Saturday, February 16, 2008
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
INFORMATION — Ohio: Call (800) WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: (814) 432-3187.
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC.
Dennis W. Malloy Jr. and Rob Palowitz co-host “The Outdoor Icon Show,” 6-7 a.m. Saturdays on News Radio 570 WKBN. Call (330) 729-9977, (800) 777-5700 or *57 on cell phones.
Information on boat safety courses (mandatory if born after Jan. 1, 1982): (614) 265-6480.
CLUB & ACTIVITY NEWS
BEAVER CREEK SPORTSMAN CLUB: 3-D archery on Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 14. All Mackenzie targets. All shoots are 30 targets outdoors. Newly remodeled kitchen open during Sunday shoots. For more information, call Troy Todd at (330) 921-9364. Hunt of a Lifetime Bow Shoot 40 Target Shoot. Proceeds go to Hunt of a Lifetime. For more information, call (330) 482-9360 or (330) 427-6473 the day of the shoot. Washingtonville Road in Washingtonville.
BESSEMER ROD & GUN CLUB: Accepting new members at $35 per year. Two lakes to fish — club lake is handicap accessible. Seasonal camping available. No shooting range. No ATVs or motorcycles. Memberships available at club. For more information, call Bob at (330) 755-0126.
BROOKFIELD TRI-DISTRICT CONSERVATION CLUB: Muzzleloading black powder turkey shoots third Sunday monthly, noon. Practice trap shoots, every Tuesday at 6 p.m. 3-D archery shoots, 30 targets, third Sunday of each month at 8 a.m. (kitchen will be open). Muzzleloading meat shoots, fourth Sunday at noon. Cowboy action shoots, second Sunday and fourth Saturday at 9 a.m. Contact Shenango Joe at (330) 782-0958 or (330) 719-5078. Sharon-Hogue Road, Masury. (330) 448-8855.
BURNT RIDGE BOW & GUN CLUB: Cowansville, Pa., (724) 545-2552.
CHESTER-NEWELL SPORTSMEN CLUB: Trap Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays; turkey shoots Sundays at noon. (330) 424-3659.
CONSERVATION LEAGUE (MOSQUITO BOWMEN): 2535 McCleary Jacoby Road, Rte. 305 or Route 46, Cortland 44410. (330) 565-1123.
EASTERN OHIO CONSERVATION CLUB: Trap every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Skeet every Sunday at 10 a.m. Club is on West Calla Road between state routes 62 and 45.
FISH & GAME CLUB OF VIENNA: Doubles, singles trap Wednesdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. (330) 534-2929 to register. Indoor archery, Mondays, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. Ear, eye protection necessary. Any caliber (if shooting magnum, you need reduced loads). The trap field is in use every Sunday and Wednesday starting around 9 a.m.; welcoming seasoned veterans and beginners alike. Any time all four trap fields are in use, all ranges will be closed except the archery field range. Indoor pistol range open to public Thursdays, 4 to 10 p.m. Call George Palo at (330) 856-9949 or Ed Placek at (330) 637-0485.
FURFINFEATHER SPORTSMAN’S ASSOCIATION: For information, call (724) 528-1111 or (724) 528-2492. Club is on Romain Road south on Route 18 in West Middlesex, Pa.
GRAND VALLEY HUNTING RANCH: 10198 Penninman Road, Orwell, Ohio 44076. (440) 685-4868 or visit www.grandvalleyhuntingranch.com.
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 (Route 538) Greenville, Pa. (724) 588-9994.
HARTHEGIG CONSERVATION CLUB: Trap Sundays at 10 a.m.
HIDDEN VALLEY SPORTSMEN’S CLUB: Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, Trap; 268 Gilkey Road, West Middlesex. (724) 528-2700.
HUBBARD CONSERVATION CLUB: Old-fashioned turkey shoots every Thursday at 7 p.m. Club meetings second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. 1760 Wick Campbell Road, Hubbard. (330) 448-0284.
KINSMAN CONSERVATION CLUB: Turkey shoots every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
LAKE MILTON FISH & GAME: Trap, Fridays, protector class, 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 p.m. shooting. 3-D realistic target shooting (crossbows permitted), registration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. to noon Sundays. Adults $8, cubs $3. (330) 872-0203, (330) 654-4599. Bedell Road.
LEETONIA SPORTSMEN’S CLUB: Youth Hunter Education Challenge shoots, fourth Sunday monthly, YHEC practices Sundays. Trap shoots, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (330) 533-2573, (330) 222-6901.
LOWELLVILLE ROD AND GUN CLUB: Trap practice, Mondays, noon to 4 p.m.; Oakleys and Protectors, Thursdays, 6-10 p.m.; Call (330) 755-0209. www.lowellville-rod-gun.com. Indoor 22 Rifle Meat Shoot. Every Thursday until March 13. Starts at 7 p.m.; practice at 6 p.m. For more information, call Ed Rigelsky at (330) 757-3250.
MAHONING COUNTY COONHUNTERS: U.S. 224, west of Canfield.
MAHONING VALLEY KNIFE COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION: Meeting at 6:30 p.m. last Thursday of the month. Dublin Grange, Fairground Boulevard and U.S. Route 224, Canfield.
MAHONING SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION: Trap shoots, Sundays at 5 p.m., public invited. All money shoots. 1 1/2 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 SPORTSMAN CLUB: Calla Road. (330) 542-2382. Turkey shoots each Wednesday until April. Sign-up is at 6 p.m. with shooting at 7.
OHIO VALLEY BASS ANGLERS: Seeking new members. Visit www.ohiovalleybassanglers.com. Meetings: First, third Thursdays, legion hall, Columbiana. Call (330) 549-5173, (330) 536-8031.
ORWELL GUN CLUB: Turkey shoots Fridays, 7 p.m. (330) 683-4738.
POSSUM HOLLOW SPORTSMEN’S CLUB: 3D indoor archery shoots, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday in February. For more information, call Mike Zmok at (724) 843-3489.
SALEM HUNTING CLUB: Turkey shoots 1 p.m. every Sunday, public invited. All-you-can-eat breakfast, $5, first Saturday monthly, 6-11 a.m., state Route 62, west of Salem.
SALISBURY SPORTSMAN CLUB: Rifle slug shoot at 10 a.m. Sunday, open sights only. Steubenville Pike Road off Route 39 south of Highlandtown.
TRI-DISTRICT CONSERVATION CLUB: Turkey and meat shoots, 7 p.m. Tuesdays.
TRUMBULL COUNTY ROD & GUN CLUB: 30 McKenzie targets 3D shoots: March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14. Registration: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Fees, adults and youths, $10, Cubs, $5. For more information, call (440) 858-5198 or (330)720-0694 or (330) 638-7878. Phillips-Rice Road, Mecca.
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, 7-9 p.m. Fridays. 1058 W. Third St., Niles. (330) 544-3993.
WEST POINT ROD AND GUN CLUB: Meat shoot, Sundays noon. 3-D archery shoots, third Sunday monthly. 30 McKenzie targets. Registration 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (330) 532-9627.
YELLOW CREEK LONG RIFLES: Trail walks second Sunday monthly, open metallic sights, black-powder, patched round ball only. Information: (330) 738-6002, (330) 332-8376. State Route 39 west of Salineville, follow signs.
YOUNGSTOWN RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB: Concealed-carry classes, Saturdays and Sundays. Preregistration required, call (330) 270-9416. Trap, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. PPC, Mondays 6-9 p.m. 8920 Shaffer Road, off South Lipkey Road.
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