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WATERFOWL
 Don
"The Duckman" Helmeke is a professional waterfowl
guide and has volunteered his time as a Capable Partners
Waterfowl Coordinator since the inception of Capable
Partners in 1984. As a Capable Partner's Waterfowl
Coordinator, Don works closely with the DNR to build and
maintain several accessible duck hunting blinds. In
addition, Capable Partners has established a strong
relationship with the City of Brooklyn Park for metro
goose hunting.
Coordinator's Message
The Duckman's guidelines for a Great Hunt are
first are foremost Safety. No hunt is
worthwhile if someone gets hurt. Follow gun safety
rules. Follow Capable Partner's rules. Dress for
the weather. Fraternity, is the opportunity
to share outdoor activities with friends and
family which is what Capable Partner's is about.
Quality, is reflected through the organized
and disciplined entry into the field, the use of
equipment that is in good working order, and of
course the exercise of ethics. And finally,
Harvest.
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WATERFOWL NEWS
Capable Partners Participates in '98 Youth Waterfowl
Hunt
 On
September 19, 1998 eleven year old Justin Bermel
experienced the thrill of baggin' his first duck, a hen
mallard, just as it was about to land in the decoys.
Justin was accompanied by his father Doug Bermel, a
physically challenged member of Capable Partners. the
Action was fast and furious as blue-winged teal,
green-winged teal and wood ducks flew past his blind.
Located on a point of land owned by the Minnesota Vally
NWR on Rick Lake in Eden Prairie, two comfortable,
accessible blinds are the result of a cooperative effort
by the Refuge and Capable Partners
The Youth Waterfowl Hunt precedes the regular waterfowl
season by two weeks and is intended to enable youths
under the age of sixteen to receive the undivided
attention and assistance of experienced hunters without
the distractions and competition normally experienced on
a typical Minnesota dock opening weekend. The goal was
marvelously achieved, as Justin developed his young
"shooting eye" and proceeded to down passing teal and
wood ducks to fill out his limit!
Generously donating their time to assist on this
successful hunt (but not shooting) were twelve year old
Jennifer Helmeke, Pat Liliberto and his black Labrador,
Vinny, Dave Guzzi, a physically challenged member and
his daughters, Karah (5), and Kaylen (4), with their
yellow Labrador, Sadie, and myself and my black
Labrador, Scooter. In spite of the 90 degrees
temperature, high humidity and lake water that was too
warm to cool down the dogs, a great time was had by all;
especially Justin, judging from the huge smile on his
face!
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