Monthly Archives: March 2011

ALS Association of Kentucky raises $3,550 with help from Global Sporting Safaris

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March 19, 2011/ Shepherdsville, KY / – Global Sporting Safaris, Inc. (GSS) is pleased to announce that the ALS Association of Kentucky “Hunt for a Cure” banquet raised over $3,550 to help find a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) through our hunting trip donation program. The “Hunt for a Cure” event was established four years ago by Mitch Ensor (long–time legend in the hunting industry) his family, and colleagues.  Mitch understands all too well the effects of ALS.  Although his battle with this disease has left him confined to a wheelchair, Mitch has remained an active hunter and advocate for the ALS Association.  He combined his love for hunting and the outdoors with his desire to help raise funds for research that may someday lead to a cure.  Toni Johnson and Kenny Ball, co-chairs of the 4th annual “Hunt for a Cure” banquet, and a group of selfless volunteers put together another successful event. 

Global Sporting Safaris’ Katie Luthy of Sheridan traveled to Shepherdsville, KY, to volunteer at the banquet and donated an Argentina as well as a New Zealand big game hunting safari. 

 “This was my first experience with the ALS Association,” says Katie Luthy, Global Sporting Safaris consultant. “I cannot express how moving it was to work side-by-side with these dedicated volunteers.  These are truly great people supporting an amazing cause.  THIS is the very reason GSS developed the hunt donation program.  We want to help organizations and volunteers raise money for worthy causes. I look forward to assisting the ALS Association of Kentucky at future events.”

 “We have put together three high quality hunting donations that allows Global Sporting Safaris (GSS) to give back to the ‘not for profit’ organizations that help to promote our industry and our passion,” says Rick Kennerknecht, CEO of Global Sporting Safaris.

Global Sporting Safaris (GSS) makes theses donations available to 501c3, 501c4 or 501c6 organizations and there are a limited number of hunting trips available each year.  The outfitters in this fundraising program offer 5-Star accommodations, excellent hunting areas, professional staff, exquisite local cuisine and trophy quality animals.  We have personally visited each outfitter to assure quality and a positive experience for our clients.  Details can be found at www.gssafaris.com/fundraising

At the conclusion of the fundraising event, a GSS hunting consultant will be assigned to each auction winner.  Our consultants will work with each winner to ensure that everything goes smoothly both before and after the hunt.

Rick Kennerknecht
Global Sporting Safaris, Inc.
Casper, Wyoming 82604
307-235-4650
www.gssafaris.com

Goulds Turkey Hunting offered by Global Sporting Safaris

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March 23, 2011/ Aguascalientes, Mexico/ – Global Sporting Safaris is pleased to announce the offering of Goulds Turkey Hunting in Aguascalientes, Mexico. 

The State of “Aguascalientes”, recognized internationally as one of the best hunting destinations for the Gould’s Turkey, is located in central Old Mexico. The unique nature of the mountainous terrain makes for some of the best Gould’s Turkey habitat in the world. Aguascalientes is also one of the more tranquil and safe States in Mexico and is very accessible by international flights. The city of Aguascalientes is often considered by the locals to be the safest and cleanest city in Mexico. Also, the city of Aguascalientes is known as “the land of good people”.

Gould’s Turkey hunting takes place in the internationally renowned “Rancho Antrialgo”. The Ranch is located just an hour plus drive northwest of the State Capital of the same name, in the heart of the “Sierra Fria” (Cold Mountain) Mountain Range which is part of the western “Sierra Madre” Mountain Range. Located at 8,000 ft above sea level, it has high mesas, canyons and mountains which make up three different landscapes: prairies and oak & pine forests.

The Gould’s Turkey is the largest of the 5 recognized turkey subspecies in the Americas, its larger feet, longer legs and larger center tail feathers make them without a doubt one of the most impressive of the turkey subspecies.  The Gould’s turkeys in Aguascalientes may sport from up to 3 beards, measuring as much as 10+” long! Their spurs will usually measure about ¾” to 1”. The pure white bands on the tail feathers are truly a magnificent characteristic of this magnum of a turkey. According to the NWTF records, the current #12 and #32 ranked Gould’s Turkeys have been harvested in the State of Aguascalientes in Old Mexico.

The NWTF, now recognizing the Mexican Turkey Slam in its wild turkey records program, states that for a hunter to complete the Mexican Slam, it consists of the Gould’s, Ocellated and Rio turkeys being harvested in Old Mexico. Once a hunter completes a Mexican Turkey Slam, he is well on his way to complete the Royal and then the World Turkey Slams.

Even though this is a “Mountain” hunt, Goulds turkey hunting will be done from blinds and walking through animal trails and fields, so the difficulty level could be considered mild to medium. You will always set the pace of the hunt for the guides, and both GSS and Rancho Antrialgo will work with you if you have special or limited mobility needs, so there is no strenuous effort required for this hunt on your part.

Global Sporting Safaris, Inc. based in Casper, Wyoming and is a Full-Service Hunting Consultancy Agency established in 1991. We have a staff of seven Hunting Consultants and Fishing Travel Agents with a combined 175 years of experience. We hold Integrity, Ethics and Honesty in high regard and deal with each client in a one on one basis.

Rick Kennerknecht
Global Sporting Safaris, Inc.
Casper, Wyoming 82604
307-235-4650
www.gssafaris.com

 
 

 

Slade Fedore appointed as #1 Fly Fishing Guide for Park County, Montana by Flyfishing.us.com.

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March 22, 2011/Park County, MT/ – FlyFishing.us.com is pleased to announce the appointment of Slade Fedore as our Number One recommended choice for Fly Fishing Guide of Park County, Montana. 

Slade Fedore grew up in Wyoming chasing fish for fun. Every free second was devoted to fly fishing on the famous waters of the North Platte or hunting on the family ranch. In 2005, he followed his passion to college, which made Bozeman, MT the ONLY choice.  The number of incredible rivers in the area that offer such a wide variety of fishing is why I now call this area home.

I am honored and humbled to have been selected as the featured professional fly fishing guide for Park County, MT from FlyFishing.us.com. The fact that you are reading this means you share the same passion I do for the sport of fly fishing. I would love the opportunity to put you on a big fish. Feel free to call me anytime with any questions you may have. If you have not experienced this part of the world, or happen to be a regular, let me show it to you from my perspective. Great fly fishing memories in the making…

For more information on Fly Fishing Guide, Slade Fedore, and fly fishing in Park County, go to: http://www.flyfishing.us.com/Park%7Cmontana/sfedore  

 “We are in the process of putting together a network of the best fly fishing guides in the United States.  All of our “Top Outfitter” Picks go thru a vetting process by a team of managers who really know the fly fishing industry,” says Rick Kennerknecht, CEO of Global Sporting Safaris.   This network will serve as a source of information for not only the fly fishing trade, but clients who travel the United States to fly fish.”

FlyFishing.us.com is a subsidiary of Global Sporting Safaris, Inc. based in Casper, Wyoming.  Global Sporting Safaris, Inc. is a Full-Service Booking Agency established in 1991. We have a staff of seven Fishing Travel Agents and Hunting Consultants with a combined 175 years of experience. We hold Integrity, Ethics and Honesty in high regard and deal with each client in a one on one basis.

Rick Kennerknecht
Global Sporting Safaris, Inc.
Flyfishing.us.com
Casper, Wyoming 82604
307-235-4650
www.gssafaris.com
www.flyfishing.us.com