The Raflik Deer Camp |
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OUR TRADITION |
WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF |
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STANLEY RAFLIK |
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Stanley Raflik, the patriarch of the Raflik Deer Camp is pictured above with a buck he shot in 1956. Stanley was 51 years old at that time. He instilled in his sons, grandsons and nephews, respect for the animals they hunted and insisted on safety throughout the hunt. Stanley was a true Ranger of the Woods. He went to the Happy Hunting Grounds on February 20th 1996 at the age of 92. | ||
"In the beginning you start small" |
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Bill Raflik, aged 13, shows father Ray, how to get bigger buck in 1974. | Steve Raflik, first buck, 1989 | Don Raflik, first buck with bow, 1990 |
"Practicing Quality Deer Management" |
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This picture taken in 1992, includes some of the deer taken at the Raflik camp. Pictured from left, bottom row are; Paul Fleming, Al Polum, Chet, John, Jerry, Ken & Tom Raflik. Top row; Bill, Ray, Pat & Kevin Raflik. Missing from the picture include those who have hunted at the camp, they are; Joe Fojtik, John & Jeanine (Raflik) Campbell, Christine (Raflik) Pollnow, Stanley, Rich, Dennis, Marv, Don & Steve Raflik. Stanley Raflik's great-grandson's, Brent Krueger and Matt Lisowski have joined the group. | |
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Al Polum, with 20" 14 pointer taken in 1987 | Ken Raflik, with 20" 10 pointer taken in 1989 | ||
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John Campbell, with 20" 10 pointer taken in 1987. | Don Raflik with older brother Bill |
Ken Raflik, with 16" 8 pointer taken in 1988. | |||
Raflik's 9 pointer in 1981 |
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Top 8 pointer shot by Ray Raflik in 1960 - Bottom 8 pointer shot by Bill Raflik in 1995 | Bill Raflik with doe and 9 pointer his father Ray shot in 1993 |
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Ray Raflik with turkey taken in 1999 |
I didn't see a buck this year (2000) |
Chet Raflik with 12 point, 19 1/4 " buck he shot in 1995 |
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Paul Fleming with 10 point buck taken in 2002 |
Paul Fleming with 8 point buck taken in 2003
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