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HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club, Nov. 10-11, 12, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.. pre-register by Nov. 7, call B. Meier, (330) 536-6730.
Trapping workshop is planned Nov. 1, 2 at a site to be determined. To register call (800) Wildlife.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.
For information on basic boat safety courses (mandatory for those born after Jan. 1, 1982): (614) 265-6480.
A six-class, three-week safe boating course will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting Monday and Tuesday at First Place Bank in Cortland. Sponsored by the Mosquito Lake Power Squadron, the tuition-free course will cover basic "rules of the road" for boating. The course is mandatory for boat operators in Ohio born after Jan. 1, 1982. For info or to register call (330) 652-3859 or (330) 638-4734. Successful completion of the course usually entitles participants to a discount on boat insurance.
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.
Trout Club of The Cleveland Museum of Natural History fly fishing and fly tying summit, Oct. 17-19. Demonstrations, workshops, and seminars with fly experts. To register, (216) 231-4600 or (800) 317-9155, ext. 278, or kmenn@cmnh.org. Tickets are $195 for all three days, $75 Saturday, $75 Sunday, $50 dinner and entertainment.
CLUB & amp; ACTIVITY NEWS
BEAVER CREEK SPORTSMAN CLUB: Turkey shoots Fridays, 6:30 p.m.; 4480 Washingtonville Road, Washingtonville.
BESSEMER ROD & amp; GUN CLUB: Fall turkey shoots, Mondays through Nov. 17, 7 p.m. (724) 667-1122 or (724) 667-7583. North Main Street, Bessemer.
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 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.
DUCKS UNLIMITED BANQUETS: Ohio -- Oct. 14, Summit County, Akron; Pennsylvania -- Oct. 25, Beaver Falls, Pa., Beaver County; Oct. 29, Lawrence County, New Castle (724) 652-0622; Oct. 30, Oil City, Venango County; Nov. 6, Linesville, Pa., Crawford County; Nov. 7, Butler County, Butler.
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: Ladies hand-to-hand self-defense classes, Oct. 18, call (330) 534-2929. (330) 394-1388. Doubles and singles trap Wednesdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. Hand-to-hand self-defense class, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (330) 534-2929 to register.
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.
GRAND VALLEY HUNTING RANCH: Oct. 12, NSCA registered fun shoot and Lewis class; Oct. 19, 2 for $22 (shoot 2 rounds, 100 targets, for $22); Oct. 25, Series I introductory shooting clinic (440) 685-4868; Nov. 8, Series II shooting clinic. 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. 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, fourth Sunday monthly. (330) 533-2573.
LOWELLVILLE ROD AND GUN CLUB: "The Art of Calling Wild Animals" seminar by guide and hunter Alex Vedrinski, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. Tickets $10, under 16, $5. Call (330) 457-1600. Limited to 200. Turkey shoots not active for October, will resume Nov. 4, 11 and 18, Tuesdays, registration at 6 p.m., shoots start at 7. Trap practice Thursdays, 6 p.m., Quarry Road. Info: www.lowellville-rod-gun.com.
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., Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 21. (724) 535-4985, (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.
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