After reviewing our History with older member Leo Cormier who joined the Club in 1950 it is believed that the club was actually founded in 1950,and organized in 1952.

Early in the 1990’s the members voted to log the now existing Club & Puppy areas.

 The year after the logging operation the club planted approximately 2000 trees

 During 2004 the New Area Parking lot was expanded. During 2004 – 2005 the old pallet trails in the Puppy and Club areas were replaced with Poles & Hemlock Boards in hopes this would last longer.

In 2004 the Maine Clubs were no longer allowed to purchase rabbits from Canada as was done for many years. This created the need for the Club to become more active in raising rabbits to preserve our existence.

Early this same year the club organized a Rabbit Replenishment committee, John Waldron, Andy Parks & Neal Smith volunteered to build breeding pens at their homes.

During the first year they raised about 30 rabbits.

Each year, thanks to John Waldron along with others rabbits are trapped and released into the running areas. In 2005 it was voted on that the club would aggressively work on placing new fence in all areas. The New area was in the greatest need of our attention so we started there, in 2006 we were able to have new fence in about ½ of this area.

In 2005 members completed the holding pen in the Puppy Area for raised rabbits to allow stocking of the Puppy & Club areas. Cinder blocks were placed in each areas fence allowing the rabbits to come and go as they wished. Video shots were taken and it was confirmed.

In September 2005 Club members voted to once again to log in the Club Area. Income from the project was $22,500.00. The logging operation was decided upon for major reasons. Income was need to complete the fencing in all areas with vinyl fencing Habitat projects along with Club upgrades

 March 2006 members approved to replace the roof on the screen house with a metal roof; member Larry Leblanc completed the project.

Planting project for increased cover for existing rabbits was approved by the membership in 2006.

On EARTH DAY April 22,2006 500 Norway spruce were planted by 13 members in the area around the “RED” chair

In April 2006 members approved the Road to the Puppy Area be repaired for better access by members. Road was completed in May of 2006

During the summer of 2006 Dwight Raab & Mike Ricker headed up the cutting and splitting of cord wood for the club to sell as a means of income, it was sold at $175.00 per cord to Club members. This wood was saved from the cut in 2005 and resulted in approximately $2,268.00 profit to the club.

In September 0f 2006 the membership approved the pay off the New Area Land saving the club over $2,000.00 in interest.

September 2006 club member Kevin Brenier improved the area between (removed stumps, rocks etc.) the clubhouse and the Puppy Area road allowing better access for members and people attending our trials. Also club member Larry Leblanc installed the three new doors in memory of club member Sam Dumais

In October 2006 club members voted to accept a five year lease ($150.00 per month rent) with the Springvale Fish & Game allowing them to use our clubhouse facility for their meetings.

In October of 2006 an article written in the Maine Sportsman (“Rabbit Trapping Free For All”) caused the State Of Maine Warden Services to stop issuing club Rabbit Trapping Permits for 2007 until proper Legislation was in place. A Legislation bill was presented through a committee formed on behalf of the Maine Beagle Clubs.

In December of 2006 long time club members Annie Johnson (Sandra Barcombs’ Mother) and Tom Sharp were inducted into the Large Pack Hall Of Fame.

After an article was written by the editor of the Maine Sportsman in October 2006 the Maine Beagle Clubs found themselves unable to trap live rabbits until a bill was introduced and proper legislation was adopted. All Maine Beagle Clubs united to work out the proper legislation to be adopted. With their efforts and the support of all members Maine Beagle Clubs were authorized on April 13, 2007 to once again trap live rabbits in the State of Maine.

In April of 2007, a gate was donated by Mike Ricker and installed at the Clubhouse area by club members.

 The 2007 Habitant Committee approved and made a recommendation to the membership to plan a cut in the Puppy Area & the New Area on the Heath Road to improve the Habitant in these areas.

On June 27, 2007 the membership voted and approved to do a cut in the Puppy Area and the New Area.

Southern Maine Forestry Services (Rene Noel) was approved to be Forester. The project started on September 10, 2007 in the New Area and was completed on September 28, 2007.
Income from this project was $11,506.56

The Club purchased this property on May, 10, 2001 for1$12,500.00

In October 2006 members approved to pay off the balance due and saved the club $2, 000.00 in interest charges.

They then moved to the Puppy Area during 2008. This income was used to purchase trees, fence and to improve the overall habitant of the areas.

In the fall of 2007 John Waldron and Butch Keene broadcasted Spruce seeds collected in Northern Maine during 2006 to see if they would re-generate. These seeds were broadcasted in the areas of the Big Knob and what is called the Dike areas on the back side of the swamp, immediately following the cut in September.
Not sure if the members now in place will see the results, however future members will enjoy this effort by John & Butch.

In November 2007 long time Club member Gilbert (Butch) Keene was inducted into the Large Pack Hall of Fame

In June of 2008 the Salmon Falls River Beagle Club applied for and was approved by the State to once again be incorporated.

The old kennel and outhouse were removed in July and ground work was done for a new kennel.

Gravel for this project also came from the club area.

In July the club members authorized the purchase of a new stove for the clubs kitchen. Craig Richardson located a stove and it was purchased for $300.00.

Club Members Larry LeBlanc, Rick Hersey, Paul Crocker installed a metal roof and started the re-conditioning of the New Kennel in July of 2008. Materials for this project were $890.93. Charlie Werner & Sam Dumais were a part of the original construction, not sure of the year. Through extended efforts of the Area Chairman/co-Chairman and dedicated members the fencing project (New vinyl fence)) was completed in the Puppy Areas.

 Habitant improvements approved in 2007 for the Puppy Area were started in November of 2008 with a new entry (road) made into the back side of this area. Gravel for the road came from the club area thus reducing the cost. This road will allow the club to have access into the area in the future.

The cut started on November 3, 2008 completed on November 21, 2008. The gross income from this project was $27,573.54; net profit to the club was $18,608.46. The cost of the new entry and reconstruction of the entry to the club area was $5,372.00

In May of 2009 the club received 1000 free cedar trees from Cedar Works, Rockport, Me. All trees were planted in the New Area in April of 2009

In May 2009 members approved the removal of stumps and landscaping of the area around the clubhouse, the work was done by Pat Lavelly Construction. The clubhouse was also given a new coat of paint job thanks to club members Gary Glidden, Darlene Glidden, Scott Miller, and Dwight Raab .

In May of 2009 Members approved the construction of a new measuring/storage building. This project was a joint effort, with Springvale Fish & Game members erecting the building. Greatly reducing our costs was the donation of the man power and trusses from Roger Berube Builders and the metal roof from Welch’s Hardware, Lebanon, Me. Lifetime member John Foster also donated $500.00 towards this project. The building was completed in July of 2009. The cost of materials, including the concrete slabs was $5,694.00.

The major focus for our club in 2009 was to be able to completely finish the Puppy Area and Heath Road running areas with new vinyl coated fence and double top wire to reduce the possibility of winter damage to the fences. In June members approved the purchase of more vinyl fencing for the areas. Members worked diligently on weekends along with whenever possible working in the areas. Although major gains were accomplished we seemed to be looking at 3+ more years to finish, we had to look at other means of getting this task accomplished.

Fine monies of $3,990.00 collected over a 4 year period were looked at and considered for funding a work program. In April members approved the hiring of outside workers to help work on the unfenced 25 acres at the Heath Road (New Area). They were supervised by the Area Chairman and Club Officers. About 60% of the needed work was completed, a major impact, but we were unable to get any further outside help after June.

In September of 2009 this work program was extended to club members that had 100% of their 2009 work time in, nine members were identified, only two took advantage of this program. Through this program the entire Heath Road (new) area was completely finished with new vinyl fencing in September of 2009. Through extended efforts of the Area Chairman/Co-Chairman and dedicated members along with the work program the fencing project in the Puppy area (2.5miles) was also completed in 2009.