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HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
INFORMATION -- Hunter, trapper and bowhunt education, Ohio, call (800) WILDLIFE or check www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/hunting/huntered/huntcourse.htm; Pennsylvania, call (814) 432-3187.
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC.
Ohio (Closing date): Squirrel (Jan. 31); ruffed grouse (Feb. 29); deer archery (Jan. 31); wild turkey archery (Nov. 30); Hunting and trapping seasons for fox, raccoon, opossum, skunk, and weasel are now open and close Jan. 31, 2004. The trapping season for mink and muskrat is open through Feb. 29, 2004 (Exceptions are Erie, Ottawa and Sandusky counties, and in Lucas County east of the Maumee River where raccoon, mink and muskrat trapping seasons will remain open through March 15, 2004). Ohio's beaver-trapping season opens Dec. 26 across the state, except in the northeast zone (north of I-76 and east of I-77) when the season opens Jan. 10, 2004. Beaver season closes statewide Feb. 29, 2004. Pennsylvania: Squirrel (Nov. 29, Dec. 15-23 and Dec. 26 to Feb. 7); and ruffed grouse, (Nov. 29, Dec. 15-23 and Dec. 26 to Jan. 10); cottontail rabbit, (Nov. 29, Dec. 15 -23 and Dec. 26-Feb. 7; bobwhite quail (Nov. 29).Gun show: Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 6, 7, Jan. 3, 4, Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club, Quarry Road, Lowellville.
For information on basic boat safety courses (mandatory for those born after Jan. 1, 1982): (614) 265-6480.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct its 13-week boating skills and seamanship course starting Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hubbard High School cafeteria. There will be a nominal fee for the course book and work book. For information call (330) 534-2677, (330) 534-1123, (330) 799-8744, (330) 337-7742, (330) 876-8881, or (330) 658-0980. Successful completion of the course usually entitles participants to a discount on boat insurance.
CLUB & amp; ACTIVITY NEWS
BEAVER CREEK SPORTSMAN CLUB: Turkey shoots Fridays, 6:30 p.m.; 4480 Washingtonville Road, Washingtonville.
BROOKFIELD TRI-DISTRICT CONSERVATION CLUB: Turkey and meat shoots, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. through Dec. 16. Muzzleloading black powder turkey shoots third Sunday monthly at noon. Sharon-Hogue Road, east of S.R. 7, Masury.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY FEDERATION OF CONSERVATION CLUBS: Next meeting, Nov. 25, Leetonia Sportsmen Club, Dec. 16, Salem Hunting Club.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY FISH & amp; GAME CLUB: Trap Wed., Sat., and Sun.; Turkey shoots Sundays noon. (330) 424-3659.
CONSERVATION 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.
CUBIC SHOT SPORTING SHOOTING COURSE: 9 a.m. to dark Saturday and Sunday, by appointment Mon. to Fri. Two miles south of Lisbon on S.R. 164. Call (330) 755-0349.
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: Turkey and combined indoor .22 shoots, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. (330) 757-8397. North Pleasant Drive off state Route 14.
FISH & amp; GAME CLUB OF VIENNA: Doubles and singles trap Wednesdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. Call (330) 534-2929 to register. Indoor pistol, Thursdays, 4-10 p.m.
FURFINFEATHER SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION: Turkey shoots Mondays through Nov. 24, 7 p.m. start, shotguns only. Club grounds: Romain Road, 2 miles off state Route 18, south of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 193. (724) 528-1111.
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. 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) 652-1075
LEETONIA SPORTSMENS CLUB: Trap shoots, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (330) 427-0903 or (330) 332-9421. YETC-sponsored sporting clays, Nov. 23, Dec. 28, Jan. 25. (330) 533-2573, (330) 222-6901.
LOWELLVILLE ROD AND GUN CLUB: Trap, Mondays 1-5 p.m. Trap practice Thursdays, 6 p.m., Quarry Road. Children's Christmas party, Dec. 14. Info: www.lowellville-rod-gun.com.
MAHONING COUNTY COONHUNTERS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION: Turkey shoots, Sundays 1 p.m.
MAHONING COUNTY FEDERATION OF SPORTSMANS CLUBS: Federation banquet, Jan. 17.
MAHONING SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION: Trap shoots, Sundays at 5 p.m., public invited. All money shoots. 11/2 miles south of U.S. Route 224 at State Line Marker (Main Street) in Hillsville, Pa. (412) 667-8555 or (412) 658-5709.
NEW MIDDLETOWN FARMERS AND SPORTSMENS CLUB: Friday Trap, 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: Muzzleloader shoots, 3D targets, all-meat prizes, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 21. (724) 535-4985, (330) 385-4507 or (724) 336-2981. Wampum, Pa.
SALEM HUNTING CLUB: Night turkey shoots, Wednesdays, through Nov. 26, 6 p.m. start. Trap shoots 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Turkey shoots 1 p.m. Sundays. Registration at noon. 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: Dec. 7, chilly run, Mahoning River, 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: Pearl Harbor Day Match, 9 a.m., Dec. 7. $20 for the match, World War II and Korean veterans shoot for free. All proceeds go to Youngstown Area veterans organization. Any U.S. service rifle that saw action in World War II is allowed. The John C. Garand match course "A" will be shot. Limited number of M1 Garand and M1 carbines available for use -- call ahead if needed. Ammo to be provided. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with match at 10 a.m. Lunch provided. For more info, call (330) 534-5697 or (330) 626-1720 or the organization Web Site www.yrpc.com. Trap shooting on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. For information call (330) 783-0950 or (330) 538-2649. PPC, Mondays 6-9 p.m. 8920 Shaffer Road, Jackson Township, off S. Lipkey Road.
XSend your club and event news to: Outdoors, The Vindicator, Box 780, Youngstown, Ohio, 44501-0780. Include your name and a daytime phone number. Or fax your news to (330) 747-6712. E-mail: braun@vindy.com.