Hunter safety class

Hunter safety class

Salem

Eastern Ohio Conservation Club, 10366 West Calla Road, is having a free hunter safety class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided by the club. Limit is 30 students.

To register, go to the Ohio Division of Wildlife website, http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov, and click on the Program tab, then Classes, and Hunter & Trapper Education.

Hunter education

The Portage Summit Field and Stream Club, 8504 state Route 224, Deerfield Township, will host hunter education classes from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday.

For information, call 330-858-5465, or go to psfsclub.com or wildohio.gov.

Hunters education

Hubbard

The Hubbard Conservation Club, 1760 Wick Campbell Road, and Ohio Department of Natural Resources are offering a free hunters education clinic from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

A certificate will be issued for attending all three evenings, which can be utilized in many states, especially out west when it is required for hunting.

Preregister on the ODNR website or by calling 330-501-7650.

Intro to rifle classes

The Portage Summit Field and Stream Club, 8504 state Route 224, Deerfield Township, is hosting intro to rifle education classes from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. next Saturday.

For more information, go to psfsclub.com or call 330-990-6429 or 330-858-5465.

Concealed carry

Salem

Eastern Ohio Conservation Club, 10366 West Calla Road, is having an NRA-certified concealed-carry class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. next Saturday. The cost is $80. Light breakfast and lunch are included. For more information, call Herb Campbell at 216-513-8641 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lowellville gun show

Lowellville

The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors will have a spring gun show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Saturday and April 17 at the Lowellville Rod and Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road.

Admission is $4. The public is invited to buy, sell and trade guns, knives and military collectibles.

All firearms must be unloaded and are subject to inspection before entering. For more information, call 330-506-9194.

Shotgun clinic

Hubbard

The Hubbard Conservation Club, 1760 Wick Campbell Road, and Ohio Department of Natural Resources are offering a free intro to shotgun clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 17.

All equipment and materials will be provided, along with light snacks and lunch.

Preregister at the ODNR website or by calling 330-501-7650.

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CCW class

Hubbard

The Hubbard Conservation Club, 1760 Wick Campbell Road, and United Veterans CCW will have a basic pistol class from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23.

The class will qualify students to apply for their Ohio concealed carry handgun license.

Cost is $95 per person or $180 per couple and includes all NRA materials, use of target pistols, ammunition, and eye and ear protection. Light snacks and lunch will be offered.

For more information or to register, call 330-766-1138 or email TopSgtJoe@yahoo.com.

Crappie tournament

The Pymatuning Lake Association will host a crappie tournament April 30. Weigh-in and late registration is from 6 to 8 a.m. at the Espyville boat launch (southeast side of the causeway.)

Entry fee per team is $45 ($5 late fee). Forms should be mailed by April 21. Weigh-in ends at 3:30 p.m.

Registration forms and rules can be found at www.pymatuninglake.com and at area tackle shops. Email pymalakeassoc@windstream.net or call 724-418-1501.

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