Chukar Run Banquet

Over 100 friends attended!

The 2024 Chukar Run Banquet was awesome — we had over 100 friends attend and generously participate in all the games and raffles. Our Treasurer Betty will have the final numbers for us at the April 8th General Meeting. Please be sure and thank all the businesses that donated so many incredible items that folks were able to bid on, we couldn’t do it without their support. The money all stays right here in Kittitas County to support our many annual projects — Scholarships for local High School Seniors, habitat restoration work, Hunter Education, Durr Road Clean-Up, wildlife/outdoor programs for kids, and representation on many local and State agency committees advocating for hunters and anglers (to name just some of the things we do). Thank you to all that came and made this year’s Chukar Run Banquet a success.

Hunter Education Committee

Our Hunter Education team finished their third class in March, graduating 24 students. Our team (Aaron Kuntz, Neil Hauser, Bill & Deb Essman, John Entwistle, and Steve Douglas) is so proud of all our students.

Membership Committee

It’s never too late to renew your membership for 2024 — and if you’re not already a member we’d love to have you join! Send a check to PO Box 522, Ellensburg, or pay online at www.kittitasfieldandstream.org. Membership is still only $25! If you are receiving a mailed copy of this newsletter and would rather be getting it by email please contact Deb Essman at 509-899-1046.

Scholarship Committee

Our 2024 $1,500 Scholarship will be awarded in May to a graduating High School Senior who is planning on majoring in a Wildlife Management, Wildlife Enforcement or other Environmental discipline as outlined in our application. The applications have been sent to all the High Schools in Kittitas County and must be submitted to us no later than April 15th, 2024.

Next Board Meeting

Monday, April 29th, 7 PM upstairs at the First Christian Church, 600 N Ruby St