Kittitas County Field & Stream
| Since 1919 |
"Working Today For Tomorrow's Wildlife"
| Ellensburg, Washington |
Mt Stuart Photo by: Dick Ambrose
| KITTITAS COUNTY FIELD & STREAM CLUB CURRENT PROJECTS 2012 |
| Our HISTORY and CONSERVATION web pages outline many of our past projects. Field & Stream members are proud of our contributions to the terrific recreation availabe in the valley. We're pleased to continue the tradition today. |
Big Game Committee - Chair Bill Essman. All repairs to roads damaged
during 2011 floods aren't complete. Before heading out, check whether your
favorite "loop" is open. Info from Cle Elum Ranger.
Bird/Winter Feed Committee - Chair Vacant. Thank you Arnold's
Ranch & Home and Shaw's Furniture in Ellensburg for distributing our feed each
year. This year we'll have cracked corn instead of wheat. Look for it after bird
seasons are closed. Lack of snow means they are getting along without too much
help needed.
CORT - Watch out violators--you never know who is watching you! This
training is a requirement for Master Hunters. Lee is also the regional Eyes In
the Woods (EIW) CORT coordinator. Other groups interested in sponsoring
their own class should contact him at leerdavis@fairpoint.net.
Durr Road - Chair Bill Essman. In 2011 volunteers picked up 2.5 tons of
trash. Your efforts are helping keep this area open to responsible
recreationists. "THANK YOU!" to all who came out and helped.
And if you know someone littering any public lands, please ask them to stop.
2011 Durr Road Clean Up photos
Fish Committee - Chair Lee Davis. Beginning this year, Fio Rito Lakes
are open for day use only; no more overnight camping. Fires continue to be
unauthorized at the lakes.
Hunter Ed Classes - Certified Instructors Deborah Essman, Aaron Kuntz,
Bill Essman, Neal Houser, Max Tilton and Lee Davis provide a premier
hands-on learning experience that benefits new and experienced sportsmen and
women. January class scheduled for 19, 20, 26, 27 and 28. Dates being
finalized for February (16, 17, 23, 24, 25) and March (15, 16, 22, 23, 24).
Land/Habitat Committee - Chair Bill Essman. Be sure to get your new
Discover Pass if you plan to recreate on DFW, DNR or state parks. This fee
will provide much needed monies to maintain and improve our public recreation
areas. Learn more and buy online. To recreate on US Forest Service lands,
buy a Northwest Forest Pass. Learn more.
Life Member Scholarship - Is your high school senior seeking a career
in wildlife or habitat research or management? Have him or her contact the
school career counselor for info on our scholarship.
Membership Committee - Chairs Deborah Essman and Aaron Kuntz.
We sincerely appreciate your support; without it we couldn't continue many of
our projects! We're preparing to send out our annual renewal requests--please
renew and invite a friend to join! Thank you!
Range Committee - Chair Bill Essman. The primary sticking point on this
project is finding a suitable site. The search continues. Many thanks to all who
have shown support for this effort.
Road Committee - Chair Bill Essman. Continue opposing WDFW closure
roads in Stray Gulch and Tekison Creek.
Shooting Benches - Chairs Dan Nouwens and Bill Essman spearheaded
an effort to put these benches into production. Many thanks to Knudson
Lumber and Wood Products Northwest for donating materials and services to
get the project going! Contact us for info about getting yours.
Yakima River Recreation Maps - Chair Lee Davis. The 3rd Edition of
our popular map is in stores. Thanks to Dick Thompson for many years of
terrific service producing and distributing our valuable map.
during 2011 floods aren't complete. Before heading out, check whether your
favorite "loop" is open. Info from Cle Elum Ranger.
Bird/Winter Feed Committee - Chair Vacant. Thank you Arnold's
Ranch & Home and Shaw's Furniture in Ellensburg for distributing our feed each
year. This year we'll have cracked corn instead of wheat. Look for it after bird
seasons are closed. Lack of snow means they are getting along without too much
help needed.
CORT - Watch out violators--you never know who is watching you! This
training is a requirement for Master Hunters. Lee is also the regional Eyes In
the Woods (EIW) CORT coordinator. Other groups interested in sponsoring
their own class should contact him at leerdavis@fairpoint.net.
Durr Road - Chair Bill Essman. In 2011 volunteers picked up 2.5 tons of
trash. Your efforts are helping keep this area open to responsible
recreationists. "THANK YOU!" to all who came out and helped.
And if you know someone littering any public lands, please ask them to stop.
2011 Durr Road Clean Up photos
Fish Committee - Chair Lee Davis. Beginning this year, Fio Rito Lakes
are open for day use only; no more overnight camping. Fires continue to be
unauthorized at the lakes.
Hunter Ed Classes - Certified Instructors Deborah Essman, Aaron Kuntz,
Bill Essman, Neal Houser, Max Tilton and Lee Davis provide a premier
hands-on learning experience that benefits new and experienced sportsmen and
women. January class scheduled for 19, 20, 26, 27 and 28. Dates being
finalized for February (16, 17, 23, 24, 25) and March (15, 16, 22, 23, 24).
Land/Habitat Committee - Chair Bill Essman. Be sure to get your new
Discover Pass if you plan to recreate on DFW, DNR or state parks. This fee
will provide much needed monies to maintain and improve our public recreation
areas. Learn more and buy online. To recreate on US Forest Service lands,
buy a Northwest Forest Pass. Learn more.
Life Member Scholarship - Is your high school senior seeking a career
in wildlife or habitat research or management? Have him or her contact the
school career counselor for info on our scholarship.
Membership Committee - Chairs Deborah Essman and Aaron Kuntz.
We sincerely appreciate your support; without it we couldn't continue many of
our projects! We're preparing to send out our annual renewal requests--please
renew and invite a friend to join! Thank you!
Range Committee - Chair Bill Essman. The primary sticking point on this
project is finding a suitable site. The search continues. Many thanks to all who
have shown support for this effort.
Road Committee - Chair Bill Essman. Continue opposing WDFW closure
roads in Stray Gulch and Tekison Creek.
Shooting Benches - Chairs Dan Nouwens and Bill Essman spearheaded
an effort to put these benches into production. Many thanks to Knudson
Lumber and Wood Products Northwest for donating materials and services to
get the project going! Contact us for info about getting yours.
Yakima River Recreation Maps - Chair Lee Davis. The 3rd Edition of
our popular map is in stores. Thanks to Dick Thompson for many years of
terrific service producing and distributing our valuable map.
| Join the Club and support these and other great programs! |
2011 Projects
- Hunter Education Classes
- Lots of meetings in the effort to get a shooting
range built in our county
- CORT Eyes In The Woods Classes
- Fish & Wildlife Commission Input on myriad
projects including wolves, roads, fishing
and hunting
- Support BGMR Efforts
- Local Pond Litter Patrols
- Central WA Sportsmen Show Photo Contest
- Winter Wheat for Gamebirds
- e3 Winter Fair
- Get Intimate with the Shrub Steppe bird walks
- Adopt and Access partnership
- Save 5th Grade Camp
- Durr Road Clean Up
- Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway
- Naneum Pond Eagle Scout project
- Fio Rito Eurasian watermilfoil removal
- Opposing road closures in Colockum Wildlife Area
- Hunter Education Classes
- Lots of meetings in the effort to get a shooting
range built in our county
- CORT Eyes In The Woods Classes
- Fish & Wildlife Commission Input on myriad
projects including wolves, roads, fishing
and hunting
- Support BGMR Efforts
- Local Pond Litter Patrols
- Central WA Sportsmen Show Photo Contest
- Winter Wheat for Gamebirds
- e3 Winter Fair
- Get Intimate with the Shrub Steppe bird walks
- Adopt and Access partnership
- Save 5th Grade Camp
- Durr Road Clean Up
- Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway
- Naneum Pond Eagle Scout project
- Fio Rito Eurasian watermilfoil removal
- Opposing road closures in Colockum Wildlife Area
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2010 Projects
- Eyes In The Woods CORT classes
- Winter gamebird feed program
- Hunter Education classes - 50th year
- Support Salmon In The Classroom at Mt
Stuart Elementary
- e3 Winter Fair sponsor and exhibitor
- Donated to "Save 5th Grade Camp"
- Organized Roundtable with WDFW Director
& recreation/sporting group representatives
- Sponsored Get Intimate with the Shrub
Steppe Bird Walks
- Local pond litter patrols
- Durr Road Clean Up
- Life Member Scholarship
- Eyes In The Woods CORT classes
- Winter gamebird feed program
- Hunter Education classes - 50th year
- Support Salmon In The Classroom at Mt
Stuart Elementary
- e3 Winter Fair sponsor and exhibitor
- Donated to "Save 5th Grade Camp"
- Organized Roundtable with WDFW Director
& recreation/sporting group representatives
- Sponsored Get Intimate with the Shrub
Steppe Bird Walks
- Local pond litter patrols
- Durr Road Clean Up
- Life Member Scholarship
2012 Projects
- Opposing Colockum Wildlife Area road closures
- Opposing Colockum Wildlife Area road closures