APR 2012 VOL. 33 NO. 4
New England’s most active outdoor people
Bass River Junior Shooters
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by Michael D. Yacino
businesses as well as with Paul’s scouts. One parent I met, Paul Durvett, has several sons in the In 1980, Mark Cohen started a smallbore Mark gives the junior rifle program at his favorite club, newcomers a training program. When I was there he had Daniel and Matthew but Ethan and Bass River Rod & Gun. Little did he know and familiarization Cole are regulars. how fast it would grow and to what session before they can Jessica Grindell is always there heights it would soon reach. When I handle any rifles. because she not only loves to visited the weekly Thursday night The program runs shoot but gets to help her dad. She practice session on March 8th, by the time all year and even in the has been shooting for nearly five I was ready to leave there were over 30 summer months the years and started at the age of 9. young people who had come to shoot. average attendance is “It’s cool to see how I get better Steve Grindell, one of the assistant 15 or better. Paul has and see improvements every time instructors, has been with the program for done some work with I come,” she told me. Of course 5 years. He told me sometimes there are the local scout troops it’s even better now that Joe Smith 40 shooters. Oftentimes, like the night I and estimates the has taken up the sport. visited, a healthy number have never shot number of young The club has an 8 point indoor before. So he and Paul Colucci, who has people who have been with the program for ten years, really participated in the past Joe Smith, Jessica Grindell and Nate Chase. Photo by Mike Yacino range that was exceptionally clean and well organized. There are have their hands full. When a new group ten years is over 400. shows up, Steve and Paul run the line and When you consider that all the firearms, fun everyone has is reward enough for all outdoor ranges that support 50 feet, 75 mostly Anschutz, all the of us to do this every week. The three of feet, 50 yards and 100 yard distance ammunition, targets and other us work very well together and offer our shooting. You will find trap, skeet, accessories are provided, this club program to any kid who wants to come, sporting clays courses and a 3D archery set-up. There is a large pond and 250 acres has made a serious commitment to not just the family of club members.” the future of the shooting sports. When I asked Steve about the costs, he of conservation land adjacent to the Only in a couple instances are the re-emphasized that there was no cost to property. Club adult dues are $150 per firearms privately owned. join only the $2 per week to shoot. They year and there are presently 500 members Each young shooter pays $2.00 for did not have to be a member of the club, in good standing. The clubhouse is great the night and that money is turned although parents of someone not a with both upstairs and downstairs meeting back to the club treasury to help member could certainly join if they areas. So once again there are shots being offset costs. NRA certifications wished. “We just want to see the kids and awards are all provided by the learn the right way to handle guns and fired in the neighborhood by kids with club. Although some members enjoy the things we sometimes take for guns and no one is hurt, no property is damaged and everyone is having fun. have gone to formal competitions, granted,” he said. no matches have yet been Mark talks about the program to all his Thanks Mark, Steve and Paul for scheduled at Bass River. customers at the Powderhorn Gun Shop, dedicating so much time and effort to help which he owns in Hyannis. There are keep the safest interactive sport alive and Mark Cohen gives instruction to 14 new Mark says, “We go through a ton shooters. Photo by Mike Yacino of ammunition and just seeing the flyers placed in the schools and local well in Massachusetts. ★
Meet the Hanson Hornets
by Michael D. Yacino Remember when Cassius Clay used to crow about how he would “sting like a bee”? Of course you remember. Well the Hanson Hornets, coached by Rick Zadrozny and Chris Parker, are trying to do just that as they move through the various stages of qualifications with their junior smallbore shooters. Rick and Chris along with a host of parents are keeping alive a junior program that began nearly 60 years ago. Like Bass River above, Hanson runs this junior program all year round. “If I’ve got several shooters who want to keep practicing then I’m going to make time for them. It’s what we do,” said Rick, “And with an average of 15 youngsters it isn’t hard finding ones who want to shoot”.
Hanson Hornet coaches Chris Parker and Rick Zadrozny.
members of the club at a There have been over 250 cost of $10 per year and participants over the past ten pay $3.00 per week to years, many of whom are also cover ammunition, targets, boy scouts from troops and whatever else is throughout the area. Halifax needed. In the warm was the town which sent the weather they shoot outside most recent group and a few on a 100 yard range. had parents who ultimately Hanson has a number of made some sacrifices to get facilities for their their kids more involved. members including Junior When the troops come to Trap, Pistol (both indoor Hanson it may be 35 to 40 at and outdoor), Archery and a time. It makes for a long High Power shooting for day when you only have a both seniors and juniors. half dozen firing points. The club does run NRA 3P From lt to rt in back is Anthony Bryson, Paul Philbeck, Ross The club dues are $150 matches and participates with Philbeck, and Kyle Hanrahan. In front we have Bob Sullivan, annually and it has about William Null, Mike Jerome, Logun Rasmesen and Brandon Correia. 900 members at the other clubs in fun matches. A Photos by Mike Yacino present time. On Sunday few of the competitors will go on to Camp Perry and other areas now has gone on to Wentworth Institute mornings breakfast is available and you although Rick says right now there are and the guns have been forced to be silent can check out the other activities on their more beginners in the group. “I take all most of the time. Rick feels that there is website www.hansonrodandgunclub.org. A big tip of the hat to Rick and Chris the ones who need more work on certainly a need for what he does, as Wednesdays and the higher end shooters evidenced by the continuous flow of new and especially to Lance Benjamino who come on Friday nights. Chris Parker, who shooters. “We use the bucket (A-17 NRA) has successfully written several NRA I work with, was once a shooter and has targets for beginners and the USA grants to improve the range and purchase taken several courses to get his coaching Shooting ones when they start cleaning the firearms and accessories needed by the junior program. The club fully classification.” the others.” By the way Rick has been a coach for The guns are all owned by the club and supports these “Hornets” and urges a little over ten years now. His son Alex have all the extras each shooter requires. anyone interested to contact them via the was an elite shooter for several years but They are all encouraged to become junior website. ★
GOAL Ceases Publication by Bruce D. Wedlock, President GOAL’s Friday News of March 16 announced that after over forty years GOAL will cease publication in The Outdoor Message. As many are aware, there has been concern expressed that GOAL’s annual expense to print their news in the paper is on the order of $84,000. In addition to a hoped for cost saving, there is also concern that GOAL does not have editorial control over the paper. Allegations that GOAL only gets two pages of copy in The Outdoor Message for this fee are totally misleading. Scan through any issue and you will find spread throughout the paper GOAL’s Executive Director’s state house report and his additional articles, listings of legislative
proposals, candidate’s ratings, photos of GOAL officers with legislators and firearms training classes, promotions and free advertising for GOAL’s banquets, raffles and membership. All in addition to GOAL’s two news pages. The cost details of producing the paper are discussed in an accompanying article. The bottom line is that GOAL was charged 51¢ per member per month to have The Outdoor Message delivered by mail, just 6¢ more than the cost of a first class stamp. In addition, GOAL received a 10¢ volume discount over the amount charged to member clubs. Is there another 36-page professional publication that costs less? And The Outdoor Message subscription rate has remained constant
since 2006 through continual search for efficiencies. Not many other publications can make that statement. Some months back GOAL expressed a desire to save money by delivering the paper electronically. The Outdoor Message pursued this option, and as requested, beginning with this issue, The Outdoor Message is available on line. Go to <http://issuu.com/theoutdoormessage/ docs/april2012> to see for yourself. The initial electronic subscription will cost just 20¢ per month, a 60% reduction for those who elect to not receive the printed version. The Outdoor Message is an independent publication which prints club news from many organizations in addition to GOAL. Within the limits of propriety
and technical editorial corrections, the news is presented as it is received. GOAL’s request for “An editorial board, reporting to the GOAL Board of Directors, with ultimate authority to remove material…which would reflect poorly on GOAL” was deemed totally unacceptable by The Outdoor Message Board of Directors. GOAL is free to publish their own propaganda sheet if they wish, but that won’t be The Outdoor Message. We will continue to publish all news that relates to gun ownership and activities. If you are a GOAL member losing your subscription, The Outdoor Message now offers you a print or electronic individual subscription. An application is printed below. ★
Editor Suidut and Michelle Kirouac (a part-time employee who handles all address changes) were paid a total of $34,762 in 2011. These are the only payments made to individuals. The Yacinos own no part of the Cooperative and receive no money other than expense reimbursements and wages. In round numbers, the Cooperative’s major expenses for 2011 were
certainly impact the cost to the remaining subscribers. In particular, the three 100% GOAL clubs whose news has been published gratis since their members all were GOAL subscribers will now have to pay for their club subscriptions if they wish to continue receiving The Outdoor Message. We have been extremely lucky to have Michelle Suidut as our Editor since 1994. She deals with the 22 clubs, maintaining their member address list, dealing with
advertisers, handling address changes, invoicing advertisers, and paying bills. She is responsible for all communications with the printer including schedules, negotiating rates and postal issues and calculating advertiser column inches, as well as sometimes having to chase clubs for their monthly news copy. This takes a major amount of time, so her salary is a big bargain. This is a professional publication in every sense of the word. ★
The Outdoor Message Financials by Bruce D. Wedlock, President There have been a number of questions raised about the financial operation of The Outdoor Message. The paper is run by The Outdoor Message Cooperative which is organized as a for profit corporation under the Internal Revenue Code. Regular membership is limited to statewide organizations or state affiliates of national organizations. At present there are three regular members: GOAL, the Rhode Island State Rifle & Revolver Association and The GOAL Foundation. GOAL and The GOAL Foundation each hold 10,000 shares of voting stock. The 22 clubs that publish in the paper do not hold any stock. While this is a profit-making corporation, it has never distributed any profit to its members. Rather, it has always operated on a near break-even basis, with a small surplus in some years to cover capital expenses, like a new computer, and unexpected expense increases like postal rates. There have been allegations that the Cooperative is owned and operated by Mike Yacino and his daughter, Michelle Suidut. Mike is presently the unpaid Publisher of the paper, and Michelle is the Editor. Mike is reimbursed for mileage at less than the IRS business allowance when traveling on the Cooperative’s business, like proofreading copy and making presentations to member clubs. THE
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by Michelle Y. Siudut, Editor With this April 2012 issue of The Outdoor Message comes great news for those immersed in technology - The Outdoor Message is now available electronically! For this first month, all subscribers can view the online version. You can find it at <http://issuu.com/theoutdoormessage/doc s/april2012> In future months, the link will be provided to subscribers via email. If you would like to receive The Outdoor Message electronically, please send your member numbers (printed above your name on the mailing label), name, address and email address to editor@theoutdoormessage.com. Please note, if you sign up for electronic delivery, you will NOT receive the paper by mail. The electronic version will offer a cost
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History of The Outdoor Message by Bruce D. Wedlock, President The Outdoor Message Cooperative was organized over 40 years ago by the State Rifle & Pistol Association of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Wildlife Federation and Stripers Unlimited, three statewide organizations wishing to provide an efficient vehicle to communicate with Massachusetts outdoor sportsmen. It was structured under the Internal Revenue Code as a for profit group promoting the activities of hunting, fishing, target shooting, conservation and ecology. Anyone wishing a copy of the Cooperative’s bylaws can request one from editor@theoutdoormessage.com. Each group initially purchased 7,000 shares in the Cooperative at $1 per share to fund the startup. With the appearance circa 1974 of Question Five, the initiative petition for a vote to ban the private ownership of handguns, the Gun Owners’ Action League was formed to oppose this vote
and politically promote the pro-gun view. With this assault on gun ownership, The Outdoor Message provided support for this new organization by publishing its news and promoting its membership at no charge. Many shooters were already subscribers through SRPAM, so it greatly assisted growing GOAL’s membership. The gun ban was defeated in 1976, and GOAL grew to a full-time politically focused operation to defend gun owners from future attacks. Endorsement of progun legislators and pro-gun legislation, and the education of the public regarding gun ownership were its objectives. The Outdoor Message also grew in stature as a volunteer paper which solicited individual clubs to employ its pages to publicize their monthly news for a small subscription fee. As both organizations increased in size, they eventually elected to share office space to keep costs down. This led to some
The GOAL Foundation Raffle!!! The GOAL Foundation will be running a raffle from January through April 2012. All raffle prize winners will be drawn at The GOAL Foundation board meeting to be held on May 3rd. All prize winners will be contacted directly by The GOAL Foundation personnel. There will only be 1,000 tickets printed for the raffle and tickets will sell at $10 each. Funds from The GOAL Foundation Raffle will be used towards anticipated building expenses and expanding support for junior shooting teams. We have 3 great raffle prizes: a week’s stay in a 4 bedroom home on beautiful Cape Breton Island N.S.; a full day of fishing for 4 people aboard Jac's Mate out of Wellfleet MA; and a half day of fishing for 4 with Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters out of Gloucester MA. Details and more information on all raffle prizes are listed below. 1 week stay/Cape Breton Island N.S. Home Discover wild life at its finest! Enjoy 200 acres of land with trails for hiking from Ocean front home shown above, located on the Old Cabot Trail. The home includes 4 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 1 TV room, 1 playroom w/ping pong table, 2 full baths and 1 outdoor beach
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Full Day Striped Bass Fishing Trip for 4 with Jac’s Mate/Eastham, MA Captain George Ministeri welcomes you to come aboard Jac's Mate for sport fishing from Wellfleet Harbor. The Captain knows where the big ones are and can set you up with the right bait and pole to maximize your chances of snagging the catch of the day. Contact Jac's Mate for a productive and responsible sport fishing experience! Phone: 508-255-2978, email: jacsmate@comcast.net or visit: www.home.comcast.net/~jacsmate/. ½ day Striped Bass/Bluefish fishing for 4 with Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters/Rockport, MA Striped Bass and Bluefish charters are our most popular, as striped bass are plentiful in Cape Ann waters, easy
2012 Massachusetts Junior Camp Session is Full! How great is the Mass Jr. Conservation Camp? The good word must be spreading as the camp has filled up faster than ever this year and we have 20 names on our wait list! Please remember that we need camper names by April 1st! This is very important as any unfilled spots will leave openings for those on the wait list. Each year the camp receives a couple of donated sponsorships which are awarded to campers that we receive letters from expressing their interest in the camp,
any outdoor activities that they enjoy and /or any financial hardship they may be facing. The camp board will read these letters and select kids from their letters to receive full sponsorships to the camp. If you know of anyone interested in attending the camp that would like the opportunity to try and receive full sponsorship, please have them write us a letter and address it to Mass Jr. Conservation Camp 37 Pierce St. Northborough, MA 01532. ★
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individuals working on both activities, and while governed by separate boards, there was much mutual cooperation. As time went on, Stripers Unlimited and Mass Wildlife Federation stopped publishing. SRPAM disbanded in the 80’s with The GOAL Foundation taking over their duties. The then 10,000 shares SRPAM had purchased were transferred to The GOAL Foundation, and GOAL was given 9,700 shares gratis to add to the 300 they had previously purchased in the spirit of existing teamwork. Until recently the mutual cooperation between GOAL and the Outdoor Message Cooperative had been very close and
harmonious. However recently, GOAL has expressed a desire to dominate and control this independent paper. Demands have been made, some of which have been accommodated, like online publication, and others have been rejected as intrusive, such as GOAL controlling all editorial copy. During this rancor, never once has GOAL contacted the president of the Outdoor Message Cooperative to discuss any issues. The Friday News of March 16 was our only notice that GOAL was formally breaking our long-standing gentlemen’s agreement and ceasing use of our publication for their news. ★
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close proximity to land. Contact Captain Gary Cannell at 978-407-1351 for more information! Or visit his website: www.tunahunter.com. Special thanks to R. Doucette, G. Ministeri and G. Cannell for generously donating these raffle prizes! If you have any questions or would like to charge by phone you can contact Michelle directly at 508-450-5120. ★
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2012 Massachusetts Junior Camp is Full! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 A Man to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4 ATF Firearms: Private Application Services and Non-Approved Application Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7 Changes for The Outdoor Message .Page 2
GOAL Ceases Publication . . . . . . . .Page 2 History of The Outdoor Message . . .Page 3 National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012” introduced in U.S. Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7 The GOAL Foundation Raffle . . . . .Page 3 The Outdoor Message Financials . . .Page 2
Classifieds ..........................................Page 25 Hap’s Corner ......................................Page 4 Hipshots & Hangfires ........................Page 6 Hunting Around New England ..........Page 7 In Pop’s Pantry...................................Page 4 Just an Opinion ..................................Page 6
Letters to the Editor ...........................Page 7 News from MassWildlife ...................Page 9 Notes from the Little Cabin...............Page 4 Sportsmen-Related Proposals Pending in the Massachusetts Legislature....Page 8 The Sportsman’s Calendar.................Page 27
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Notes from the Little Cabin: A New Wild Kingdom by Paul Kress
It is an oasis in a sea of concrete that surrounds the assisted living complex where the city girl and I now live. A small square plot with a tree, a variety of carefully pruned low bushes and a groomed ground cover of wood chips. A perfect example of nature organized in a neat orderly fashion. No dead branches, not a twig out of place. Plenty of measured space between plants. And it is a wildlife sanctuary. A wild kingdom squeezed into this bit of land. Of course this didn't just happen. A long time resident of this building, a lover
of wild things, stepped in and provided what the wild critters of this community most needed in the bleak days of winter. Food! The lady doesn't stop with a couple hanging feeders. Mixed seeds everywhere - on the ground in all the open places, under thick bushes in case of snow. She must have supporters in the kitchen - slices of stale bread and once a few English muffins, much to the delight of the squirrel that
lives nearby and makes daily visits to the place. No one ever goes hungry. The banquet table is always full. And they come (descend might be a better word) from all over bringing their friends and relatives. Large flocks of blackbirds, grackles and
mourning doves. Smaller groups of sparrows, juncos and chickadees. The loners, an occasional blue jay, nuthatch, one a cardinal, and others. Of course the squirrel who seems to grow fatter every day. Why, I asked the lady, do you do this, go to all this work? She tells me it is therapeutic. I don't know if she just means it makes her feel good or if she thinks it makes all of us feel better. Doesn't matter. I can sit in an easy chair warm and dry on this winter day and look out the window at a wild kingdom. ★
I married into a Rhode Island family that is loaded with male sports fans. Baseball, basketball, football, soccer, golf, hockey, tennis, lacrosse; you name it and their huge plasma TVs blare it forth almost 24 hours a day on one of the dozens of sports channels to which they subscribe. Most family events see them gathered in little clusters discussing the team or individual performance of the sport de jour. Except during baseball season I am usually on the outside looking in because baseball is my favorite; read that as the only, professional sport I follow. America’s Cup racing was also on my watch list until they discarded the 12 meter yacht, and Dennis Connor sailed a catamaran in 1988, with the excessive commercialization that followed. Although shooting is my passion, I also have the guilty pleasure of playing in the Westerly Adult Kickball League. My cousins by the dozens participate sporadically in golf, old man’s basketball, and softball at the local Y, but I am pretty sure that it is really just an excuse to get out of the house and have a frosty one with some old buddies. And there is nothing wrong with that. That being said an unusual set of circumstances has led me to watch some collegiate basketball. My daughter Leah is a student at Syracuse University and during her freshman year the cousins suggested we visit Leah, because they are
fond of her. But that didn’t mean I didn’t suspect that there was an ulterior motive, because they also said while we were there we might as well take in a basketball game. Knowing little of the sport, I didn’t realize that ‘Cuse has a nationally ranked team. Each year since, the cousins have picked out a weekend that happens to coincide with a significant Big East Conference game. One was a game against Villanova which turned out to set the record for the largest crowd for an oncampus college basketball game in NCAA history. I sat in the Carrier Dome, along with my cousins and daughter, to bring the total paid attendance to 34,616. As I said I know little about the sport except that it was invented by Doctor James Naismith of Springfield College as a way to keep his gym classes productive when forced inside during inclement weather. From the comments I hear made by my cousins while watching the game with them I surmise that there is something more complex going on upon the hard wood floor than ten tall sweaty guys running up and down the court tossing a ball into a hoop. I just can’t see it. The cousins would have me think that basketball is a tough sport, because, as I said earlier, they are all now relegated to local level slow break competition. They have no idea of the level of competition at which I participate and that is why I know
shooting is tougher than basketball. Come on, just how difficult is it for five tall guys to help each other toss a big ball into a basket? Granted basketball is more physically demanding than shooting a rifle but I think that blasting a quarter size group into the center of the target at 100 yards all by yourself is a far more difficult task than working as a team to dunk a ball. Therefore, in the style of late night talk show host David Letterman, I have constructed a list of ten reasons why rifle shooting is tougher than basketball. 10. When you get tired in basketball the coach just calls time out and replaces you with someone fresh. Not so in shooting. 9. When's the last time a basketball player had to make a shot with the sun in his eyes? 8. How often does a basketball player have a perfectly good shot blown out by the wind? 7. If a basketball player places a shot a little higher than intended, no problem. The backboard causes the ball to bounce into the basket. No such luck in shooting. 6. Rifle matches commonly run all day. When was the last time you saw a basketball game run more than an hour or so? 5. If you're not making your shots in basketball, you can just pass the ball to someone who is hot. No such convenience in shooting.
4. Rifle bullets travel around the speed of sound, 300 meters per s e c o n d . Basketballs top out at around 15 meters per second. 3. A basketball player can shoot from anywhere on the court that is convenient and comfortable. All riflemen shoot from the same distance. 2. A basketball player may shoot as often as the opportunity arises and is not limited to the number of shots taken. A rifle match requires that each rifleman shoot the same number of record shots. If they shoot more than allowed then a penalty follows. And the first reason why shooting is tougher than basketball is if you miss a shot in basketball you, or a team mate, can just jump up, grab the ball, and try again. Try that in shooting. The only real similarity between the two sports is that a competitor attempts to score points by shooting. In rifle it is through a hard hold and easy squeeze in prone, sitting, kneeling and standing; while in basketball it is via hook shots, jump shots, lay ups, or the dramatic and ever crowd pleasing, slam dunk. But I have come to like basketball in a way. It gives me a weekend of male conviviality with my cousins, of whom I am fond, and, most important of all, I get to spend some extra time with my daughter. ★
He was usually called Paul and was born on June 27, 1838 into a gun making family. His father was a master gunsmith in the royal firearms factory at Oberndorf and six of his older brothers also learned the trade. By the time he was 12 he worked part time and at the age of 14 he joined his brothers and father in the governments’ factory. He was soon recognized for his uncanny ability to develop new methods which would speed production. After a brief tour of duty in the Army Paul began the developmental work that would one day bring him fame. Teaming up with his brother Wilhelm he first produced a breech-loading cannon and the projectile. While very interesting and extremely functional, it was never adopted. He worked on improving the bolt
action originated by Dreyse for the needle gun. On this he succeeded and produced an action that would cock while opening and closing the bolt. There were several years of un-successful attempts to market his new rifle but in 1871 Prussia would adopt Paul’s gun and production began in 1872. The first plant they used caught fire in a year but because he had so many orders Paul was successful in buying the Royal Arms Factory and began production there in 1874. Subsequently more orders for the rifles came from China and Serbia and all the success allowed Paul to spend more time working on repeating rifles, revolvers, semi-automatics and the long line of arms that carried the name of Peter Paul Mauser. He died in May of 1914. ★
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Just An Opinion: Decisions, Decisions, More Decisions by Paul J. Kress
2012 is going to be our decision making year. Who will we elect to lead this nation for the next four years? We have ad four years to evaluate the incumbent president. Depending on your point of view he has a mixed record - some success, some failure. Some might even ask - who is this man? At this writing the GOP has
narrowed the field to select their candidate for the job to two. Both with different strengths and weaknesses. Depending on where you live in Massachusetts there is the contest for U.S. senate. Two candidates running strong campaigns. In the years of national and state elections sportsmen sometimes overlook
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local laws as well as club regulations. That there is also a budget to be balanced. In a time of strong opposition to gun ownership and hunting club-community relations is surely a big factor in club management. ★
by Mike Yacino
Luke 16:10 Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. + + + Just in case you aren’t lucky enough to live in Worcester, Massachusetts, here’s a story you need to hear. On March 5, 2012 while a police officer was merely standing in a walkway at the new court house in Worcester holding a bag of loose ammunition it was determined that one 40 caliber cartridge launched itself at the primer end of another round and it discharged sending a projectile 20 feet in the air. That little bit of shocking news drew all sorts of experts who attested to the analysis. The local newspaper even showed how the “launcher” was deformed from the strike and the casing of the “launchee” was ruptured. All of that took place INSIDE A PAPER BAG and the projectile sped out through the side of the bag. After this “misfortunate” event an officer took off his bulletproof vest and placed it over the bag of cartridges to “avoid any further incident”. Boys and girls, they will be talking about that one for years to come. Years to come. Centuries maybe. By the way the primer of the “launchee” was still intact and appeared in the photo to have a horizontal depression across its entire width. And it wasn’t even in the movies!! I can’t wait until CSI or CSI NY puts out an episode where they solve this mystery! + + + No, the preceding was not an April Fool’s joke but this is April 2012. March was the month that political history began for America when voters starting the selection process for who will end up facing off for President of the United States in November. The democrats are sticking with their current “leader”, and the republicans…well who knows. For the folks I was honored to meet over at Woodville Rod & Gun we agreed that if Obama wins another round America will no longer be much of a freedom loving place, four to five future generations will work all their lives just to pay the interest on the debt, and the benches of our courts will be filled with people who want America to be anything but America. Obama will make South America’s Chavez look like a piker. Rick Santorum said “Obama is not competent… but he knows exactly what
he is doing” and that isn’t good for Americans. Here we go…. + + + Since the National Shooting Sports Foundation started their Hunting Heritage Partnership about ten years ago, nearly $5 million has gone to projects that increased hunting opportunities. For the most part the efforts are to increase hunting for youngsters who are provided a better appreciation of how important hunting is as a tool in wildlife management. Once again the industry has stepped up to the plate to save our American traditions. + + + S&W says sales are up again by 24%, SIG Sauer announced plans to I thought this was a fun picture of Hanna. She almost seems to be checking the mirror expand their operation in NH by before going out on the town! acquiring more space in Newington. And how about the state of Indiana adults be kept trained and participating in they aren’t positive about the path it is naming the Grouseland Rifle to its official the shooting sports. Unfortunately these taking but feel there would be enough state emblem? It joins the cardinal, peony same self-proclaimed leaders have time to “mount a deflection mission to and Wabash River. I’m sure that’s a good consistently ignored young shooters. The alter its course”. Sounds like a bit of “Star thing. And according to the FBI, NICS level of appropriations in organization Wars” to me. Let’s see, 2040 would mean checks have grown by over 31% in less budgets shows a clear deficiency in I would be 98. Probably won’t see either than one year. The boys are hunkering helping kids. That’s where The GOAL of those things. down, but will they vote? Foundation, a completely separate entity + + + + + + from GOAL, comes in and needs For how many actually get this Did you know that there are more than everyone’s support. You can enter the publication the following may not affect 50 manufacturers of ammunition? It’s raffle The GOAL Foundation is running you at all. When GOAL members were been reported that the five top brands (see page 3), but sending a contribution of receiving The Outdoor Message as being purchased are Federal, Remington, any amount would also ensure that those promised, folks here would be pleased at Winchester, Hornady and Wolf. I’ll bet if who need help getting started will have seeing their names. Even the ladies had to they tried some of the reloads Larry the chance. chuckle when they realized I had kept the Tavares developed over the years they + + + information. would see how productive he has been in Here’s a quote worth repeating: My two partners on the range at the the harvesting business and want the “Persons that walk down the middle of the Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp recipe for success. How many deer is that, road get hit by trucks going both ways”. are celebrating a birthday this month. La? + + + Kendra Ouimette who has traditionally + + + I did read in The Week magazine that accompanied her father Ken when we run I’m sure you have seen reports about the Glock is America’s top gun. It was the black powder portion, will be 19 on the federal court decision in Maryland described as an ugly plastic Austrian the 15th and Michael MacLagan at 4:03 that ruled a person’s second amendment pistol. It supposedly became the favorite PM on the 22nd will be 25 years young. right extends beyond the home itself. It is by wooing police departments. Cops + + + very gratifying that courts at all levels turned to the semi auto firearm because of As most of you know Palm Sunday is confirm what we have known since a well publicized shootout in Miami the 1st, Good Friday is the 6th and Easter Madison, Adams, Jefferson and Mason where law officers had revolvers and the is on the 8th. Patriots day will be engaged in discussions about why we bad guys had semi auto larger capacity recognized on the 16th although those of needed a bill of rights. But I particularly rifles. It was April 11, 1986. Of course it us that treat our history with a lot more liked the court’s statement that neither took a while to retrain the police so they regard will stand tall for America on the hunting nor military training is a understood all the nuances of the “new” 19th, 237 years after a handful of patriots household activity but that self-defense handgun style but as we can see today stood their ground at an obscure bridge in had to take place wherever a person most departments and many citizens are Concord, Massachusetts. Those men may happened to be. caught up in the plastic sidearm mania. be ignored by modern day self+ + + + + + proclaimed patriots, but the facts are There are people in our cause who In the “what a great idea” category undeniable. Reminds me of something believe that it is primarily important that how about the legislator in Wyoming who else going on where people who deserve introduced a bill to prepare the state to no credit take it anyway. Enjoy the full issue its own currency and restore order moon on the 21st and keep an eye on the when the nation’s economy tanks. He alignment of the planets in case you described “catastrophic events” that will follow that sort of thing. happen in the monitory and social + + + structure. Republican David Miller said, RULE #1…Always tell the truth. No “Things happen quickly as evidenced by doubt there are those out there who have a Libya and Egypt.” tough time keeping that one. + + + God Bless. Stay Safe and say a prayer Do you realize that a 460 foot wide for the future of the pro-gun movement in asteroid is heading for our planet expected Massachusetts. ★ to hit in February 2040? Scientists say The
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ATF Firearms: Private Application Services and Non-Approved Application Forms The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has recently become aware of web-based companies which guarantee the issuance of a Federal firearms license (FFL) if a prospective applicant purchases the company’s application packet and advice about how to obtain a FFL. Anyone considering applying for a FFL should be aware that the fees paid for such consulting services and materials are not required, endorsed,
or received by ATF. Any fees for application consulting services and materials are paid voluntarily by a prospective applicant, who should understand that such fees are in addition to the license and permit application fees required by law and collected by ATF. ATF collects no application fees online at this time. All ATF-required fee payments must be made by check, money order, or credit card and accompany the paper
application form sent to ATF by the applicant. It is also important to note that ATF does not guarantee the issuance of FFLs. Each application is reviewed on its merits under the qualifying criteria set forth by law. Some private application services provide their own version of license application forms. Please note that ATF will not accept any application form not
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To the Editor: I wanted to express my appreciation for Paul Kress’ “notes from the Little Cabin” series. I have rarely read a better column expressing enjoyment of the outdoors and the animals that inhabit it. My galloping allergies usually keep me out of the woods and it’s a pleasure to read about it from Kress. I was saddened to learn that Paul has had to leave his Little Cabin. I just wanted to express my appreciation to him for his column and to The Outdoor Message for running it. Sincerely, Kenneth B. Sherman
Many of us are not computer literate. That said, we do need to publish electronically for those who are. This will attract and keep the younger crowd who are essential to the survival of GOAL - for that matter, this country. I can’t think of anyone better suited to publish GOAL’s communications than Mike Yacino and daughter/editor Michelle. Mike IS GOAL, being a founding member and dedicating most of his adult life to our cause. Mike has forgotten more than most of us will ever know. Michelle has spent her entire life with GOAL. I implore you to reverse this decision. If you do not, please make a very public written statement as to the logic behind this decision and why not reversed. You owe this to your members, the lifeblood of the organization. Eliot Starbard Crystal Rock Farm, Inc.
who is now 20 years still hunts old squirrels on occasion, although my son kind of toughs it out and cooks them over an open fire which I never acquired a taste for. I also know how Paul feels because I recently spent 10 days in the hospital back in November of 2011 for a heart attack and a PE. Let Paul know that he was very fortunate to see one tree and a squirrel because I did not have a window that I could see out of. To an outdoors-man, when laying in the hospital it is amazing how good it feels just to see a tree.
My father once owned land in Goshen Mass. and I remember him talking about building a little cabin to get away, I was about five years old then. Of course times changed and my father never did get his little cabin, although I would take him out whenever I could, but it was never the same. My father sold his little piece of land to invest in his children's future. From reading Paul's article about being in the hospital and strangers soon owning his wild kingdom, I sense that something has happened and I hope Paul recovers soon. Please let Paul know that I look forward to his article. Steven Miodowski ★
On March 13, U.S. Senators Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) introduced S. 2188, the “National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012.” The bill is the Senate companion to H.R. 822, which was approved by the U.S. House last November by a vote of 272-154. S. 2188, like H.R. 822, would allow any person with a valid state-issued concealed firearm permit to carry a concealed handgun in any other state that issues concealed firearm permits, or that does not prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms for lawful purposes. A state's laws governing where concealed handguns may be carried would apply within its borders. Today 49 states either issue carry permits or otherwise authorize lawabiding people to carry firearms outside the home for self-defense. 41 states have fair “shall issue” permit systems that allow any law-abiding person to get a permit. In contrast to dire predictions from anti-gun groups, Right-to-Carry laws have been enormously successful. Interstate reciprocity will serve as a fundamental protection of the right to self-defense by providing people with the ability to protect themselves not only in their home states, but anywhere they travel where carry concealed carry is legal. Contrary to the false claims of some, these bills would not create federal gun registration or gun owner licensing, nor would they allow any federal agency to establish a federal standard for a carry
permit or impose gun control restrictions of any kind. These bills would have no effect on permitless carry laws - currently on the books in Arizona, Alaska, Wyoming and Vermont - that allow concealed carry without a permit. In addition, Vermont residents would be able to take advantage of S. 2188 and H.R. 822 by obtaining a permit from one of the many states that offer non-resident permits. Please contact your U.S. Senators today and urge them to cosponsor S. 2188. You can call your U.S. Senators at 202224-3121 or send them an email by visiting <http://www.nraila.org/getinvolved-locally/grassroots/write-yourreps.aspx>. ★
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To the GOAL President and to the Editor: I’m a life GOAL member and have advertised for years in The Outdoor Message. I am appalled at your decision to sever ties. I thought The Outdoor Message and GOAL were one and the same. The Outdoor Message is the only way I’m kept informed of GOAL’s activities. Constant communication with its members is critical to keeping any organization alive. You are kidding yourselves if you believe that electronic communication will keep us all informed.
Hello I just read my Outdoor Message and as always I look forward to reading “Notes from the Little Cabin”. Please let Paul know that his article about squirrels brings back so many memories. My son
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Sportsmen-Related Proposals Pending in the Massachusetts Legislature As we receive updates on these proposals, they will be passed along. Please contact your legislator and ask to be kept informed on any bills you have a particular interest in. Committee Assignment Codes
ENRA = Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture JUD = Joint Committee on the Judiciary PSHS = Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security SARO = Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight VFA = Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
House Bill #
H.257 H.670 H.971 H.1150 H.1287 H.1552 H.1566 H.1567 H.1568 H.1822 H.2166 H.2396
H.2399 H.2400 H.2402 H.2404 H.3315 H.3700 formerly H.653 H.3942
H-WM = House Ways & Means S-WM = Senate Ways & Means SER = Senate Ethics & Rules HSPS = House Steering, Policy & Scheduling
Proposals favorable to gun owners and sportsmen Bill Title
Sponsor
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An Act Relative to the Hunting of Bear An Act Relative to the Sale of Firearms An Act for Veterans Hunting and Fishing Licenses An Act Relative to Waterfowl Hunting (GOAL Bill) An Act Regarding Breaking and Entering a Firearm Retailer, Wholesaler or Manufacturer (GOAL Bill) An Act Relative to the Licensing Fees of Firearms An Act Relative to Constitutional Rights (GOAL Bill)
Rep. Todd M. Smola Rep. Daniel K. Webster Rep. Thomas M. Stanley Rep. George N. Peterson, Jr Rep. Christine E. Canavan
ENRA PSHS VFA ENRA JUD
Rep. F. Jay Barrows Rep. George N. Peterson, Jr
PSHS PSHS
An Act Relative to Civil Rights and Public Safety (GOAL Bill) A legislative amendment to the Constitution to exclude matters relating to fisheries and wildlife from the subject matter of initiative petitions
Rep. George N. Peterson, Jr Rep. Anne M. Gobi
PSHS Ought Not to Pass
An Act Relative to the Right to Carry Firearms (GOAL Bill)
Rep. George N. Peterson, Jr
PSHS
An Act relative to security in all court buildings and facilities An Act further regulating the issuance of firearms identification
Rep. John V. Fernandes Rep. Anne M. Gobi
A petition relative to hunting on Sundays An Act relative to youth hunting programs (GOAL Bill) An Act relative to the lawful use of shotguns (GOAL Bill) An Act relative to a report of firearms statistics An Act Valuing our Natural Resources formerly titled An Act relative to trapping for the purpose of capturing furbearing mammals An Act Relative to the Licensing of Firearms for Persons 70 Years of Age or Older
Rep. Anne M. Gobi Rep. Anne M. Gobi Rep. Kate Hogan Rep. Bradley H. Jones, Jr Rep. Anne M. Gobi
JUD PSHS released Favorable to HSPS PSHS H-WM PSHS PSHS Released to H-WM
Rep. William Smitty Pignatelli
Passed by House
An Act Relative to the Use of Crossbows in Hunting (this is a redraft of H.1135, H.1999 and H.2000) Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture
3rd Reading in House
S.782 S.832 S.1189 S.1191 S.1214
An Act relative to the criminal firearms and trafficking division of the state police An Act relative to deceptive weapon devices An Act relative to the lawful sale of ammunition An Act relative to small caliber ammunition An Act requiring a firearms licensing authority to provide a receipt for firearm license applications
Sen. Jennifer L. Flanagan Sen. RIchard T. Moore (GOAL Bill) Sen. Stephen M. Brewer Sen. Stephen M. Brewer Sen. John F. Keenan
S.1223
An Act prohibiting the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency
Sen. Richard T. Moore (GOAL Bill)
S.1226
An Act relative to remove pepper spray from firearms identification. This bill is a combination of H.658, H.1578 and H.2403
Minority Whip Richard J. Ross
JUD JUD PSHS PSHS PSHS released Favorable to SER PSHS released Favorable to S-WM S-WM
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House Bill #
H.270 H.428 H.639 H.657 H.665 H.667 H.1318 H.1349 H.1561 H.1562 H.2838
Senate Bill #
S.835 S.1195
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Proposals not favorable to gun owners and sportsmen Bill Title
An Act relative to hunting or trapping on private land An Act relative to hidden compartments An Act Relative to the Licensing of Certain Automatic Weapons An Act relative to shooting near highway or dwelling An Act Relative to Firearms in the Commonwealth An Act Relative to the Possession of Weapons An Act Increasing Penalties for Felons in Possession of Firearms in the Commonwealth An Act Relative to Dangerous Weapons An Act to improve the ballistic database through microstamping ammunition An Act to Restrict the Issuance of Licenses to Carry Firearms An Act to prevent bulk purchasing and illegal trafficking of firearms
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Sponsor
Rep. Martin Walsh Rep. Stephen L. DiNatale Rep. Antonio F.D. Cabral Rep. Kathi-Anne Reinstein Rep. Timothy J. Toomey, Jr Rep. Timothy J. Toomey, Jr Rep. Russell E. Holmes Rep. David M. Nangle Rep. David Paul Linsky Rep. David Paul Linsky Rep. David Paul Linsky
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ENRA JUD PSHS PSHS PSHS PSHS JUD JUD PSHS PSHS JUD
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Sen. Anthony Petruccelli Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz
JUD PSHS
S.1202 S.1207
An Act enhancing public safety through the use of technology An act regarding the prevention of illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth An Act relative to preventing illegal trafficking of firearms An Act to increase the penalties for the illegal possession of firearms
Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem Sen. EIleen Donoghue
PSHS PSHS
S.2054
An Act relative to habitual offenders, sentencing and improving law enforcement tools
Sen. Cynthia Creem-Stone
S.1224 S.1234
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An Act relative to a study commission on GPS locators in firearms An Act establishing the Massachusetts armor piercing law
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Sen. Anthony Petruccelli Sen. James E. Timilty
PSHS PSHS released Ought Not to Pass to SER Amended and passed by Senate. H-WM
April 2012
Outdoor Users: Thank A Landowner Today With the New Year just beginning and our fishing, hunting, or wildlife watching adventures are becoming fond memories, it's time to remember the private landowners who, through their generosity, helped to make these experiences possible. "Access to fishing, hunting, hiking, or watching wildlife is a privilege provided by landowners," says Marion Larson, MassWildlife Outreach Coordinator. "Let them know you appreciate it. If you have been recreating on local land trust or other private nonprofit conservation lands, be sure to include those groups on your thank-you list." Larson offers the following suggestions for hunters, anglers, and other outdoor users when thanking private property owners who allow access for outdoor recreation: Be thoughtful and personal in expressing your appreciation, treating the landowner as you would like to be treated. If you are mentoring a new or young hunter, angler, birder or naturalist, include him or her in the process of thanking the landowner. Visit the landowner at the end of the season to express your appreciation in person; if possible, provide him or her with some of your fish and game harvest, share images, or a list of the wildlife you saw on their property. Send a personal note or card thanking him or her for the opportunity to use their land. Consider giving a small gift such as a certificate to a local restaurant, a gift basket, or a subscription to Massachusetts Wildlife magazine. In the case of a nonprofit landowner, make a donation to their organization. Offer to assist with tasks around the property that would be helpful, or identify, clean up, and properly dispose of any illegal dumping that has occurred. Assist the landowner in protecting the property by documenting and reporting suspicious or illegal activities to the Environmental Police at 800-632-8075. "Hunting, fishing, birding, and other wildlife-related activities are traditions that will continue only if everyone follows the basic principles of being a responsible outdoor recreationist," Larson said. "Take a few moments to reflect on our outdoor traditions, including the importance of access to private lands in maintaining these traditions, and what you can do in 2012 to ensure that these recreational opportunities will continue to be available to you and future generations of outdoor users."
Spring Into Trout Stocking
Bay State anglers with their 2012 freshwater fishing license in hand can look forward to casting for over 522,100 feisty brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout by mid-March. These are sizeable fish; more than 73% of the fish will be 12 or more inches long. “We have some truly high quality fish this spring,” observes Hatchery Chief Dr. Ken Simmons. “Growing conditions were aided by abundant rainfall, warmer than normal winter temperatures, and limited snow fall.” This year, due to the lack of snow and ice in many parts of the state, trout stocking will get underway in early March on those waters where ice and mud April 2012
Where to find MassWildlife Mail: 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough MA 01581 Phone: 508-389-6300 Email: Mass.Wildlife@state.ma.us Website: www.MassWildlife.org conditions allow safe access for the large stocking trucks. "We'll be putting out 231,000 rainbow trout that will average 14 inches or longer, and 71,000 more rainbows will range from 9-13 inches,” said Simmons. "Fish will be distributed statewide throughout the stocking season by our five regional Wildlife District staff." More than 48,000 brown trout in the 12-inch category will be stocked along with another 61,000 browns in the 9 - 12 inch range. The larger water bodies will receive the larger fish and the smaller brooks and streams will receive the majority of the smaller-sized fish. Brook trout will be stocked in a similar fashion with approximately 45,000 fish measuring 9-12 inches, and more than 38,000 at a foot or more. Simmons noted that this year’s crop of 2-year old brook trout production was another record high. Anglers can also anticipate trying to tame some of the 5,000 tiger trout to be released, all topping the 14-inch mark. These handsome fish, a cross between a female brown trout and a male brook trout, have become popular with folks lucky enough to hook and land one. For a listing of trout stocked waters or details on weekly trout stocking activities, go to <www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/ recreation/fishing/trout/trout_stocking_sc hedule.htm> or call the nearest DFW District office: Western–Dalton 413-6841646; Valley–Belchertown 413-323-7632; Central–West Boylston 508-835-3607; Northeast–Ayer 978-772-2145; or Southeast–Bourne 508-759-3406. Freshwater anglers are reminded that the use of lead sinkers and lead jigs weighing less than one ounce, regardless of whether they are painted, coated with rubber, covered by attached "skirts" or some other material, is now prohibited. Anglers may use lead sinkers and jigs weighing one ounce or more. Other examples of hooks and lures which anglers may continue to use include: buzz baits, rooster tails, metals and spoons, spinners and spinner-baits, jerk or stick baits, swim baits, lead-core fishing line, and weighted flies. Ecologically safe alternatives to lead sinkers and lead jigs (such as steel, tungsten, bismuth, copper, brass, and tin) are available from many sources and come in a wide variety of styles, shapes, weights, and sizes to meet every type of fishing need. MassWildlife has posted sources of lead free tackle at: <www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/fi shing/lead_free_sources.htm>.
Remember Endangered Species On Your State Tax Form
Help protect Box Turtles, Peregrine Falcons and other endangered wildlife by supporting the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund when you file your state income tax this year. Since 1983, Massachusetts tax filers of Form 1 have had the option of donating to this effort through the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife’s Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Fund when filing their state income tax (Line 32a: "Endangered Wildlife Conservation"), and tens of thousands of people have done so over the years. All contributions go directly into the Fund, an important portion of the annual operating budget of DFW’s Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP), which conserves and protects endangered species and their habitats in The
Massachusetts. Over 20,000 tax filers support the program with over $200,000 in critically-important donations each year. Won't you join them? With your contributions to the Fund, you directly help to study, protect, and restore endangered animals and plants and their habitats. Donations help restore populations and conserve and maintain habitat for many vulnerable kinds of wildlife, from raptors to reptiles. You can also contribute directly to the Fund by sending a check payable to: “Comm. of Mass-NHESP Fund” and send it to: NHESP, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd, Westborough, MA, 01581.
2011 Freshwater Sportfish Award Winners Honored
At a ceremony held at the Eastern Fishing and Outdoor Exposition in February at the DCU Centre in Worcester, MassWildlife Director Wayne MacCallum and other Division staff presented the 2011 Freshwater Sportfishing Awards gold pins and plaques to adult and youth anglers catching the largest fish in 22 species categories and honored the 2011 Angler of the Year. For the second year in a row, a youth angler was named Angler of the Year. The 2011 Angler of the Year is 13year old Trenton Anestis of Boxborough. The Angler of the Year is awarded to the angler who demonstrates the skills necessary to catch trophy fish in a wide variety of categories. Anestis submitted 17 trophy fish in representing 16 different fish species. Most anglers who have won the award in the past know that you have to be willing to travel the state in search of a wide variety of trophy fish. In 2011, however, Trenton proved that it’s possible to spend time fishing close to home with an occasional trip to the Cape. Trenton caught trophy brook trout and tiger trout at Hathaway Pond in Barnstable, bullheads (for which he won this year’s Youth Gold Pin), crappie, largemouth bass, white perch and yellow perch at Chauncey Lake in Westborough, bullhead, carp, northern pike and white catfish on the Concord River, chain pickerel at Long Pond in Littleton, channel catfish on the Connecticut River, rainbow trout at Fort Pond in Lancaster, shad on the Merrimack River, smallmouth bass at Wachusett Reservoir in West
Boylston and sunfish at Spectacle Pond in Lancaster. A list of award winners is posted at: <www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/ recreation/fishing/awards/2011_sportfish _winners.htm>.
Report Published On Factors Affecting River Fish Communities
A technical report, Factors Influencing Fish Assemblages in Riverine Massachusetts, regarding a study of factors affecting the composition of river fish communities in Massachusetts streams has been recently published and is available at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) website: <http://pubs.usgs.gov/ sir/2011/5193/>. “This study will help water resource managers and state environmental agencies make more informed decisions about managing the human-generated factors that affect aquatic habitat in the state.” said Todd Richards, MassWildlife Aquatic Biologist and co-author of the report. Though the report is fairly technical, he said that conservation-minded audiences should find the report’s introduction and conclusions portions useful for understanding the context of the study. Richards noted that environmental consultants, academics, conservation agents and commissions and other people with an interest or background in aquatic habitat will also have an interest in the report. Using data from MassWildlife’s fish-community database, reviewing fisheries literature and employing a new Sustainable Yield Estimator computer application, the USGS in cooperation with the Massachusetts Departments of Fish and Game, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Recreation investigated small and medium-sized streams to find out how the combination of physical natural basin characteristics (slope, sand and gravel, basin size, and elevation) and human land use characteristics (flow alteration, impervious land coverage, and dams) affect the compositions of fluvial (riverdependent) fish communities. Their study found that increases in the percent coverage of impervious land (paved roads, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.) and increases in flow alteration were significantly related to declines in the kinds and numbers of river-dependent fish communities in streams. ★
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Accounting/Tax Services L.A. Jones Tax & Accounting Services (L.A. Jones) Milford MA 508-634-2711
Deep Sea Fishing Trips Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters (Gary Cannell) Rockport MA 978-407-1351 www.tunahunter.com
Archery Supplies Eryleen Archery Pro-Shop (Emery Loiselle) Burlington MA 781-272-0244
Electrical Contractor Morse Electric (Richard A. Morse) Rowley MA 978-948-2727 EJ Kennedy Master Electrician (Eric Kennedy) North Attleboro MA 508-TUGWIRE
Acupuncture Acupuncture Center of Canton (Jeffrey S. Wernick, Lic. Ac., LICSW) Canton MA www.acupuncture.mysite.com 781-8286636
Attorney Attorneys & Counsellors at Law (Josef J.D. Gazzola) 781-235-4989 Botanical Skincare Arbonne International (Michelle Siudut) 508-341-4796
Building/Remodeling Roche Home Improvement (Gregory Roche) Sagamore MA 774-696-2470 Phillips Fine Carpentry & General Contracting (Phillip DeFreitas) Groton MA 781-718-7123 Curtis K. Abbott Co Inc (Curtis Abbott) Charlton MA 508-248-4416 www.curtiskabbottco.com Mr Fix It (Eddy Provost) Worcester County MA 508-798-8216 Computer Consulting S&H Associates (Steven Sotsky) Framingham MA 508-656-0613 www.sandhcomputers.com Computer Software Services Information Server Company (Pascal Cleve) Sudbury MA 978-443-1435
Concrete, Granite & Asphalt Cutting & Coring Concrete Cut & Core (Curtis Abbott) Charlton MA 508-248-7778 www.concretecutandcore.com Constable/Notary Raymond Harris Constable Service, Dedham MA 781-326-7597 Northern Process Servers (Ronald Bertheim) Greater Lawrence MA 978-685-0093 Segal Constable Services (Len Segal) Sharon MA 781-784-5924
Consultant on Liquor Liability Issues Truth or Dare (Brad Greenfield) Wellesley MA 781-789-0675
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Dentist Dental Care North (John Kozlauska, DMD) Lynnfield MA 781-334-2520
Firearms Instruction Joe Nava, Fairbanks AK 907-479-2340
Flooring Touchdown Carpet & Flooring (Doug Gibbs) Marlboro MA 508-480-8552 Argopoxy Floor Coatings (Eric Gustafson) Southampton MA 413-203-5143
Graphic Design On Point Graphics (Steve Moore) Norton MA 508-942-8125
Gun Sales Mike’s Gun Shop (Jon Green) Northboro MA 508-641-0116 Gunsmithing LaRocca Gun Works (Mike LaRocca) Worcester MA 508-754-2887 www.laroccagunworks.com
Masonry & Hardscape Supply TLC Supply, Inc. (Donald Ross) Quincy MA 617-773-0055
Plumbing & Heating Russo Plumbing and Heating (Steven Russo) Boston MA 617-201-8042
Promotional Imprinting Gumption, Inc. (Joe Cassia) Malden MA 781322-6400 Sky Line Screenprinting (Tom Bashista) Southampton MA 413-527-6299 www.skylinescreen.com MCA Promo (Michael Amburgey) Lunenburg MA 978-582-3662 Real Estate Scharpenter Realty (Jack Scharpenter) Lakeville MA 508-946-5602 Amaral Resendes Realty (Kevin Landry) New Bedford MA 508-542-4973 Peter Neslusan at the Mercure Group 508277-7503
Scaffolding Cape Cod Staging (Kevin Kelleher) New Bedford MA 508-992-2411, Cranston RI 401-941-6660
Security EJ Kennedy Security/Life Safety Systems Contractor (Eric Kennedy) North Attleboro MA 508-TUG-WIRE
Septic Inspection Lane Septic Inspection (Brian Lane) Walpole MA 508-212-2916
Signs, Truck Lettering, Graphics Signmaker1.com (Leonard Mort) Millbury MA 508-865-2382
Stained Glass Custom Stained Glass (Jack Hurley) South Merchant Services/Credit Card Processing Easton MA 508-238-0386 CoCard (Michael Roux) Canton MA 978-337Steel Buildings 7126 Metal Building Concepts (Brian Robbins) Mortgage/Real Estate Loans Raynham MA 508-828-1368 Bank of America (Lex Towle) Peabody MA Surveying & Engineering 978-869-2424 Diamond Funding (Brian Hazard) Milford MA Landmark Engineering of New England (Brian Lane) Norfolk MA 508-384-3064 508-395-1559 Optometrist Dr. Arthur Breen, Peabody MA 978-532-0097 Charlton Optical (David Snowdon) Charlton MA 508-248-1188
Outdoor Wood Furnace Crystal Rock Farm (Eliot Starbard) Oakham MA 508-882-0178 For more information about the Gun Owners’ Buyers Guide call 508-450-5120. The
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TV & Satellite Pierce TV & Satellite (Richard “Ben” Pierce, Jr.) East Falmouth MA 508-548-4519
Vacation Resort Liberty Haven Ranch (C.D. or Jeanne Tavares) Wickenburg AZ 623-640-7880 www.libertyhaven.com Website Development Gumption, Inc. (Joe Cassia) Malden MA 781322-6400
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Guns For Sale
3/15/2012
All sales benefit the programs of The GOAL Foundation. If you would like to purchase one of these items, call Jon at 508-641-0116. Make
Our thanks to Art O'Leary, who ran a Women on Target program for these happy students at Leominster last fall. If you are intersted in learning more about Women on Target or how you can host a program at your club, please call Michelle at 508450-5120.
Course Payment & Cancellation Policy The GOAL Foundation has revised its policies regarding class payment and cancellation.
course, we will either refund your tuition in full or move you to the next available course. The option is yours.
Class Payment Payment needs to be made at the time of registration via credit card. Cash and payment by check will be accepted but must be received in the GOAL office no later than ONE WEEK from the date registration is made. Registration will not be considered complete until payment is received. Payments not received in the office within ONE WEEK from the registration date will result in loss of placement in class.
Student Cancellation If you need to cancel more than 8 days prior to the start date, we will either refund your tuition less a $25 fee plus mailed materials costs, or, move you to a course which better suits your schedule. If you need to cancel your registration between 7 days and 2 days prior to the course start date, we will either refund your tuition less a 50% penalty, or, move you to a later course. The fee for changing course dates is $35. Should you not show up for the course you registered for, or cancel with less than 2 days warning, you forfeit your tuition.
Cancellation and No Show Policy If it is necessary for The GOAL Foundation to cancel or reschedule a
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The GOAL Foundation Upcoming Courses
Courses listed are held at The GOAL Foundation headquarters located at 37 Pierce Street in Northborough MA unless otherwise noted. Please note, class availability is limited. Some classes may sell out early. If you would like to register for a class or would like information on other classes that may be available, please call 508-393-5333 ext 21. A complete course listing for the year can be found at http://www.thegoalfoundation.org/courseschedule.html Course Title
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NRA Basic Pistol Course Apr 3 The Art of Concealed Carry in Massachusetts Apr 5 Utah Non Resident CCW Apr 12 Kubaton Apr 18 Introduction to IDPA Apr 24 Introduction to the Modern Sporting Rifle AR15 May 15 NRA Reloading Metallic Cartridge May 16-17 Introduction to IDPA May 22 BFS Law Primer May 24 Introduction to IDPA May 26 Disarming & Retention May 30 Gun Law for Citizens May 31 Secrets of the Concealed Carry Snub Jun 5 The Art of Concealed Carry in Massachusetts Jun 7 Introduction to the Modern Sporting Rifle AR15 Jun 12 Introduction to the NRA Instructor Course Jun 14 NRA Basic Pistol Course Jun 19 NRA Basic Pistol Course Jul 10 NRA Basic Pistol Course Jul 24 Combat Focus Shooting with Rob Pincus Jul 31 - Aug 1 Advanced Pistol Techniques with Rob Pincus Aug 2-3
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The GOAL Foundation Smallbore Postal Matches The GOAL Foundation runs conventional smallbore postal matches to promote the shooting sports among young people. Any Massachusetts boy or girl who had not reached their 20th birthday by December 31st, 2011 may compete. Clubs or organizations submit the scores monthly to The GOAL Foundation, Attn: Michelle Kirouac, 37 Pierce Street, Northboro, MA. 01532. The Postal Matches began in November 2011 and will run through April 2012. Scores must be postmarked by the 5th of each month. Targets may be fired at the convenience of the competitor under the supervision of the local instructor or coach. Club
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Marlborough Fish & Game Harvard Sportsman Club Nenameseck Sportsmens Club Nenameseck Sportsmens Club Nenameseck Sportsmens Club Nenameseck Sportsmens Club Lenox Sportsmans Club Intermediate Junior Marlborough Fish & Game Marlborough Fish & Game Harvard Sportsman Club Harvard Sportsman Club Harvard Sportsman Club Harvard Sportsman Club Harvard Sportsman Club Nenameseck Sportsmens Nenameseck Sportsmens Nenameseck Sportsmens Nenameseck Sportsmens Nenameseck Sportsmens Nenameseck Sportsmens Lenox Sportsmans Club Lenox Sportsmans Club Lenox Sportsmans Club Lenox Sportsmans Club
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Sub Junior Hopedale Pistol & Rifle Club Hopedale Pistol & Rifle Club Hopedale Pistol & Rifle Club Hopedale Pistol & Rifle Club Hopedale Pistol & Rifle Club Hopedale Pistol & Rifle Club Hopedale Pistol & Rifle Club Hopedale Pistol & Rifle Club Harvard Sportsman Club
Harvard Sportsman Club Nenameseck Sportsmens Club Nenameseck Sportsmens Club Nenameseck Sportsmens Club
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All firing will be conducted according to the NRA rulebook for smallbore rifle. The GOAL Foundation recommends that all competitors fire the NRA Three Position Course; 20 shots prone, 20 shots kneeling, and 20 shots offhand. All firing will take place on the A-36 target. Competitors may participate in 1 or all positions by firing 20 shots at two A-36 targets per position. For complete rules, you may visit <http://www.thegoal foundation.org/juniorpostal.html>. There is no fee charged to participate in this program. The GOAL Foundation believes the importance of attracting new shooters is the highest priority. Donations are very much appreciated. ★
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The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program could save their life. Call 508-450-5120 to invite Eddie Eagle to your school.
April 2012
Model
Prone Stand
Margot Lee Danielle Kimball Ben Regin Jacob Carman Joe Pikul Evan Lagrant Rebecca Nicholson
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Adam Amatucci David Edwards Mark Vicik Dana Cochrane Colleen O'Shea Thom McNiff Gabriella DeMeo
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Andrew Williams Dennis Pikul Jacob Adams Margaret O'Brien Ross Hughes Travis Toelken Steve Bohin Geno D'Agostino Mac Litishin Kirklan Doherty
184 155 166 182 181 178 163 152 178 104
Austin Quinn Logan Quinn Jayden Seto Ahrin Helka Cole Leonard Angel Guerrero Chris Franks Amanda Rutkowski Griffin Millette
165 171 143 137 149 140 150 155 118
Collin Williams Patrick O'Brien
171 159
Steve Silverman Steve LaRochelle Will Kipp
176 142 138
Jacob Edelen Brendan O'Brien
Zuzu Demetrius
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Kneel 178 167 136 112 161 157 105 152 126 154 172 44 162 108 137 130 140 157 141 116 173 43
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MASPENOCK ROD & GUN CLUB
February 27, 2012 Prior to the start of the meeting, Dave Morin spoke to the membership about the Worcester County League. He informed the members of some of their activities. The league is looking for silent auction items. If anyone has anything they would like to donate, they can see L.A. Jones. Dave also encouraged members to join Mass Farm Bureau. After the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our public servants, members of the armed services, deceased member Jerry McGilvary and Ken Lincoln’s brother Walter, the meeting was called to order by President Dick Zontini. There were 45 members in attendance. There were 5 new members voted in. Welcome to Maspenock Eric Diebler, David Keating, Tony Pracher, Anthony Santucci and Michael Scanzillo!
Treasurer’s Report
Jeff Croteau provided the 2011 reports including details of profit and loss for the bar and kitchen. He also provided reports for 2012 to date.
Financial Secretary
Leo O’Rourke reported that there are 317 regular members, 78 life time members, 14 spousal, 14 junior rifle and 5 juniors, 7 students and 6 military. The total membership is 414.
Recording Secretary
Minutes were sent to Message.
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Dennis Dorr gave the directors report. Dennis reported that the directors discussed power supply to the shed. There was a great article on the front page of The Outdoor Message about the junior league. Other topics will be discussed by the committees.
The
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P.O. Box 42 - McGill Lane - Milford, Mass. 01757 www.MaspenockRodandGun.org
Joe Aiken reported that February was a successful month. New club members are being generated from the trap program. There has not been much done this month as far as improvements. They had a guest shooter all the way from Canada this month! New members may use their two free rounds either on Wednesdays, 6:009:00 PM, or on Sundays, 9:00 AM to whenever.
Structure and Grounds
Tony Manbucca noted that Ed fixed a small leak and will be fixing the tiles over the bar. He noted that the technology we are using has come quite a way. He commended the efforts that everyone puts in.
Rifle Range
Dave Kirschner reported that the donor plaques have been mounted. There is still room on the plaque for more donors. If you are interested in donating checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 42 Milford, MA 01757. The rifle committee is looking into blue sky reduction and landscaping. Dave thanked all for their help.
Junior Rifle
Manny provided photos of the juniors while shooting a compressed air AR match in Reading and from a match at RPI in December. April 21st is the Junior Banquet at Marlborough Fish and Game. They are expecting 150 people to come. Everyone is welcome to come and support our juniors. Please see Manny if you would like to purchase a ticket. Junior Chris Rooney was recognized at the meeting. Chris joined the junior program in 2008. He worked very hard but just couldn’t get through expert. Last summer Chris was hit by a car and sustained serious injury. He worked hard and came back to shoot with his team
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Leo reported that there was a meeting on 2/6/2012. They discussed range layout and a shelter. They came up with a shelter design and a unique range layout. The shelter will be modular and constructed in sections. Charlie reported that the league is still shooting on Wednesdays. The schedule is posted. It is a good time. He encouraged anyone of any skill level to come try it out.
Fish and Game
Dewie stated that they will begin planning the fishing derby. More information will follow.
Archery
Archery is still looking for someone to chair a committee. Once a committee is established, organized shoots can be scheduled. Anyone interested should contact one of the directors. The May work party will focus on putting out new bales and some range maintenance.
also approved. Items discussed at the meeting included the wood duck project. Poor ice conditions have limited the number of accessible sites for wood duck box checks this winter. Some boxes in northern Worcester County have been checked and repaired or replaced. Most were documented to have been used by either wood ducks or hooded mergansers during the last nesting season. Ducks Unlimited donated 24 wood duck boxes. Hazardous materials testing is being conducted on a house and outbuildings at a 20 acre property gifted to DFW at the Quaboag WMA in East Brookfield. The testing is being done in advance of a bidder’s conference being held on February 27 for contractors interested in the demolition project. Land Agent Brandon Kibbe reports on the acquisition of a small parcel to increase the footprint of the Leadmine Pond access in Sturbridge. The District will now have adequate space to improve the access and will work in cooperation with the Office of Fishing and Boating Access. An encroachment to the access by an abutting property owner is being addressed. A blog dedicated to Massachusetts outdoor activities, events, wildlife, state parks and local agriculture. Talk back with biologists, park rangers and agricultural and recreation experts about your outdoor adventures. Find out their top picks for hiking, hunting, birding, fishing, farm tours, boating, camping and more. Plan your outdoor adventure with a calendar of Massachusetts outdoor events.
Entertainment
Old Business
Lloyd reported that there will be 2 events. On 3/24 there will be a family style meal open to the public. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. On April 28th there will be a buffet style Porketta dinner. The cost will be $20 per person. The scouts will be holding their Pinewood Derby at the club.
New Business
L.A. reported that the last meeting was held at The Century Club. The WCL banquet will be held on 4/28. L.A. requested an appropriation to purchase a table of tickets. It was approved by the membership He also requested an appropriation to purchase items for the silent auction. L.A had raffle tickets available for the WCL banquet. This was
None.
An appropriation was requested for materials needed for the archery range. It was approved.
Good Of The Club
Charlie Bertrand spoke to the membership about the value of the Farm Bureau. The Farm Bureau’s needs and wants parallels ours. He encouraged members to join. The monthly cash raffle was won by Ron Jencks. It pays to attend meetings! After the meeting, food was provided by Bob Clemente, owner of Purchase Street Market. Thank you, Bob. Motion was made to pay the billsApproved Motion to adjourn- Approved Respectfully submitted, Michelle St.Gelais ★
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mates. He soared!! Last week he made Distinguished Expert! Words can’t express how happy we are for him and how proud we are. Chris, you ROCK! Manny informed the members that the Ohio State coach resigned and left the team on their own. The pistol coach was acting as their moderator but they did not have a coach. The team rallied and was able to make #12 out of 30.
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AYER GUN & SPORTSMEN'S CLUB
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• There is not much going on right now. Barry will get in touch with Amanda to see about running another youth class.
New Members Welcome Gail Bruhn and Edwin Kendall.
March Meeting Summary
The meeting was held on March 1st at 7:30 PM. We had a moment of silence in honor of all service members and our departed members. The reading of the Secretary’s minutes for the February meeting was waived and the minutes were accepted as written. The Treasurer handed out copies of the January and February reports. There was a motion to accept as written for the January report. It was seconded and approved. There was a motion to accept as written the February report. It was seconded and approved.
BOD
Old Business • New members, we ask them to do a function. We should have a list of functions and when they come in we ask them to sign up for a function at the time that they receive their membership. We do keep track of when people who submit their form, but this is a better way to ensure that it’s done. • House – Conrad updated the board on the House’s plans. He will discuss more under his report. • There was a question regarding rental rates. Darlene gave the board a copy of what was set last year. • It was a short meeting this month. We adjourned at 8:25 PM.
House
• Mowing. Jared and Justin agreed to do the mowing and weed whacking. • We are getting pricing on the bi-fold doors. We will discuss more at their next meeting. • We are contemplating buying a couple of weed whackers. • We have some good kitchen equipment. We are investigating possibilities of renovating our kitchen. Currently, we are just looking at options. • April 14th, we would like to get people to help around 8-12 to have a good outside cleaning done. It would be great to get this completed prior to our April Fishing derby. • April 28-29 there will be no functions and no Sunday morning breakfast -Norman Davin and Bob Briggs will be cleaning/buffing the floors. • We are having good participation within the House Committee. • Tom Horgan had a mason come in to evaluate our fireplace. Conrad read the report --- DO NOT USE until we determine what we want to do with it; it is not safe.
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Old Business: • The hats from the recent fund raiser have arrived and are located in the back members’ room. Thank you to everyone who purchased a hat helping to raise $90 for the charity fishing derbies. • A few weeks ago about 50 letters were sent out to local businesses asking for a donation to help support this year’s charity fishing derbies. I have spoken with a few potential donors and hope to receive enough support by the March 15th deadline to make this year’s events as successful as possible. If there are any club member’s who own businesses or work for an employer that may be interested in helping, Scott asks that they please contact him as any support is truly appreciated. • By next month’s meeting, depending on the amount of donations Scott will have a much better scope of what will be possible in reference to prizes for the 3 charity events. • Scott visited with John at the Mass Wildlife office in Ayer and while he could not guarantee any specific number of fish, he told him that he will do his best to get us as many fish as possible saying that “it’s a great thing you guys do for those folk and I’m glad to help”. With that in mind, Scott also wanted to extend a thank you to Tim Wade for his offer to again help coordinate the transportation of Veterans to the fishing derby on May 17th.
Youth
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt open to kids from 0 to 12 is scheduled for April 1st. We will be filling the eggs at 7:00 PM on March 29th. Please come and give us a hand. We could also use help on the day of the event hiding the eggs as well as helping out with during the event.
Range
Dan has held several Pistol courses during February and March.
Sick
Mau Pau’s wife passed away. He has our deepest sympathy.
Old Business
March 30th we have the Easter Meat Raffle, help is appreciated -- contact Donnie or Ernie. March 17th is our St. Patty Day Dinner
– we could use help with cleanup.
News
THIS WILL BE VOTED ON AT THE NEXT MEMBER MEETING APRIL 5TH.
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New Business
Don made a motion to approve for MayOctober for Jared/Justin to care for the grounds at an approved monthly fee. Conrad as the House Chair will ensure that the work is completed. A motion was made, seconded and approved to vote on the following By-Law change at the next members’ meeting: Remove 5.7 and 5.7.1 5.7 Ashtrays and butt cans will be used throughout the Club and are the only receptacles for cigars and cigarette butts. 5.7.1 Any portion of the Clubhouse open to the public during a public function will be non-smoking. Replace with 5.7 All portions of the Clubhouse shall be non-smoking.
Upcoming Events
EASTER EGG HUNT April 1st 12:30-2:30 LOUIS COLLINS FISHING DERBY April 21st-22nd MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET May 13th 7-11 AM Mother’s Eat Free! VETERAN’S FISHING DERBY May 17th CHILDREN’S FISHING DERBY May 19th 8AM-Noon ARC FISHING DERBY June 2nd FATHER’S DAY FISHING DERBY June 17th CLAM BAKE August 18TH Louis Collins Fishing Derby April 21st-22nd ★
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THE COPICUT RIFLE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 3049 Westport, MA 02790 508-636-5250 copicutrifleassociation.org
Membership Anyone wishing to join the club can contact Ray Raposa 508-636-5250 or rayraposa@verizon.net
DUES ARE DUE NOW!
You must have a valid NRA and GOAL number (SEND A COPY WITH YOUR RENEWAL). You will not receive a key without your valid membership numbers and expiration dates. You can renew your NRA or GOAL through CRA. Annual dues $50.00 Initiation fee $25.00 NRA – 1 yr- $35.00 GOAL – 1 yr- $30.00
Rhode Island League
Copicut Rifle Association has two excellent rifle teams that compete in the Rhode Island League Matches. We are always looking for rifle shooters who will become serious to compete with us. Any Copicut member who would like to shoot for the Copicut teams in the Rhode Island League can contact Ray Raposa at 508636-5250 or rayraposa@verizon.net
50 rd NMC
The National Match Course matches are for beginning and experienced shooters who want to become good rifle shooters and perhaps shoot in the RI League as they develop their shooting skills. Some
guns and ammo are available at these shoots with some instruction for shooting the matches. All shoots start at 9:00 am. For more info contact Ray at rayraposa@verizon.net or 508-636-5250.
CMP
The CMP matches are for beginning rifle shooters and are also for those CRA members who want to qualify for CMP Garand rifles, and 1903 rifles from the Civilian Marksmanship Program sponsored by the government. Some guns and ammo are available for new shooters to use at these shoots. All shoots start at 10:00 am. For more info contact Ron Leblanc at rleblanc10@ieee.org.
Garand & Vintage
This shoot is open to beginner and experienced shooters with a fun and relaxed atmosphere for anyone wanting to shoot M1 Garands, Springfield ‘03's or any vintage military style rifle. M1A’s can now be used. The club also has Garands & M1 Carbines if you wish to shoot & don’t have a rifle. Coaching is available. For more info contact Kurt Palmer 508-676-9181 or kpalmer@jkusa.com.
Zoot Shoot
This is a shoot that is in period dress back in the roaring 20’s. Any questions contact
Tom Orlowski at torlo67193@aol.com.
News
* Thank you to Mitch Plunka for taking over new member orientation from Ray.
NOTES and REMINDERS
* Look for our schedule and news updates on our website: www.copicutrifleassociation.org * Any member wishing to post information on the web site, contact Dave Gama at dgama83@comcast.net * Members wishing to post scores or information in The Outdoor Message contact Scott Clarke at pistolshooter63@ yahoo.com or 508-999-0590. 5/13/2012 6/17/2012 7/8/2012 8/12/2012 9/16/2012 TBD 5/20/2012 6/10/2012 7/15/2012 8/19/2012 9/23/2012 TBD 10/7/2012 TBD
GOAL 100 Club Member
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Officers of CRA
President- George Tripp gtripp62@comcast.net Vice President- Paul Leblanc rleblanc10@ieee.org Secretary- Scott Clarke pistolshooter63@yahoo.com Treasurer- Ray Raposa rayraposa@verizon.net BOD Members, Kurt Palmer kpalmer@jkusa.com Marty Casey sailorcasey@verizon.net Russ Sylvia rochbus@hotmail.com ★
Schedule for 2012
National Match Course 9 AM National Match Course 9 AM National Match Course 9 AM National Match Course 9 AM National Match Course 9 AM CMP Matches 10 AM R.I. League Matches 9 AM at South County R.I. League Matches 9 AM at Copicut R.I. League Matches 9 AM at South County R.I. League Matches 9 AM at Copicut R.I. League Matches 9 AM at Wallum Lake Garand & Vintage Rifle Match 10 AM R.I. State Championship 9 AM at South County Zoot Shoots
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SOUTH FITCHBURG HUNTING & FISHING CLUB
Mailing: P.O. Box 687 - Townsend MA 01469 Location: 60 Warren Road Townsend MA Club phone 978-597-8733 * Secretary’s email: jamesyeaton@hotmail.com
The March 3, 2012 membership meeting was called to order by Vice President Mike Winitzer at 3:00 pm. There were 26 members present. After the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence the meeting was put on hold to swear in the new officers to their respective positions. Officers Not Present – President Bill Farnam, Executive officer Larry Bevis and Board of Director Dennis Pimentel. Board Meeting: April 5th, 2012 at 6:30 pm Membership Meeting April 7th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
New Members
The club would like to welcome Wayne LeBreton of Townsend who became a member this month.
Derbies
Web site: http://www.southfitchburghuntingandfishingclub.org competition.
The club held an ice fishing derby on February 19th. Unfortunately only 19 people attended but that was ok with our winners because that was less competition for them. They were Chris Overton who took first place with a 14 ½ inch trout. Tom Lagasse in second place with a 14 3/8 inch trout and Tony Genoia with a 13 7/8 inch trout. The smallest trout pool went to Jason Tucker with an 11 ¾ inch trout. The derby scheduled for the 26th of February was canceled due to thin ice. We have our first open water derby of the year coming up on April 8th from 7 am to 1 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Keep the date open and come out to fish and to show some support for the club. The more people the better the
2012 Calendar - South Fitchburg Hunting & Fishing Club 60 Warren Road Townsend, MA 01469 Club’s Number- (978) 597-8733
Sunday, April 1st..................Easter Meat Raffle, 1 - 4 pm Sunday, April 8th .................Fishing Derby, 7 am - 1 pm Sunday, May 6th..................Member/Guest Derby, 7 am - 1 pm Sunday, May 20th................Meat & Seafood Raffle, 1 - 4 pm Sunday, July 1st ..................Meat & Seafood Raffle, 1 - 4 pm Sunday, August 26th ...........Meat & Seafood Raffle, 1 - 4 pm Sunday, September 16th.....Kid’s Only Derby, 9 am - 1 pm Sunday, September 23rd.....Fishing Derby, 7 am - 1 pm Sunday, October 7th............Fishing Derby, 7 am - 1 pm Sunday, November 4th........Fishing Derby, 7 am - 1 pm Sunday, November 18th......Slug Shoot, 10 am Sunday, November 18th......Turkey Raffle, 1 - 4 pm Sunday, December 9th........Holiday Raffle, 1 - 4 pm
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Meat Raffles The club held its Valentine's raffle on February 5th. It was a good turnout and fun time by those who attended. Scheduled for April 1st is the Easter Meat Raffle. Please spread the word to friends and family to come and join us.
New Business
The .22 shoots will begin at the April membership meeting at 1:00 pm depending on the mud situation. The pond is closed to ice fishing due to thin ice. It is open if you can cast from the safety of the shore line. The pond will be closed on the 4th of April after it gets stocked for the derby on the 8th. As the new Secretary for the club I can be reached at jamesyeaton@hotmail.com or by my cell 978-790-2645. I just ask that it be important if you call my cell as I have to pay for the call. Otherwise please call the club phone at 978-597-8733 and leave a message and we will get back to you. Thanks.
Good and Welfare
Renewals are rolling in and the club would like thank all who have generously donated to the stabilization fund for the club. We all appreciate your support in these tough economic times. If you haven't renewed by April 1st you will have to pay the entry fee all over and attend a meeting so please get your renewals in if you haven't done so already. The attendance prize was won by #S-2
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John Pierce and was worth $62. The $5 consolation prize was won by Brenda Saucier who generously donated it to the kid's derby fund. The 50/50 raffle was worth $49 and was won by Bill Gerow. 100 Club winners were: #89 Bill Gerow (Bill), #73 Bob Dion (Bob), #84 Jamie LeClair (Vern), #22 Pearl Wiley (Bob), #8 John Grafton (Brenda). The April meeting will be the big drawings for the 100 club. Thanks to Brenda for all the time spent making up the lunch for the banquet at the meeting. The food was delicious! Awards were handed out at the banquet as well for the winners of last years fishing derbies. The winners were Larry Bevis Jr who won the February derby with a 15 ¾ inch trout. Ed Morse for winning the April derby with an 18 ¼ inch trout. Bob Davis who won the May derby with a 16 3/8 inch trout. George Eversman for winning the September derby with a 14 ½ inch trout and to Jim Yeaton who won the November derby with a 15 ¾ inch trout. Bob Dion won the award for Top Shooter at the November slug shoot. An award was also given to Bob Davis for being an outstanding member of the year. He generously donated his time and money to make all the nice new benches around the club pond and he attended the work parties we had at the club as well. The club also took a special moment of silence for Ed Seymour Jr. and Ilene Bevis who were very dear to us. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:36 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jim Yeaton ★ April 2012
BARRE SPORTSMEN'S CLUB
Membership
PO Box 111 - 221 Spring Hill Road - Barre, MA 01005 978-355-4643 Email: barresportsmansclub@gmail.com ~ Website: www.barresportsmansclub.org
Pistol
We are at capacity for membership – 175 members. There is now a waiting list. Please don’t discourage anyone who might be interested in applying, just be sure they know there is a waiting list, and that when openings occur people will be called in the order their application was received to fill a vacated spot. RENEWALS are being mailed out. Please fill out the form IN FULL so we can assure we have the correct information, including correct spelling of names. Even if we have the information, please write it again (legibly) so we are able to verify. Membership cards are already printed, so once you pay, please attend a meeting so you can get your membership card. LIFE MEMBERS will receive a membership card this year, which indicates Life Membership, and will not receive additional cards each year. MEMBERSHIP CARDS have the event dates printed on the back, AND have the new gate code (which will become effective with the installation of the new combination locks). Please be sure to get your card to obtain the code. If you are unable to attend meetings, please make arrangements with a fellow member (once the membership is paid) for them to get your card OR speak with a board member to obtain them.
Pertinent Reports
Secretary’s (January and February), treasurer’s February and Bar February reports were all read and accepted.
Archery/Trap
Done for 2011 season. Announcements will be made when these are to start up again.
Sporting Clays
10 am on Saturdays, except the 3rd Saturday when it will be at 1 pm (to avoid conflict with Pistol).
Have You Moved? Chapter 140, Sections 129B(11) and 131(l) of Massachusetts state law requires holders of a Firearms Identification Card (FID) and a License to Carry Firearms (pistol permit) to notify certain authorities of any change of address. You must notify - by certified mail, in writing and within 30 days - the authority who issued the card and/or license, the chief in your new town of residence and the Executive
Pistol shoots are now back to 3rd Saturday at 9 am. Any questions, call Bert DuVernay at 413-477-6529.
Gate and Key Updates
Keys for the building are still in process. Updates will be given as available. There will be a new gate lock which will be installed shortly with a combination lock. REMINDERS WHEN AT THE CLUB – WHEN YOU LEAVE, PLEASE CLOSE THE GATE BEHIND YOU IF YOU ARE LAST TO LEAVE.
Fall Sportsmen’s Classic 2012
ATTEND THE APRIL MEETING TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO SELL!!!!! All of the items for the gun raffle are secured and the tickets have been sent to print. They are to be blaze orange, and will be available no later than the April 1st meeting. Flyers will be out at the Game supper, and in the next issue of The Outdoor Message we will have full information on the items we will have, as well as the option to fill out a request and send it in to purchase a raffle ticket.
Lamb Feed
Tony’s lamb feed was a success, with his delicious onion soup starter, whetting the appetites for the main entrée which consisted of lamb, tender cooked to perfection and delicious sides as well. It was a relaxing and satisfying dinner – thank you, Tony! The feed also turned a reasonable return for the night.
Grand Slam Fishing Derby held on March 3rd
follow in the May edition as the results were not ‘public’ at the time of this printing due to the timing of our meetings (1st Thursday) and the due date for submission to The Outdoor Message (8th of the month)
Game Supper
The March 10th Game Supper should prove to be a smashing success, as always, with current counts for attendees heading upwards of 150 people. It’s always good food, awesome raffle and good time had by all. Results and details to follow in May!
2012 Schedule
PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE CALENDAR AS SOME CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE (PRIVATE FUNCTION DATES ADDED, AS WELL AS OTHER RESERVATIONS FOR SHOOTS. APRIL 2012 Thursday, 5th – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting Saturday, 7th – PRIVATE RENTAL BY MEMBER Thursday, 12th – 7:30 pm, BOD Tuesday, 24th – RESERVATION – K. Cooley Saturday, 28th – Meat Raffle (POC Barry Peddle 413-477-8829 & Ed Pollock 413-813-8345) Saturday, 30th – DEADLINE FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
MAY 2012 Thursday, 3rd – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting Thursday, 10th – 7:30 pm, BOD Monday-Tuesday 14-15th – MALAFIA Gun Course Saturday-Sunday 19-20th – BOY SCOUTS CAMPOUT
JUNE 2012 Sunday, 3rd – 1 pm, Steak & Lobster Dinner (POC Fig 978-857-8202) Tuesday-Wednesday 5-6th – MALAFIA Gun Course Thursday, 7th – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting Friday-Saturday 8-9th – GIRL SCOUT CAMPOUT Thursday, 14th – 7:30 pm, BOD
JULY 2012 Thursday, 5th – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting Thursday, 12th – 7:30 pm, BOD Friday, 13th – RESERVATION - Vintage Shoot AUGUST 2012 Thursday, 2nd – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting Thursday, 9th – 7:30 pm, BOD
SEPTEMBER 2012 Thursday, 6th – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting, (ELECTION OF OFFICERS) Sunday, 9th – 11 am, Clambake (POC Fig 978-857-8202) Thursday, 13th – 7:30 pm, BOD Sunday, 30th - 2 Club shoot (Petersham & Barre)
OCTOBER 2012 Thursday, 4th – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting Saturday, 6th – FALL HUNTER’S KICKOFF (POC Rob 978-7717013/Meridith 978-434-7932) Thursday, 11th – 7:30 pm, BOD Meeting
NOVEMBER 2012 Thursday, 1st – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting Saturday, 3rd – 9 am, Youth Pheasant Hunt (POC Chris Duggan 978-9285878) Sunday, 4th – 10 am, Turkey Shoot (POC Rob D. 978-771-7013) Thursday, 8th – 7:30 pm, BOD DECEMBER 2012 Thursday, 6th – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting Thursday, 13th – 7:30 pm, BOD ★
978-724-0213 Mark Keonig • JR Greene spoke on the History of the Quabbin Reservoir • Spaghetti dinner – for donations, with a raffle • Details on the results of the event will
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This is Cassidy Preston, age 12, taking her first trap shooting lesson. She is shooting a Remington 870, 20 Gauge shotgun! With her brother Adam coaching her, she broke 12 out of 25 her first time out. Adam is now running a Junior Trap Program at Hanson Rod & Gun Club (for more on that program, see page 22).
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FITCHBURG SPORTSMEN’S CLUB
289 Rindge State Road (route #119) in Ashburnham, Massachusetts http://www.fitchburgsportsmensclub.org/
Dear Fellow Sportsmen, Our monthly meeting was held on Monday, March 5, 2012. Pres. Philip A. Madonia III welcomed all and opened the meeting at 7:00 PM with a moment of silence for deceased members of the Club, Armed Forces and those lost in the devastating tornadoes that spread death and destruction throughout the Nation’s midsection. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. President Madonia requested that a motion be made to dispense with the business meeting so the Banquet can proceed. The motion was seconded and passed. He reported that Thomas D. Abare a graduate of Lunenburg H.S. was last year’s recipient of the FSC Scholarship, administered by the Greater Worcester Foundation. While not a member of the Club, he wrote a letter of thanks and is pursuing studies in Environmental Science at Colby College. President Madonia then thanked all the Officers, Directors and Members for their support last year. He introduced our distinguished guests including: Senator Jennifer Flanagan; Representatives Richard Bastien, Dennis Rosa, Aide to Stephen DiNatale, Joan David; Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong; Fitchburg City Councilor Stephen Hay; and Gun Owners’ Action League Executive Director James L. Wallace. Leo B. Ross was called forward to The
receive the citation amid a round of applause. Senator Flanagan was first to present a citation on behalf of the Massachusetts Senate to our Sportsman of the year as announced by our President. She mentioned that she was hosting a Legislator’s Firearms shoot at the North Leominster Rod & Gun Club on May 18, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. She invited all to attend and watch your elected officials shoot a variety of firearms which is a fun event for all. Following this, a citation from the House of Representatives was presented by Joan David on behalf of Stephen DiNatale. A Citation from the Worcester County Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis was presented to Leo by Reserve Deputy Sheriff George F. LeBlanc on his behalf. Fitchburg City Councilor Stephen Hay representing Mayor Wong, presented a Citation from the Citizens of the City of Fitchburg as our Sportsman of the Year. Leo thanked everyone for the recognition and said that he is among many members who also deserve the title of Sportsman of the Year and thanked all who helped with the Fishing Derbies and the stocking of Trout and Pheasant. Lastly, President Madonia presented the Club Plaque which states “Presented to Leo B. Ross in recognition of twenty years of active participation in the Fitchburg Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. Having served as President, Vice
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Pres. Philip A. Madonia III (right) presents Leo Ross with the Firchburg Sportsmen’s Club's Sportsman of the Year Plaque during the club’s annual banquet.
President and Director, you have devoted your time to numerous Club activities. Most recently as Chair of the Fish and Game Committee, you have orchestrated our successful Fishing Derbies and Game Stocking programs for our adults and youth members as well as the general public. Your dedication and enthusiasm to the Club and devotion to Sportsmanship is exemplary. Presented this Fifth Day of March 2012. By the Officers, Directors and Members of the Fitchburg Sportsmen’s Club, Inc.” At the end of the evening, President Madonia thanked Slattery’s Owner, Dave Celuzza and wait staff for a fine banquet and excellent service. There were 93 attendees in all and the Secretary wishes to extend a hearty thank you to Jennifer Deluca and Linda, Val and Andrea who were of immense help. The Attendance drawing was held and #237, Gary Williams was not present to win. The prize for the April 2, 2012 meeting will be $98.00. (A correction to the February attendance drawing, Dana Parkhurst was not present. The word not somehow missed getting in.) The workday drawing was held and each received $50,00: Tom Forgues, Gary Sager, Jen Deluca and Jason Terho. The 50/50 raffle was held and the unknown winner was paid, my notes on the raffle disappeared while I was removing stuff to my vehicle. I am sure that it was an honest mistake.
Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM. Note a Range Safety Orientation precedes at 6:00 PM. The attendees stayed for a while after the banquet and it was a great time to catch up with members that support the Club and some who travel great distances to be at the banquet. Hope to see you next year, if not before. Yours in Sportsmanship George F. LeBlanc, Secretary PS I was pleased to see our President ask for all veterans to stand and be recognized and have as my guest my VFW 794 Post our new Commander Tasha LeBlois, Iraqi War and only 21! Charge on!
Schedule of Events
Monday, April 2, 6 PM - Range Orientation Monday, April 2, 7:30 PM - Members meeting Sunday, April 29 - Adult members fishing derby, 7 to Noon. The Kitchen will be open for Breakfast. Attend the meeting for details. Sunday, April 29 - “300” Drawing 1 PM Monday, May 7, 6 PM - Range Orientation Monday, May 7, 7:30 PM - Members meeting ★
A Reminder on 300 Drawing
Please note that the “300” Drawing will be held at 1:00 PM – NOT at 2:00 PM, not all of the tickets may have been inked over and the 1:00 PM written in.
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This gorgeous hawk was observed siting on a branch at Stoneham High School Football Field, no doubt looking for a snack. Photo by Bill Ryerson
April 2012
UXBRIDGE ROD & GUN CLUB West Street - PO Box 412 - Uxbridge MA 01569 www.uxbridgerodandgunclub.com
Pres. Berube called the March 5, 2012 meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Ed Pokornicki lead the Club in the Pledge of Allegiance. Pres. Berube asked for a moment of silence for Arthur White, he was a lifetime member of the Club. Nominations: Chris Britt cast one vote for the following Officers: Gary Berube for President Paul Soares for Vice President Jerome Jussaume for Treasurer Chris Britt for Secretary Unanimous vote.
Forestry
Gordon DeJong reported that within the next few months he will be contacting the Forestry to have the land re-certified.
Pistol
Bob Miller reported that pistol shoots would be beginning soon. They’re currently working on the schedule.
Chris Britt cast one vote for the following Board of Advisors: Ed Pokornicki, Lenny Audette, Tom Binkiewicz, Bill Wurzburg, Jerry McClure, Harry Romasco, Ken Morrissette, Mike DiLibero. Unanimous vote.
Secretary’s Report
who didn’t renew during that time. That added to the 3 probationary members from last year who didn’t make their commitment to the Club, 13 members went up to life membership, and one member who passed away gives us a total of 27 openings for the coming year. New member inductions will be held on Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at 1 PM and I hope all the chairpeople can attend this meeting to be introduced to our new people. At this time I would like to thank Ed Gervais again for stepping up and taking over as our new membership chairman and many thanks to Paul Soares, Eric Biledau, Ricky Tetrault, Ray Moloney, Gisele Cote, Alison Burnham, Jamie Moloney and Jim Cocoran for helping us during renewals.
Newsletter
Chris Britt read the Secretary’s report. Bob Holmes made a motion to accept; Dario DePasquale seconded.
Treasurer’s Report
Pres. Berube reported that a new list would be sent.
History
Jerome Jussaume read the Treasurer’s report. Bob Brooks made a motion to accept; Jack Briggs seconded.
Committee Report
There were no reports from Archery, Audit, BMP, Board of Advisors, Club House, Grounds and Maintenance, Land and Pond, Rifle, WCL, Work Hours and Website.
Officers
Paul Soares reported on the duck boxes around the Club House.
Fish
Pres. Berube reported at the previous meeting he was having a stocking on March 31st, at 10:00 AM. The pond would be closed for a week and would reopening on April 7th with an Adult Members Fishing Derby, which will run from 8 - 10 AM. Registration will run from 7 - 8 AM at the Club House. We are hoping to have the kitchen open for breakfast. Derby rules will be given out at registration; there will be a one line, 2 fish limit with size and time taken to determine the winner. No culling allowed as always. Other tentative stocking dates at this point will be Saturday, May 5th at 10 AM, closing the pond for a week and reopening on Saturday, May 12th at 8AM with the Children’s Fishing Derby. Registration will be from 7 - 8 AM with the derby running from 8 - 10:30 AM. Prizes and trophies will be awarded as in the past in all three-age categories. The tentative fall stocking will be on Saturday, September 8th at 10 AM closing the pond for a week and reopening on Saturday, September 15th at 7 AM. Pres. Berube reported that he has heard from other members that they are hitting some pretty good fish on a variety of baits now, so there’s time to get in some good fishing before the pond is closed for stocking. Please remember to use our pond at your own personal and safe discretion and to respect other sportspeople also! Enjoy yourselves and please keep our catch recording sheets up to date.
April 2012
Arthur White, a lifetime member will be missed by the Club"
Trap
Dario DePasquale reported that they had an excellent winter. Starting April 19th, Thursday night shoots will begin again, weather permitting.
Kitchen
Willie Huber reported that he will need help for the two derbies coming up for breakfast.
Membership
Pres. Berube reported as you all know that membership renewals started Sunday, February 5th, 2012 and ended Sunday 26th, 2012 with membership renewals being accepted as long as they were postdated no later than February 29th, 2012. As of this report March 5th, 2012, we have a total of 10 regular members
Mark Kuras reported that he would be taking the items Jerome had mentioned at a previous meeting to go through tonight.
Old Business
Jerome Jussaume moved that the Club appropriate money for wetland area seed to reseed the lower area of the gravel removal project, if necessary due to the poor growth of the first seeding; Ed Pokornicki seconded. Unanimous.
New Business
Ed Pokornicki asked the Club permission to hold a kids course on April 28th-29th at the Club. There will be a $25.00 registration fee and they will be only accepting 15 kids for this course. Also, he would like to advertise this in the newspaper. Bob Brooks made a motion to allow Ed Pokornicki to hold the kid’s course on April 28th-29th at the Club, supply him with clay pigeons or anything
else he may need, and be able to advertise this in the newspaper; Bob Holmes seconded. Unanimous. Ed Pokornicki asked the Club permission to hold a course for EMTs and allow them to use the Pistol Range. Bob Brooks made a motion to allow Ed Pokornicki to hold the EMTs course at the Club and to use the Pistol Range; Jerome Jussaume seconded. Unanimous. Jerome Jussaume moved to refer to the Board of Advisors the development of a capital plan; Dick Baker seconded. Pres. Berube made a motion for an addition to By-Law, Under Article #3, Life & Honorary Members to read - An Auxiliary Member being the spouse or significant other of a full member who attains Life Member status under our requirements also be afforded the privilege of Honorary Life Membership as long as that person also meets the requirements of the club for life membership criteria; Bob Brooks seconded. This will be voted on at the April meeting. Ed Pokornicki made a motion to adjourn at 7:44 pm; Bob Brooks seconded. Respectfully submitted, Chris Britt, Secretary
Upcoming Events
2012 Annual Enfield Shoot When: June 9th, 2012 Where: Uxbridge Rod & Gun ClubRifle Range Time: 10:00AM Cost: $10.00 for the 1st Event. $5.00 each for the 2nd and 3rd Event There will be 3 Classes of Fire. 1. The British Enfield 303 Caliber (No Modifications) 2. All Military Rifles Open Sites Only. 3. Open Class any Rifle Open Sites or Optics Cash prizes will be awarded. 2012 Fishing Season (Tentative Stocking Schedule) Saturday, March 31st -10 AM - Reopen Saturday April 7th-8AM with the Adult Members Fishing Derby from 8-10 AM Saturday, May 5th - 10 AM - Reopen Saturday, May 12th –8 AM with the Junior Members Trout Derby from 8 AM10:30 AM Saturday, September 8th - 10 AM Reopen Saturday, September 15th - 7 AM. ★
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Minutes from March Meeting 14 new members: Cody Roberts – Shirley, Ma. Harry McGrath – Maynard, Ma. John (Jay) Schlesinger – Fitchburg, Ma. Mike Smith – Shirley, Ma. Steven Tottingham – Chelmsford, Ma. David Nonis – Ayer, Ma. Justin Walters – Ayer, Ma. Kerry Castorano – Leominster, Ma. Roberto Santiago – Fitchburg, Ma. Melissa Snitzer – Shirley, Ma. Mike Snitzer – Shirley, Ma. Evan Torlin – Ayer, Ma. Justin Smith – Shirley, Ma. Linda Morrow – Ayer, Ma. Voting of the officers were held. All incumbents were re-elected to another year’s term.
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Sarah Celona mentioned that the kid’s fishing derby will be held on April 22nd. 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Contact Sarah for more information 978-577-7883.
Ranges
Tony Celona asked everyone to please keep the ranges clean. Please police up all brass and trash. No high powered rifles are allowed on the pistol range.
Membership
John Stewart reported that we now have 376 members.
Upcoming Events
Easter meat raffle – Thursday, April 5th – 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Please contact Buff at 978-394-3860 Spring cleanup – Saturday, April 21st – 9 AM to 1:00 PM. Please contact Gus for more information – 978-808-0227 Kid’s fishing derby – Sunday, April 22nd – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Contact Sarah for more information 978-577-7883
Dick Burnap announced the next Friends of the NRA Banquet being held on September 21st. Please see Rodney Huff to sign up. We have a table of 10 people at a discounted rate of $40.00 per person. Please contact Rodney Huff at 978-660-8309. Leigh Blakely is looking for a group to go Wild Boar hunting. The cost is approximately $800.00 for everything. Please contact Leigh at 978-273-0105. Looking at the following weekends: Friday, May 11th to Sunday, May 13th Friday, May 18th to Sunday, May 20th
Event Calendar
April Easter meat raffle – Thursday, April 5th – 7:00 – 9:00 PM Monthly meeting – Thursday, April 12th – 7:30 pm. Dinner served before meeting – 6:30 pm Spring cleanup – Saturday, April 21th – 9 am – 1 pm Kid’s fishing derby – Sunday, April 22nd – 10 am – 2 pm May Wednesday Night 3D shoots start –
Wednesday, May 2nd – 5 pm until dark Monthly meeting – Thursday, May 10th – 7:30 pm. Dinner served before meeting – 6:30 pm Memorial Day meat raffle – Thursday, May 17th – 7:00 – 9:00 PM June Monthly meeting – Thursday, June 14th – 7:30 pm. Dinner served before meeting – 6:30 pm 4th of July meat raffle – Thursday, June 21st – 7:00 – 9:00 PM July Monthly meeting – Thursday, July 12th – 7:30 pm. Dinner served before meeting – 6:30 pm August Monthly meeting – Thursday, August 9th – 7:30 pm. Dinner served before meeting – 6:30 pm AUGUSTFEST – Saturday, August 11th noon until dusk Labor Day meat raffle – Thursday, August 23rd – 7:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday Night 3D – last of regular shoots – Wed. Aug. 29th – 5 pm until dark September Wednesday Night 3D Broad Head 1 of 2 shoots – Wed. Sept. 5th – 5 pm until dark Wednesday Night 3D Broad Head last shoot – Wed. Sept. 12th – 5 pm until dark Monthly meeting – Thursday, Sept. 13th – 7:30 pm. Dinner served before meeting – 6:30 pm Ducks Unlimited Shoot/Auction – Sunday, Sept. 16th – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm October Monthly meeting – Thursday, Oct. 11th – 7:30 pm. Dinner served before meeting – 6:30 pm November Monthly meeting – Thursday, Nov. 8th – 7:30 pm. Dinner served before meeting – 6:30 pm TURKEY SHOOT – Sunday, Nov. 18th – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm December Monthly meeting – Thursday, Dec. 13th – 7:30 pm. Dinner served before meeting – 6:30 pm
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President: Leigh Blakely 978-273-0105 Vice President: Jim Finnerty 617-3208012 Treasurer: Mike Slocumb 978-621-6050 Secretary: Rodney Huff 978-660-8309 Grounds: Vernon Gustason 978-8080227 Building: Jeff Adams 978-877-1328 Range: Tony Celona 978-577-7884 Fishing: Sarah Celona 978-577-7883 Archery: Leigh Blakely 978-273-0105 New Range: Don Miller Kitchen: John Corwin 978-793-0117 Bar: Craig Carpenter 781-844-4487 Membership: John Stewart 978-4591870 Finance Committee: Frank Esielionis 978-425-4739 Advertising: Rodney Huff 978-660-8309
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RHODE ISLAND STATE RIFLE & REVOLVER ASSOCIATION
President: Charles Hawkins, Sr.
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Assistant Executive Officer: Elizabeth Clupny
Treasurer: Stephen P. Hogan stephenhogan@msn.com
Please Take Note
We have a new PO Box address. We did this to better serve you, our members! We have unlimited access to this new address. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, some mail wasn’t delivered and in some instances returned to sender. We were assured this won’t happen going forward.
Membership News
By the time you receive this issue you should have or shortly thereafter you will have your renewal applications. The great news is your membership card will reflect a date of September 30, 2013! Yes, that’s like getting two years for the price of one! The bad news is like so many other things in our lives, we have had to increase the dues. For an individual it will be $25, which includes this publication; junior membership, there is a choice to receive or not receive The Outdoor Message, it is $10, with and $5, without. Life membership will be $400.
Introduction
I’d like to introduce you to Darin Goens. He is our NRA-ILA Liaison and covers Rhode Island, as well as Vermont, New York and New Jersey. Periodically he will be writing legislative updates to keep us informed. This is so we can all be informed as to the goings on at our state
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Legislative Update
Darin Goens, NRA-ILA RI LIAISON It’s that time of year again as lawmakers venture back to Providence to begin a new legislative session. It may be a new session, but many of the same issues tend to resurface. Gun owners and sportsmen will vigilantly watch legislation that affects all of us. First, we’ll highlight the good news. House Bill 7271, introduced by Representatives Carnevale, Chippendale, Medina and Costa, would exempt persons issued a license to carry a pistol or revolver by the attorney general from the 7 day waiting period to purchase a pistol or revolver. This bill has been introduced and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, however, a hearing date has not been set. This bill has been introduced in previous years, but it has not passed. This session, some lawmakers are targeting duck hunting in the Ocean State. Senate Bill 2394, by Senator Christopher Ottiano, has been introduced and prohibits waterfowl hunting in the Town of Portsmouth in the area south of Corys Lane and north of Maritime Drive. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee. The House companion bill is House Bill 7433, by Representative Raymond Gallison. It has been assigned to the House Committee on Municipal
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Government. We are also anticipating legislation that was introduced last year to be reintroduced. The bill would remove the phrase “and use” from the current minor ammunition restrictions in state law. While the sponsors claim to be targeting gang affiliated youth, the bill has the potential to snare young competitive shooters and hunters. This bill has been introduced for the last several years, but we’ve been able to prevent it from passing. Youth ammo restrictions already exist in federal law, and this bill would remove discretion from judges. It is early in the 2012 legislative session, and additional bills, both good and bad, may be introduced yet. We’ll continue to monitor and fight for laws that protect lawful gun owners and sportsmen in Rhode Island.
FNRA News
Narragansett Bay Area Friends of NRA are gearing up for another great event. It
will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012, at the West Valley Inn, doors open at 6:00 PM. We always talk about supporting those who support us. The West Valley Inn has supported us in allowing us to bring in our wares. Many establishments will not allow firearms. Their food is always a big hit. They have a takeout shop that is located on the property. Many of the items on their menu are sold at the shop, like their soup and sauce. So, if you’re in the neighborhood stop in and treat yourself to a homemade meal! Did I mention that this is our 17th banquet? It’s nice to see many familiar faces come through the door every year. Let’s see if we can grow this event and invite a family member or friend to join us this year. We promise more fun and surprises, stay tuned!
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OLD COLONY SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION, INC.
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March Meeting The March 5th meeting opened with the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a moment of silence for our troops serving our country. Over 45 members were present.
Membership
Herb Pitts presented 11 adults & 1 junior applicant for membership. All applicants were accepted and welcomed to the club.
Secretary’s Report
The secretary’s report from the February meeting was read and accepted by the membership.
Treasurer’s Report
Chuck Climer reported on the club’s February finances. The report was accepted and posted.
Hunter Ed Safety Courses
Guest Speaker Mike Pierdinoc from Hanson Rod & Gun Club spoke to the membership about the Hunter Ed Safety Classes scheduled Mon., Wed., & Fri., the first two weeks in April at Hanson Rod & Gun Club. May 14th, 16th, 18th, 21st, 23rd, & 25th 6-8 PM at Old Colony. The Kitchen will be open. These classes are filled quickly. April 2012
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Mike urged OCSA members to step up and take the Hunter Ed Instructor training Course. As the Hanson Instructors are volunteers and can’t do this ongoing. For further class info: HANSONTRAINING@GMAIL.COM or call 781-351-9959. For further info on Courses, Apps & Licensing contact: Mass Wild Life at www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/education/he d/hed_home.htm
Rifle
200 yard relays are running all day on Sundays. April 1st is the Ron King Memorial German Schützen Match at Old Colony April 21st & 22nd Single Shot Schutzen Fest Match and Rimfire at 25 yards Starting April 29th a 6 Match series commences. There will be 3 M1 Garand matches, 1 Springfield Match, 1 Vintage Military Style Match, Service Rifle, National Match Course See the web site www.old-colony.org for more details or email Franco Scarpino: italianseabee@hotmail.com
Junior Programs
The indoor junior rifle program is ongoing and meets Saturday mornings; Franco’s high powered rifle team is growing and meets Saturday afternoon’s and is expected to send a small group to the Eastern Match Rifle competition. Note that Franco started & is self funding the program this year. Next year club The
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Pistol
Gallery pistol team is shooting on Thursday evenings. See any team members for the Schedule. Bulls Eye Clinic’ is running on Wednesday evenings in the Club House. A new clinic will be starting soon, see Rick Stenn or Ron Hawkins for info.
Black Powder
Bill Earl reporting on upcoming shoots March 18 & 19 at Tiverton Rod & Gun, Tiverton RI & March 25th at Old Colony. For info contact Bill E at 781-383-0248.
Shotgun
Shotgun shooting skeet, trap and 5-stand Saturday, Sunday and Wednesdays, new shooters are always welcome. March 4th Fred Briggs won Club Skeet Championship match
Lucky Ham shoot has been rescheduled to March 25th June 17th Fathers’ Day 1st ever at OCSA, Mass. Championship 5-Stand Shoot. See Frank Sabo &/or the Shotgun page at www.old-colony.org
Monthly 50/50
Raffle won by Art Fitzgerald who generously donated $40.00 of his winnings back to the Junior Programs Fund.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Corn Beef Dinner needs your support or it may be cancelled due to lack of interest. Nikki has the beef, so put on your green, bring your spouse and friends to celebrate this great day when we are all a little bit Irish. Contact Mike Del Rosso for tickets. The KITCHEN IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SAT/SUN 8 AM - 2 PM GREAT FOOD - GREAT PRICES ★
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2012 Sportsmans Show
We had our largest ever turnout of guests and members for our annual Sportsman’s Show the weekend of February 4 and 5, probably because of the great weather we had all weekend! The Sportsman’s Show is our largest fund raising event of the year and we went “over the top” with our best results ever, thanks to Hugh Hurley and his committee members; Dave Feight, Terry Sandstrom, Richard Sandstrom, Dick McMahon and Paul Kravitz and all the other members and friends who put in all the time and effort to make the show such a great success. Thanks to the parking lot crew of Jerry Snuffer, Bob Phillips, Harold Johnson, Jerry Hebard, Art Cabral, Andrew DelPrete, Dominic DiBlasio, Ken Kelley, Joe McLaughlin, Scott Blood, Dave Goyette and Pat Hannon. The kitchen crew was very busy again because of the great food they were serving! Thanks to Lorna and Mike Vasapollo, Ed McElroy, Mike McElroy, Dan McNevin, Ed Holmes and Chip Brearley. Thanks to the other members who made the show a success. On the door we had Tim Santry, Dave Feight, Walter
Potaznick and Richard Sandstrom. The overnight guards were John Bukunt, Larry Witnauer, Dominic DiBlasio, Frank DelPrete, Scott Blood, Jim Augenti, Steve Moffard, Tim Hill and John Brennan. Thanks to all those working the raffle tables: Terry Sandstrom, Joe Dutcher and George Andrews. Thanks to Club officers Dick McMahon and Mike Scanlon for spending the whole weekend at the show to make it easy for club members to pick up their new keys and badges for 2012. Thanks also to Richard Sandstrom, Jerry Snuffer, Ken Kelly and Dennis Valle for putting up and taking down all our advertising signs for the show. Thanks to John Fabroski, Jim Hardy, Bill Ewell, Mike Scanlon and Larry Witnauer for their help throughout the show. Last but not least a big thanks to all those who helped with the setup, takedown and cleanup of the clubhouse and property. Thanks to Bill Ewell, Mike and Dominic DiBlasio, Richard and Terry Sandstrom, Ken Kelly, Ed and Joshua Holmes, Jerry Snuffer, Frank and Andrew DelPrete, Dave Feight, George Andrews, Bill Hirst, Pat Hannon, Scott Blood, Dennis Vallee, Larry Winger, Lefty Kravitz, Art Cabral, Joe Dutcher, Joe Duncan, Tim Shannon, Joe McLaughlin,
This successful hunter was one of eight youths who enjoyed the 2011 Youth Turkey Day on the Massachusetts Military Reservation on Cape Cod. Information about the Youth Turkey Hunt Program can be found at http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/education/yath/yath_home.htm. This year will take place on April 28th, 2012. Photo by Mike Veloza
Ham Shoot - Sunday, Apr 1 at 10 am Business Meeting - Thursday Apr 5 at 7 pm 3-D Archery Shoot - Sunday Apr 15 at 7 am Board of Directors - Thursday Apr 26 at 7 pm
Bob Mulloy, Tim Hill, John Fabroski, Dick McMahon, Don Cole, Russell Lindvail, David Beasley and John Brennan.
Membership
We welcomed Steve Moffard as our newest Charter member, Don Dewhurst as our newest Life member and Jeff Anderson and Matt Azzola as our newest Junior members at the March 1 business meeting. We also had first readings of Charter member applications from Dennis Vallee, Russell Wilbur and Jerome Hebard. Our Charter Membership is made up of folks who have shown they will work for the good of the club and its members on a continuing basis. All Associate members are eligible for Charter, just put in the time and effort to work for the club. Dick McMahon had a very busy night reading applications as we also had first readings for 21 proposed new Temporary Associate members. They are John Bartorelli, Paul Burke, Richard Burns, Colleen Crowley, Vincent Crowley, William Doherty, Ronald Garant, James Harrington, Allen Hiltz, Kenneth Holmes, Stephen Hooke, Robert Ingeno, Bryan Kravitz, Salvatore Mavilia, Nick Merolli, Michael Milne, Scott Moore, Donald Palmer, Thomas Struzik, Steve Sullivan and Adam Winger. Dick will be sending out additional letters to prospective members to fill up the open membership slots. We encourage all the new members to get acquainted with all our facilities and become active members who work for the good of the association. Bill Ewell and Lefty Kravitz have a big job ahead of them to provide orientation for all the new members. All new members must attend the orientation course before they can get a key for the club. We also have a new work requirement we are trying out this year for all new members. Every new member must take part in one event, committee or work party before they can become an Associate member. It is up to the new member to meet this requirement; we are not going to “chase” them. Please welcome all the new members into the club and make them feel at home.
3-D Archery
The club will be hosting our next 3-D shoot on Sunday, April 15. Setup will be Friday morning, April 13 at 8:30 am with coffee and donuts for the workers. Takedown will be Sunday afternoon at 12:00 or 1:00 pm, after all the archers are finished. George Andrews and his committee will be going over and repairing/replacing the 3-D targets and the old ones will be offered for sale to
committee members and workers first, then the regular membership.
Around the Club
A special note of thanks to John Brennan, Scott Blood and Scott’s dad for building the new archery target frames for the indoor range. The membership voted to appropriate money to buy new cube targets for the new frames. Thanks also to Jerry Snuffer, Dan McNevin and Scott Blood for their work repairing the target pulley systems on the indoor pistol range. Ed Holmes requested that all members try to help out with work around the clubhouse and grounds. For example: sweeping or mopping the floor, picking up trash, etc., if everyone helped a little it would get done quickly and not put a burden on just a few members. If you see something that needs to be done, pitch in and lend a hand.
New Tables
The members voted to buy 30 additional new tables, so we will be selling the old tables to members for $10.00 each, unless we get a better offer on Craigslist. We will keep ten of the best wooden tables for use as loaners in the future. We will not be loaning out any of the new tables.
Pistol Range Upgrade
Ed Holmes formed a new committee to look into upgrading the indoor pistol range. The members are Ken Kelley, Chuck Francis and Lefty Kravits. Anyone with ideas on upgrading the range should contact a committee member.
New Pavillion
Ed also formed a committee to look into building a pavilion in the pine grove near the clubhouse. John Fabroski, Bill Ewell, Scott Blood and Lorna Vasapollo are the new committee members.
Handicapped Parking
The membership voted to make the handicapped parking space that is just to the right of the entrance walkway into a WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ONLY parking space. Please pay attention to this change!
Ham Shoot
The club will be sponsoring its annual ham shoot on Sunday April 1, beginning at 10:00 AM. Come on down to the club to have a good time and maybe win a ham! The kitchen will be open so come early to have a great breakfast! Respectfully, Tim Santry ★
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FIN, FUR AND FEATHER CLUB OF WELLESLEY AND NATICK Pistol and Rifle Report There are three remaining Maspenock League shoots in April. As always all shooters are welcomed to come and shoot. 4 April Millis at Hopedale 11 April Hopkinton at Millis 18 April Southborough at Millis For detailed League scores and team standing information, go to the Maspenock Handgun League site on the club’s website. Immediately after the formal Maspenock League shooting stops we will be starting our own .22 caliber Summer League shoot every Wednesday evening at the club starting around 8:00 PM. For all you shooters who have considered shooting in the Maspenock League, but felt you didn’t have enough skill or knowledge about formal gallery shooting, this is the place to learn. Even though the shooting follows the same format and rules, it is done in a noncompetitive surrounding where plenty of instruction is available for new shooters. If you presently do not own a .22 caliber hand gun, DO NOT go out and purchase anything until you have had an opportunity to come down on Wednesday night and talk too many of the experts who understand the range of correct handguns that are used in formal gallery shooting. There may also be some purchase options available from members who may be looking for a change in handguns for themselves. Club 900 Match. On Sunday, April 29th we will hold the last Club 900 Match in the Indoor Range from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The range will be closed to other shooting until after the match has been completed.
Skeet and Trap Report
Easter Ham Shoot. Hopefully The Outdoor Message will get to everybody before April 1 since we will be holding the Easter Ham Shoot on Sunday, April 1st starting at 12:00 Noontime. As always, this is a lucky target shoot where all shooters, beginners to experts, have an equal chance to bring home the Easter Ham for the family. Also remember that the following Sunday is Easter Sunday and the club is closed all day. Enjoy that day with your family. RT109 Shoot. On Sunday, April 22nd our club will host the Annual RT109 Shoot between the Medfield Club and the Westwood Club. This is a trap event and all shooters are welcomed to participate. Only the top five shooters scores will
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represent the “Team” for each club. Refreshments will be served to all shooters.
New Members
Membership applicants in March: Scott Barnard – Sherborn Zak Wilds – Wrentham Mark Howe – Dover Alex Howe – Dover Nathan Howe – Dover Charles Cross – Dover John Burns – Needham Peter Burdick – Needham Leo Hermacinski – Wellesley Michael Tsvang – Needham Jeff Gonski – Natick Lawrency Jordan – W. Roxbury Note: The next New Member Safety Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 15th at 11 am.
Special Events
Annual Game Dinner. On Saturday, March 3rd the club held their annual Game Dinner. This year as in past years the Dinner was extremely successful. Attendees enjoyed a numerous selection of various game supplied by club hunters and fisherman. The menu included Game hors’ d’oeuvres, clubs favorite Onion soup, Game Pheasant, Quail, Goose, Smoked Turkey, Rabbit, Venison, Stripped Bass, Mushroom Rice, Greek Salad, etc. All of the food was prepared by club members, especially Nick Poulopoulos owner of the Apollo Restaurant. After dinner the club’s annual raffle contained many items. Of particular note were the special raffle items donated by club members and friends of the club. Items of particular note were: South Carolina Deer Hunt at the Trophy Buck Club, gift certificate for dinner at the 29 Newbury Street restaurant, dinner for two at the Fire and Ice restaurants, Pheasant hunt at Addieville Farm East in Rhode Island, Pheasant hunt at the Clubs Game Preserve, Rounds of Trap and Skeet at the clubs clays fields, and a fishing trip in Boston Harbor. To conclude the evening a BSA 30/06 bolt action rifle was auctioned off. The club wants to thank all those who volunteered their time and especially all of the individuals who provided the generous raffle prizes. Without their help the annual Game Dinner would not be as successful as it was on Saturday. Women On Target. As I mentioned last month and here again this month there
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is a very special event scheduled at our club. The NRA and GOAL Foundation’s Women On Target program will be held here at the Fin, Fur and Feather on Saturday, June 2nd. This event introduces women ages 16 and beyond to the enjoyment of the shooting sports. Guests learn about firearm safety and proper shooting fundamentals in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere. Each participant will attend a seminar on Massachusetts Firearms Law given by Jon Green from Gun Owners’ Action League. After lunch, the guests will shoot rifle, pistol and shotgun. Each participant will receive a Massachusetts Basic Firearm Safety certificate allowing them to apply for a Firearms Identification Card or a License to Carry. For more information go the club’s website. To sign up, see our Women On Target page.
Calendar of Events April 1 8 9 15 19 22 29 30 May 5 7 12
Easter Ham Shoot 12 PM Easter – CLUB CLOSED All Day BOD/Quarterly Meeting 8 PM New Member Safety 11 AM Practical Shoot 8 PM RT109 Shoot 12 PM Club 900 Match 8 AM WOT Planning Mtg 7:30 PM Club Fishing Derby 9 AM Board of Directors 8 PM Scouts Fishing Derby 12 PM
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New Member Safety Mtg 11 AM Practical Shoot 8 PM Club Skeet Championship 12 AM Seniors Fishing Derby 10 AM Women On Target 8:30 AM Board of Directors 8 PM WOT Rain Date Golden Shoot @ Medfield 10 AM New Member Safety Mtg 11 AM .22 Cal Pin Shoot 8 PM Practical Shoot 8 PM President’s Shoot 12 PM
Keep an eye on the club’s website’s calendar of events and here in The Outdoor Message for activities over the next several months. There will be plenty of fishing derbies and shooting events to be enjoyed by all our members.
Web Page
Please visit our club web page at http://www.finfurandfeather.us for a lot more information about the club and its activities. Many thanks to our webmaster Ken Wellington for much of the information published above.
Address Updates
If you've had an address change, please forward it to Greg Nealand at The Fin, Fur and Feather Club, P.O. Box 272, Millis, MA 02054, or email to webmaster@finfurandfeather.us . ★
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HANSON ROD AND GUN CLUB
Davis Road - PO Box 101 Hanson MA 02341
President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer:
Phone 781-293-9872
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April Meetings
Mike Dunn Bob Preston Mitch Soroko Bill Segalla
Executive Board: Dave Gonsalves Greg Williams Rick Zadrozny
Grant who on March 4th, 2012 shot his first 25 straight run of clay targets. His final score for the day was 94 out of 100 possible clay targets. It should be noted that with this score Kyle collected his final mark to achieve the “Expert” rating of the NRA Shotgun Qualification Program. Kyle will now go on to work on achieving his goal of the NRA Trap Distinguished Expert rating.
Please be advised that this month’s regularly scheduled Business Meeting will be held at 7:30 PM on Thursday, April 12th, 2012. The April Board of Directors Meeting will be held at 7 PM on Thursday, April 26th, 2012.
I, state your name…
At the March 8th Business Meeting we inducted 20 individuals into membership. Welcome aboard Joe Tracey, James King Jr., Douglas Frawley, Kurt Hanlon, Warren Monroe, Ronald Ladue, Almon Terry, Leo Loyd, Sean MacKenzie, Peter Ahearn, John Wright, Scott Mitchell, Brian Bonanno, Joseph Florence, Kyle Smithe, Mark Kenerson, James Sturgeon, Richard Johnson and Paul Colletti.
Junior Rifle
Rick Zadrozny Wednesday Nights on the indoor range at 6:30 PM is the timeframe of our Junior Rifle Program. Juniors between the ages of 10 and 18 are urged to try this program. Over the years our club has produced a number of champions and these kids have gone on to shoot competitively at national events. This is a great way for a kid to get introduced to the sport of competitive target shooting. Members are urged to bring their kids and/or grandchildren to this event. In return they will have a lot of fun for not a whole lot of bucks!!
AR-15 Raffle
Mitch Soroko As of the March 8th Business Meeting all 1000 raffle tickets were sold for this great prize. Parker Williamson won the rifle. Jon Soroko sold the winning ticket. The club would like to thank Angelo Nuby, Rick Wilson, Wayne Nelson, Jon Soroko and Judy Soroko for their help selling all the tickets over the last two months.
Oh Deer!!??
The club would like to thank Bill (Howie) Howard for his contribution of all the deer mounts that now adorn the clubhouse. What with the renovations made over the last year the interior of our club lodge is beginning to look like a real sportsmen’s paradise. Thanks again, Howie!!
Annual Old Fashioned .22 Caliber Rifle Shoot
Mary Hurney Sunday, April 22nd is the date of our clubs annual .22 Rifle Shoot. Mary has corralled a huge number of animated targets to shoot at. These will range from paper animal targets to plastic Easter eggs, bowling pins etc. Participants are reminded that this shoot is for iron sight guns only. Absolutely no scopes or aim
Trap Range Ham Shoot
Adult Archery on Monday Nights is quite a popular event in the club schedule. Left to right Mike J., Buddy F., Adam P., Steve P., Mike H. (Fuzzy) and Bob W.
points. This is not for competition grade rifles. Remember folks we did say “Old Fashioned!” So get out that old .22 caliber bolt action or whatever. You know the one we mean! You probably haven’t shot it since you were a kid! Please come down and give this event a try. Winners receive a nice prize plus bragging rights until next year!! For details please see either Mary or Mike Hurney at any business meeting.
Hunter Ed
Mike Dunn The Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Hunter Education Course will be offered at the club on April 2nd, 4th and 6th, 9th, 11th and 13th. This six-night course will run from 6 PM to 9 PM each night. Interested students wishing to obtain their Massachusetts Firearms Identification Card as well as be able to obtain their 2012 Massachusetts Hunting License are urged to register for this course. Register online at the Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife website. For additional details please see Mike Dunn any Sunday Morning or at any club business meeting.
Become an Outdoor Woman
Karen Obillo All members are reminded that Saturday, April 28th, 2012 is the date of the Annual Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Becoming An Outdoors Woman Program (aka B.O.W.). All the club ranges will be closed for the day as about forty plus guests will be learning a number of different shooting formats. Interested participants are asked to register on line at the Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife website. Range officers and help will be needed on this day. Any member wishing to ascertain work hours should contact Karen at any club business meeting.
April MBTA Range Use
Paul Casper All members are reminded that the MBTA
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Cadets will be training on our ranges for the following dates. At these times the ranges will be closed for member use. Members are asked to please respect the cadets training times and to schedule their own range usage around the MBTA schedule. The dates of the police range usage are as follows: MBTA Police – Monday, April 2nd to Friday, April 6th, 8AM to 4PM. MBTA Police – Monday, April 9th to Friday, April 13th, 8AM to 4PM. Finally, MBTA Police - Wednesday, April 18th, 8AM to 5PM.
.22 Caliber Steel Plate
Dave Goncalves Sorry folks but there will be no shoot this month due to the Easter Sunday Holiday. Therefore all interested “Steelers” are asked to put Sunday, May 13th 2012 on your calendar and to come down to the range for some fun and action. Shooters should bring their ammo, their favorite .22 cal semi automatic handgun or rifle and five magazines to shoot the course. The cost to participate is a measly five bucks! Come join the fun! The shoot starts at 11 AM and will run to about 3 PM.
Junior Olympic Archery Development or JOAD
Mike Hurney Please be advised that our club Archery department now features a full Junior Olympic Archery Development Program or J.O.A.D. Our Junior Archers are shooting on Monday Nights at 6 PM. Members wishing to have their junior archery enthusiasts become more efficient with a bow and arrow are encouraged to bring their respective youngsters to this weekly event. Please be advised that all Robin Hood wannabes will be instructed each week for a mere $3:00 fee. All members are further reminded that after the juniors leave the range at 7:30 PM the members of the newly formed Adult Archery Achievers or AAA then take over the range and shoot until …whenever!
Junior Trap Ages 12 - 18
Adam Preston Junior shooters ages 12 to 18 are encouraged to attend this new program for shotgun enthusiasts. This event will start at 6:30 PM on the following Thursdays, March 29th, April 5th, April 19th, and May 3rd. Further dates will be announced shortly. A reduced range fee of $7 includes 25 rounds of either 12-gauge or 20-gauge ammunition. Loaner shotguns are available. Interested shooters should contact Adam Preston at 774.406.1573. Congratulations to junior member Kyle
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Dan Grant On Sunday, April 1st, 2012 we will be conducting our Annual Trap Range “Lucky Bird” Ham Shoot. Being a decent shot with a scattergun is a wonderful thing. Being a lucky SOB is a more wonderful thing!! Members and their guests are requested to bring both their shotguns and as much luck as they can muster and come down to the range to win HAM prizes. Shooters who break the most green birds that are thrown at random will win the ham prize. So if you are going to miss a target, by all means miss the orange birds and not the green ones. For details, please contact Dan Grant at any business meeting.
Kitchen aka “Café Hanson”
Members are reminded that the best take for breakfast in Plymouth County is our own club kitchen on Sunday Mornings from 7 to 11 AM. Two eggs, any way you like ‘em, toast, juice, coffee, homefries, a choice of meat sides, even baked beans are available for your culinary pleasure. For those who prefer French toast or pancakes, our club chefs can provide you with the best fix’ins around. Come join us any Sunday Morning!
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Mike Dunn Any interested shooters wishing to shoot the .22 Caliber NRA Gallery Handgun Course are urged to contact Mike Dunn as soon as possible. More shooters are needed as there has been some increased interest in forming a team to participate in this program.
NRA Instructors
All instructors are strongly cautioned about abusing their member guest privileges for firearm instruction. The club has an official training program and a strict set of rules and policies, which govern the instruction, curriculum, insurance and any range usage. If you wish to instruct and be part of this club program you are urged to contact Mike Dunn, Mitch Soroko or John Coyman at any club meeting.
Blacklight Shoot
Please be advised that the monthly Blacklight Shoot has been canceled due to a lack of interest. Sorry, folks!
Coming Events
Annual Ice Fishing Contest!!??: Yeah Right! Learn to swim!! Ladies Night: April 10th, 2012 NRA Home Firearms Safety Course: April 14th, 2012 at 8:30 AM 3D Archery Course Setup (Workhours) Saturday, June 9th, 2012 at 7 AM Archery 3D Shoot; June 10th, 2012 at 7 AM Until next month…Bob P. ★ April 2012
WORCESTER PISTOL & RIFLE CLUB
P.O. Box 771
Sewall Street
508-869-3148
General Meeting March 1, 2012 meeting called To Order 7:00 by President, Al Bonofiglio.
Secretary
– Pat Cavallaro The E-Board minutes for February were presented.
Treasurer
– Mike Swett Mike provided the treasurers’ report. The report was read into the record and accepted by the membership.
Membership
– Brian Frappier Club membership is 609 members; 45 Life, 560 Regular, 2 Juniors, 2 Honorary. On February 2, 2012 I deleted 70 names from the membership for nonrenewal. Since then 4 have renewed, paying the reinstatement fee. The next scheduled Orientation Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2012 with registration starting at 7:00 PM and the meeting starting at & 7:30 PM. We have 5 applicants here to be voted on for membership from a previous Orientation Meeting. The applicants here to be voted on are: Michael Barbera Sean Bushe Christopher Chimento Frank Comine III Colin Haynes
Executive Officer Report
– Bill Hardell Calendar Events. The 2102 calendar is now on line. The club calendar is posted. Please remember to check the on-line version and the one posted here at the club for updates and additions. April Schedule IDPA Practice on 04/01/12 at 1600 GOAL NRA Basic Pistol: Tuesday 04/03/12 at 1300 (Outdoor Pistol Range) IDPA Match on 04/07/12 at 0800 Work Party Sunday 04/15/12 at 0800 GOAL Intro to IDPA: Tuesday 04/24/12 1200 – 1700, Action Pistol Range Pin Shoots Sunday 04/29/12: 1200 SetUp, 1230 Registration, 1245 Safety Brief (Outdoor Pistol) HFS Sunday 04/29/12 at 0800 (Class at GOAL Office) Please note the change in time for the IDPA Practice and the change in location for the HFS class. These changes are as a result of the renovation. Please remember to contact me for any additions or deletions to the calendar. You can use the link from the club web-site under the “Club Officers” tab. Any additions/corrections need to be made two weeks out so we can get them posted online.
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Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. Next meeting April 5, 2012 at 7 pm.
Indoor/Outdoor Ranges
Mike Henry: Routine Maintenance Continues. The next Work Party is scheduled for 03/11/12. Please remember to use the dud bucket on the indoor range. Try to remember to put duds only in the dud bucket. Expended brass goes in the brass buckets.
Range Renovation Notice
As a reminder, we are clearing out the facility in preparation for the club renovation in March. If there is an item that you specifically want to salvage (wall-locker, storage cabinet etc.), please contact Bill Hardell. After 03/31/12, the renovation will begin and the club will be stripped out to the bare walls. If we don’t know that you want to salvage a particular item, it will be gone after the 31st.
Work Party Drawing
Each year as a thank you to the people, who participate in the work parties, we hold the XOs’ Drawing. The winners for this year are John DeVito, Dick Longo and Steve Poirier. Each winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate of his choice. Thanks again to all club members who helped this year with the work party program.
GOAL Report
Jon Green has submitted the following GOAL Report: On February 16th, The GOAL Officers and or Board of Directors elected to eliminate the Member Communication Manager position without having a mechanism in place to continue our vitally important web based communications. As many of you already know, there have been no updates to the Friday News, web page updates, Face book posts or tweets. At this point there does not seem to be a resolution to this problem. Jon wanted to offer a special thanks to John Hinson for his help stuffing envelopes for the annual mailing. Finally, please remember that GOAL is holding elections for the Board of Directors. Two of our members, Steve Moysey and Michael Anthony are running. There are many excellent candidates in the running. Please take the time to get involved in the future of GOAL. Ballots are due by April 10th.
Website
If anyone has checked the web site lately, you will see a notification that our registration has expired. We will resolve this issue shortly. (Follow up: The website is up and operational at this time.)
Worcester County League
– Dave Morin Last meeting at the Century Sportsmen’s Club, February 17, 2012. Twenty clubs
were present. President Rosemary Charron introduced new Delegates: Gerry Wood & John Sousa from the Harvard Sportsman’s Club and Rene Boucher from the Whitinsville Fish and Game Club. Bill Davis, District Supervisor of Central Region, Mass. Division of Fisheries and Wild Life gave his report. The highlights of Bill’s report were NO LITTER signs posted by the Boy Scouts at Browning Pond in Spencer. The league has sent a letter to the scouts, state Rep. Ann Gobi and state senator Steve Brewer to try to resolve the littering problem. The League again made their presence know at the Sportsmen’s Show this past month at the DCU Center in Worcester. The Archery Range was the high light of the show. Many volunteers from many clubs participated to show the youth and their parents the basics of archery. Our own Carl Popp was one of the volunteers. Thanks to everyone who helped. Also, our own John Root has been officially entered as the primary delegate for the League to the Ware River Watershed Committee. Congrats to John! As always, the shotgun raffle tickets will be on sale until April 28, 2012,when two winners will take them home. See Dave Morin for tickets. Worcester County League of Sportsmen’s Clubs Annual Banquet will be held at Wachusett Country Club in West Boylston, Mass. Banquet tickets are $35.00 each or $245.00 for a table of 8, a savings of $35.00. Mass. Farm Bureau Membership forms are available for everyone who is a member of the Worcester County League. This means that every member of every club that is a member of the League is eligible to receive this free membership. The league again wants to thank the WPRC (Worcester Pistol and Rifle Club) for supporting our shotgun raffle that was on display at the February meeting. Next meeting of the Nimrod League of Holden will be on March 16, 2012. JCC (Junior Conservation Camp): Deadline for letters is March 16, 2012. The League would like to develop a website and is looking for someone to help with the project. Now is the time to sign up for Hunter Education Courses: call 978-772-0693. The League is still accepting donations for the Otter River Rebuilding Fund. There was no report from Worcester Pistol Team or IDPA.
Newsletter
– Mary Malesky Mary asked that all notes be submitted before the tenth of the month.
Raffles
– Mike Burchman Thank you to all the club members who
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Old Business
John Hinson will run an NRA certified Range Safety Officer Course on March 17 and 18, 2012. Club members, who are also NRA members, pay $26.00; nonNRA members pay $36.00. Please contact John Hinson 508-752-1585. There is a maximum of 10 available seats for this class.
New Business
Tom LaRoche has located a tentative meeting place at Boylston Town House. The Town House, 599 Main Street (Route 70) left side of the road. Directions form the club: - Turn right exiting the driveway. - Turn left at the stop sign onto SR 140, north. - At the traffic lights, turn right onto Main Street, SR 70, north. - Drive 1 (one) mile to the Town House on the right on the same grounds as the Fire Department. The Town House is the white building. We will be meeting on the first floor via the first door you see when you enter the parking lot. Requests for donations to the Worcester County League of Sportsmen’s Clubs and the Boylston Little League were presented to the club members. Donation of $300.00 each was approved.
Safety Officer's Report
Range Safety Officer Course: March 17 – 18, 2012: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Building Committee
– Bob Micket/Al Bonofiglio Al stated that the committee would be meeting with city officials, building contractors, and demolition contractors later this month once the building inspector approves the plans and permits are issued.
Next Meeting
The next E-Board meeting is on Tuesday, 03/20/2012 at 6:30 pm. The next General meeting is on Thursday, 04/05/2012 ay 7:00 pm. A motion to adjourn was made at 8:15 pm.
Construction Project
With our upcoming construction project, we will be looking to contract the following tradespersons: demo, masonry, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, acoustical ceiling, finish carpentry, plaster, painting, finish flooring, insulation, welders. Club members will have priority. Demolition to start spring, 2012. Please contact Bob at rjmicket@msn.com. ★
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WOODVILLE ROD & GUN CLUB
252 Wood Street ~ Woodville, Massachusetts 01784 508-435-4148 ~ www.woodvillerodandgun.com
Est. 1927
Meetings Members’ Meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month, at 8:00 pm. New Membership interviews held on the 2nd Thursday of the Month, at 7:00 pm. Trap shooting is every Sunday at 1:30 pm.
Club Website
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Calendar of Events 2012 4/14/2012 4/21/2012 4/28/2012 4/29/2012 5/5/2012 5/12/2012 5/19/2012 8/4/2012 8/25/2012 9/9/2012 10/13/2012 10/27/2012 10/31/2012 11/3/2012 11/22/2012 12/8/2012 12/9/2012
Comedy night Trout Derby Club Cleanup Meat Shoot Margarita night Kids Fishing Derby Deep Sea Fishing Seafood Bake Club Cleanup Chicken BBQ Porketta Feed Adult Halloween Party Kids Halloween Party Comedy night Thanksgiving Adult Christmas Kids Christmas
Condolences
Our deepest sympathy to the family of
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Life member, Al Johnson. Al was a MA certified instructor for handgun license to carry courses. Wendy, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences to the Poulos and Galluzzo families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg Montalbano Memorial Trapshoot
This will be held at Woodville Rod and Gun Club on Sunday, April 22 starting at 10 AM. This will be a 25 bird shoot with trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. A special trophy will also be given for most lucky birds. Shotguns will be available to use and the club will donate shells but if you use your own ammo you will get a chance to win a case of shells. The club is also donating the birds for this event. This is a fundraiser and we would appreciate a $20 donation for each round. The proceeds are used to send young adults to the Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp for two weeks each summer. Lunch will be provided after the shoot. Any questions please call Fran Sowa at 774-696-3370 or email him at firepole182@verizon.net
Comedy Night
April 14th dinner at 6:30 pm, comedians at 8:00 pm. Tickets $20 each. Always a great time!
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Trout Derby
April 21st, breakfast served 5:00 am – 8:00 am. Derby hours 6:00 am – 1:00 pm. Prizes awarded at the clubhouse after 1:30 pm. Please see the flyer on our website for details and registration form.
Meat Shoot
April 29th, 4:00 pm. Lots of fun for the entire family. Bring everyone, including your neighbors.
Spring Clean Up
Clean up starts at 9:00 am and goes until the work is done. This requires many hands. If you need to do a detail please put this one on your calendar. The ranges will need to be cleaned, the picnic area, outside grounds around the building, etc. Plus we’ll need a crew inside to dust, wash windows, etc.
Energy Audit Complete
Recently the Building and Grounds Committee contacted NStar and an energy audit was performed. As a result of the audit our interior and exterior lighting has been updated. This is projected to save us a substantial amount on our future electric bills.
Range News
The rifle range has a new bench stand which was recently constructed by volunteer labor arranged by Dave Small. The cost of the lumber and materials was donated by Todd Vogel and Dan Fitzgerald.
New Flag
Thanks to future member Jim Berini for purchasing and donating a new American Flag and stand.
Corn Toss
Corn Toss will be winding down pretty soon. Their tossing arms will be getting ready for Horseshoe season! You still have time to check it out. The Wednesday night crew has been having lots of fun, rain or shine!!
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Ice Derby and Kids Ice Event Due to the weather not cooperating as we would have liked, we had to cancel both events this year. We did however have the Ice Derby Raffle. Lee Wright won 1st & 2nd place and Earle Pratt won 3rd place. Congratulations to both of you. Thank you to everyone who supported the raffle this year.
Pictures
Do you have any pictures you’d like to have put in The Outdoor Message or on our website? Please send them over to anyone on the Website Committee, Gary Schultz shulg@msn.com, Karen Remillard karen.remillard@emc.com, Heidi Schwarz hschwarz@netexposure.net or Kim Clark kimba57@comcast.net; you can send them with captions or without. Or send them to The Outdoor Message committee, Cherryl Barrett cherryl_b@hotmail.com, Phil Goodwin phil-sheila@comcast.net, Tom Marcone tmarcone@comcast.net or Remillard Karen karen.remillard@emc.com.
Reminders
• If anyone knows of a member who is sick or hospitalized, please let us know. You can leave a message at 508-4354148. • Please remember to lock the gate behind you if you are the last or only person that is on the range on any given day. Please be considerate of others and pick up after yourself. o Trap Shooting - Come on down and bring a friend, weather permitting. Trap starts at 1:30 pm on Sundays. The public is welcome.
Scholarship
The club offers a $500 scholarship each year. Call the club, email David Laquidara at oct31st@comcast.net or go to our website for more info. Many local students have benefitted from our scholarship over the years.
Clothing
If you’re interested in club clothing see Cherryl Barrett, or send an e-mail: cherryl_b@hotmail.com. There is also a sign up sheet at the clubhouse. There will be a nominal deposit for clothing being ordered.
Hall Rentals
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INDEPENDENT SPORTSMEN’S CLUB, INC.
Club Location: Mirimichi Road - Foxboro, MA 02035 Club Phone: 508-543-9887 Mailing Address: PO Box 902 - North Attleboro MA 02761
Web address: www.independentclub.com Email address: independentsportsmensclub@gmail.com
Web Site
Look under the “Latest News & Calendars” section for the latest news, announcements, or schedule changes, including any announcements of range unavailability.
Meeting Times
Board Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Membership Meeting: 1st Tuesday of March, June, September, and December at 7:30 PM.
Orientation
New member orientation is held at 9:00 am on the 4th Sunday of each month. All new members must attend a session in order to get a gate key. If you plan to attend, please call Vinny Tuzzo. 508-5437029.
Range Times
Skeet, Trap: Wednesday, 5:00 to 8:00. Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00. Open to the public. 5-Stand: Wednesday nights, 5:00 to 8:00; Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00. Open to the public. Sporting Clays: Saturday & Sunday, promptly at 1:00. Open to the public. Weather permitting. Pistol & Rifle Ranges: Monday thru Saturday from 9:00 AM to sunset. Sunday and Holidays from 12:00 PM to sunset. Open to members. Limited guests visits.
crossbars on the pistol target frames. There are usually a number of fairly large IPSC cardboard silhouettes in the rifle pavilion that can be attached to the wooden crossbars. Place your targets on the cardboard. Shooters are destroying the crossbars but more importantly, the missed shots are bordering on being too high on the range. Safety first! Scheduled Shoots are open to the public. During scheduled shoots, these ranges are CLOSED, until approximately 1:00 PM. Reminders: • 7:30 am Setup; 8:30 am Signup; 8:50 am Shooters Meeting; 9:05 am Start Time • NEW shooters are ALWAYS welcome! If a new shooter shows up at 8:00 am, we would be happy to give them some personal instruction before the shoot begins. • Ear protection, and eye protection with side protection, is required. For shoot information contact Paul Remick III, 508-384-4150
TRAP: Singles and doubles. 5 STAND: Occasionally, the field might not be open our normal 3 days/week due to the lack of a volunteer scheduled to run it that day. So, ALWAYS check our website, under Latest News and Calendars, to see if it’s open before driving over to shoot. Joe Coyne, 508376-5749 coynej@gmail.com
SHOOT SCHEDULE (all on Saturdays): Mar 24th, Action PISTOL Shoot Apr 14th, 22 Rimfire "CHALLENGE" Shoot Apr 28th, Action PISTOL Shoot May 5th, Action RIFLE Shoot May 19th, Action PISTOL Shoot Jun 9th, Action SHOTGUN Shoot Jun 23rd, Action PISTOL Shoot Jul 14th, Action "3-GUN" Shoot Jul 28th, Action PISTOL Shoot Aug 4th, Action REVOLVER Shoot Aug 25th, Action PISTOL Shoot Sep 8th, 22 Rimfire Action RIFLE Shoot Sep 22nd, Action PISTOL Shoot Oct 13th, 22 Rimfire Action PISTOL Shoot Oct 20th, Black Powder Shoot Oct 27th, Action PISTOL Shoot Nov 3rd, Western 3-Gun Shoot (Cowboy) Nov 10th, Action PISTOL Shoot Dec 8th, Action PISTOL Shoot
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3D Archery News
Mike Remillard 508-883-5947 mikeremillard@comcast.net Our collection of Rinehart target’s is well on its way. As other targets get shot up, we will replace them with Rinehart. Shooting lanes have been changed by our 3D Archer and bow hunter, Joe Brown, along with our experienced crew of archers, hunters and workers. Twelve of our targets are downhill, tree stand type shots. A novelty shoot is planned. Bob, Sue, Rosie and Rob are planning July’s menu. Shoot dates: July 22, August 12. Please join us for these fun shoots & good food.
Annual Membership Dues
The deadline for renewing your club membership has passed. If you did not make a payment, then your membership expired. Your gate fob was deactivated on 1/15/2012. If you care to renew, your fob will be reactivated within 3 days of our receipt of your dues. We hope to see you all on the 2012 roster.
Membership News
Welcome new members: Matthew Russell from Plainville John Sorel from Plainville Adam Sorel from Plainville John Majewski from Wrentham Gregory St Cyr from Walpole Damien Zimmer from Cambridge
Sportsmen’s Yard Sale
Mike Remillard I’m going to need lots of sporting equipment & man town items for special shotgun shoots and all 3D Archery Shoots. The club could use the money generated from these donations. Customers get great pleasure looking thru these second hand items and there face lights up when they make a purchase. Please donate.
From the Editor
Mike Remillard Ed Bouchard is always getting work assignments. The clubhouse kitchen walls need reworking. All shooting sports committee’s have work for you to do. Give any of us a call and pick up a little job. Complete your 5 hour club work commitment. Bring a gun & enjoy our ranges with your club member friends. NOTE: Please note the Meeting Times change to 7:30 for ALL meetings. ★
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CAPE COD FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION
Depot Street, North Harwich MA 02645 - Club Lodge 508-432-4457 Mailing Address: PO Box 119 Harwichport MA 02646
President Jim Gillespie 1st Vice President George Baggitt Treasurer Ricardo Vasconcellos
April Meetings
2nd Vice President Dan Welch Secretary Bob Preston
The April Business Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012. Dinner will be served at 7 PM and the meeting will begin approximately 8 pm. Members are reminded to arrive early for a good seat. Please be advised that the April Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at 7:30 PM.
…Speaking of the Board of Directors
All members and their guests are asked to take note of the new signage being posted to each club shooting range. These regulations govern the safe firearm usage of each facility. Members are reminded that they are individually responsible for the proper conduct of themselves as well as their guests. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REGULATIONS WILL RESULT IN THE POSSIBLE EXPULSION FROM THE CLUB MEMBERSHIP.
Dues Season Is Here!
All members are reminded to watch for their special mailing being sent to each of your addresses. It is that time of year again when membership renewals are being sent out. All dues must be paid before the annual meeting in May. All members are also reminded that failure to pay your membership fees on time will result in loss of access to the club grounds as the changing of the locks on the clubhouse and front gate will commence the day after the annual meeting.
Nominations Committee
George Baggitt Members wishing to seek office and contribute to the management and administration of this organization are strongly encouraged to contact the nominations committee. There are several seats on our club Board of Directors as well as seats of Executive Officers that are up for consideration. So anyone interested in running for the Office of President, Vice President (1), Vice President (2), Treasurer, Secretary, Club Clerk or a seat on the “Board” is urged to contact George Baggitt at any club meeting or on the trap range any Sunday Morning.
Club Food Drive
Bill West Please be advised that the green tote in the clubhouse is for our monthly club food drive. All members are asked to bring in a nonperishable food item. All donations are delivered once a month to the local food pantry. Various can goods, pasta, rice are all excellent items to be donated to this program and anybody can afford a buck or two to help the less fortunate. On average we get about 45 to 50 people at each monthly business meeting. If every member in attendance pitched in just one item to this worthy cause we would have quite a donation for the month.
Kitchen Report
Jill Savage The February Dinner Meeting was hosted
The March dinner meeting was hosted by our own cast of the Food Network! Attendees were treated to some "good eats" consisting of pot roast, carrots, roasted potatoes, dessert and coffee. Pictured above are Bill and Mike who made up our kitchen staff for the evening. They also collected an extra $51 as well as numerous non perishable food contributions for the Harwich Food Pantry. Thank you to all who contributed.
by the staff of the Great Western Deli. Members and guests were treated to a rib dinner with corn bread, beans and all the trimmings. Anyone interested in hosting a dinner meeting is asked to contact Jill at any club meeting. There are still a few spots left in the calendar for this year.
Merry Christmas!!??
Dave LaRosa The annual Christmas Party is back in the club entertainment schedule for this year. Since our clubhouse has had some refurbishing we will again hold our annual Toys For Tots Toy Drive with our annual Christmas Party. The menu has yet to be decided and tickets will not go on sale until October. All members should watch this space for further details.
Archery Department
Al Savage April is here! The club’s LAST 3D program of the year will be held on April 15th, 2012. All archers looking to hone their skills are reminded to place this date on their calendars. This final shoot will begin at 7 AM; breakfast will be available. The club Archery Committee wishes to remind everyone - they are still shooting on the club’s indoor archery range each Wednesday Evening at 7:30 PM. Anyone with a compound bow, reverse curve or long bow is welcome. To all who have crossbows, please feel free to bring them along as well. For additional details please see Al Savage at any club meeting.
Membership & New Member Workhours
George Baggitt All members are reminded that a current member must sponsor new applicants. All applicants and sponsors must be interviewed for membership. After submitting an application, all perspective new members will be contacted to schedule the interview. Anyone with a membership question is urged to contact George Baggitt at any club meeting. Please be advised that all new members who come into our organization during the 2012 - 2013 membership period are reminded that you are
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responsible to fulfill your obligatory commitment of four workhours. Failure to do so will result in a $50 assessment for the following year's dues.
NRA Training
Peter Donovan This month’s NRA Home Firearms Safety Course will be held Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 7 PM. Anyone interested in ascertaining his or her firearms identification (F.I.D.) card or license to carry (L.T.C.) is encouraged to attend this invaluable course. Space is limited and reservations are strongly recommended. Please contact Peter Donovan or George Baggitt at any club meeting. Last month our club hosted nine students.
Club Website
www.capecodfishandgame.com Have you been to our club website recently? Our man behind the scenes, club member Greg Markham continually updates our website with photos, club news and other relevant information. He does a hell of a job. If you should see Greg around the club please offer a thank you for his service!!
Trap Range Ham Shoot
Bob Bates & Dan Welch This year’s shoot is scheduled for Sunday, April 1st, 2012 and will begin at 9 AM. This will be a lucky bird format. All scatter-gunners are urged to come to the range and give this popular event a try. All members are reminded that Trap is shooting Saturday Mornings at 10 AM, Sunday Mornings at 9 AM as well as Friday afternoons at 12 noon. The cost to shoot is a mere $3.00 per round of 25 clay targets. Non members will pay just a dollar more! Our trap range is open to all whether you are a novice, a rookie, an expert or an ATA superstar. Everyone is welcome so come on down and join us for some shooting fun! For details please call Dan Welch at 508.274.8262.
Where did Fame’s Favored Few come from?
Bob Preston As we look forward to spring, warmer weather and the upcoming ATA season of trap shooting, several members have inquired as to how the name Fame’s Favored Few came to be. Here is the official story. Back in the fall of 2003, I had just
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begun shooting trap here at Cape Cod Fish & Game. I was no beginner to the sport. In fact, most of my shooting experience has centered around shotguns. Now shooting at both the Hanson Rod and Gun as well as here at our club I was into the sport more than ever before. It was here at Cape Cod Fish & Game that I was invited to join our club trap shooters and participate in some regional Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) events. In early 2004 I began writing the monthly newsletter for Cape Cod Fish & Game. At that time I was also writing the newsletter for the Hanson club. During my time at Hanson I had coined the name of my fellow club trap shooters as the “World Famous Hanson Claybusters.” At some point my wife, Joanne, asked me “what are you going to call your group of Cape Cod trap shooting friends?” I felt the need to create a group name that would fit our collection of somewhat vagabond Cape Cod shooters as we traveled to events here in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York and in some cases far beyond. At this point in the story lets turn the clock back from 2003 to 1943 when World War II was at its peak. To break the German war effort the Allies targeted their daylight bombing efforts on many enemymanufacturing plants. The B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft was one of the Eighth Airforce’s principle delivery vehicles of the thousands of tons of explosive munitions that were dropped on enemy targets. Our story picks up here with the 92nd Bomb Group and the 407th Bomb Squadron. The 92nd was officially known as “Fame’s Favored Few.” They are the true owners of this moniker! Their motto was to fly “higher, stronger and faster and all the while to look evil straight in the eye and never blink!” In 1943, my Uncle, Sgt. Ronald F. Preston, aged 21, joined the Army Air Corp. and was sent for training at Laredo Texas. After training he was eventually assigned to the 407th Bomb Squadron at Podington Air Base in England. Ronald’s job was that of the ball turret gunner of a Flying Fortress with the nickname “Fertile Myrtle Turtle.” A number of successful missions were carried out by Sgt. Preston and his colleagues. However on January 29th, 1944, while on a bombing raid over Frankfurt, Germany disaster struck. The plane took flack while over target and was crippled. While over Northern France, near the Belgium border, they were further attacked by German Luftwaffe forces. With eight of the crew, including Ronald now dead, the remaining two waste gunners parachuted to safety. The plane crash-landed in Genech, France. It should be noted that over 700 bombers of the Eighth Air Force took off for Frankfurt that morning; the Fertile Myrtle Turtle was the only aircraft lost from the 407th. In January of 1994, Joanne and I traveled to Genech, France and were able to visit this crash site exactly 50 years to the very moment that this overhead drama had taken place during the war. It is in this informal tribute to these American aviators that I nicknamed our club’s trap shooting team “Fame’s Favored Few.” In closing, good luck to all my fellow Cape Cod Fish & Game Association trap shooters this season. I am not sure how much evil we encounter on the trap range however may we all break our targets “higher, stronger and faster.” Until next month…Bob Preston ★ April 2012
HOLYOKE REVOLVER CLUB, INC.
P.O. Box 543 - Holyoke, MA 01041 - 413-539-9345 - holyokerevolverclub.com
100-Yard Range Project Complete
President - Normand Desilets Secretary - Richard Asselin Directors - George Apgar, Jr. Vice-president - Joseph Knapik, Jr. Membership Secretary - William Burgess Joseph Kingsley Treasurer - Richard Moreau Governor - Daniel Jones James King
The Holyoke Revolver Club has completed a large-scale safety improvement project at the 100-yard rifle range. The project involved relocation and access improvements to the parking area and the construction of a concrete barrier along the west edge of the range. The NRA Foundation funded $5000 of this project through its range grant program. “The HRC and its members wish to thank the NRA Foundation for their support and generosity,” said project chairman Joe Knapik. “This capstone project is of great significance and further promotes HRC’s growing success as a provider of shooter education programs.”
M1 Garand Course 4/28
The club will hold its annual high-power instruction session and rifle demonstration match on April 28. The morning session will include classroom time on NRA High-Power rifle competition, as well as the care and feeding of the M1 Garand, the M1A (M14) and other target rifles. After lunch the class will head for the rifle range to shoot a high-power match. The clinic is open only to club members, and the fee is $75. M1 rifles are available and .30 caliber ammo is provided. Participants may bring their own AR-15 and similar rifles, but must provide their own ammo. Rick and Dave Wallis are the instructors.
Reloading Course 4/7
The club will hold a reloading course April 7, according to instructor Ralph Rechenberger. The one-day program is an NRA-certified course in metallic cartridge reloading. Cost is $60, and it is limited to 12 participants.
Outdoor Cleanup 4/14
The club will hold its annual spring cleanup on April 14 starting at 9 am. Members are encouraged to bring rakes, leaf blowers, wheelbarrows and other outdoor equipment to spruce up the grounds.
Firewood
Downed wood from last fall’s storm is being cut up and stacked along the road between the clubhouse and the rifle range. Members are welcome to take the wood home for their own use.
Western Mass. Pistol League Banquet
The annual WMPL banquet will be held April 28 at Tony and Penny’s Restaurant in Ludlow. The event is open to any HRC member and his or her guest, regardless of whether they participated in this year’s matches. Tickets are $23 and are available from Ron Mehlhorn.
Friends Of NRA Banquet
The Pioneer Valley chapter of the Friends of NRA will hold its annual banquet May 11 at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee. Tickets are $40, and are available from George Apgar and Norm Desilets. The Friends group is the fundraising arm of the NRA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides grant money for youth programs, training, range development and other educational efforts. The club has received grants for the junior rifle program and several range improvement projects.
HRC Joins NSSF
The board of directors recently voted to join the National Shooting Sports Federation. The NSSF is a trade association of the firearms industry whose mission statement is “To promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports.” The NSSF sponsors programs for clubs to improve their facilities and protect the environment.
Badges
Following a recent discussion by the board of directors, the membership voted at the February meeting to purchase plastic ID carriers so that HRC members
can display their membership cards while on the club ranges.
Junior Rifle
The club’s junior rifle program meets on Thursday evenings at 5. The junior program is open to 12 – 20 year-olds with parents’ permission. Several Scout organizations have received Merit Badge training, as the club instructors are now certified as merit badge counselors. Interested parties should call the club phone at 539-9345. Jim Torrey is in charge. Adult volunteers are needed.
Women On Target
Ann Robinson and Robin Torrey are planning a Women On Target session to be held at the club at a date to be announced. Anyone interested in participating in the NRA-sponsored event should contact Ann or Robin.
New Members
A record was set at the March meeting when 18 people joined, including Susan Przystas, Laurent Gaulin, Zuriel Martinez and Francis Bey, all of Holyoke; Yvonne and Jon Robinson and Paul Cadorette of Belchertown; Sandy and Pierre Richard of Granby; Kimberly Robbins, David Bolles and Sara Bettencourt, all of Westfield; David Gafney, Steven Lemire and Trevor Sorel, all of Springfield; David Boisselle of Chicopee, Kurt Harris of South Deerfield and junior member Chris Bresnahan of Longmeadow.
HRC Hats and Patches
Hats and jacket patches embroidered with the club’s logo are now available for sale from Membership Secretary Bill Burgess. The club encourages its members to join the National Rifle Association and the Gun Owners’ Action League, the state rifle and pistol association. Ed Pelland is the club recruiter for both organizations, and handles membership applications and renewals for both. Club members can save
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$10 per year by renewing their NRA memberships through Ed for $25, rather than the standard $35. Ed receives NRA points for each renewal or new membership, which he applies to NRA memberships for the junior members of the club.
Fun Shoots
Dave Sparko conducts fun shoots on Tuesday evenings at the club. Competitors shoot .22 pistols at steel plates and a “Dueling Tree” of spinning targets, trying to move all of the discs to the opponent’s side of the tree. Match schedules will be posted on the club’s website and calendar
Practical Matches
The club holds practical matches on the fourth Saturday of the month. New shooters should arrive at 9 am for safety instruction. Participants should bring a centerfire pistol or revolver and 100 rounds of ammunition, extra magazines and speedloaders, a holster, which is not a shoulder or crossdraw model, a baseball cap and eye and ear protection. Chris Fila is in charge. Volunteers are needed to set up the stages, and should arrive at 8 am.
Pistol Course
Holyoke Revolver Club conducts an NRA Basic Pistol course every month. Successful participants receive both the NRA certificate and the Massachusetts state certificate required for firearms licenses. Information is available at the club website or by leaving a message on the club phone at 413-539-9345. The club is now listed on the NRA website and will appear on a zip code search for NRA instruction. The club now has more than a dozen NRA-certified pistol instructors and a similar number of certified Range Safety Officers. Marshall Johnson is chief instructor.
50/50 Raffle
New member Dave Gafney won $37.00 in the March drawing. Suzanne Chandler’s name was picked to win the members’ drawing, but she was not present, so the money will be in the April drawing. ★
The Sportsman’s Calendar . . .Competitive Shooting Matches and Special Shooting Events
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Apr 15: Tri-County 3D Archery Shoot Standish Sportsman's Assoc. 1 Burr Lane East Bridgewater, MA George 508 328-7327 Wednesdays: 3D Fun Shoots Woburn Sportsmen’s Association 155 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, MA archery@woburnsportsmen.com Wednesdays 6 pm: Indoor Paper League Manville Sportsmen's Rod & Gun Club 250 High Street Manville, RI msrgc.com
COWBOY
Wednesday evenings, Saturdays 9 am - 12: Black Powder Cowboy Shooting Woburn Sportsmen’s Association 155 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, MA blackpowder@woburnsportsmen.com Monthly: Cowboy Fast Draw practice and matches Groveland, MA 617-921-7942 johnnybourbon@comcast.net
413-267-9652 3rd Sunday, 1 pm Georgetown Fish & Game Club Lake Avenue Georgetown, MA Craig 508-265-2255 3rd Saturday, 10 am Lawrence Rod & Gun Club Webster Street Lawrence, MA Art 978-687-9504 ext 1
PRACTICAL SHOOTS
Apr 28, May 12, Jun 23: RI Police PIN & PLATE SHOOTS Pistol Combat League 1st Sunday Scituate, RI Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club George 401-639-8573 57 Cherry Street gpesare7@hotmail.com Gloucester, MA 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4th Saturdays: BLACK POWDER 978-283-0304 IDPA League Club Matches www.capeannsportsmansclub.org S&W Shooting Sports Center Sundays 10 am - dusk: Black Powder 1st Sunday Springfield, MA Woburn Sportsmen’s Association Springfield Sportsman’s Club 413-846-6400 155 Middlesex Turnpike 215 Wood Hill Road 4th Sunday Bedford, MA Monson, MA Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford blackpowder@woburnsportsmen.com
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North Hixville Road North Dartmouth, MA Dave 508-984-9589 4th Sunday 8:45 am: IDPA Matches Nenameseck Sportsman’s Club Bacon Road Palmer, MA Norm 413-967-3797 www.nenameseck.com/idpa
SPECIAL EVENTS & SHOWS
Apr 20-22: 5th Annual Summit presented by Neshooters, LLC Pelham Fish & Game Club Pelham, NH 603-673-6105 www.neshooters.com Apr 22, May 6, May 20: Biathlon practice Harvard Sportsmens Club Littleton County Road Harvard, MA Chris chris@bikewaysource.com Apr 28-29: Sporting Goods and Gun
Show Monument Beach Sportsmens Club 199 MacArthur Boulevard (Rt 28) Bourne, MA 508-830-5012 blima@maritime.edu
SPORTING CLAYS
Apr 15: Registered Spring Fling Sundays 10 am, Wednesdays at noon: Winter League Petersham Gun Club 159 Nelson Road Petersham, MA petershamgunclub12@gmail.com Parker win59pe@hughes.net
TRAP
Wednesdays: Greater Lowell Trap League Woburn Sportsmen’s Association 155 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, MA trap@woburnsportsmen.com ★
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HAMILTON-WENHAM ROD AND GUN CLUB PO Box 2413 ✣ South Hamilton, MA 01982 www.hwrgclub.org
President: V. President Secretary: Treasurer: Range Officer: Chief Instr: Range Const.
Bill Terry Bob Young Paul Rullo Ronayne Schild Joe Santarelli Mike Pelonzi Mike Tolvanen
General Membership Meeting February 21, 2012 Meeting came to order approximately 7:35 PM. In accordance with custom, the meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence to honor all our deceased members and for all our men and women serving in the armed services that have lost their lives or are still fighting for our freedom. Also for Paul Grant, a former club member, who was a Hamilton Police Sergeant. He was a longtime firearm instructor for the Club. Paul owned a firearm store in Essex for some time. Board members present were Bill Terry, Mike Tolvanen, Mike Pelonzi, Bob Young, Joe Santarelli, and Paul Rullo. Attendance was logged in as 34 members including 6 Board members. Please remember to sign in prior to the meeting. Bill Terry, President, ran the meeting.
Insurance Business
Arlene Pucillo, Sr Account Representative, from Charles River Insurance attended the meeting to describe the Club’s insurance policy and answer questions. There are 3 parts of our policy with $1M coverage. General liability and Professional liability which
covers firearms training, and director/officers liability. Additional coverage for $1M would cost between $500 and $700.
Call for New Members
Six applications for membership were received, reviewed, and unanimously approved by general vote. The names of the new members are; Sean Hickford, Sean Phelan, John McRae, Daniel Eslinger, Clem Benenson and Sean Costello.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer was absent, therefore no report.
Range Officer Report
• Shotgun orientation scheduled for February 25 at 9:00am. • The Club is trying to implement a calendar which shows the monthly schedule of events. • Safety is the first priority. • The Cub Scouts will use the Club on April 21, 22. • Fish Socking to occur February 25. • March 17 is the Dump Cup Shoot with the Marsh Rats. There is one opening available to a Club Member. Anyone who is interested should contact Kalil or Rick/Joanne Southgate. After 2:00 the shotgun range is available for general shooting. • Please pickup your trash. • Key for the trap house cost $20.
Secretary Report
• A motion to accept the Secretary's
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Report was made, seconded and accepted by a voice vote. • To date approximately 225 members have renewed their membership, 65 members are pending. • First batch of NRA and GOAL renewals was recently delivered by the club this week. • March 20th is the deadline for renewal without the late fee penalty of $10 per month retroactive to January 1. • Last Chance Renewals are being sent shortly.
Range Construction Report
• 8 members attended the last work party. Work at the pistol berm was completed and members cut wood. Range cleanup occurred January 15. • Next work party is March 3. • Future work party will require a dumpster to clean out buildings. A motion was made and unanimously approved to for an amount not to exceed $600 for the dumpster.
Chief Instructor
Mike Pelonzi our Chief Instructor is holding classes as usual. Anyone interested please contact Mike for more information.
Essex County League
• Banquet is March 29, cost is $30. Contact Bob Young if interested. • Mass Bowhunters Banquet is March 10. Contact Bob Young if interested. • Dogs are allowed for duck hunting at the Sandy Point area of Plum Island. There has been some confusion that has been resolved. Dogs must be on leash except to retrieve. • Anglers cannot keep tagged salmon upstream of the Lawrence Dam. • The state legislature is considering a reduction in distance from 500 feet to a building from elevated tree stands during bowhunting. • Trying to revise licensing for minors so they do no need to go to Boston. • State legislature considering all visitors to public hunting lands shall wear orange during the hunting season. • State may mandate the use of circle hooks for striped bass. • Pending hunting regulation to acquire a second bear tag for successful hunters. • State is implementing a new online
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game checking system for deer, bear, and turkey, except deer taken during the shotgun season will be required to be brought to a check station as currently required. There was no report from Long Term Planning Committee or GOAL.
Environmental Stewardship
The club is looking for someone to act as our environmental steward. Anyone interested in this position and what it entails should contact Bill Terry.
Old Business
Liming of the shotgun range will begin shortly.
New Business
• A motion to spend $2,793 for liability insurance was made and seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote. The Club will look into additional coverage. • Volunteers needed for the upcoming fish stocking. Fishing shall be by single barbless hooks, catch and release only. • A motion to spend an amount not to exceed $500 for foam sheets for broadhead targets was made and seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote. • A motion to spend an amount not to exceed $600 for shotgun mini targets was made and seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote. • Email addresses are up to date for those who want to receive Club emails. A few members choose not to release their email addresses. • Two keys are required to enter the range. One for the front gate, one for the chain.
Good of the Order
• A cowboy shoot is scheduled for April 29. • Cabinet locks in the pistol house are being changed. • Boy Scout 35 has asked to schedule a sleepover at the Club.
Meeting Adjournment
Bill Terry asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm. The motion was made, seconded and passed on a voice vote. ★
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ARCHERY
Club 508-759-5653 1455 Elm Street Thursdays: Indoor Paper, 3D Archery Leominster, MA Wednesdays: Indoor Archery Saturdays: Women’s Indoor Archery Woburn Sportsmen’s Association Manville Sportsmen's Rod & Gun Club CONVENTIONAL PISTOL 155 Middlesex Turnpike 250 High Street Mondays 6:30 pm: Conventional Bedford, MA Manville, RI Bullseye Pistol Shooting indoorarchery@woburnsportsmen.com msrandgc@gmail.com Angle Tree Stone Rod & Gun Club Wednesdays 6 pm: Archery Barre Sportsman’s Club 57 Kelly Boulevard Wrentham Sportsmen’s Association 221 Spring Hill Road North Attleboro, MA 7 Madison Street Barre, MA ljr26thf@yahoo.com Wrentham, MA John 978-355-4071 Mondays & Wednesdays 6 - 9 pm Dave 508-883-7959 Tiverton Rod & Gun Club BLACK POWDER Wednesdays 7 - 9:30 pm 1529 Fish Road Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford Sundays 10 am - dusk Tiverton, RI North Hixville Road Woburn Sportsmen’s Association John 508-675-2946 North Dartmouth, MA 155 Middlesex Turnpike 2nd & 4th Monday 7 pm: Big Bore Paul 508-993-2117 Bedford, MA Pistol Shoot Thursdays 7-9 pm blackpowder@woburnsports 3rd Saturday 1 pm: Blacklight Pistol Monument Beach Sportsmen Club men.com Hanson Rod & Gun Club Dump Road off MacArthur Blvd Sundays 8 am - 12 pm Davis Road, off Elm Street Monument Beach, MA Leominster Sportsmen’s Assoc. Hanson, MA
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Bill 781-585-8225 Tuesdays: Pistol League Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club 57 Cherry Street Gloucester, MA 978-283-0304 Tuesdays 8-10 pm: .22 NMC League Mass. Rifle Association 290R Salem Street Woburn, MA Steve 781-862-6516 Wednesdays 8 pm: .22 Pistol League Hopkinton Sportsmens Assoc. 95 Lumber Street Hopkinton, MA Mark 508-529-4207 2nd Sunday: Action Pistol Fall River Rod & Gun Club Sanford Road Westport, MA Bob 508-995-7768
3rd Saturday 9 am Barre Sportsman’s Club 221 Spring Hill Road Barre, MA Bert 508-413-6529
COWBOY SHOOTS
Saturdays 9 am - noon Woburn Sportsmen’s Association 155 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, MA blackpowder@woburnsportsmen.com
HIGH POWER RIFLE
Sundays 10 am Woburn Sportsmen’s Association 155 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, MA highpower@woburnsportsmen.com (continued on page 29)
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The Sportsman’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shooting Practices 1st Saturday 9 am, 3rd Sunday 1 pm: CMP Hanson Rod & Gun Club Davis Road, off Elm Street Hanson, MA 781-293-9872 4th Sunday 1 pm: DCM Shoots Maspenock Rod & Gun Club McGill Lane, Milford, MA Dave 508-478-6211
JUNIOR
Mondays 6 - 9 pm: Junior Rifle Saturdays 7:30 am-12:30 pm: Junior Pistol Woburn Sportsmen’s Assoc. 155 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, MA jrrifle@woburnsportsmen.com jrpistol@woburnsportsmen.com Mondays 6 pm: Smallbore Rifle Hopkinton Sportsmens Association Lumber Street Hopkinton, MA Kris 508-254-6221 or 508-881-3868 Mondays 7 - 9 pm: Junior Rifle Reading Rifle & Revolver Haverhill Street Reading, MA Bob 781-246-4860 Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm: Smallbore Rifle Harvard Sportsmen’s Club 250 Littleton County Road Harvard, MA 978-772-6534 or rjjr@charter.net Tuesdays 7 pm: Sporter Air Rifle Fridays 7 pm: Smallbore Rifle Maspenock Rod & Gun Club McGill Lane Milford, MA Dave 508-243-1521 Wednesdays 6 pm: Smallbore Rifle Hanson Rod & Gun Club Davis Road, off Elm Street Hanson, MA Rick 781-293-6185 Wednesdays: Smallbore Rifle Ames Rifle & Pistol Club 110A Canton Street North Easton, MA Bob 508-238-8563 Wednesdays: Smallbore Rifle Sagamore Rifle Club Sagamore, MA Leon 508-888-2474 Wednesdays 5 - 9 pm: Smallbore Rifle Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club 460 Britannia Street Taunton, MA Sid 774-473-7934 Wednesdays: Junior Indoor Air Rifle Saturdays: Junior Indoor Archery Manville Sportsmen's Rod & Gun Club 250 High Street Manville, RI msrandgc@gmail.com Saturdays: Smallbore Rifle Old Colony Sportsmen’s Assoc. Forest Street Pembroke, MA George 781-871-0003 Sundays 5 pm: Smallbore Rifle Lenox Sportsmen’s Club 258 New Lenox Road Lenox, MA Jeff 413-528-1343 Sundays 6 - 9 pm: Smallbore Rifle Nenameseck Sportsman’s Club Bacon Road Palmer, MA Dick 413-283-3920 Junior High Power Rifle Reading Rifle and Revolver Club Haverhill Street Reading, MA Bob 978-474-0695 Duane duaneb1953@yahoo.com Beginner & Advanced Programs Mass Rifle Association 290R Salem Street Woburn, MA Maureen mrmttrcktt@aol.com 781-933-9020
PRACTICAL SHOOTS
1st & 3rd Monday 7:30 - 10 pm: IDPA Practice Harvard Sportsmen’s Club Littleton County Road Harvard, MA
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Rochester, MA Belchertown, MA Leominster Sportsmen’s Association Paul 508-763-4226 Trap & Skeet: Sundays 1 pm; 1455 Elm Street SMALLBORE Skeet: Sundays 11 am; Wednesdays 5 Wednesdays 9 am - Noon Leominster, MA Lowell Sportsmen’s Club Trap, Skeet, Modern Skeet, Five Stand: pm Tuesdays 5 pm - dark: .22 Rimfire Scituate Rod & Gun Club 50 Swain Road Sundays 11:30 am - 4 pm Benchrest Rifle Rte 3A Chelmsford. MA Trap, Skeet, Modern Skeet: Saturdays Lee Sportsmen’s Association Scituate, MA president@lowellsc.org 11 am - 3 pm 565 Fairview Street 781-545-1510 Sundays 10 am - 2 pm Ludlow Fish & Game Club Lee, MA secretary@scituaterg.com Standish Sportsman's Association Sportsman Road Pete 413-274-1623 Trap & Skeet: Sundays 1 - 3 pm; Off Burr Lane Ludlow, MA pviale@frpaper.com Thursdays 6 - 9 pm; Saturdays 1 - 3 pm East Bridgewater, MA Marshall 413-585-8662 Barre Sportsman’s Club Easthampton Fish & Game John 508-378-7696 Trap: Sundays 1 - 4 pm 221 Spring Hill Road Rt 10, College Highway Trap & Skeet: Sundays 12:30 pm Fin Fur & Feather Club Barre, MA Southampton, MA Franklin County League 35 Crystal Springs Road Tony 978-355-4474 413-527-9340 721 River Road Mattapoisett, MA Mondays 7 pm, Wednesdays 5:30 pm: Skeet: Sundays 9 am - Noon; East Deerfield, MA 508-758-6790 22LR Pistol League Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 - 8 pm John 413-863-8068 Trap: Mondays 5 - 9 pm Manville Sportsmen's Rod & Gun Club Stockbridge Sportsmen Club Trap, Skeet, 5 Stand: Saturdays & Methuen Rod & Gun Club 250 High Street Route 102 Sundays 1 4 pm; Wednesdays 5 8 240 Tyler Street Manville, RI Stockbridge, MA pm Methuen, MA msrandgc@gmail.com Gary 413-298-3623 Independent Sportsmen Club Eli 978-683-3261 Paul 413-528-0859 Mirimichi Road Trap: Sundays 10 am; Wednesdays 6 SPORTING CLAYS Trap: Sundays 9 am - 1 pm; Foxboro, MA pm Every Day 9 am - Dusk Wednesdays 6 pm Trap: Sundays 1 - 4 pm Maspenock Rod & Gun Club Peace Dale Shooting Preserve Townsend Rod & Gun Club Georgetown Fish & Game Club 1 McGill Lane Peace Dale, RI Emery Road Lake Avenue Milford, MA 401-789-3730 Townsend, MA Georgetown, MA L.A. lajtax@comcast.net Saturdays & Sundays 1 - 4 pm Jim 978-597-9121 Mike 978-463-9970 Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 3:30 pm Independent Sportsmen Club Trap: Thursdays 6 pm - dusk Trap: Sundays 9 am - 12 pm Fin, Fur & Feather Club Mirimichi Road Trap & 5 Stand: Sundays 9 am - 1 Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club 100 Larch Road Foxboro, MA pm 57 Cherry Street Millis, MA Saturdays 9:30 am - 1 pm Skeet & 5 Stand: Tuesdays 6 pm Gloucester, MA 508-376-2977 Western Mass Bird Dog Club 978-283-0304 Trap & Skeet: Sundays 10 am - 2 pm dusk 87 Charles Farnum Road Walpole Sportsmen’s Association capeannsportsmansclub.org Skeet: Wednesdays until 1 pm Granville, MA Lincoln Road Trap: Sundays 1 - 4 pm; Tuesdays Springfield Sportsmen's Club Jim 413-538-8941 Walpole, MA 6:30 - 9 pm; Wednesdays 6:30 - 9 pm Woodhill Road Saturdays Noon - 5 pm 508-668-6919 Women Only Trap: 2nd Saturday 1 - 4 Monson, MA Fall River Rod & Gun Club Trap: Sundays 1 - 4 pm pm Skeet field 413-267-9230 Sanford Road Westford Sportsmen’s Club Hanson Rod & Gun Club Al 413-222-8322 Westport, MA West Street Davis Road Trap: Sundays 9 am; Thursdays 3 pm; 508-673-4535 Westford, MA Hanson, MA Saturdays 10 am Sundays 9 am - 12 pm Tom 978-692-4974 781-293-9872 Monument Beach Sportsmens Club Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club Sundays 12 - 4 pm; Tuesdays, Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand: Sundays 9:30 Dump Road off MacArthur Blvd 57 Cherry Street Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 4 am - 2 pm; Tuesdays 6:30 - 9 pm; Monument Beach, MA Gloucester, MA pm; Wednesdays 7 - 9 pm Thursdays 10 am - 1 pm Club 508-759-5653 978-283-0304 Fall River Rod & Gun Club Hopkinton Sportsmen’s Assoc. Trap, Skeet & Wobble Skeet: Saturdays capeannsportsmansclub.org Sanford Road 95 Lumber Street & Sundays 1 pm Sundays 9:30 am - 2 pm Westport, MA Hopkinton, MA Angle Tree Stone Rod & Gun Club Hopkinton Sportsmen's Assoc. 508-673-4635 Chaulk 508-842-6208 57 Kelly Boulevard 95 Lumber Street Trap: Thursdays 7 pm wnigro@monarchspring.com North Attleboro, MA Hopkinton, MA Wrentham Sportsmen’s Assoc. Trap & Skeet: Sundays 1 - 4 pm, Joe 508-699-6730 Chalk 508-849-7877 or 7 Madison Street Thursdays 6 - 9 pm Trap: Wednesdays 7 pm chalknigro@gmail.com Wrentham, MA Southborough Rod & Gun Club North Brookfield Sportsmens Club Sundays 1 - 4 pm Dave 508-883-7959 254 Fruit Street 20 Boynton Road Fin, Fur & Feather Trap: Wednesdays 6 - 9 pm Hopkinton, MA North Brookfield, MA 35 Crystal Spring Road Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm Mike 508-879-9625 508-867-9216 Mattapoisett, MA Skeet: Saturday & Sunday 12 - 4 pm jmpearson@rcn.com Trap: Sundays 9:30 am - 1 pm; 508-758-6790 Tuesday & Thursday 6 - 10 pm Skeet: Sundays 9 am - 1 pm, Fridays 12 - 3 pm Sundays 10 am - 2 pm Wallum Lake Rod Gun Club Tuesdays & Thursdays 7 - 9:30 pm Cape Cod Fish & Game Springfield Sportsmen's Club 200 Brook Road Trap: Sundays 9 am - Noon Depot Street Woodhill Road Harrisville, RI Riverside Gun Club North Harwich, MA Monson, MA 401-568-7171 or 401-568-5640 16 Wilkins Road Peter 508-430-1072 Al 413-222-8322 Trap: Sundays 9:30 am; Wednesdays Hudson, MA Trap & Skeet: Saturdays & Sundays Sundays 10 am, Wednesdays noon 5:30 pm www.riversidegc.org 10 am - 2 pm; Wednesdays 10 am dusk Manville Sportsmen's Rod & Gun Club Trap: Sundays 10 am, Wednesdays 5 noon Petersham Gun Club 250 High Street pm, Fridays 9 am, Saturday Noon 5-Stand & Sporting Clays: 158 Nelson Road Manville, RI Lawrence Rod & Gun Club Wednesdays 10 am - noon; Saturdays Petersham, MA msrgc.com Webster Street 10 am - 1 pm Parker win59pe@hughes.net Trap: Sundays 10 am - 1 pm; Lawrence, MA Old Colony Sportsmen’s Assoc. Thursdays 5:30 pm Saturdays 12 - 2 pm John 978-470-0327 159 Forest Street Barre Sportsman’s Club Smithfield Sportsman's Club Trap: Tuesdays 9 am - 12 pm Pembroke, MA 221 Spring Hill Road Walter Carey Road, Off Route 5 Skeet: Thursdays 9 am - 12 pm Dick 781-585-1875 Barre, MA Smithfield, RI Trap & Skeet: Sundays 9 am - 1 pm, Trap: Thursdays 6 - 9 pm Randy 978-632-8708 Dave 401-949-1525 Thursdays 6 - 10 pm, Saturdays 12 Nimrod League of Holden Trap: Sundays 10 am - 12 noon; 4 pm Coal Kiln Road TRAP & SKEET Thursdays 4 - 7 pm North Leominster Rod & Gun Club Princeton, MA Trap: Sundays 9 - 11 am Tiverton Rod & Gun Club Lancaster Avenue www.nimrodleague.org Nashoba Sportsman's Club, Inc. 1529 Fish Road Lunenburg, MA Sundays 10 am 924 Main Street Tiverton, RI 978-840-6322 Sippican Rod & Gun Club Acton, MA Trap & Skeet: Sundays 9 am - 12 pm 215 Dexter Lane Clubhouse 401-624-3959 ★ Trap: Tuesdays 6 pm Fitchburg Sportsmen’s Club Route 119 List your club events free of charge in Ashburnham, MA Esther 978-827-3340 The Sportsman’s Calendar! Trap Event Category: Barre Sportsman’s Club ❑ Education & Training ❑ Competitive Events ❑ Informal shooting & practices 221 Spring Hill Road Barre, MA Date of Event: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mike 508-867-8867 Trap: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am Event Description: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ noon Event Location: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Woburn Sportsmen’s Association _____________________________________________ 155 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, MA Contact Person, Phone, Email: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Bob 781-275-7323 _____________________________________________ trap@woburnsportsmen.com Email: editor@theoutdoormessage.com Trap: Sundays 9 am - 1 pm Mail: The Sportsman’s Calendar PO Box 567, Northborough, MA 01532 Swift River Sportsman’s Club Fax: 603-642-4327 79 Moore Road www.harvardsportsmensclub.com
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WRENTHAM SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION
PO Box 83 - 7 Madison Street - Wrentham, MA 02093 508-643-1322 - www.wrenthamsa.com
Club Event Schedule
Meetings: Advisory Board: First Monday of the Month, 7 pm; General: Second Monday of the Month, 7 pm
Apr 7........ Pond Cleanup Apr 7........ Anniversary Party Apr 9........ Fisherman’s Night Apr 14...... Opening Day May 12 ....Sausage Dinner Jun 3 ........ Chicken BBQ Jun 16 ...... Youth Day Aug 12..... Kiver Fest Sep 16...... Pig Roast Oct 8 ........ Hunter’s Night Dec 15 ..... Xmas Party All Dates: We could use help during any event listed above. Please contact the club to get appropriate committee contact. New Members be sure to fulfill your work party commitment.
Website
http://www.wrenthamsa.com
Range
powder and shotgun slug shoots. Any ideas for future shoots would be greatly appreciated; you may contact John directly or email the editor with your comments. Range hours are 7 am to ½ hour after sunset Monday through Saturday, and 9 am to ½ hour after sunset on Sundays. The lighted Pistol Range is open until 9 pm each night. There will be no range use during scheduled archery events. If you are interested in doing reloading, and never knew how to get started, you can contact John Dennis and he will set something up. For more information or interest about the range or events you may contact John Dennis 508-384-7607. Date Mar 11 Mar 25
The range is a private range except during shoots. Other than those times, nonmembers are only to use range as a guest when they are accompanied by a member in good standing. Competition shoots at the club are held on Sundays at 1:00 PM. The entry fee is $20.00. You will shoot 10 targets at 2 distances. The distances normally are 25 and 50 yards for rifle. The distances normally are 15 and 25 feet for pistol. Prizes of steaks or gift certificates are awarded to the highest shooter of each round. Shooters may only win twice, once at the closer distance and once at the further distance. The shoots are open to all. Plan on 50-60 rounds for rifle and pistol shoots, less for black
Apr 15 Apr 29 May 20 Jun 10 Jun 24 Jul 8 Jul 22 Aug 5 Aug 19 Sep 9 Sep 23 Oct 7 Oct 21
Shoot Schedule 2012 Mountain Man (Pistol, Rifle, Black Powder) Military Pistol .45’s all clones or any authentic military hand gun Shotgun, Turkey (no slugs) #4,#5,#6 shot Pistol, Center Fire Rifle, Military (no scope) sling allowed Rifle, .22 Rim Fire, Benchrest Pistol, Black Powder Pistol, center Fire with 3” barrel or shorter Pistol, Rim Fire Rifle, Military (No scope) Ultimate shoot The Great Vegetable shoot (Sidelock) Pistol, Rim Fire Rifle, .22 Rim Fire Rifle, Center Fire, Benchrest
Keith G. Langer, Attorney at Law
Admitted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island Firearms licensing, administrative appeals and litigation. Wills, trusts and family law issues promptly addressed. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION FOR GOAL MEMBERS 255 Harvard Lane, Wrentham, MA 02093-1069 Phone: 508-384-8692 Fax: 508-384-3547
Nov 4 Nov 18 Dec 2 Dec 16 Dec 30
Military Rifle and Pistol (Sling Allowed) Shotgun, Slug and Gauge Rifle, Black Powder Rifle Pistol, Center Fire 25 and 50 yards Military Rifle, armrest permissible
All Shoots Start Promptly at 1:00 pm
Trap
Trap shoots every Thursday at 7 pm and Sunday at 10 am. The cost is $3 per round. There is to be no lead shot fired at the trap field. Wrentham Sportsman is a non-toxic shot only trap field. WINTER LEAGUE has begun. There will be no trap shooting during scheduled archery events. Newcomers are always welcome. There is always help for newcomers. The winter league is coming sooner than you think, so get to the trap range on Thursday night and get practiced for the upcoming league season. Steel shot ammunition is always available at all trap shoots. For more information or interest about the trap range or events you may contact D a v e Deschamps 508883-7959.
Fish & Game
Pay off for the trout pool is April 9th at fishermens night. The first annual coyote pool was won by Steve Cooper with a 51 lb coyote. Good job, Coop. Jerry Deschamps weighed in a 41 lb. coyote on the last day. New members see the fish and game committee to get work hours signed off. Pond cleanup is April 7th. Hope to see a good turnout. Opening day is April 14th, the pond will be closed two weeks prior. For more information or interest in fish and game you may contact Gary Duquette at 508 584 3415 or e-mail at Gyduke28@msn.com Give a man a fish, feed him for a day,
teach a man to fish feed him for a lifetime.
Archery
Note League Schedule Change: The practice archery range now is lighted and open until 9 pm at night. 3-D shoots for 2012 are as follows: May 6, August 26, September 2. As always our 3-D course uses Rinehart Targets. The daily course has been removed for the winter, but will redo it in the spring. For more information on any of the Tricounty league shoots visit <http://www.oldbow.com> For more information or interest about archery or events you may contact Chuck DuPont 508-520-3339.
Conservation Camp
Taras Suchy’s daughter Julia will be going to the MA Junior Conservation Camp. Junior membership to the club is for ages 13-18 and is a yearly fee of $5.00.
Notes From the Kitchen
As always we will be serving a meal on Meeting Nights Cost is always $5.00. Check at the club for details.
Wednesday Night Archery
Wednesday night archery will resume in the Spring.
2012 Officers President First V.P. SecondV.P. Rec Sec. Financial Sec. Treasurer
Jim Stella Tom Stella Dan Sbardella Keith Sharron Howie ???? Taras Suchy
Do You Have a Story?
If you are a member and would like to have your story or information published in the next issue, my contact information is Chuck DuPont email: cdupont@assabet.org ★
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GENERAL TRAINING
Must pre-register 978-741-0044 3rd Saturday: NRA Home Firearms Apr 5: Art of Concealed Carry in Safety/Mass Basic Firearms Safety Massachusetts Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford Apr 12: Utah Non Resident CCW North Hixville Road Apr 18: Kubaton North Dartmouth, MA Apr 24, May 22, May 26: Intro to Must pre-register R.J. 508-676-9861 IDPA Last Thursday and Last Saturday: May 15: Intro to the Modern Sporting Basic Firearms Safety & Handling Rifle AR15 Worcester County Jail and House May 16-17: NRA Metallic Cartridge of Correction Reloading Course 5 Paul X Tivnan Dr May 24: BFS Law Primer West Boylston, MA May 24: BFS Law Primer Pre-register Julie 508-854-1800 x2442 May 30: Disarming and Retention Weekends/Monthly: MA Certified 37 Pierce Street Pistol Course, Law Enforcement and Northboro, MA Civilian Training Tara 508-393-5333 x22 Franklin County League May 12: Responsible Use of Lethal 721 River Road Force offered by AWARE Deerfield, MA Harvard Sportsmen's Club Alan 413-863-2964 250 Littleton County Road Monthly: Massachusetts Firearms Harvard, MA Safety Register at www.aware.org Bristol County Daily: NRA and Mass Certified Pistol Ray 508-336-5724 Course and FID Card Course blar1@comcast.net Distribution Firearms Services Quarterly: 2-day Defensive Handgun 10 Colonial Road Suite 209-C IM-SAFE Firearms Training Center Salem, MA Simsbury, CT
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NRA Basic Pistol, Home Firearm Safety, Tactical Pistol, Concealed Carry, Private Accuracy Workshops The following TRAINING offered Central Mass AS NEEDED: www.centralmassfirearmsacademy.com NRA Home Firearms Safety, NRA License to Carry Basic Pistol, NRA Personal Blue Stag School Protection, Mass Basic Firearms Chelmsford, MA Safety 978-256-6216 or Ayer Gun & Sportsmen’s Club BLUESTAG@COMCAST.NET Ayer, MA NRA Basic Pistol, Home Firearm Dan 978-870-7298 Safety, Personal Protection in the dan.damato@comcast.net Home; Private Shooting Lessons; NRA Basic Pistol, Mass Basic Advanced Tactical and Concealed Firearms Safety Carry Courses Worcester Pistol & Rifle Club Central MA Area Boylston, MA First Defense Firearms, Inc. amerigunteacher@yahoo.com 508-278-6844 NRA Basic classes, Advance Tactical www.firstdefensefirearms.com classes Mass Basic Firearms Safety, NRA Dynamic Incident Response Basic Pistol, NRA Home Firearms Mike 781-258-6577 dynamic Safety, NRA Basic Rifle incidentresponse@comcast.net Dedham & Braintree, MA Mass Basic Firearms Safety, NRA Mitchel mitch1055@comcast.net Home Firearms Safety, NRA Basic FID & LTC Courses Pistol, NRA Rifle, NRA Shotgun Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club Carver, MA 57 Cherry Street John 508-728-5899 Gloucester, MA jedduf@gmail.com 978-283-0304 Dennis 860-651-4911 www.im-safe.com
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capeannsportsmansclub.org NRA and Mass State Police Certified Pistol Course, Shotgun Shell reloading, Metallic Cartridge Reloading, Refuse to be A Victim Hampden and Worcester Counties Conrad 413-739-3015 www.FirearmSafetyClass.com NRA Basic Pistol, NRA First Steps Hanson Rod & Gun Club Davis Road Hanson, MA hansontraining@gmail.com NRA and MA State Police Certified Pistol Course Leominster, MA Michael 978-534-2484 firearmsinstruction@gmail.com Smallbore Rifle Courses Ludlow Fish & Game Sportsmen’s Road Ludlow, MA Al 413-782-2917 staff@lfgclub.org Craig 413-589-7093 Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety Millis, MA Paul 508-541-3164 (continued on page 31)
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pgmarier@verizon.net NRA Basic Pistol and NRA Home Firearm Safety Plainville, MA Jeff 508-944-3797 rkba@earthlink.net NRA Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol, Personal Protection; Mass Basic Firearms Safety; GLOCK Certified Instructor; GLOCK Armorer Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut Harry 401-965-4648 NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Home Firearms Safety, MA State Certified Shrewsbury, MA Mike 508-330-9430 Mass Basic Firearm Safety Course South Shore Charles 774-776-6494 www.magproinc.com Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun; Mass Basic Firearms Safety; NRA/NMLRA Muzzleloading South Shore John 781-963-7785 john.monti@comcast.net State Certified Basic Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol, Rifle, Personal Protection, Shotgun, Muzzleloading Swansea, MA Richard 508-673-8263 NRA Home Firearms Safety, NRA Basic Pistol, Mass Basic Firearms Safety Swansea, MA Mike or Richard 401-413-2313 Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol, Basic Rifle, Shotshell & Metallic Cartridge Reloading Worcester, MA John 508-414-0491 fasafetytrng@aol.com Corporate Seminars & Workshops including workplace Violence and Women’s Safety Seminars. Custom programs available IM-SAFE Firearms Training Center Simsbury, CT Dennis 860-651-4911 www.im-safe.com MA/RI certified instructor, RI Pistol recertifications Tiverton, RI Steven 401-624-2649 steventsr@hotmail.com
HUNTER EDUCATION
The Basic Hunter Education Course is mandatory for first-time hunters or hunting license buyers in Massachusetts. Topics include safe handling and storage of hunting arms and ammunition, hunting laws and ethics, wildlife identification, wildlife management, care and handling of game, basic survival skills and first aid. Courses are provided at no charge to participants. Students who successfully pass the course receive a Certificate of Completion that is accepted for purchasing a Massachusetts hunting or sporting license and for people 15 or older making application for a Firearms Identification Card with their local police departments. The certificates are also accepted in North America for the purchase of a hunting license. There are two ways prospective students can find Massachusetts Basic Hunter Education courses. 1) Check the DFW website regularly at <http://www.mass.gov/ dfwele/dfw/education/hed/hed_cour se_schedule.htm>. Courses are posted 2 months ahead of time. You must call the Hunter Education office to reserve a seat. Courses posted fill up within days of posting, so you must act fast. 2) Get EARLY notification of courses, before they are posted on the website by filling out a form online at <http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/ dfw/education/hed/hed_find_course
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.htm>. You must call the Hunter Education program to reserve a seat. If you don’t have a computer or have access to the internet, you can also call the Hunter Education Program office in Ayer at 978-772-0693 and ask for postal notification of the next Basic course scheduled in near you. What if you enrolled in a course and then something prevents you from attending? In consideration of others, please notify the Hunter Education office that you are unable to participate. There is always a waiting list and it's important to let others know that a slot has opened. Meanwhile, your information can be put back into the notification system for another course.
431 West Cherry Street Holyoke, MA 413-539-9345 3rd Sunday Brockton, MA Charles 508-238-1586 chuck@cdavisgroup.com Saturdays & Sundays Instructional Shooting Inc. 164 Andover Street Lowell, MA Must pre-register 800-984-4867 www.instructionalshooting.com Monthly Starfire Haverhill, MA Lynne & Edward 978-373-4325 Monthly - Must pre-register Eastern Rifle & Revolver Club 315 Walnut Street INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Lynn, MA Sonny 781-599-9882 Apr 15: RSO Course Monument Beach Sportsmens Club Twice Monthly Western Massachusetts (continued on page 32) Robert 413-232-7700 199 MacArthur Boulevard Monthly Bourne, MA Tactical Dynamics Firearms Training Doug 508-367-1665 Foxboro, MA tables still available! Rob 508.982.8307 Jun 2: Range Safety Officer rob@tacticaldynamicsfirearmstrainLowell Sportsmen’s Club ing.com or www.tacticaldynamics50 Swain Road firearmstraining.com Chelmsford, MA Rick training@lowellsc.org The following courses offered AS NEEDED: The following courses offered AS Blackstone Valley Area NEEDED: Blackstone Firearms Training LLC All NRA Disciplines, RSO Training Fred www.basicpistol.com Blue Stag School Braintree, MA 978-256-6216 or John 781-848-0047 BLUESTAG@COMCAST.NET jrwalsh@beld.net NRA Range Safety Officer Central Cape Area Certification Harwich, MA Holyoke Revolver Club Steven 508-432-8036 Holyoke, MA Central Massachusetts 413 539-9345 or www.centralmassfirearmsacademy.com roblombardihrc@comcast.net. Central Massachusetts NRA Instructor & RSO Training First Defense Firearms, Inc. Greater Lowell area 508-278-6844 Ken 978-692-6818 www.firstdefensefirearms.com Gun_Safety@comcast.net Central Massachusetts NRA Instructor Courses Richard 508-876-9270 Instructional Shooting Inc. training@competitionspecialties.com 164 Andover Street Central Massachusetts Lowell, MA Charlie 508-981-6402 Must pre-register 800-984-4867 crfcook@verizon.net www.instructionalshooting.com Dedham, MA NRA Instructor Courses for Rifle, Tom tparisi@comcast.net Shotgun, Pistol, Personal Protection, Hampden and Worcester Counties Range Safety Officer and Reloading Conrad 413-739-3015 Metallic or Shotgun www.FirearmSafetyClass.com IM-SAFE Firearms Training Center Hanson, MA Simsbury, CT Hanson Rod & Gun Club Dennis 860-651-4911 Davis Road www.im-safe.com hansontraining@gmail.com Harvard, MA NRA BASIC PISTOL Michael 617-803-1307 Apr 3 instructor@voland.net GOAL Foundation Headquarters Holliston, MA 37 Pierce Street Holliston Sportsmen’s Association Northborough, MA 137 Bullard Lane 508-393-5333 x22 Ed 508-881-0850 Apr 14, May 12, Jun 16 Lenox, MA Lowell Sportsmen’s Club Lenox Sportsmen’s Club 50 Swain Road New Lenox Road Chelmsford, MA Lou 413-442-4550 Rick training@lowellsc.org Greater Lowell area Apr 21: Basic Pistol Class offered by Ken 978-692-6818 AWARE Gun_Safety@comcast.net Jun 9: Basic Pistol Class offered by Marlboro, MA AWARE Marlboro Fish & Game Harvard Sportsmen's Club 1 Muddy Lane 250 Littleton County Road Mark 508-393-7575 Harvard, MA Maynard, MA Register at www.aware.org Maynard Rod & Gun Club Wednesday Evenings 45 Old Mill Road Cape Cod Kenyon 508-361-4259 Steven 508-548-5879 trackertx17@yahoo.com www.capecodgunsafety.com New Bedford, MA Monthly. Must pre-register Joe 508-863-0464 Hamilton-Wenham Rod & Gun www.nbpistolinstructor.com Mike 978-815-6989 Revere, MA Every 2nd Wednesday Boston Firearms Training Center Ludlow Fish & Game 796 Broadway Sportsmen’s Road Tom 781-284-6677 Ludlow, MA www.bostonfirearms.com Les lprentice@verizon.net Sharon, MA Every 3rd Saturday Sharon Fish & Game Holyoke Revolver Club 307 East Street The
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Dan captdan33@aol.com 781-784-5806 Shrewsbury, MA Mike 508-330-9430 South Shore/Cape Cod Steve 781-974-3920 www.southshoregunsafety.com South Shore John 781-963-7785 john.monti@comcast.net Southboro, MA Chuck 508-485-1430 Swansea, MA Mike or Richard 401-413-2313 Tewksbury, MA Stan 978-658-7308, 978-436-0639 Westboro, MA Self Reliance Firearm Training 290 Turnpike Road, Ste 6, Box 390 Steve 508-963-6073 Westford, MA Stony Brook Fish & Game Assoc. Jim 978-392-7996 gunsafejim@verizon.net Weymouth, MA Chris 781-812-2541 shootsafe4u@aol.com Weymouth, MA Weymouth Sportsmen’s Club Joseph joefeepistolinstruction.com Tiverton, RI Steven 401-624-2649 steventsr@hotmail.com
NRA BASIC RIFLE
3rd Sunday Brockton, MA Charles 508-238-1586 chuck@cdavisgroup.com
The following courses offered AS NEEDED: Dracut, MA Black North Firearms & Training Tony 978-337-4044 blacknorth@comcast.net. Greater Lowell area Ken 978-692-6818 Gun_Safety@comcast.net South Shore John 781-963-7785 john.monti@comcast.net Swansea, MA Richard 508-673-8263
NRA BASIC SHOTGUN Monthly Ludlow Fish & Game Sportsmen’s Road Ludlow, MA Ray 413-596-3288 cr2smith@charter.net
NRA HOME FIREARMS SAFETY
Weekly RKBA Personal Safety Training 129 No Main Street, Room 302 Mansfield, MA Jeff 508-944-3797 www.massltctrain.com 1st Tuesday and Thursday monthly Scituate Rod & Gun Club Rte 3A Scituate, MA 781-545-1510 secretary@scituaterg.com 3rd Saturday. Must pre-register Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford North Hixville Road North Dartmouth, MA R.J. Kozik 508-676-9861 3rd Sunday Brockton, MA Charles 508-238-1586 chuck@cdavisgroup.com 3rd Tuesday Cape Cod Fish and Game Off Depot Street North Harwich, MA Jack 508-394-9466 Evenings & Weekends Metrowest Boston, Eastern Mass Mike 508-734-1156 or www.homegunsafety.com
The following courses offered AS NEEDED: Braintree, MA
John 781-848-0047 jrwalsh@beld.net Central Cape Area Harwich, MA Steven 508-432-8036 Central Massachusetts www.centralmassfirearmsacademy.com Central Massachusetts First Defense Firearms, Inc. 508-278-6844 www.firstdefensefirearms.com Clinton, MA 978-368-8065 gubber1@verizon.net Hampden and Worcester Counties Conrad 413-739-3015 www.FirearmSafetyClass.com Holliston, MA Holliston Sportsmen’s Association 137 Bullard Lane Ed 508-881-0850 Greater Lowell area Ken 978-692-6818 Gun_Safety@Comcast.net Marlboro, MA Marlboro Fish & Game 1 Muddy Lane Mark 508-393-7575 Maynard, MA Maynard Rod & Gun Club 45 Old Mill Road Kenyon 508-361-4259 trackertx17@yahoo.com Milford, MA Dave 508-243-1521 New Bedford, MA Joe 508-863-0464 www.nbpistolinstructor.com Revere, MA Boston Firearms Training Center 796 Broadway Tom 781-284-6677 www.botnfirearms.com Shrewsbury, MA Mike 508-330-9430 South Shore John 781-963-7785 john.monti@comcast.net South Shore/Cape Cod Steve 781-974-3920 www.southshoregunsafety.com Southboro, MA Chuck 508-485-1430 Swansea, MA Richard 508-673-8263 Swansea, MA Mike or Richard 401-413-2313 Westboro, MA Self Reliance Firearm Training 290 Turnpike Road, Ste 6, Box 390 Steve 508-963-6073 Westford, MA Stony Brook Fish & Game Assoc. Jim 978-392-7996 gunsafejim@verizon.net
NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wednesday Evenings Cape Cod Steven 508-548-5879 www.capecodgunsafety.com Monthly Starfire Haverhill, MA Lynne & Edward 978-373-4325
The following courses offered AS NEEDED: Central Cape Area Harwich, MA Steven 508-432-8036 Greater Lowell area Ken 978-692-6818 Gun_Safety@Comcast.net South Shore John 781-963-7785 john.monti@comcast.net Swansea, MA Richard 508-673-8263
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM
The following courses offered AS NEEDED: Greater Lowell area Ken 978-692-6818 Gun_Safety@comcast.net ★
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SOUTHBOROUGH ROD & GUN CLUB
Club Location: 254 Fruit Street, Hopkinton MA Mailing Address: PO Box 91, Southborough MA 01772-0091 www.srgclub.com 508-435-3736
Calendar of Events
s Every Wednesday: Pistol League s Every Sunday: Trap/Skeet from 1 – 4 PM on the hill April: Sun 1st Mon 2nd Thur 5th Sat 7th Sun
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Archery – 3D shoot, 9 AM JR. Rifle Pizza/Trophy Night, 6:30 PM BOD meeting, 7:30 PM Jr. Trap practice, 10 AM – 12 PM Trap – Easter Egg Shoot, 1 PM Trap – ATA Marathon, 9 AM Jr. Rifle League Banquet at Marlboro Rifle – Garand 3-Position, 10 AM Trap – Doubles, 1 PM - Regular Monthly Meeting7:30 PM (Supper at 6 PM) Jr. Trap Practice, 10 AM-12 PM Trap – GOAL Cup, 12 PM Pistol – CF Dueling Tree, 10 AM SPRING CLEANUP, 8 AM Swap Meet, 9 AM – 3 PM
From The President
- Steve Chouinard ANNUAL SPRING CLEANUP. The Annual Spring Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 28th. The work party will begin at 8:00 AM and how long it lasts depends on how many volunteers we get. Last year we had 60 members help out and we were done before noon. You don't have to commit to working the whole morning... a couple hours would be great. Things that need to get done include: general cleanup around the main clubhouse and rifle range areas, minor maintenance items at the rifle range, repair of the archery range target, cleanup of the trap and skeet fields, etc. This is a great opportunity for new members to fulfill one of their work party requirements. Please bring rakes, leaf blowers, etc. RIFLE COMMITTEE. Our February rifle event was a 3-Position Rim-fire competition on Sunday the 12th. It was a cold morning but 9 brave souls showed up to have fun. We shot our favorite .22 rifles at targets set at 50 yards. Winner of the Iron-Sight Division was Bob Slatkavitz (again) and the winner of the Scope Division was Chuck Ellis, despite him having put his first round on an adjacent target. Our April event will be a 3-Position Garand shoot to be held on Sunday, April 15th. Targets will be set at 100 yards and we will shoot 10 shots from each of the prone, sitting/kneeling and off-hand
(standing) positions. Garands only. If you do not have a Garand but would like to participate, the Club's rifles will be available. M2 ball ammo (.30-06) is also available for $20/33 rounds (includes 3 sighters). The event starts with a safety briefing and an explanation of the course of fire at 9:45 AM with the first shots at 10:00. This is open to all members and guests. PORKETTA. The Annual Porketta was held on February 18th and was a great success. 71 people enjoyed the dinner prepared by Larry McCoskery, Brian Vossmer and Mark Rohmer (to name just a few). Dinner included all the pork, Italian roast potatoes, garden salad and ziti that you could eat. Thank you all who helped clean the clubhouse, set up the tables and especially to helping clean up after as well as all of those who attended. ARCHERY. The first Archery event of 2012 will be a 3-D Shoot on Sunday, April 1st starting at 9:00 AM. Approximately 25 targets will be set up along the Woods Walk Trail at the top of the hill behind the skeet house. Targets will be set at distances from 15 to 35 yards. There will be a work party on the Saturday before (3/31) to set up the targets and clear out some of the vegetation. Another opportunity for a work party for new members.
Junior Rifle
Trap Team again this year. The Jr. Team is open to youths aged 11 and up. The size of the team will be limited so get your applications in ASAP. Contact Tim Carey at 508-561-4013 or jmk@kirkeastern.com with any questions. RANGES CLOSED DATES. The various committee chairmen meet in October to set a schedule of events for the coming year, however some things come up that we try to accommodate, such as local boy scout troops who want to spend some time at the Club. Whenever an event is scheduled at the main clubhouse (i.e. classes, monthly NRA meetings, Hunter Ed, Directors' meetings, dinners, pistol league, etc.) or the occasional event at the outdoor range, the ranges will be closed for use.
President Steve Chouinard 508-380-3563 Steve-Chouinard@hotmail.com Vice-President Dave Therrien 508-839-2981 dave.therrien@verizon.net Secretary Larry McCoskery 774-245-2805 larry.mccoskery@gmail.com Treasurer John Gerstenlauer 978-692-2653 johnmgerst@comcast.net Directors: Bobby Andrews Arthur Holmes Mark Monique Brian Smith Bob Mumfordt John Paras
2012 Committees
Archery: Bobby Andrews 508-934-9854 rhandrews@yahoo.com Building & Grounds: Paul Monique 508-881-3732 montysrg@verizon.net GOAL/Newsletter Editor: Mike Matteson 603-966-6709 WB5JMJ@AMSAT.ORG Ham Radio: Larry McCoskery 774-245-2805 larry.mccoskery@gmail.com Junior Rifle: Mark Monique 508-872-3872 mmonique@savogran.com; Brian Smith 508-966-0045 bsappraisal@comcast.net Pistol: Jim Tomasetti 508-429-2664 j.tomasetti@verizon.net Primitive: Ray Pillie 508-877-5331 Public Relations: Tom Oertel 508-429-7614, 508-8789680 toertel@comcast.net Rifle: Steve Chouinard 508-380-3563 SteveChouinard@hotmail.com Skeet: Bob Valli 508-429-2183 defauser@yahoo.com Sporting Clays: Travis Powell travispowell@comcast.net Training: John Gerstenlauer 978-692-2653 johnmgerst@comcast.net Trap: Mike Pearson 508-879-9625 jmpearson@rcn.com Trout Pond: Dave Sawyer 508-341-7651 arborman60@yahoo.com Web Administrator: Mike Giovannucci 508-788-9923 mikeg@srgclub.com
Pictured from left to right are Abby Monique, Russell Pearson and Kaleigh Carey.
- Mark Monique
On Saturday, February 4th we hosted the third Maspenock Junior Rifle League 3P match. Thirty-nine young competitors from the five league clubs participated during the daylong event. Congratulations to the juniors from Maspenock for their combined team win with a score of 1011. The league banquet is scheduled for Saturday, April 21st at Marlboro Fish and Game. The juniors continued to practice regularly on Monday evenings. Congratulations to Kelsie Phaneuf for achieving her Marksman First Class rating during the month of February. March was our last month of shooting. On Monday, April 2nd we conclude the season with our pizza party, award presentations and rifle cleaning event.
Junior Trap
- Tim Carey Trap season is upon us (well... it never really went away as we shoot all year round) and SR&G will be hosting a Jr.
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Rifle Committee
- Steve Chouinard A LITTLE ELECTRICAL (PROFESSIONAL) HELP NEEDED The outdoor range house is in need of some help. There is a heater in the house that needs to be replaced. The current one is 220 volts and is hard-wired to a dedicated service with a timer on it. It appears that the heater is shot and a new one has been donated. We'd like to get an outlet put on the service line so that the new heater can be simply plugged in instead of hard-wired. If you can help out please contact Steve Chouinard at 508380-3563 or stevechouinard@hotmail.com.
Training
– John Gerstenlauer The Club held its first NRA Refuse To Be A Victim class for the 2012 season on February 25 and it was well attended. We had 6 students – 3 men and 3 women which allowed for some good class discussion. Our next Refuse To Be A Victim class will be on August 4, and for $25 the class is a great bargain. Please tell your friends and family all about this benefit offered by our club. Our next NRA Basic Pistol class is scheduled for March 24. Please contact John Gerstenlauer at johnmgerst@comcast.net or 978.692.2653 for more information on either of these classes or just visit the club
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2012 Officers/Directors
The
Outdoor Message
website at www.srgclub.com for more information. Fliers for both classes, suitable for sharing, are available there.
Trout Pond
- Dave Sawyer Spring is in the air and has been a few days a week since last November. You'll soon see many fly fishermen at the pond catching Trout, sitting at the picnic table or around the fire pit talking of the one that got away. Stop by and join us. If you'd like to learn to fly fish or fish period, I'm sure those at the pond would be willing to help you or your children. The Adult Derby will be on Sunday, May 6th. This is for Members and youth ages 13 - 18. Breakfast at 7 am, Derby begins at 8 am and ends when I tell the fish to stop biting at 10 am. All baits will be allowed during Derby only. Prizes will be given for fish caught by the youth. Prizes or bragging rights for Adults will be discussed at the April BOD meeting. Members I would like your comments on this subject, send to my email, above. The Kid's Derby will be on Saturday, May 19th. This is open for Members and their Guests Children up to and including 12 yrs. Breakfast at 7 am, Fishing to start at 8. All baits can be used. Adults, Please remember this is for the Kids. Let them do as much fishing as possible on their own. The fishing will end at 11 am. Lunch will be at the club house and prizes for fish caught will be given away around noon. Children must be present for prizes. Volunteers or Members needing a few hours. for signing off on your card, I NEED HELP at these Derbies. Please let me know if you can. A sign for using power bait will be posted at the pond. The Range will be closed during these two events. Any ?'s email me or see me at the monthly meeting. ★ April 2012