JANUARY GUEST SPEAKER
  At presstime no guest speaker, for January, had been arranged. If you have suggestions in this
regard please contact president, Keith Kruk.

  NEW GATE UPDATE
  If you have received this newsletter your membership is valid until at least March 31, 2012. If you
haven’t yet gotten your new gate card you may pick  it up at any meeting/function or ANY DAY (w/ a few
exceptions; call first (219) 756-4220) between 10 AM and noon at the Dawg House Pub in Merrillville.
The Pub is located at the NE corner of U. S. 30 and Whitcomb, next to Aladdin Pita. You must pick up
your card in person in order to sign for it and a copy of the rules. You may also pick up cards for
relatives, friends or coworkers as long as you’re willing to sign for them.

  CHRISTMAS TREES WANTED
  Lake County Fish and Game is again soliciting Christmas trees to be “planted” in our waters.
Please make sure they’re tinsel/ornament free and not artificial.
  You may drop off the trees at the east end of the parking lot between the shed and fence.
Thank you for your support.

LCF&G CLUB GOOSE HUNTING
  Lake County Fish and Game’s MEMBERS ONLY Waterfowl 2nd Chance Lottery Hunts will take
place Dec 31, Jan. 7 & Jan. 14.Those members entered in the original drawing will be eligible for these
2nd Chance hunts. These hunts will take place assuming ice hasn’t chased the geese out. Those
interested will have to be at the club those mornings for a draw at 4:45 AM. If a limit is attained early by
some hunters, those present, but not drawn, may be rotated in, on a standby basis, for a chance to hunt.
  For safety reasons, the grounds will be closed to fishing, and all other activities, on those dates.

CLUB ELECTIONS FOR 2012
  The election of officers and Board of Directors for calendar year 2012 took  place at last
month’s meeting.
  The results can be seen below. Welcome, and thank you, to our new board members Carl, Dave
and Jonathon.

GUN RAFFLE 2012
  Some fine firearms are on this year’s raffle.
     1st Prize        Henry “Big Boy”  .44 magnum lever action rifle.
     2nd Prize        Benelli Super Nova 12 ga., 3 1/2” pump shotgun w/ synthetic
camoflage  stock and choke tubes.
     3rd Prize        Mossberg Model 715 A2 Tactical semi-auto .22 LR rifle w/ 25 rd. magazine.
  Tickets are available now and cost $1 each or 6 for $5. See Don Jones to buy yours or pick up
some to sell to friends, relatives and co-workers.
  The drawing will take place at our 32nd Annual Walt Millikan Wild Game Dinner on March 24, 2012.

WILD GAME DINNER 2012
  We are in need of game donations for our dinner, especially venison. We can also use waterfowl,
pheasants and fish to smoke for the hors d’oeuvres table. While you’re afield this season give us a
thought and give Don Jones a call when you have some game to donate (or your favorite dish for
the hors d’oeuvres table).                    
  Tickets, which cost $40 each, are on sale now either online or from ticket boss, Keith Kruk. You’ll
enjoy an  hors d’oeuvres buffet, family-style dinner and open bar. There will also be raffles, tip boards
and a live auction to keep you entertained. Doors open at 4 PM with dinner served at 6 PM.
   Letters of introduction, for the purpose of soliciting donations from the businesses you patronize,
are available as well as applications for our dinner booklet ad program.
  
WE’RE GOING ONLINE WITH THE HOOSIER SPORTSMAN
  We are going to discontinue the practice of bulk mailing this publication beginning in April 2012
(memberships expire March 31, 2012). You may view an updated copy of The Hoosier Sportsman on
our website (www.lakecountyfishandgame.org) each month. If you have no access to the internet, or
simply want a copy mailed to your house, please let me know and we’ll accommodate you. Call me at
(219) 663-3209 if you would rather have a copy mailed to you. If you don’t read your newsletter, and
don’t see this notice, then it really doesn’t matter. This move will save us approximately $200 per month
in printing and mailing costs.

ICE FISHING OUTING?
This hard to schedule/predict given the weather of late. If we are to have such an outing it will likely
have to be a short notice kind of thing. Watch here for any news concerning such an outing.
Next Meeting:
Wednesday January 4, 2012
2000 E. Main St.  Griffith, IN   46319  (219) 884-4532

VOL. 38                      January 2012                     NO. 1
Social Hour - 6:30 PM - Meeting Starts - 7:30 PM
COMING EVENTS
We offer FREE
online ad space to
members of LCF&G.
 
Business ads and
classified.
Contact the
webmaster for more
info.
Adult
Membership -
$40.00 annually
Children 16 and
Under - $10.00
annually.
A plastic
gate/door entry
card is $25.00,
as a one-time
payment,
provided your
membership is
renewed by
December 31st.  
Lost cards are
$25.00.
Come and join us
at the next
meeting!
Calling for content:  If you members have anything  ( info, pictures etc ) That
you think should be added.  Email ME, call MEor see ME at the next meeting.  
Thanks, Mike E
    We have been having a problem with people sneaking onto the club property and
    stealing fish.  DNR will now be giving tickets to anyone on the property who is not a
    member and anyone taking fish from the property.  "Without consent" is the charge,
    it is a $153.00 ticket.  LCF&G is now on file with the local CO's, they know how to
    identify a member so be prepared to ID yourself as a member.  If you see someone
    who is keeping fish or see anyone who is not a member please call the DNR tip line.  
    800-TIP-IDNR ( 800-847-4367 )  You don't have to give your name but let them know.  
    They may not be able to come right out but sooner or later they will get them.  
    We paid for those fish and the theft has to stop.

    Emergency numbers are posted in the window near the front gate.

    Thanks for your help
    January 1 - New Year’s Day - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
    January 4 - General Membership Meeting
    January 7 - Members only 2nd Chance Goose Hunt
                               - GROUNDS CLOSED
    January 14 - Members only 2nd Chance Goose Hunt
                               - GROUNDS CLOSED
    2012 Spring Fever Outdoor Show
    January 14th (Sat.) ... 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
    January 15th (Sun.) ... 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
    January 17 - Board of Directors’ Meeting
    2012 - 28th Annual Hammond Outdoor Show
    January 28th (Saturday) ... 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    January 29th (Sunday) ... 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Other Shows in 2012
...