Mule Deer Foundation banquets

[MuleDeer]

Our fundraising banquets for putting $$ on the ground for Mule Deer are coming up soon.  If you would like info on attending one of our local banquets in WA, or would like to make a donation to a banquet, let me know and I will get you in touch with the local chapter.  Donations of money or merchandise help us to do more habitat work.  As most of you know, we took some hard hits this year, and have much habitat and conservation work to do over the next few year.  Come help us make a difference for our wildlife!

[carpsniperg2]

You should post up a list of all the banquets and what cities they will be in

[Eli346]

 

[MuleDeer]

You should post up a list of all the banquets and what cities they will be in

Here you go, I've included Idaho for residents there or travelers if they want to catch a dinner event:
Feb. 28th, Ellensburg, WA
Mar. 7th, Idaho Falls, ID
Mar. 14th, Pocatello, ID
Mar. 21st, St. Anthony, ID
April 11th, Spokane, WA
April 11th, Mt. Vernon, WA
May 2nd, Twin Falls, ID
May 15th, Coeur d'Alene, ID
May 16th, Okanogan, WA
May 30th, Yakima, WA
June, Olympia, WA  TBD
Summer TBD, Winthrop, WA
Also a couple in Alaska if there are any members on here who want info.
This is just the region I work in.  If you are in or know someone in any other western state that may want info, let me know.

We're also working on new chapters all the time.  Some towns include Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Tri Cities, Colville, Tacoma, Olympic Peninsula area, and anywhere else we may have interest.  Let me know if you'd like info on any of these events, or possible new chapters.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Thanks

[Scottystyle]

Yakima banquet info please

[MuleDeer]

Yakima banquet info please

The Yakima Chapter is changing venue this year, going to the convention center.  Looks like doors will open at 5 pm, dinner at 6:30, and auction to follow, along with raffle games drawn.
Single ticket will be $70 which includes membership, couple will be $105.  Dinner is slow-roasted Prime Rib with all the fixings. Will be plenty of great items, including a bunch of guns, limited edition artwork, camping & hunting gear, household items, and more.
Contact banquet chair Rachel at archeryhuntress@gmail.com for more info or tickets. 
Also have corporate tables available too, which include a bonus firearm for each corp. table!

[MuleDeer]

If any of you are around Tri Cities this weekend, stop by the Sportsman's show and come see us.  Great chance to learn of all the projects MDF has been doing in WA this year and projects that are coming up.  Hope to see some of you there!

[MuleDeer]

February 28th is the Ellensburg Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation annual fundraiser.  This new chapter has done a TON of good work in their first year, and have plans to do much more!  If you're interested in getting involved with or supporting this great chapter, get in touch with me, or email: valhala108@yahoo.com for more info and where to get tickets.
I'll post a quick reminder for any upcoming banquets on this thread, but feel free to contact us anytime with questions on any of them, or MDF in general.

[bearpaw]

Muledeer, it's nice to see the MDF is active, good luck at the banquets. 

[MuleDeer]

Thanks Dale.  Just made up a file today showing what we've done in WA over the last 3 years.  Getting it all on paper in front of me was impressing what the chapters have done...25 projects, with spending of $81,407.00, and
$30,260.32 more ready to spend right now!  The Mule Deer Foundation has grown and is continuing to grow each year, so we need partners and projects!

[huntnnw]

Has the MDF been involved with trying to fund gates with WDFW on wintering areas?

[MuleDeer]

Has the MDF been involved with trying to fund gates with WDFW on wintering areas?

Since I've come on board, I don't believe we've been asked to fund gates with WDFW.  If you have some examples of certain areas, let me know  and I'll run it by the local offices.  Thanks for the question and idea.

[str8meat]

in the yakima area i have seen the benefits of gates that are locked in december until may. i too have asked the questions of gates or repairs. i have access to portable welders and torches for modifications and repairs.

[MuleDeer]

Has the MDF been involved with trying to fund gates with WDFW on wintering areas?

Just got word thru our national office that we are going to get a sign template made up for just this purpose.  Yes, we can fund gates, and we would want to put up a sign explaining the importance of protecting winter range, also.  If you know areas that need gates and/or repairs, let me know and we will get some funding on the way where needed. 
Pretty much all of Okanogan County is a great example, but we can work anywhere we need to!