! HORSES and more HORSES! Enjoy tranquil 1 - 1.5 hour guided trail rides throughout your stay, mule drawn
wagon rides, Large Picnic Pavilion with Stove, Including Saturday Night Pig Roast for all! They offer 18 water and electric
campsites, 20+ primitive and field camping sites, 3 bunkhouse cabins, large grill and refrigerator for your group’s use,
and 3 ponds stocked with bass and bluegill. Cabins are equipped with bathrooms and fully equipped kitchens as well as
satellite TV. Everything you will need to cook your meals will be found in the cabins. You will just need to bring your own
towels and linens. Outside you will find a picnic table and fire ring for an evening of toasted marshmallows.

Discounted rates shown*:

Horseback Riding – 1.5 hour                               $34          Horseback Riding - 1 hour                                  $25

Bunkhouse – 1 room                                            $71          Bunkhouse – 2 room                                            $89

Bunkhouse – 3 room                                            $107        Wagon Rides -45 minutes (4-8 people)              $75

Camping w/e (2 adults, 2 children)                    $22          Camping – primitive (2 adults, 2 children)       $18


Fort Valley Ranch is located within minutes of Luray, VA and only 1.5 scenic hours from Northern Virginia and Washington,
DC.

From DC/Northern VA, GO WEST on Route 66 to Route 81 South to  Exit 279 turn east on Hwy 675 for1 mile to Hwy 11, turn
left on Hwy 11 for 1/2 mile to the Jeep car dealer, turn right on Hwy 675 over the mountain for 5 1/2 miles to the
Kingscrossing Junction, turn right on Hwy 678 for 1 1/2 miles to the Ranch entrance

Contact Information:                                                SCI Event Questions:
299 S Fort Valley Road                                               Howard Isenberg
Fort Valley, Virginia 22652                                        SCI NCC Activities Chairman
(540) 933-6633 or (888) 754-5771                             703-899-6209
                                                                          http://www.scicapitalchapter.org/
fvr@fortvalleystable.com                                        activitieschairmansci@gmail.com
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WINE TASTING AND SOCIAL

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2010

2 – 6 P.M.

SWEDENBURG VINEYARD, MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA

$10.00 PER PERSON
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER

RSVP TO HOWARD ISENBURG @ wildsky7@hotmail.com      By Oct. 20

We are asking attendees to bring either
OVER THE COUNTER FIRST AID SUPPLIES FOR BLUE BAGS
(Suggested items: band-aids, gauge bandage, anti-bacterial ointments, peroxide, rubbing alcohol,
feminine hygiene products, etc.)
Or
PERSONAL ITEMS TO SOLDIERS IN AFGHANISTAN
(Suggested items: Snuff, Chewing tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Q-Tips, Baby Wipes, LipBalm, Snacks,
Suntan Lotion, Playing Cards, Hunting magazines, Female Interest Magazines, Ball Caps, Prepaid
Telephone Cards, Vaseline Intensive Care, Thank You Notes Cameras, Men's Personal Items,
Stamps/Envelopes/Writing materials.