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HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
Western Reserve Fish & amp; Game, 3rd St. Ext. , Niles, Sept. 26, 6 to 10 p.m., Sept. 28 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Class limited to 50, registration required before Sept. 25. Call B. Airhart (330) 530-6834 or B. Murphy (330) 544-4270 INFORMATION -- Hunter, trapper and bowhunt education, Ohio, call (800) WILDLIFE; Pennsylvania, call (814) 432-3187.
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC.
Ohio State Trapper's Convention, noon to 9 p.m. Sept. 5, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 6 and 6:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 7. Admission $3 for state or national trapper association members, $6 for non-members. Coshocton County Fairgrounds, Coshocton, Ohio. Info: (740) 545-0619.
Gun, knife and military Show, Sept. 20 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) & amp; 21 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Eastwood Mall Expo Center, Niles.
2003 Pymatuning Waterfowl Expo, Sept. 19-21, in and around Linesville, Crawford County.
Summer biathlon races, Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m., Green ounty Fish & amp; Game Club, Xenia. All equipment provided. For more information, (800) Biathlon or www.usbiathlon.com.
CLUB & amp; ACTIVITY NEWS
BEAVER CREEK SPORTSMAN CLUB: 3D archery shoots, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., $8 adults, $3 cubs Aug. 31, Sept. 13-14. For info, (330) 482-9360 or (330) 427-6473. Turkey shoots Fridays, 6:30 p.m.; 4480 Washingtonville Road, Washingtonville.BROOKFIELD TRI-DISTRICT CONSERVATION CLUB: Muzzleloading black powder turkey shoots third Sunday monthly at noon. Sharon-Hogue Road, east of S.R. 7, Masury.CARROLL COUNTY SHARPSHOOTERS 4H CLUB: A benefit shoot will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Ivy Springs, 1300 Panda Road S.E. Carrollton. Entry is $25 and provides a cart and entry into 5-stand, monster teal, long-shot games and the mystery station. There will be a shotgun raffle and refreshments available. Info: (330) 739-2700.COLUMBIANA COUNTY FISH & amp; GAME CLUB: Trap Wed., Sat., and Sun.; Turkey shoots Sundays noon. (330) 424-3659. COLUMBIANA COUNTY ARCHERS: 3D shoots: Sept. 20 & amp; 21. Reg. to 1 p.m., 30 3D targets $8 adult, $6 youth. Info: (330) 424-9957, (330) 424-9318, (330) 227-3655 , (330) 453-4388CONSERVATION LEAGUE INC.: Open indoor archery, Mondays, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Tuesday to Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Indoor shooting, Mondays through Fridays, 6-9 p.m. 2535 McCleary-Jacoby Road, Bazetta. EASTERN OHIO CONSERVATION CLUB: Trap shoots Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Skeet shoots 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. West Calla Road between routes 62 and 45. EAST PALESTINE SPORTSMAN'S CLUB: Annual handicapped fishing derby, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. Poles and assistance will be provided. Lunch and awards will be provided and the event is open to all handicapped residents of Columbiana County. 30-target 3D shoots, third Sunday monthly. Registration 8 a.m. to noon. 15-target mini-shoots Wednesdays, registration 6:30 p.m. to dusk. (330) 757-8397. North Pleasant Drive off state Route 14.FISH & amp; GAME CLUB OF VIENNA: Next meeting, Sept. 4. NRA sportsfest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27. $7 Doubles and singles trap Wednesdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. Ladies firearms classes, call (330) 534-2929. Ladies firearms reunion, Sept. 20. Route 193. (330) 394-1388.GRAND VALLEY HUNTING RANCH: Aug. 31, 7th annual Trumbull County Federation of Sportsmen's Club Shoot. (440) 685-4868. 10198 Penniman Road, Orwell, Ohio.GREENVILLE SPORTSMAN CLUB: Skeet or trap, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. Open to public. Registered skeet Sundays 10 a.m., $20 registration. 1039 Vernon Road (Rt. 538) Greenville, Pa. (724) 588-9994.HARTHEGIG CONSERVATION CLUB: Trap Sundays at 10 a.m. For info call (724) 475-2295 or (724) 475-4600.HIDDEN VALLEY SPORTSMANS CLUB: Sporting clays and 5-stand, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Gilkey Road off Mitchell Road between Pa. routes 318 and 18. West Middlesex. (724) 528-2700. HUBBARD CONSERVATION CLUB: Turkey shoots Thursdays 7 p.m. and Saturdays (long gun, 48") at 2 p.m. Meetings second Wednesday monthly, 7 p.m. Club is at 1760 Wick-Campbell Road, Hubbard. Info: (330) 534-8701. KINSMAN CONSERVATION CLUB: Turkey shoots, Wed. 7 p.m.LAKE MILTON FISH & amp; GAME: Trap Fridays, protector class, 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 p.m. shooting. Archery shoots, targets are 3-D animals in natural settings. Crossbows permitted. $8 per adult & amp; youth, $3 for cubs. Registration 8 a.m. noon. Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., lunch, 10 till end of shoot. Info: (330) 872-1603, (330) 654-4599, (330) 654-9680. Shoots Aug. 24, Sept. 28 (all deer). Info: (330) 872-0203, 654-4599. Bedell Road.LAWRENCE COUNTY SPORTSMANS ASSOCIATION: Skeet, trap, or wobble trap, Wednesdays 5 p.m.; Sporting clays, Wednesday 5 p.m., Sundays 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; and 5-Stand sporting clays, Wednesdays 5 p.m., Sundays 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Trap doubles, 9-noon Saturdays. Harbor Road west of New Castle. (724) 652-1075LEETONIA SPORTSMENS CLUB: Trap shoots, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (330) 427-0903 or (330) 332-9421. YETC-sponsored sporting clays, fourth Sunday monthly. (330) 533-2573.LOWELLVILLE ROD AND GUN CLUB: Tickets for 20-gun raffle hosted by Green Valley Sportsmen. A gun a day will be given away each of the first 20 days of October, based on Pa. lottery. If the winning number is not sold, it will go to the next higher number. Ticket numbered 615, 112, 413, 314, 516, 514, 617, 819, 009, 211 remain at $20 each. Send a check for how many tickets you want and the number(s). Make the check to Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun. "The Art of Calling Wild Animas" seminar by Alex Vedrinski set Oct. 18, 7 p.m. Tickets $10, under 16, $5. Limited to 200. Trap practice Thursdays, 6 p.m., Quarry Road. Information: www.lowellville-rod-gun.comMAHONING COUNTY FEDERATION OF SPORTSMAN CLUS: Next meeting Tuesday, 7 p.m., New Middletown Farmers and Sportmans Club, East Calla Road. Annual federation picnic also planned at this date.MAHONING VALLEY TRAP LEAGUE: 2003 schedule: 8/25, Mahoning; 9/8, New Middletown; 9/15, EOCC; 9/22, rain date; 9/29, shoot-off. NEW MIDDLETOWN FARMERS AND SPORTSMENS CLUB: Friday Trap Shoots, 5:30 p.m., practices, Oakleys & amp; protectors. 3341 E. Calla Road. ORWELL GUN CLUB: Turkey shoots Fridays, 7 p.m. (330) 683-4738. POSSUM HOLLOW SPORTSMENS CLUB: 3D archery shoot Aug. 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25. Sept. 14, registration 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults 17 and older, $8, juniors 12-16, $5, 11-under free.; Muzzleloader shoots, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 9, Dec. 21. (724) 535-4985 or (330) 385-4507 or (724) 336-2981. Wampum, Pa.SALEM HUNTING CLUB: Trap shoots 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Black-powder outdoor shoots 11 a.m. fourth Sunday monthly. PPC shoot 6 p.m. Mondays. Ladies .22-rifle team 6 p.m. second and fourth Friday. Center-fire rifle match 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday monthly. A .22-rifle match 6 p.m. second Wednesday monthly. All-you-can-eat breakfast, $4, first Saturday monthly, 6-11 a.m. State Route 62, mile west of Salem.TRI-DISTRICT CONSERVATION CLUB: Turkey and meat shoots 7 p.m. Tuesdays.TRUMBULL CANOE TRAILS: Call (330) 792-3110 or email rbakalik@aol.com. Memberships are $10. Mailed to Trumbull Canoe Trails Inc., P.O. Box 1682, Warren, Ohio, 44482.WESTERN RESERVE FISH AND GAME CLUB: Junior CMP rifle shoots, Mondays 6-9 p.m. Indoor handgun, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $2 members, $4 nonmembers. Indoor archery, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays. 1058 W. 3rd St., Niles. (330) 544-3993.WEST POINT ROD AND GUN CLUB: Meat shoot, Sundays noon. 3D archery shoots, third Sunday monthly. 30 McKenzie targets. Registration 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (330) 532-9627.YELLOW CREEK LONG RIFLES: Shoots second Sunday, noon. Trial walks, black powder, patched roundball and open sights only. In-lines allowed with restrictions. (330) 549-3438, 738-6002, 332-8376. 1153 Opal Road, Salineville.YOUNGSTOWN RIFLE & amp; PISTOL CLUB: PPC, Mondays 6-9 p.m. 8920 Shaffer Road, Jackson Township, off S. Lipkey Road.
BEAVER CREEK SPORTSMAN CLUB: 3D archery shoots, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., $8 adults, $3 cubs Aug. 31, Sept. 13-14. For info, (330) 482-9360 or (330) 427-6473. Turkey shoots Fridays, 6:30 p.m.; 4480 Washingtonville Road, Washingtonville.BROOKFIELD TRI-DISTRICT CONSERVATION CLUB: Muzzleloading black powder turkey shoots third Sunday monthly at noon. Sharon-Hogue Road, east of S.R. 7, Masury.CARROLL COUNTY SHARPSHOOTERS 4H CLUB: A benefit shoot will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Ivy Springs, 1300 Panda Road S.E. Carrollton. Entry is $25 and provides a cart and entry into 5-stand, monster teal, long-shot games and the mystery station. There will be a shotgun raffle and refreshments available. Info: (330) 739-2700.COLUMBIANA COUNTY FISH & amp; GAME CLUB: Trap Wed., Sat., and Sun.; Turkey shoots Sundays noon. (330) 424-3659. COLUMBIANA COUNTY ARCHERS: 3D shoots: Sept. 20 & amp; 21. Reg. to 1 p.m., 30 3D targets $8 adult, $6 youth. Info: (330) 424-9957, (330) 424-9318, (330) 227-3655 , (330) 453-4388CONSERVATION LEAGUE INC.: Open indoor archery, Mondays, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Tuesday to Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Indoor shooting, Mondays through Fridays, 6-9 p.m. 2535 McCleary-Jacoby Road, Bazetta. EASTERN OHIO CONSERVATION CLUB: Trap shoots Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Skeet shoots 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. West Calla Road between routes 62 and 45. EAST PALESTINE SPORTSMAN'S CLUB: Annual handicapped fishing derby, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. Poles and assistance will be provided. Lunch and awards will be provided and the event is open to all handicapped residents of Columbiana County. 30-target 3D shoots, third Sunday monthly. Registration 8 a.m. to noon. 15-target mini-shoots Wednesdays, registration 6:30 p.m. to dusk. (330) 757-8397. North Pleasant Drive off state Route 14.FISH & amp; GAME CLUB OF VIENNA: Next meeting, Sept. 4. NRA sportsfest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27. $7 Doubles and singles trap Wednesdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. Ladies firearms classes, call (330) 534-2929. Ladies firearms reunion, Sept. 20. Route 193. (330) 394-1388.GRAND VALLEY HUNTING RANCH: Aug. 31, 7th annual Trumbull County Federation of Sportsmen's Club Shoot. (440) 685-4868. 10198 Penniman Road, Orwell, Ohio.GREENVILLE SPORTSMAN CLUB: Skeet or trap, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. Open to public. Registered skeet Sundays 10 a.m., $20 registration. 1039 Vernon Road (Rt. 538) Greenville, Pa. (724) 588-9994.HARTHEGIG CONSERVATION CLUB: Trap Sundays at 10 a.m. For info call (724) 475-2295 or (724) 475-4600.HIDDEN VALLEY SPORTSMANS CLUB: Sporting clays and 5-stand, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Gilkey Road off Mitchell Road between Pa. routes 318 and 18. West Middlesex. (724) 528-2700. HUBBARD CONSERVATION CLUB: Turkey shoots Thursdays 7 p.m. and Saturdays (long gun, 48") at 2 p.m. Meetings second Wednesday monthly, 7 p.m. Club is at 1760 Wick-Campbell Road, Hubbard. Info: (330) 534-8701. KINSMAN CONSERVATION CLUB: Turkey shoots, Wed. 7 p.m.LAKE MILTON FISH & amp; GAME: Trap Fridays, protector class, 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 p.m. shooting. Archery shoots, targets are 3-D animals in natural settings. Crossbows permitted. $8 per adult & amp; youth, $3 for cubs. Registration 8 a.m. noon. Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., lunch, 10 till end of shoot. Info: (330) 872-1603, (330) 654-4599, (330) 654-9680. Shoots Aug. 24, Sept. 28 (all deer). Info: (330) 872-0203, 654-4599. Bedell Road.LAWRENCE COUNTY SPORTSMANS ASSOCIATION: Skeet, trap, or wobble trap, Wednesdays 5 p.m.; Sporting clays, Wednesday 5 p.m., Sundays 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; and 5-Stand sporting clays, Wednesdays 5 p.m., Sundays 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Trap doubles, 9-noon Saturdays. Harbor Road west of New Castle. (724) 652-1075LEETONIA SPORTSMENS CLUB: Trap shoots, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (330) 427-0903 or (330) 332-9421. YETC-sponsored sporting clays, fourth Sunday monthly. (330) 533-2573.LOWELLVILLE ROD AND GUN CLUB: Tickets for 20-gun raffle hosted by Green Valley Sportsmen. A gun a day will be given away each of the first 20 days of October, based on Pa. lottery. If the winning number is not sold, it will go to the next higher number. Ticket numbered 615, 112, 413, 314, 516, 514, 617, 819, 009, 211 remain at $20 each. Send a check for how many tickets you want and the number(s). Make the check to Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun. "The Art of Calling Wild Animas" seminar by Alex Vedrinski set Oct. 18, 7 p.m. Tickets $10, under 16, $5. Limited to 200. Trap practice Thursdays, 6 p.m., Quarry Road. Information: www.lowellville-rod-gun.comMAHONING COUNTY FEDERATION OF SPORTSMAN CLUS: Next meeting Tuesday, 7 p.m., New Middletown Farmers and Sportmans Club, East Calla Road. Annual federation picnic also planned at this date.MAHONING VALLEY TRAP LEAGUE: 2003 schedule: 8/25, Mahoning; 9/8, New Middletown; 9/15, EOCC; 9/22, rain date; 9/29, shoot-off. NEW MIDDLETOWN FARMERS AND SPORTSMENS CLUB: Friday Trap Shoots, 5:30 p.m., practices, Oakleys & amp; protectors. 3341 E. Calla Road. ORWELL GUN CLUB: Turkey shoots Fridays, 7 p.m. (330) 683-4738. POSSUM HOLLOW SPORTSMENS CLUB: 3D archery shoot Aug. 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25. Sept. 14, registration 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults 17 and older, $8, juniors 12-16, $5, 11-under free.; Muzzleloader shoots, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 9, Dec. 21. (724) 535-4985 or (330) 385-4507 or (724) 336-2981. Wampum, Pa.SALEM HUNTING CLUB: Trap shoots 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Black-powder outdoor shoots 11 a.m. fourth Sunday monthly. PPC shoot 6 p.m. Mondays. Ladies .22-rifle team 6 p.m. second and fourth Friday. Center-fire rifle match 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday monthly. A .22-rifle match 6 p.m. second Wednesday monthly. All-you-can-eat breakfast, $4, first Saturday monthly, 6-11 a.m. State Route 62, mile west of Salem.TRI-DISTRICT CONSERVATION CLUB: Turkey and meat shoots 7 p.m. Tuesdays.TRUMBULL CANOE TRAILS: Call (330) 792-3110 or email rbakalik@aol.com. Memberships are $10. Mailed to Trumbull Canoe Trails Inc., P.O. Box 1682, Warren, Ohio, 44482.WESTERN RESERVE FISH AND GAME CLUB: Junior CMP rifle shoots, Mondays 6-9 p.m. Indoor handgun, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $2 members, $4 nonmembers. Indoor archery, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays. 1058 W. 3rd St., Niles. (330) 544-3993.WEST POINT ROD AND GUN CLUB: Meat shoot, Sundays noon. 3D archery shoots, third Sunday monthly. 30 McKenzie targets. Registration 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (330) 532-9627.YELLOW CREEK LONG RIFLES: Shoots second Sunday, noon. Trial walks, black powder, patched roundball and open sights only. In-lines allowed with restrictions. (330) 549-3438, 738-6002, 332-8376. 1153 Opal Road, Salineville.YOUNGSTOWN RIFLE & amp; PISTOL CLUB: PPC, Mondays 6-9 p.m. 8920 Shaffer Road, Jackson Township, off S. Lipkey Road.