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Visalia Sportsmen's Association is a non-profit organization which is governed by the regulations set forth in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The section of the code which we fall under states that we are to be exclusively a social club, organized and operated for the pleasure and recreation of our members. The specific purposes of the club are:
1) to unite in the effort of solving local, county and statewide problems pertaining to the protection and propagation of fish and game and other natural resources in our area;
2) the conservation of our natural resources through the promotion and fostering of good public sentiment for better fish, game and forest management;
3) the encouragement of organized shooting activities among adult and junior members and the general public, so as to provide a better knowledge of safe handling and the proper use and care of firearms;
Become a Club Member and receive the following:
Receive our monthly newsletter
Use the club FFL for discount firearm purchases
Member only pistol shoots
CCW Class to Members
Voting rights at club meetings
No daily range use fee with club/range membership
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75TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET
October 14, 1968
VISALIA MOOSE LODGE
From this beginning, the Organization developed through the years, always talking a leading part in propagation and conservation of fish and game. Also in aiding the formation of State Conservation policies.
The early success of the organization is reflected in a consignment of 10,000 rainbow trout and 20,000 Eastern brooks for the Kaweah in 1894. The same year, the County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance banning all market hunting in Tulare County.
Conservation Pledge
I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully to defend from waste the natural resources of my county its soil and minerals, its forests, waters and wildlife.
In looking back upon 1893 it is interesting to make a comparison of open seasons. We list a few to indicate the restriction that has been necessary to protect our wildlife.
In looking back upon 1893 it is interesting to make a comparison of open seasons. We list a few to indicate the restriction that has been necessary to protect our wildlife.
1893 1968
Quail - Sept. 1 to March 1 Quail - Nov. 2 to Ja. 12
Dove - Aug. 1 to March 1 Dove - Sept. 1 to Oct. 1
Deer - Sept. 1 to Oct. 15 Deer - Sept. 21 to Nov. 3
Trout - April 1 to Nov. 1 Trout - April 27 to Nov. 15
Bass - April 1 to Nov. 1 Bass - Open Season
Duck - Sept. to March 1 Duck - Oct. 19 to Jan 12
With conservation and propagation of wild life as the underlying principle of association effort throughout the years, it is especially pertinent that at the time this group is celebrating its 75th anniversary a resume of accomplishments be presented.
The Visalia Sportsman's Association has assisted in bringing about the following wildlife development.
Planting of Wild Turkey and Elk in area.
Worked with the U.S. Forest Service in Opening Several large areas to hunter access.
Actively participated in programs to withdraw public land from sale to be used for recreation, such as hunting, fishing, camping etc, Improved habitat for quail, rabbit, and deer hunting. These lands amount to about 5 million acres in Calif. Over 75,000 acres are in Tulare County.
Worked with the Tulare County board of Supervisors in having 1400 acres set aside for hunting at Success Reservoir. Have cooperated in developing the cover in the hunting area.
Have cooperated with older Sportsmen's clubs in Tulare County in raising pheasants and planting them for the general public to hunt.
Initiated a proposal which resulted in the Tulare County Board od Supervisors passing an ordinance banning all market hunting in Tulare County in 1894.
Worked for the fish, wildlife and recreation provisions which were eventually incorporated in the California Water Plan.
Representatives of the Visalia Sportsmen's Assocation, Inc. led the fight against those who would prohibit hunting in California.
It is the earnest desire of this association to preserve the hunting and fishing paradise in the great Sierras.
Officers
President Donald D. Conner
1st Vice Pres. Ernie Benevides
2nd Vice Pres. Gene Sturgen'
Secretary O.L. Dunham
Treasure George Thomas
Directors
Jim Hughes
Frenchie Huyette
Ray Lafond
R. R. Lowry
Ralph Trout
Ken Barsamean
Otis Madden
Deno Montemagni
Gray Montemagin
J. A. Mussro
Don Newell
Committees of Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Banquet
C.T. Buckman, General Chairman
Master of Ceremonies
TOM CROWE
Door
O.L. Dunham'
Jim Hughes
Program
L. W. Praster
Prizes
Frenchie Huyette
Ernie Benevides
Dale Bassett
Ray Lafond
Publicity
C. T. Buckman
Membership
Frenchie Huyette
Donald D. Conner
Decorating
R.R. Lowry, Jr.
PROGRAM
7:00 PM Barbecue Beef Dinner
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