OCTOBER GUEST SPEAKER
Mr. Dan Repay, Executive Director - Little Calumet River Basin Commission, will be our guest
speaker this month.   www.littlecalumetriverbasin.org

NEW GATE UPDATE
For those of you who haven’t picked up your new gate card yet, it’s ready and waiting for you.
You may pick up your card at any meeting 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, kitty corner from Lexis of Merrillville, next to Aladdin Pita. You must pick up your
card in person in order to sign for it and a copy of the rules, as mandated by the Board of Directors.
You may also pick up cards for relatives, friends or coworkers as long as you’re willing to sign for them.
This will allow me to dispense cards without having to run back and forth to the club.
It will also accommodate those of you with odd days off.

LCF&G CLUB GOOSE HUNTING
Lake County Fish and Game will again allow goose hunting opportunities to MEMBERS ONLY
on a lottery basis. Chances can be had for $10 each. The dates  for which we will draw are:
Oct. 22                Nov. 5                Nov. 26

If you’re in the drawing, which will take place at this month’s meeting, you’re automatically in a
second chance drawing. That drawing will be for a late season hunt, assuming the geese are still here
and ice hasn’t chased them.
Those dates are:
Dec. 31                Jan. 7                Jan. 14

All State and Federal rules and regulations (license, stamps, steel shot, etc.) must be adhered to.
For safety reasons, the grounds will be closed to fishing, and all other activities, on those dates.

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS
It has come to our attention that some of you seemingly don’t care about rules. You have all been
issued a copy of our property and keycard rules. READ THEM AND HEED THEM. We will not tolerate
stringers of fish with the attitude that “they won’t miss a few of them”. Rest assured if this continues
you will be dealt with. We have many members who enjoy what we have and don’t have a problem with
catch and release. They will also report violations. All it takes is a mouse click and your keycard won’t
work anymore, your access to our property will be denied and your membership terminated.
Let me be clear. If you can’t, or won’t, follow the rules WE DON’T WANT YOU!
Also, you’ll notice there are no trash cans on the property. TAKE OUT WHAT YOU BRING IN!
We don’t have a trash collection service so keep our grounds free from litter, cigarette butts, etc.
We are proud of what we have and want to keep it that way.

Finally, the subject of immediate family has been brought up. “Immediate family” for our purposes
is defined as your spouse and minor children. Your grandchildren are also welcome on your membership.
That does not include friends, neighbors, coworkers, uncles, brother-in-laws or adult children.
They all must have their own membership in order to use, and enjoy, our grounds.
Thank you for your respect.

GOT A TRAILER?    
Member, Don Shurlow, is looking for a small boat trailer for his 12’ boat. If you can help call him
at (219) 934-0973.

FALL NIGHT FISHING OUTING
The Lakes Committee is planning a night fishing outing for Saturday, October 8th. Hot dogs, etc.
will available around 6 PM with the event lasting ‘til 11 PM, or so. Come out and enjoy LCF&G at night
with fellow members. Bring your favorite beverage, lantern, bug spray, chair, etc.

NEW DIRECTOR APPOINTED
Ryan Thomas was named to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors at September’s Board of
Directors’ meeting. Ryan is a very active club member and we wish him well. If you see him do the same.
On that note; it’s not too early to consider running for office in the upcoming elections for officers
and board members for calendar year 2012. The elections will take place at December’s meeting
(December 7, 2011).
Gary Piskula and Don Shurlow are your election committee for this year. See either of them to
place your name on the ballot. Prior to the balloting, on the night of the election,
nominations will also be taken from the floor .

Also, board member, Don Pasternak, was involved, recently, in a motorcycle accident. You might
keep in your thoughts and prayers. Get well soon, Don. Hope you’re doing well.

ADOPT A BEAGLE AT LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S ANIMAL CONTROL
Five Beagles are due to be euthanized at the Lake County Sheriff's Animal Control Facility if they're
not adopted soon. They will waive the adoption fee for any Lake County Fish and Game member
through October 15th. Only pay the spay/neuter fee. See Donna at the Lake County Sheriff's
Animal Control. 769-7016 The Beagles thank you. :)
Next Meeting:
2000 E. Main St.  Griffith, IN   46319  (219) 884-4532

VOL. 37                      October 2011                     NO. 10
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.
$40.00 annually
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!
you think should be added.  Email ME, call MEor see ME at the next meeting.  
Thanks, Mike E
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
    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
    October 1 - Early Archery Deer Season Opens**
    October 1 - Ruffed Grouse Season Opens**
    October 5 - General Membership Meeting
    October 8 - Night Fishing Outing @ the Club
    October 8 & 9 - Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend
                             - North Zone**
    October  11 - Lakes Committee Meeting
    October 15 - Duck/Goose Seasons Open - North Zone**
    October 15 & 16 - Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend
                                 - South Zone**
    October 18 - Board of Directors’ Meeting
    October 19 - Fall Firearm Wild Turkey Season Opens**
    October 22 - First of 3 Lottery Goose Hunts @ the Club
                  - Get your chance @ October’s meeting
                  - GROUNDS CLOSED THIS DATE!
    October 22 & 23 - Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend
                  - Ohio River Zone**
    October 29 - Duck/Goose Seasons Open
                  - Ohio River Zone**
    October 31 - Halloween

    Remember to HIP (Migratory Bird Harvest Information
    Program) if hunting Migratory Birds (Dove, Ducks,
    Geese, etc.) go to
    www.IN.GOV/DNR/FISHWILD or by phone at
       1-866-671-4499
    ** www.IN.GOV/DNR/FISHWILD for more info
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!