Dave Berti Memorial Hunt
At Englebright Lake for “Mobility Impaired Hunters”
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Englebright Lake (20 miles east of Marysville) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) are offering two special, two-day turkey hunts during the spring 2009 season for “mobility impaired hunters.” The dates are April 4 & 5 and April 18 & 19. Four (4) hunters will be drawn for each two-day hunt period and a total of eight (8) hunters will be drawn for these hunts. The hunts will take place in 4 separate, man made blinds in closed zones on the property. Three (3) of the hunters drawn may use a shotgun, bow or air rifle firing pellets powered by compressed air of gas (0.02 caliber minimum); and one (1) of the hunters drawn may use a bow only.
Each hunter drawn may be accompanied by one (1) guest and, if desired, also has the opportunity to be accompanied by an NWTF volunteer guide who can assist the hunter in accessing the blind, turkey calling and retrieval. These hunt opportunities are made possible, in part, through the NWTF’s Wheelin’ Sportsmen program which seeks to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities. Successful applicants are strongly encouraged, but not required, to become members of the NWTF and support this organization, particularly in its endeavors to promote the Wheelin’ Sportsmen program.
A “mobility impaired hunter” is defined as any person who has been issued a Department of Motor Vehicles, “disabled license plate, or permanent parking placard identification card”, or a “Disabled Veteran” license plate, or a valid “Mobility Impaired Disabled Persons Motor Vehicle Hunting License” (FG form 1460).
The blue plastic “Disabled Parking Placard” may not be substituted for the required “Identification Card” which bears the name of the mobility impaired person. Disabled hunters must provide the registration certificate for DMV issued disabled license plates.
All successful applicants must check in at the US Army Corps of Engineers Park Office, 12896 Englebright Dam Road, Smartville, CA 95977, at 5pm the day prior to the two-day hunt period for a safety orientation and to scout the blind locations if desired. Self-contained RV overnight camping is allowed in the parking lot by special arrangement for successful applicants and one (1) guest each of this hunt only.
How to Apply: Send a note with the hunter’s name, address, phone/hunting license numbers and a copy of proof of “mobility impairment.” List the following weekends in order of preference and availability: April 4-5; 18-19; and list either firearm or archery for your preferred method of take. Please indicate on your note whether an NWTF volunteer is desired; they will be available on each Saturday of the two-day hunt period. Send the letter to NWTF/USACE Englebright Lake MI Hunt, 1060 Golden Oak Court, Colfax, CA 95713-9558 by March 7, 2009. If you are late to apply or have further questions about the hunt, call (530) 346-2922.