Koppel Big-Beaver Sportsmen's Assoc.

Bids for the indoor range ducted work are being taken. Tractor: A motion was made to reimburse Jarrett Wagner for tractor tires: Passed Haunted House : An idea for this fall was brought up to have a haunted house on our property. The gentleman that brought the idea up is asked to come to the next meeting with his ideas.

A motion was made to have Jarrett Wagner purchase a battery and tires for the tractor: Passed A Motion was made to rejoin the farm and game: Passed Next meeting 2/22/18 at 7:00pm

January BCSCL REPORT Game For the first time in its 122 year history, the PGC will call its Wildlife Conservation Officers “State Game Wardens.” This became effective 1/1/2018 Numerous beaver complaints have come in. The cold/ice has slowed trapping down. After the weather warms up, trapping activity should increase. Matt coordinates the trappers with the land owners who want the beaver removed. Fish There was a drowning at Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park last month. The victim made a number of mistakes that cost him his life. He was out by himself, the ice was too thin and he didn’t have a life jacket on. If he would have had a life jacket on, he could have survived Officer Allen emphasized how important it is to be careful with ice activities.   • Have a minimum of 4” of clear ice.   • ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET   • Always have another person with you. • Have a throwable flotation device, a rope and ice awls Mike Harcher Game Report HB-359 permits a