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Here are some random photos from 2022 that were not tied to any event. This gallery will be added to regularly.

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Some photos taken of members shooting trap on 7-14-2022

7-14-22, trap: L to R on the firing line, Karl, Dan (taking aim at a clay bird), Bob, Colter, and Mel. Joe, seated by the gun rack, releasing the birds upon call.

7-14-22, trap: L to R on the firing line, Joe, Mel, Tyler, Nate, and Colter (taking aim at a clay bird). Dan, seated by the gun rack, releasing the birds upon call.

left to right: Karl Wadman takes aim at a clay bird, while Jeff Gregg, Mel Carlson, Bob Gustafson and Dan Kessler await their turns.

Here are some photos from LSSC’s Annual Meeting, 7May22.

Walt Toepfer introducing Lori Burford, MI DNR Shooting Range Specialist; LSSC’s primary contact for this project. Homer Colclasure with back to camera.

Lori Burford giving the attendees an update on LSSC’s “Vision” project. Others, back to front, Walt Toepfer, Homer Colclasure, Mike Kukanich, and Joe Kukanich.

Walt Toepfer accepting, on behalf of LSSC, a nice picture of the Porkies from Lori Burford

Walt Toepfer showing off a very nice slab of Native Copper ore that Lori Burford presented to him

Walt Toepfer receiving a very nice plaque from Lori Burford, thanking him for his commitment to the “Porcupine Mountains Shooting Complex”. Homer Colclasure seated.

Walt Toepfer, on behalf of LSSC, presented Lori Burford with a memento of the “Copper Country”; a piece of “float” copper, setting on an acrylic base, with an inscribed copper plaque thanking her for all she has done to make this project happen

LAKE SUPERIOR SPORTSMAN’S CLUB CONDUCTS HUNTER SAFETY TRAINING COURSE

On Saturday, June 4th, the Lake Superior Sportsman’s Club (LSSC) completed another Hunter Safety course at the club’s facilities located at 31433 W State Hwy M64, near Silver City, Michigan. This was the first course we’ve offered after a two-year hiatus due to the many COVID restrictions and uncertainties. LSSC continued the “Home Study” course format for this year’s program. This format only requires one day of attendance for field exercises and a written test.

A total of 18 students completed the course and received their Hunter Education Certificates. Congratulations to each of them! There were 5 adults; 2 male and 3 female; and 13 youths; 10 male and 3 female. The course was taught by Certified Hunter Safety Instructors Walt Toepfer (LSSC), Steven Amsler (CO GLIFWC), and former instructors Guy Kitzman, and Chad Kitzman. The course consists of firearms handling instruction, live firing with .22 rim-fire rifles & 20-gauge shotguns, archery, a general review, and a written exam. Upon the conclusion of the class, a drawing was held among the students for a hard plastic gun case suitable for a scoped rifle. The winner was Kirsten Sheffield. Congrats to her!

Also participating and assisting with this event was Ontonagon County Sheriff Dale Rantala and MI CO Byron Parks. Additional assistance was provided by LSSC members Joe Kukanich, Bob Gustafson, Don Harris, and Rick Tessmer. Lake Superior Sportsman’s Club appreciates those volunteers that made this program a success.

No date has been set yet for LSSC’s next Hunter Safety course; however, once determined, it will be announced in advance and posted on the DNR website; the “Home Study” format will likely be used again. For further information on Hunter Safety or LSSC please contact Walt Toepfer (885.5334).

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Lt to Rt on the indoor archery range: Steven Amsler, Dale Rantala, and Byron Parks instructing students on safe firearms handling.

Sheriff Dale Rantala instructing a student on the use of a .22 rifle

Instructors Bob Gustafson (L) and Joe Kukanich (R), instruct student Felecia Lewis in the use of a 20-gauge shotgun at flying clay targets

Class picture with instructors Walt Toepfer (L) and Steven Amsler (R)

Some photos taken after work hours on 5-23-2022

Some equipment as seen from Highway M64

The contractor has cleared the trees at the building site

Another view of the cleared site

The contractor's office trailer now on site

Our “Vision” project was officially approved by the State of Michigan on 12Apr22.

The construction contract was awarded to Moyle Construction on 20Apr22

The pre-construction meeting was held at 10:00 AM on Fri, 6May, at the LSSC facilities.

Present were representatives from LSSC, the State, the state’s prime design contractor, NFE, and OHM, a sub-contractor to NFE, and the construction contractor, Moyle Construction. The weather was great and the meeting was held outside rather than in the archery room as planned.

After the pre-con meeting, about 11:00 AM, a ground breaking ceremony was held at the new construction site. Many of the same persons attended.

Below are some photos of the pre-construction meeting and the groundbreaking.

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A pre-construction meeting was held at 10:00 AM on Fri, 6May, at the LSSC facilities. On left: Lori Burford, MI DNR Shooting Range Specialist; on right: Walt Toepfer, Club President

The group at the groundbreaking

Left to right: Micah Brown, Homer Colclasure, Marc Bierman, Glen Toepfer, Joanna Toepfer, Walt Toepfer, Rick Tessmer, and Joe Kukanich. Joe is the only original founder (1970) and active member through all those years.

Micah telling a few lies about Walt ;)

Walt paying tribute to Joe Kukanich

Groundbreaking Ceremony. Lt to Rt: Doug Rich, MI DNR; Mike Knack, MI DNR (Supt. at the Porkies); Walt, LSSC President; Eric Cadeau, MI DNR