Beech Tree Disease

 It looks like our beech trees might be going the way of the Elm tree and ash. Check out the info from the conservation Dept.

Subject: FW: K10 Program and Beech Leaf Disease   This email does not pertain to the K10 program specifically, but I felt this group would benefit from this information. Beech Leaf Disease is a relatively new pest to Wayne County, but over the last few years, it has been spotted in every property I’ve been to that has American Beech. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Beech Leaf Disease is caused by a parasitic foliar nematode believed to have originated in East Asia (Japan, more specifically). The illness is characterized by dark green tissue between the veins of the leaves, followed by wilting, then eventual shed. The research indicates that affected leaves begin to swell and demand more nutrients to sustain themselves, all while reducing energy production. This essentially creates an energy deficit for the tree, and starves it. Younger American Beech are disproportionately affected, typically taking 1-2 years before dying, while mature trees have 6-10 years. This is believed to be the result of their respective energy reserves. At this point in time, there are only experimental treatment methods: Polyphosphite 30, Thiabendazole, and Fluopyram. Rutgers University put together one of the most comprehensive reports on the subject, which can be found using the following link: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/E376/ The reason why I mention this is because there is not much of a hopeful outlook at this point. The article specifically mentions the following, The most important method to mitigate the loss of beech in forests, rural, and suburban environments (not street trees) is to proactively underplant (and deer fence) with native cohort trees as the beech are declining   Even if your Beech are NOT in a state of decline, please have this in the back of your mind. Researchers are concerned this pest has the potential to spread everywhere within the native range of American Beech, and based on my own observations, this doesn’t seem like a far-fetched prediction. Please consider using the services of the K10 Program if your forest is at risk!   Sincerely, Trevor Tochydlowski – Forest Specialist

2024 Gun Raffle

 This years gun raffle will be Sept 28,2024. The event kicks off at 12 noon. 

This years Guns:

Ruger 10/22  75th Anniversary Stainless / Walnut.

Mossberg 500  410ga  Pump Shotgun

Winchester SXP Long Beard 12ga. Shotgun.

Savage Axis II 400 Legend Package.

Savage 93 17HMR Camo with 3 x 9 Camo Scope.

Ruger American II 223 Cal.

Winchester XPR 6.8 Western Camo / Gray Cerakote.

Savage 220 Rifled Slug Gun 20ga Bolt Action.

Mossberg Patriot 270 Package.

S&W M+P 9mm Folding Carbine.

Howa M 1500 243 Walnut  / Blue.

Traditions Nitro Fire 50. cal. Package 

Stevens 555  16ga O / U.

Charles Daly 500 12ga Side by Side Shotgun.

Rossi R92 44mag Lever Action Stainless / Wood.

CVA Cascade XT 350 Legend.

Weatherby Vangaurd Badlands 6.5 PRC.

CZ 600  30 - 06  Walnut / Blue.

Bergara B14 Wilderness 7mm PRC Camo / Cerakote.

Mossberg 940 Pro Field 12ga Semi. Walnut / Blue.

Beretta A300 Ultima Full Camo 20ga. Semi.

Ruger Hawkeye 257 Roberts Exclusive.

Tikka T3X 300 Win. Mag.Veil Alpine. 

$1000.00 Cash.

 

Member Family Party

Even with a late day downpour and a power outage everyone seemed to enjoy the day. If you took any photos during the day please send them to me and I will add them to this post. Check out the photos below. 

 

Our guest of honor 

                     

 

 

Rich added baste and gave his stamp of approval. 

 

Thank you to all the people who helped prep our guest of honor and made side dishes for the party.

 

Thanks big Jim and Steve the original  club pig roasters.

Member party reminder

 Don't forget the Summer Member Pig Roast Saturday June 22nd. noon till ?

Members, wives', significant others, members kids and grandkids are all welcome. covered dishes are welcome. Club is supplying pig and beer and byob for any other beverages.

See you Saturday.

2023 trophy racks

 These Three racks were taken on the club property.

 

January Meeting Highlights

 Congratulations go out to D.J. who is taking over as President.

Dave P. has achieved 50 years of service and has moved up on the membership list to Retired Senior Member - Congratulations Dave.

Jonathan W. moved up from Social Membership to regular Membership - Congratulations Jonathan.

Congratulations go out to our two new Social Members; Alex S. and Andrew O.

 Unfortunately Due to snow squalls and a brisk wind we missed our group photo this year.

Pa court rules against gun clubs

  Click on the link below.

 

 https://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2023/12/25/private-property-game-commission-open-fields-gun-clubs/stories/202312160001