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    IBF Newsletter:   As I said in the beginning and as i say now and will always be the same: I may have the ideas but will always go by the majority and everybody has a say.

Here we go:  First ticket sold out early with a lot of cooperation. Thanks to all who helped and those who requested tickets after the sellout. A second ticket was always planned and will go off at the IBF in May.  I am thinking of running a Christmas Special, same great prizes, with the Judge being the main weapon available.  A 4-10 and .45 caliber over and under.  Choice is always available or $500. cash.   BIGGEST thing, only 333 tickets with three numbers to a ticket. Ticket won't be out until November.  So far all I've talked to are in favor and can't believe only 333 tickets.  Let me know what you think.

Second thing and maybe very controversial: An IBF Champion Gun Dog Trial!  Certainly, won't happen until the latter part of 2026 maybe a little earlier.  A lot of things have to happen. meetings with representatives and delegates on both sides, many rules, type of gun dogs, both sides helping with the trial, location of the trial, money involved, prizes and much more needs to be decided.  

My reason for this is it may increase the number of IBF Clubs which now stands at about 36.  Most of all it may help the sport grow and both sides come together a little.

With that being said, a representative or delegate must already belong to an IBF Club.  Only $25. for a new club to join. Let me hear from you.  Thank you, Ken,

All subject to the approval of the IBF   

 IBF INFO:

Hope this finds all doing well.  

Want to catch everyone up with what has been going on with the IBF.

Our second raffle ticket just went off Christmas Eve.  It was a success and sold out in two weeks.  Winner was Chris Smith of Brookville, Pa.  First winner on October 25, was Greg Jons of Bakerstown B.C.  That ticket also sold out Quickly.    Both tickets brought in over $3000 and that with about another 1500 in auctions at the clubs and at the National Brace Trial, totals about 4500 in new money. Our next ticket coming out shortly, but not going off until May at the IBF Trial, will put us at 6500 or so. New ticket will be the same as the first. Choice of a Ruger American Rifle(Or one of equal value} Or 500 cash.  Plus if the number reverses a week later, 10,000. cash.  two numbers per ticket, $5.00 a ticket, based on the Penna. State 3 digit number. Tickets have really been supported well and a few have gone beyond being generous.  Only regret is that many people haven't had a chance to buy or sell any of the tickets, with them going so quickly. Also I would like to take the pressure off the people that have been selling and buying, so if you would like to buy or sell any, please just contact me by text, phone or any other way.  Ken-814 541 9970. Thank You so much, makes my job easy.

Now for the IBF meeting held at the National Brace Trial.

Delegates decided to have prize money at the 2026 IBF be $5000.  Wow!!!   2000 to the derby class, 2000 to the futurity class and 1000 to the field champions.  That's great, but I'd like to see 6000 at least in 2027.

Judges were picked and will be listed in Doc Rudmans report.  I have to admit I can't remember for certain, so I don't want to make a mistake.

Lastly, our table auctions at the trials and then our big auction at the IBF have been great, but items are needed, please let me know and I will make arrangements to pick them up.

Cash donations and dues are great and will be accepted 24x7.

Thanks to all for helping the IBF on the road back.  Ken