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The History of the I.H.C
The History of the I.H.C
The Independent Hunt Club was formed by a small group of people employed by the N.N. Shipyard, hunting with the Royal Stag Hunting Club in James City County in 1966.
The Independent Hunt Club was formed by a small group of people employed by the N.N. Shipyard, hunting with the Royal Stag Hunting Club in James City County in 1966.
The first meeting was held in Mr. M.C Messick, Sr's house on Beach Drive in Newport News, VA. The original members were as follows: M.C. Messick, Sr., M.C. Messick, Jr., Forney Moses, Fred Edwards, Howard Weatherford, James Meador, Ted Camden, Bill Cooler and H.W Smith, Jr.
The first meeting was held in Mr. M.C Messick, Sr's house on Beach Drive in Newport News, VA. The original members were as follows: M.C. Messick, Sr., M.C. Messick, Jr., Forney Moses, Fred Edwards, Howard Weatherford, James Meador, Ted Camden, Bill Cooler and H.W Smith, Jr.
The idea's of a new hunt club were discussed, and the members decided to name it "Independent Hunt Club" because they wanted all members to be equal, no A,B,C members.By-Laws were established and the club dues were $25.00 per year.
The idea's of a new hunt club were discussed, and the members decided to name it "Independent Hunt Club" because they wanted all members to be equal, no A,B,C members.By-Laws were established and the club dues were $25.00 per year.
I.H.C hunted White posted Chesapeake land and any private land with the land owners permission from 1966 until 1971. The first piece of property leased was in 1969 from the Chesapeake Corp. was the "R" line on the road now known as "Turkey Ridge Road" named by I.H.C. because of the number of turkeys in that area. Membership increased to $30.00 in 1969.
I.H.C hunted White posted Chesapeake land and any private land with the land owners permission from 1966 until 1971. The first piece of property leased was in 1969 from the Chesapeake Corp. was the "R" line on the road now known as "Turkey Ridge Road" named by I.H.C. because of the number of turkeys in that area. Membership increased to $30.00 in 1969.
I.H.C.'s first club house was located on Sandy Point Road and Route 30, obtained by C.E. Kearney S.R. in 1971. I.H.C's second club house also obtained by C.E.Kearney S.R. was located at Lanesyille Cross Roads in 1972 until a new three story log cabin club house was built in 1982 by club members located at 24130 Old King William Road in King William County.
I.H.C.'s first club house was located on Sandy Point Road and Route 30, obtained by C.E. Kearney S.R. in 1971. I.H.C's second club house also obtained by C.E.Kearney S.R. was located at Lanesyille Cross Roads in 1972 until a new three story log cabin club house was built in 1982 by club members located at 24130 Old King William Road in King William County.
I.H.C. has been blessed by its members to survive for the past 46 years, watching our small children grow up as adults and hunters, supporting the I.H.C.
I.H.C. has been blessed by its members to survive for the past 46 years, watching our small children grow up as adults and hunters, supporting the I.H.C.
Memories From,
Memories From,
H.W. Smith, Jr.
H.W. Smith, Jr.
Who is the IHC?
The Independent Hunt Club is a non profit organization of around 60 members that hunt deer, turkey, fox, rabbits, squirrels and ducks. We are currently located in King William County and lodge in a 3 story, 3600 square foot log cabin that sits on 5 acres of land. We also have 15 dog pens that can hold up to 30 dogs in which all are beagles. The Independent Hunt Club has an estimate of 6,000 acres of land located in King William County, King & Queen County, and Essex County. As hunters and as a organization, we have rules and regulations that we follow to keep our members and guest safe so that we can all have a enjoyable hunting experience. Every year we band together and have fund raising activities for our Club. These usually consists of selling of BBQ, Raffles, golf tournaments, corn hole tournaments, turkey shoots and a fall outing in which you can bring your family out to the club and have a wonderful time.
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