Gerry Point came across this handsome male while gathering maple sap this evening.

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Hello everyone,

Danielle and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who made it out this past weekend to the Species at Risk Open House. It was great to see many familiar faces. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and learned a few things, whether it is about local SAR, SAR and farming or bats and White-nose Syndrome.

Being our first ever SAR Open House we are looking for comments and feedback from those who attended. If there were aspects you liked, some you didn't or even suggestions for future sessions please feel free to let us know. For those who did not have the chance to attend, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or are looking for any information on species at risk.ase feel free to let us know. We really want to make this a regular part of our program and address the needs of those in the district and those who are impacted by species at risk.

If anyone has comments please call or send them to Danielle Loranger (I will be out of the office starting February 17.) You can reach Danielle from now until March 6,2012 at 705-475-5515 or at Danielle.Loranger@ontera.ca 

Again, thank you all for your participation. Valerie and Danielle

Nosbonsing Anglers and Hunters

BIG BUCK WINNERS FROM

  Saturday January 21,2012

At the East Ferris Community Centre

Submitted by Brigitte Ranger

2nd. place Deer Combo: Josh Reischer

3rd. place Deer Combo: Wilf Weiskopf

1st. place Moose Combo: Jason Robertson----- Donated prize of $100. back to club in memory of Glen Storie

Youth Overall: Jake Grasser

The 6th. Annual ATV Draw held on January 21st. 2012 at the East Ferris Community Center

From left:Jim Lecapplain Owner/Manager North Bay Cycle;

Gerry Point Nosbonsing Anglers and Hunters;

Winner Bill Denton from Burlington, On.

and Mark King, Chair of Discovery Routes Trails

The 6th. annual ATV draw was held on January 21st. 2012 at the East Ferris Community Center.

The winner was Bill Denton from Burlington, On.

Who’s invited?  

Everyone is welcome! Activity tables will be set up for the younger audience.

Where?

Clarion Resort Pinewood Park in Ballrooms A & B located at:

201 Pinewood Park Drive, North Bay, Ontario

When?

Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop in anytime!

Why?

The intent is to provide information to the general public on the protection and management of land for species at risk as well as information on species at risk incentive programs for landowners.

Information Booths Include:

Sciensational Sssnakes will be providing a hands-on learning approach to identifying species at risk (with a live turtle and snake exhibit)

Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program, Species at Risk Stewardship Fund

Being Bear Wise

North Bay MNR Conservation Officers

Ontario Stewardship Program

What’s Happening?

The North Bay Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is hosting an open house with guest speakers, and information booths addressing species at risk, bats and the white-nose syndrome, Bear Wise, and enforcement with our local Conservation Officers.

Agenda:

9:00 a.m.

Doors open

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Brief presentations from guest speakers

9:30-9:45– Introduction to North Bay Species at Risk – Local MNR Biologist

9:45-10:15 – Species at Risk from a farmer’s perspective and agricultural practices - Bryan Gilvesy

10:15-10:45 – Bats & White-Nose Syndrome – Local MNR Specialist

10:45 – 12:00 p.m.

Opportunity to visit each booth and speak with presenters

1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Brief presentations from guest speakers

1:00-1:15 – Introduction to North Bay Species at Risk – Local MNR Biologist

1:15-1:45 – Species at Risk from a farmer’s perspective and agricultural practices- Bryan Gilvesy

1:45-2:15 – Bats & White-Nose Syndrome in the North Bay District – Local MNR Specialist

2:15 – 3:30 p.m.

Opportunity to visit each booth and speak with presenters

For more information please contact 705-475-5515, or via e-mail at Danielle.Loranger@ontario.ca

Blanding’s Turtle Bobolink Wood Turtle E. Hog-nosed Snake

2011 is rapidly coming to a close and behalf of our members

we wish everyone a Happy New Year

I presented to your group in late September on local species at risk. I just wanted to let your group know that I will now be holding an information session / open house for all who are interested in February 2012. The session will focus on farmers, private land owners and those who use the land (such as anglers and hunters and naturalists). If your group or anyone you know would like to attend this session please pass on the information.

As of right now I have secured tables or speakers for:

- North Bay SAR information table

-Sciensational Snakes

-MNR - Bats and White Nose Syndrome

-Stewardship opportunities and Farm Incentive Program

-Bryan Gilvesy – AlternativeLand Use Services

-Bear Wise Program

-Conservation Officers

Thanks for your time. As soon as I sort out a few more logistical items I will forward more information as to dates, times and locations.

Valerie

Valerie Vaillancourt

Come on out and enter your rack or just enjoy the comradory at the annual Big Buck Night on January 21st, 2012 at the East Ferris Community Center.

Details can be found on the Events page at www.nosbonsing-anglers-and-hunters.com/events/events.html