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VOLUME 46 ISSUE 9 OCTOBER 2016
Rosi Franke, Editor Tel: 618-407-2520 (cell) e-mail: [email protected]
MWHI will sponsor two kids
to be part of the Down River Outdoor Youth Hunt!
The hunt is scheduled for Saturday October 29, 2016 at the Audubon Society Center, MO, and will start around 10 am.
Kids must be between 10 and 16 years old and must have completed the Hunter Safety Course.
If you have a youngster or know of one who would like to be part of this great event, please submit his or her name to John Gineris at 618-708-8117 (or contact a board member).
The winners will be drawn at the MWHI October General Membership meeting.
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MWHI OFFICERS 2016
President Banquet Chairman John Gineris 618-708-8117 (cell) 618-786-2596 (home)
Vice-President Mike Arnold 618-786-2300
Treasurer Shane DeSherlia 618-639-0855 (home) 618-946-4520 (cell) [email protected]
Membership Secretary Mike Devening 618-259-6181
Correspondence Secretary Rosi Franke 618-396-2509 [email protected]
Recording Secretary Cheri Gineris 618-786-2596 MWHI DIRECTORS 2016 Bob Jones IFOR Board Representative 618-578-9547 (cell)
Chris Tite 618-610-3513
Dave Geisler Gun Raffle Chairman/Refuge Chairman 618-670-1419
Eric Rhuede IFOR Board Representative 618-410-9853
Justin Wolfe Carlyle Lake Area Projects Chairman 618-377-0397
Don Taul COE Chairman 618-978-8285
Brian Arnold 618-535-9979
Ron Ragus 618-977-2730
Kevin Dawdy 618-444-8711
Bo Adcock Area Projects Chairman 618-535-6585
Dennis Millner 618-910-1420
John Popov (Advisor) Steve Koniak (Advisor) Blaine Jones (Advisor) Chance Ketchum (Advisor)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, October 1, 2016
CALHOUN COUNTY DU BANQUET for tickets contact Joyce Siemer 618-402-1694
Saturday, October 1, 2016
JERSEY COUNTY DU BANQUET for tickets contact Denny Ward 618-498-9855
Monday, October 3, 2016
MWHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING at 2404 E. Broadway, Alton at 6:15 pm
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
MWHI GENERAL MEMBERSHIP &
ELECTION MEETING at Alton-Wood River Sportsmen Club
in Godfrey, IL at 7:00 pm
WATERFOWL SEASON OPENERS
CENTRAL ZONE Youth Hunt - October 15 - 16
Duck Season October 22 - December 20
Saturday, March 25, 2017
MWHI 17th Annual
WATERFOWL CONSERVATION BANQUET at K. C. Hall, Godfrey, IL
For tickets, contact John Gineris at 618-708-8117
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Area Projects Report - 9/12/2016 MWHI Chairman, Bo Adcock
Moist Soil Unit at Prairie Pond, Batchtown Refuge. Millet stand looks good as of early
September. The seed was donated by MWHI.
Heavy Equipment Crew is moving back to
Diamond today to finish work - placing
riprap and cleaning up. They finished the
ditch work at Crull, do clean-up work and
then leave the area.
Kenny Scott, MRA Ranger, will install cross
road pipe at Crull next week so not to
interfere with teal hunters.
A gear box was installed at Calhoun Point.
They have yet to test it.
Batchtown is near full pool.
Glades is near full pool (2" low).
Fuller is full. Art Neil is working on pump
work project.
Gate is open at Diamond to try to get
'free' water. Pumps are being set up at
Diamond and Hurricane tomorrow and
pumping will start. The same applies to
Tarpy.
Early blind inspections are starting - final
on September 26th.
Red's Landing is above pool due to the
river.
FEMA rock is being placed at Red's and Rip
Rap. The rest of the areas should have
rock by season start.
Charlie Deutsch from the U. S. Corps of
Engineers called and said that the
contractor will move in to clean out 2,000'
of ditch to roadside field at Bungalow
Refuge. This will take 7-10 days (probably
2 weeks). Kenny Scott will keep the water
out until mid-October and the flood.
(Millet only - so the area will not take as
much water.) However, Kenny Scott will
flood the corn area as soon as the corn is
dry and ready. He will flood the north-
west area.
"Flood Watch" 9/23/2016
The NOAA Advanced Hydrological Forecast for
September 24th reports the Mississippi River will
crest on October 5th at Lock and Dam #25,
Winfield with a pool level of 438.1' or
approximately 4' over normal pool. Please be
aware this forecast is adjusted daily.
IDNR Announces Rules for Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Season IDNR Announces Rules for Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Season
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Wayne Rosenthal announced rules governing the 2016-2017 bobcat hunting and trapping season today. Hunters and trappers are asked to carefully review the following rules and apply for a Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Permit from Sept. 1 - 30.
“The recovery of the bobcat in Illinois is a conservation success story that must be credited to our state’s hunters and trappers, whose licenses, stamps and fees fund conservation efforts for many species in Illinois – including the bobcat,” Rosenthal said.
1. Hunters and trappers must possess a Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Permit BEFORE taking or attempting to take a bobcat. Applications will be available online only at www.dnr.illinois.gov during Sept. 1-30. Applicants must submit a $5 non-refundable fee. Five hundred permits will be allocated during a lottery and mailed to successful applicants. Any leftover permits will be sold online on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. If you receive a Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Permit, you may take one bobcat by hunting, trapping, or salvaging a road-kill during open seasons. Examples of legal methods of hunting include archery, predator calling, stalking, and treeing with dogs. The 2016- 2017 hunting season for bobcats is November 10, 2016 through January 31, 2017 with a closure during firearm deer seasons. The 2016-2017 trapping season for bobcats is Nov. 5, 2016 through Jan. 20, 2017 in the northern zone and Nov. 10, 2016 through Jan. 25, 2017 in the southern zone.
3. If you take a bobcat, you must purchase a $5 Bobcat Pelt Temporary Permit at www.dnr.illinois.gov within 48 hours (Privilege Code 306). The Department will mail you a federal CITES tag within 2-3 weeks. NOTE: Bobcat Temporary Pelt Permits are not available at license vendors or DNR DIRECT.
4. A federal CITES tag must be permanently affixed to each bobcat pelt before it is exported from the United States or transferred to a fur buyer, taxidermist, fur tanner, or garment manufacturer. If you plan to have a bobcat mounted, we recommend making a slit between the inner lip and eye hole, then placing a piece of wood or plastic in the slit before freezing the bobcat. This will make it easier to insert the federal tag when you receive it.
5. For Fall 2016, bobcat harvest will not be allowed in that area of Illinois that is east of Interstate 39 and north of U.S. Route 36.
6. More information, including the map of the closed bobcat zone, will be available in this year’s upcoming Hunter and Trapping Digest.
Hunters, Landowners Encouraged to Report Suspected Cases of EHD
IDNR has received EHD reports from 9 Counties so far in 2016 SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has received reports of 53 suspected cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) so far in 2016. EHD appears to be more prevalent in east-central and northeastern Illinois counties, including Cook, Lake and Vermilion counties where tests have confirmed the presence of the disease and 40 cases have been reported. In all, reports have come from nine counties (see map at the link below). IDNR continues to ask landowners, hunters, and concerned citizens to be on the lookout for dead or dying deer, and to report suspected EHD cases to their local IDNR field office, or to the IDNR Wildlife Disease and Invasive Species Program (WDIS). IDNR is especially interested in sick or recently dead animals, as staff may attempt to collect tissue samples in order to confirm the presence of the EHD virus. Contact information for local IDNR biologists is available at the following website http://web.extension.illinois.edu/wildlife/professionals.cfm. Contact the WDIS Program at 815-369-2414. A map showing the distribution of EHD-suspected deer reports as of September 15 for 2016 is at the link below. https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/news/Documents/EHDMapSept2016.pdf
ISRA Thursday Bulletin - September 1, 2016
The anti-gun forces in Illinois are
already signaling their intentions for the
upcoming legislative session. The 100th
General Assembly will begin on the second
Wednesday in January, lest you forget.
Senator Julie Morrison (D-29) is holding
substantive hearings on SB2103. SB2103 seeks
to undo part of the concealed carry law which
preempts local municipalities from passing laws
contrary to and more restrictive than state law. If
this were to occur it would form a patchwork of
laws that would ensnare law abiding gun owners
when they go from one jurisdiction to another.
Nothing would make the anti-gunners happier.
SB2103 will get a new number in January
because it will have to be refiled, but it will be the
same old baloney.
On Tuesday, Representative Sonya
Harper (D-6) held a press conference on her
upcoming proposal (no bill number yet) to assign
serial numbers to every round of ammunition.
This, of course, would make ammo unbelievably
expensive, but the anti's don't care. A gang
banger could steal ammo from you or some other
gun owner and leave the shell casings at the
scene. The police would then go after the wrong
person, while the real perps escape. I'm sure the
gangbangers love this idea.
I know you think these ideas are stupid
and unworkable but that has never stopped any
legislature before. It is going to be a long Spring
Session.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
NRA Update on Gun Bills 1-800-392-8683
Federal Senate Office 1-202-224-3121
Federal House Offices 1-202-225-3121
Illinois State Rifle Association 1-815-635-3198 www.isra.org
Illinois Senate Information 1-217-782-4517
Illinois House Information 1-217-782-8223
Sen. Wm. Sam McCann – 50th District Tel: 217-782-8206 Email: [email protected]
Sen. Kyle McCarter– 54th Districted: 217-782-5755 E-mail: [email protected]
Sen. Chapin Rose – 51st Districted: 217-558-1006
Sen. William R. Haine – 56th District Tel:618-465-4764 E-mail: [email protected]
Sen. James F. Clayborne – 57th District Tel: 618-875-1212 E-mail: [email protected]
Sen. David Luechtefeld – 58th District Tel: 618-243-9014 E-mail: [email protected]
Sen. Gary Forby - 59th District Tel: 217-782-5509
Rep. Dan Beiser – 111th District Tel: 217-782-5996 E-Mail: [email protected]
Rep. Natalie A. Manley – 98th District Tel: 217-782-3316
Rep. Adam Brown – 102nd District Tel: 217-782-8398
Rep. John D. Cavaletto – 107th District Tel:618-548-9080
Rep. Dwight Kay – 112 District Tel: 618-307-9200
Rep. Jay Hoffman – 113th District Tel: 217-782-0104
Rep. C. D. Davidsmeyer – 100th District Tel: 217-243-6221
Rep. Mike Bost – 115th District Tel: 618-457-5787 [email protected]
Rep. Dan Reitz – 116th District Tel: 618-443-5757 E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Rodney Davis - 13th District Tel: 202-224-3121
Rep. John Shimkus - 15th District Tel: 618-344-3065 E-mail: house.gov/shimkus
Sen. Richard J. Durbin Tel: 202-224-2152 E-mail: [email protected]
Sen. Mark Kirk Tel: 202-224-2854 Email: kirk.senate.gov
THE REAL INTENTION OF THE CONSTITUTION! ISRA, Don Bekeleski September 2016
When reading or discussing the 2nd Amendment with someone, you must go back to the real intention. Justice Scalia always said you must look back at the words and quotes to gain the true meaning!
Thomas Jefferson: “On every question of construction of the Constitution, (let us] carry ourselves back to the time when the Constitution was adopted, recollect the spirit manifested in the debates, and instead of trying what meaning may be squeezed out of the text, or invented against it, conform to the probable one in which it was past”.
How did Americans regard arms? “Arms of all sorts including guns are clearly regarded as necessary and even a good part of American life”. Richard Henry Lee
“To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them” George Mason---- Virginia Ratification June 14th 1788.
“To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them… Richard Henry Lee, January 25TH 1788. Wow, did the Supreme Court Justices ever read this??
Why are we always filing law suits to protect THE 2ND Amendment when it is so clear what the “original intent” was? They say we should teach our children while young to shoot. Pretty hard to do if we don’t have guns! Why does everyone go crazy when they see a 14 yr. old shooting a gun? By doing this we are doing what the Founders instructed us to do, to maintain our Freedom! We are training our children while young, how to be proficient with arms.
In order to maintain a militia the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed! Don’t Politicians see –all of the above was to maintain a ready “citizen” militia in case of an invasion---then ‘EVERY AMERICAN’ would be armed to help. Britain had a “regulated militia” and it took the peoples freedom away because their people were “UNARMED”! They continue to do this at the present time. No resistance for ISIS here! If you have never seen the video just google: Gun Confiscation in Australia and England - YouTube
The Founders did not want that in America—they wanted the people armed to protect the freedom they have now! Besides it says to “maintain” a militia—not stop the bearing of arms because we have a government militia! That would be like Britain all over again!! The real intent of the 2nd Amendment was to maintain a militia of ordinary citizens!!
Thomas Jefferson------“Let your gun, therefore, be the constant companion of your walks”! Guess that answers the conceal carry question!! Oh you say he didn’t mean that?—Then what did he mean???
Why can’t the Liberals get it straight! Pass all the gun laws you want even confiscation—THE BLACK MARKET IS OPEN 24—7 with no background checks at all!
Luther Martin “The whole history of mankind proves that so far from parting with the powers actually delegated to it……governments constantly encroaching on the small pittance of rights reserved by the people to themselves and gradually wresting them out of the hands, until it either terminates in their slavery or forces them to arms and brings about a revolution.” Wow this guy wasn’t even in the Bible, yet he prophesied what the year 2016 would be like as far as the encroaching!! AMAZING!!!
That’s why this election is more than just an election. If Hillary gets in—YOUR GUNS ARE GONE!! She said that the Supreme Court was wrong on the Heller decision! In case you don’t know that decision, thanks to Justice Scalia is
that—Americans are allowed to own guns for self-protection. Hillary thinks that the court was wrong—in other words you don’t have a right to own a firearm!
There may be 3 to 4 new Justices put on by the next president. If she has her choice, everything will be reversed! Sure Trump is a little rough at times, but he does love this country and he does believe totally in the 2nd Amendment! The NRA would not have endorsed him otherwise! We as gun owners have to lay certain things aside and back someone who “upholds” the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Your son or daughter or grandchildren will be totally disarmed by the other candidate. You have to talk to everyone about this! Your plinking with a 22 with your child will be gone if we the American people allow someone to get in the oval office who will remove our freedoms. For the sake of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights please help this country stay free and lay party politics aside.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Fall Wildlife Festival at Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, Oct 1 Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, Cortney Solum, 9/21/2016
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge will hold a Fall Wildlife Festival from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Festival activities at wildlife refuge visitor center include: 12-4 p.m. Nature crafts and wildlife photography exhibit 1 p.m. Presentation with raptors by Tree House Wildlife Center 2 p.m. Citizen science presentation and wildflower seed collection 3 p.m. Junior Ranger hike for children ages 4-13. Each child will receive a Junior Ranger activity book and badge.
The wildlife photography exhibit will highlight local professional and amateur photographers and will be on display at the refuge visitor center Oct. 1-14. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information about the refuge open house, call 618-883-2524 or email [email protected]. Submitting Photos for the Wildlife Photography Exhibit All local photographers are invited to submit up to two original 8x10 photographs of wildlife and natural landscapes taken in Calhoun, Jersey or Greene counties. Photos must be submitted with the photographer’s name, address, phone number, a photo caption including where the photo was taken and signed photography release form by noon Thursday, Sept. 29, to [email protected] or mail to HC 82 Box 107, Brussels, IL 62013. Photography release forms are available online at www.fws.gov/refuge/Two_Rivers. Photos may be matted or framed but it is not required. Please indicate when submitting if you would like the photographs returned. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to the festival for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services or other accommodation needs to Cortney Solum at 618-883-2524 or TTY 1-800-526-0844 with your request by close of business on Sept. 26.
In Loving Memory Of
Robert William Goodall
“Riverbottom Bob”
Born April 16, 1937 in Springfield, Illinois
Passed Away July 30, 2016 in Morton, Illinois
Robert William “Riverbottom Bob” Goodall, age 79, passed away Saturday July, 30th
by Greg Franke
I am sure, save for a few gray haired MWHI members, Bob Goodall have been forgotten or, worse yet, never heard
of. So to begin, I will say Bob was a lot of things. Old Riverbottom was a warrior for the sportsmen/gun-owner, a
hunting enthusiast and activist, a radio personality, a showman, a comedic, and to some controversial.
Bob was labeled controversial because he was not afraid to take on overly zealous law enforcement folks, ridiculous
regulations, or downright stupid legislation. This was and remains MWHI’s mission. Bob fit right in.
Bob represented the Illinois Sportsmen’s Alliance and was a MWHI member. We fought side by side 30 years before
the NRA and ISRA had come the stalwart protectors of gun rights they are today. We were there at the beginning of
the Illinois Conceal/Carry battle. When fights took place over proposed gun bans, bullet bans, and firearms sales
regulations, Riverbottom was there. I don’t mean on the end of a cell phone – I mean fighting eye to eye in the state
capitol.
Both was with us through the 15 year steel shot cabal. I will not regurgitate this tragedy. We are now a generation
away from lead shot. The truth is we were lied to and if you don’t think politicians lie, you aren’t paying much
attention to what’s going on in Washington today.
Bob helped MWHI introduce legislation like the Hunter Harassment Bill, the Heavy Equipment Crew, and SB 163 that
recognizes our right to hunt and trap. Behind the scenes, where he never made headlines, Bob stopped many a bad
piece of legislation in its tracks.
MWHI was threatened with a law suit by the Fraternal Order of Conservation Police Officers over an article Bob
wrote that we published in the Sentry. The issue was antiquated baiting laws. It was a major blow-up at the time. As
a result, these federal laws were ultimately challenged and then changed.
The sportsmen and gun-owners of Illinois owe Riverbottom Bob a debt of gratitude. He fought tirelessly for us all.
[Article from the Riverbottom Archives - unfortunately it was not dated but is a good example of how he
fought for the interests of gun owners and sportsmen.]
WHAT CAME FIRST – THE SPORTSMAN OR THE COURT JESTER
By Riverbottom Bob
In medieval times, the King’s entertainment was the court jester. A court jester would entertain by performing acts
which could be considered the modern day equivalent of slap stick comedy. They were also sometimes referred to as
“court fools” and were always available to do the King’s bidding without question. When their antics no longer
entertained the King, any number of bad things could happen to them and usually did.
If you are beginning to wonder just where in the world Old Riverbottom is going with this story, let me assure there is
a resemblance to this history. I don’t want to beleaguer you with how long Old Riverbottom has been delving into the
world of sportsmen’s issues, but it has been a while. Over the years, I have seen actions and no actions, many times,
believe me, the no action turned out best. The record speaks for itself; the sportsmen have always been there when
there was a need. The Pittman-Robertson Act, Dingle-Johnson, Ducks Unlimited and the Federal Duck Stamp are just
a few examples. So it was, the sportsmen were ready, willing and able, and don’t forget naïve. We were so successful
in our efforts, when others wanted to accomplish things, they came to us to show them how to be successful. In
many cases we were asked to join in their efforts. The naivety left us believing that the other groups had nothing but
the best of intentions, like ourselves. Sadly to say, we learned our lessons the hard way, things we helped create
were turned against us, and sportsmen became the ugly stepchild. To those of you who are non-believers or maybe
just were not around as long as Old Riverbottom, let me share some examples.
The Endangered Species Protection Act (ESA), now who on earth would not support such a program? The sportsmen
should not have, as a matter of fact, they should strive to substantially change the ESA. When the ESA was first
proposed, everyone piled on, the environmental groups and the sportsmen groups alike. Our wonderful legislators
listened and the ESA became the law of the land. It was a great day for mom, apple pie and hot dogs. Then the
bureaucrats began interpreting the law, for they knew the intent of the ESA. My dear mother once said: “The road to
hell is paved with good intentions.” Well, it was a lot quicker ride there, on the road paved with bureaucrats’
intentions.
Private property rights were trashed to save some song bird no one had ever heard sing. People were denied use of
their land because of some rat or an endangered bird decided to nest in their tree. Then to keep making the ESA
stronger, the bureaucrats used their favorite trick – publish the changes in the Federal Register – where they never
will be found. Those of you who can still remember the good old days when you could crumple a big old green head
with lead fours. For years we were assaulted by the claim that millions of ducks ate the spent lead pellets and
eventually died. They applied the old “hide and die theory,” but the carcasses could never be produced. Of course,
now we have the old “fly away and die” happening with wonderful steel shot. After all of the hoopla, they still
couldn’t make the case for steel shot stick, enter the ESA and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).
Once thought to be the sportsmen friend, the NWF filed a lawsuit contending that shooting ducks and geese with
lead shot was killing the endangered Bald Eagle. While the people who claimed ducks ate lead, then crawled off and
died, but couldn’t find the dead bodies. The lawsuit claimed the eagles were finding them and eating them along with
cripples lost by hunters, thereby getting their government recommended daily dosage of lead, resulting in the
secondary taking of an endangered species. Continued on page 14
Continued from page 13
NEPA aka National Environmental Policy Act, boy did we ever jump on that baby. This was a real sweetheart deal.
This policy prohibited the use of government funds, in any activity, regarding your action, if you got the correct
answers, things were fine and that was called an “environmental assessment” (EA). But if you got too many of the
wrong answers, you had to complete an “Environmental Impact Statement” (EIS) and you really wanted nothing to
do with an EIS. We sportsmen figured this is good, let’s keep government honest and accountable, so we helped pass
NEPA. This was somewhere around 1973 or 1974. By 1975. By 1976 some environmental groups, I don’t accurately
remember which ones, filed a lawsuit under. I don’t know how many of you are aware that each year, in order to
there to be a waterfowl season, the Director of Fish and Wildlife Service, must declare that the season will be open.
This little detail must be published in the Federal Register and public comment accepted. The 1976 lawsuit held, that
under NEPA, the Fish and Wildlife Service was required to prepare an EIS to allow waterfowl season to be opened, so
the Service prepared the document. That was not the end of the subject. Back in 1986, a lawsuit was once again filed,
claiming a new EIS was needed. While the Service proved that was not the case, this hammer still is a swinging
pendulum over sportsmen’s heads. These are just some examples which most of you can relate to, but in reality
NEPA is the equivalent of a serial rapist to the sportsman.
Today we are faced with a new opportunity, Teaming with Wildlife (TWW). Here we go again. What self-respecting
sportsman would not want to be part of this program? Well, I can tell you one, that’s me, Old Riverbottom Bob wants
nothing to do with this little beauty. Time and experience has taught Old Riverbottom that things which look too
good to be true, usually are. Here is how TWW works. All of the various outdoor equipment items which are not
already under PR or DJ will be under TWW. The TWW supporters think this is great, but for the sportsman it’s more
tax with absolutely no return. On the surface this looks like the deal of the century, all of the other users who pay
nothing will now be required to pay a share. While the sportsman will have to pay more, the enabling legislation
specifically prohibits spending any TWW dollars on anything other than NON-GAME species. How many of you are
aware that for years Pittman-Robertson dollars funded non-game and endangered species, research and habitat
enhancement projects? That’s correct, we have always shared our resources, but now that the non-sportsmen
groups are being faced with paying, they have selfishly excluded the sportsmen’s interests. A review of the list of
groups supporting TWW reveals the same names as those which appear on the lawsuits constantly being filed against
us. Well, surprise, surprise!
Sportsmen have been played for fools long enough. The history lesson is clear, when are we going to learn from our
mistakes. TWW will generate millions upon millions of dollars, and as history dictates, they will be used against
sportsmen. Sportsmen have done the bidding of the King, and bad things have happened to us. It’s time to return the
gesture.
With the balance of the Supreme Court at stake, this election
will affect our constitutional rights. It is crucial that all gun
owners and Second Amendment supporters register to vote,
become informed about candidates’ positions, and on Election
Day, #GUNVOTE. Don’t risk your rights!
2016 MWHI Gun Raffle Winners
One Winner Every Month - Ticket Drawn on First of Every Month - Beginning June, 2016 Subject to availability at Draw Date - Pick-up at Outrageous Outdoors, Jerseyville 618-639-4867
Gun or Cash Equivalent
Only 500 Sold
June 2016 Gun - Savage 17 HMR Camo w/scope - Terry Schettler
July 2016 Gun - Remington Versa Max 12ga Mossy Oak Camo - Pat Satterthwait
August 2016 Gun - S&W Shield 9mm - John Gineris
September 2016 Gun- Winchester SXP 12ga 3 1/2in Waterfowler - Rick Gotch
October 2016 Gun - TriStar TSA 3 1/2in Black 12ga
November 2016 Gun - Beretta A300 Outlander Black 12ga
For questions, please contact Gun Raffle Chairman Dave Geisler at 618-535-3889.
These Gun Owners Are Least Likely Criminals, Report Finds
The Daily Signal, Fred Lucas, August 09, 2016
From 2007 through 2015, concealed-carry permits issued by state and local governments increased by 215
percent, according to a Crime Prevention Research Center report.
Concealed-carry permit holders are nearly the most law-abiding demographic of Americans, a new report by
the Crime Prevention Research Center says—comparing the permit holders foremost with police.
“Indeed, it is impossible to think of any other group in the U.S. that is anywhere near as law-abiding,” says
the report, titled “Concealed Carry Permit Holders Across the United States 2016.”
From 2007 through 2015, permits issued by state and local governments increased by 215 percent, to more
than 14 million Americans, according to the data.
The study compared permit holders to police, who committed 703 crimes from 2005 to 2007, and 113 of
those were firearm violations.
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