DEC 2012 VOL. 33 NO. 11
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Mass Shooters Foundation Banquet Coverage, Part 2 by Michelle Y. Siudut, Editor
To say the first annual junior’s banquet was a success would be an enormous understatement. Dozens of young people were recognized for their shooting achievements. Coaches and instructors were also thanked for their efforts and the clubs who provide the facilities were added to the list. Last month we covered the juniors who received nominations and awards. This month, we would like to identify the coaches and instructors, nominated by shooters and peers alike, who have been such strong advocates and supporters of advancing the shooting sports by training junior shooters. We have listed them alphabetically. Coaches Coach Russ Doucette has been coaching for 15 years - here in the Bay State working out of Riverside Gun Club and at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado. He is one of only three individuals certified as Assistant National Junior Pistol Coach by USA Shooting. He has developed a program where juniors unable to outright purchase the firearms they need can obtain them through a delayed purchase system, putting together a list of sponsors across the country who will underwrite the costs. This enables the athlete to get the equipment immediately. Coach Larry Forman has been coaching juniors in handgun shooting at Woburn Sportsman’s Association for nearly 28 years, covering both air pistol and .22/45 caliber standard pistol. His athletes have been regulars at the Olympic Training Center, the NRA National Matches at Camp Perry, the state qualifiers and the Bay State Games. Coach Bob McCorry coached out of Reading Rifle and Revolver Club for over 25 years. He is the one person credited
with having shooting become an event in the Bay State Games. He and his wife Jeanne recently stepped down after overseeing the juniors program at Reading Rifle & Revolver Club after more than two decades. Coach Maureen Trickett is a coach trainer and CMP director coaching both Air Rifle and Smallbore Rifle. Over the years she has worked out of Reading Rifle and Revolver Club as well as the old Walnut Hill Gun Club better known as Massachusetts Rifle Association. Coach Kevin Winters began shooting competitively in 1981. He has been coaching since 1990, starting out at Ames Rifle and Revolver. In January 2010, he gravitated to the Taunton Rifle and Pistol Club, where he increased the number of junior participants and established the Taunton Marksmanship Unit. That Unit has fielded several National Champions and shooting athletes holding numerous national records in both air rifle and smallbore rifle. Instructors For the instructor category, recognized individuals included Bill Baker of Holbrook Sportsman’s Association where he has been teaching juniors for over 20 years. Ed Bishop has been instructing for 8 years at the Lenox Sportsman’s Club. Mark Cohen has been the primary trainer at Bass River Rod and Gun Club for more than 35 years, overseeing a program that often has 35-40 participants each week. Mark has two assistant instructors and convinced the club to have sufficient firearms and supplies always on hand. Bill Doherty runs the junior program at Standish Sportsman’s Club. Jeff Litishin has been working with
Starlin Shi (left) and Lones Wigger (right) present certificates to George Wilson (center, photo above) and Larry Forman (center, photo at right). Photos by Todd May
Kevin Winters (center) receives a certificate of appreciation from Starlin Shi and Lones Wigger. Photo by Todd May
juniors at the Lenox Sportsman’s Club for 5 years. Sid Martin started instructing 4 years ago, assisting in the TMU program at the Taunton Rifle and Pistol Club. He has recently attained the status of level 2 coach. Mark Monique has been teaching juniors at the Southborough Rod and Gun Club for over 14 years and is part of the 6 club Maspenock League, which represents about 90 junior shooters. He focuses mainly on smallbore but also works with juniors interested in high power rifle shooting. George Wilson has been instrumental in firmly establishing the junior program at Old Colony Sportsman’s Association over the past 26 years. He focuses mainly on smallbore but also works with juniors interested in high power rifle. He was intrustmental in starting a youth day at the club, offering juniors the opportunity to try a variety of firearms during the one day session.
Rick Zadrozny has been teaching at Hanson Rod and Gun Club for over 15 years, focusing on smallbore and air rifle. The Hanson Hornets, as they are known, shoot all year and average 10 to 14 shooters per week. Rick has been instrumental in moving his team around the state to compete, thereby ensuring more exposure to the various levels of shooting athletes. I know there are other individuals in clubs across the Commonwealth who have impacted juniors and led them down a lifelong path of shooting enjoyment. The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation appreciates all those who submitted names for recognition, in all categories. Next year we hope the field of nominees will be even larger! It being the first formal event for the Massachusetts Shooters Foundation, we were interested to hear from attendees regarding their thoughts on the evening. Some of the comments sent by email after (continued on page 3)
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10 Reasons to Send that Invitation Build the Base: Where will the next generation of sportsmen and women come from who will support our firearms, hunting and shooting freedoms? Of course, they will be the ones who you introduce to our sports today. Invite someone to hunt or target shoot. Top Factor: More than 90 million U.S. adults 18 and over expressed at least some interest in participating in hunting or target shooting, according NSSF/Harris polls. The top factor in getting them to participate was an invitation from a friend or family member.
Peer Power: Approximately 15 million youth who are not hunters or target shooters and are between the ages of 8 and 17 would consider giving these activities a try if asked by a peer, according to a study commissioned by the Hunting Heritage Trust and NSSF and conducted by Responsive Management. Youth who are already in shooting programs should remember that their friends are waiting for an invitation to give shooting or hunting a try under adult supervision. Approval: Approximately threequarters of youth and adults approve of hunting and target shooting, so it is not surprising that people are purchasing firearms and participating in the shooting sports in records numbers. Safer Than Golf: Hunting is safer than golf and many other sporting activities, according to injury statistics. As for target shooting, accidents are extremely rare.
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When Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News, he won a trip to Washington D.C. That first trip to our nation’s capital was one he would never forget, especially his visit to Arlington National Cemetery. The experience followed him throughout his life and successful career in business, reminding him that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the values of this nation and the Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their Country. When Worcester Wreath found themselves with a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the 1992 holiday season, Morrill remembered his boyhood visit to Arlington, and realized he had a unique opportunity to honor our country’s Veterans. With the help of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington National Cemetery in an area which did not receive many visitors. That simple gesture began a tradition. Wreath laying ceremonies at Arlington as well as at veterans’ cemeteries and
other locations in all 50 states and beyond - are now coordinated on a specified Saturday in December - this year December 15th. But it is much more than just a day of wreath-laying. Prior to that day, thousands of volunteers coordinate dates at more than 750 locations, add ribbons to wreaths and fundraise. International veteran’s tributes and ceremonies at State Houses are arranged. The week before the wreath laying, there is a “parade” as the wreaths are driven from Maine to Virginia. Truck drivers and trucking companies donate their time and vehicles to transport the estimated 500,000 wreaths. Riders stop along the way to spread the message about the importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about those who have sacrificed to preserve our freedoms. Wreaths Across America™ feels strongly that they do not “decorate” graves. They are honoring all veterans and active military by placing wreaths on the headstones of veterans. The fresh evergreens are a symbol used for centuries to recognize honor, and a living tribute
renewed annually. To use plastic wreaths that are put in storage each year is exactly the kind of tradition the organization wants to avoid – it might make for great photos but misses the point. People who spend time participating each year, raising sponsorships and talking about how important this symbolic gesture is, are part of the mission. They want people to see the tradition as a living memorial to veterans and their families, whom we remember amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We believe that the sacrifices they made are more than worth the effort. In 2007, the Worcester family, along with veterans, and other groups and individuals who had helped with their
annual Christmas wreath ceremony in Arlington, formed Wreaths Across America, a non profit 501(c)3 organization, to continue and expand their efforts, and support other groups around the country who wanted to do the same. The mission of the group is simple: Remember. Honor. Teach. The organization receives no government funding. The cost of their programs is paid by individual wreath sponsors, corporate donors and volunteer truckers. To sponsor a wreath, make a donation, or add a location to the ceremony list visit <http://www.wreaths acrossamerica.org/act-now/>. Go to <http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/lo cations/> for ceremony locations. ★
Jack Daniel's is honored to partner with the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) of the USA on our Operation Ride Home campaign to reunite service members and their families during the holiday season. For the second year in a row, Jack Daniels kicked off the campaign with a $100,000 donation, and hopes others will do what they can to help the effort. A 10-year Army veteran and country music star Craig Morgan brings first hand experience to the role of spokesperson for Jack Daniel's "Operation Ride Home". “Having been there, I know that empty feeling in your gut when you want to travel from your base home for the holidays but just don’t have the money to do it,” says Morgan. “There are so many of these heroes who have served multiple deployments overseas and haven’t seen their families for years. Our nation’s military does a wonderful job getting them back to their bases, but it’s just not home.” The trained staff of the ASYMCA
works closely with military commands and committed volunteers in every branch of service to identify those service members and families in most need of financial assistance. Through travel vouchers for plane tickets and pre-paid debit cards for gas, lodging and food, ASYMCA hopes to surpass the overwhelming success of last year's effort that helped send 721 Fort Campbell soldiers and their families home last year. More information about the program, a list of bases ASYMCA is working with and a link to donate can be found at <http://www.asymca.org/index.php/jdope rationridehome/> The ASYMCA offers no-cost and lowcost programs for nearly 500,000 active duty-enlisted military and their families each year at 33 branches and affiliates with hands on innovative programming nationwide. For the sixth consecutive year, the Armed Services YMCA was rated in the top 3% of charities nationwide by Charity Navigator in 2011. ★
Amidst all the tasks of completing a move and notifying your utility and credit card companies, don’t forget to update your mailing address with The Outdoor Message. You can send an email to editor@ theoutdoormessage.com or mail a note to PO Box 306, Northborough MA 01532. We also remind you that Massachusetts state law requires holders of a Firearms Identification Card (FID) and a License to Carry Firearms (pistol permit) to notify certain authorities of any change of address. You must notify - by certified
mail, in writing and within 30 days - the authority who issued the card and/or license, the chief in your new town of residence and the Executive Director of the Criminal History Systems Board (200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200, Chelsea, MA 02150). Failure to notify of any change of address is cause for revocation of the Card or License. And be sure to re-register to vote! Visit your new town office or call 1-800-462VOTE to obtain a mail-in form. ★
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toward wildlife and wild places, and toward firearms. Learn more at <http://www.nssf.org/lit/EthicalHunter.pd f> Did You Ever Consider? With their newfound knowledge and perspective on hunting, target shooting and firearms ownership, newcomers can respond to misinformed statements about these topics at work and social gatherings with a simple, "Did you ever consider this?" Preparedness: Self-reliance is a core American value. Whether you learn to shoot for recreation, hunting or personal and home defense, you will have gained a new and valuable skill. ★
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Mass Shooters Foundation Banquet Coverage, Part 2 (continued from page 1) the banquet summed it up nicely… George Wilson wrote, “We all enjoyed the banquet and appreciated the recognition.” Rick Zadrozny said, “It was a great time at the banquet. It was nice to see a lot of old friends and be in a room full of distinguished shooters.” Russ Doucette wrote, “The banquet went extremely well and I had one dad say all banquets should be run like ours was.” There were a number of comments sent directly to Mike Yacino. Ron Knoll’s
message was, “Great job with the banquet and very impressive and good to meet Lones Wigger. You are on the right track with what is being done so keep going.” Kevin Winters penned, “I want to thank you for all you have done. It was one of the best banquets I have been to in years, very well attended and presented.” M.K. wrote, “Your passion for the juniors is very infectious. The banquet went very well and all who I spoke to appreciate what it took to bring everyone
together.” Lones Wigger told Michael, “Great time at your banquet for juniors. You set it up well and the recognition to everyone especially the coaches and instructors was well deserved. Call on me whenever I can help you.” Perhaps you would consider making a
tax-deductible to the Massachusetts Shooters Foundation before year-end? It’s a very worthy organization you can feel good about supporting. Donations can be sent to The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation, PO Box 306, Northborough MA 01532. ★
The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation was proud to give credit to the men, women and clubs who work to help juniors master their shooting skills. In the photo at left Rick Zadrozny (center) and in the photo above Bill Baker (center) receive certificates from special guests Starlin Shi and Lones Wigger. Photos by Todd May
CMP Cup Match at Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club by Sid Martin
During early November a CMP Three Position air rifle match was held at the Taunton Rifle and Pistol Club. Participation was down due to the recent storms that passed through Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Unfortunately, these storms caused some possible participants to focus on recovery from the storm versus participating in a shooting event. For those who are not aware, according to the CMP in Port Clinton, Ohio, ThreePosition Air Rifle Shooting is the most popular and fastest growing form of shooting sports competition for youth of high school age or younger. Two different Three-Position Air Rifle events are available. Precision Air Rifle is modeled after Olympic-style shooting and allows the use of specialized target rifles and equipment. Sporter Air Rifle is designed for new competitors or those who desire to compete with a minimum of equipment and expense. In both types of shooting, competitors fire at targets at a distance of 10 meters in three different positions, prone, standing and kneeling. Sporter and precision air
rifle classes may also be combined into one “open” class. Three-Position Air Rifle provides young competitors with competitive shooting sports opportunities that can be offered on a wide variety of easily accessible or easily constructed ranges, with equipment that is commonly available at affordable costs. The CMP rules have recently been changed to match the ISSF international shooting rules. The shooters now have a combined preparation and sighting period. The shooters must exit that sighting period and begin shooting for record. This is a change which forces them to “dial in” and be ready to shoot in a reduced amount of time. The match started in the prone position. It was a tight match with Brendan Whitaker and MacKenzie Martin locked at perfect two hundreds after prone. Close behind, Carolyn Cote (who shot a personal best performance in prone) and Alexa Aguiar were on their heels with 199s. In Offhand Sonya May roared in with a challenge of 192/200 to attempt to catch MacKenzie. However, MacKenzie
More Guns, Still Less Crime By Larry Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President & General Counsel According to the most recent crime data released by the FBI for 2011, violent crime is down for the fifth straight year. When one drills down into the data, the long-term trend is astounding: Violent crime has fallen 65 percent since 1993. While there are many factors in the mix, it is incontrovertible that firearms ownership continued to grow, by astronomical rates, over the same time period. Yet, President Obama has stated that he wants to ban commonly-owned modern sporting rifles, and has also opened the door to new restrictions on what he calls “cheap handguns.” He has clearly failed to learn from his home city of Chicago. Chicago’s rates of violent crime and December 2012
homicide continue to rise, yet the city government still continues to erect roadblocks to implementation of the Supreme Court’s decision in McDonald vs. Chicago. As a result, it remains nearly impossible for law-abiding citizens to purchase or own a handgun in the city limits. On top of that, the county where Chicago is located wants to institute a $.05 per bullet tax and a $25 tax on each new firearm purchased. These new taxes will make it even more difficult for lawabiding citizens to protect their families, lives and property. The new data underscore the facts: crime goes down when more people are able to protect themselves and their homes. ★ The
matched the score with a 192/200. Sarah MacLagan pursued with a 190 and was close behind. In kneeling MacKenzie locked herself in and shot a 197/200 with Sarah posting an impressive 194/200 and Sonya accelerated to put a 192/200 up against the others. The overall winner was MacKenzie who shot a 589/600 for the match. She was followed closely by Sarah with a score of 581 for second place. Sonya shot a 580 for third place. EIC points were awarded at the match.
MacKenzie was awarded her Junior Distinguished Medal in January of this year. Sonya, Sarah and Brendan Whitaker (579) earned EIC points for this match. The Team Match Winner consisted of MacKenzie, Sonya, Sarah and Brendan shooting a 2329, narrowly missing the national record (held by MacKenzie, Sonya, Sarah and Zack Connell) set this previously January. Medals were awarded to the top shooters and the first time shooters who shot in their first match. Congratulations to all the winners. ★
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CMP Cup Match at Taunton Rifle & Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 Have You Moved? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 Invite a Friend, Newcomer to Hunt and Shoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 More Guns, Still Less Crime . . . . . .Page 3 >?? Operation Ride Home . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 Sen Moran Reaffirms Senate Opposition to UN Arms Trade Treaty . . . . . . .Page 7
Survey Says... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11 Who will be Representing Rhode Island in 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 23 Who will Represent Massachusetts in 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6 World Fishing Network Unveils All Fishing Deals Website . . . . . . . . . .Page 8 Wreaths Across America . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
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Rhode Island State Rifle & Revolver Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 22 South Fitchburg Hunting & Fishing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16 Standish Sportsman’s Association . .Page 25 The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12 Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club . . . . . . . .Page 16 Woodville Rod & Gun Club . . . . . . .Page 19 Wrentham Sportsmen’s Association .Page 24
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Just An Opinion: To Feed or Not to Feed by Paul J. Kress
I know we are standing on the doorstep of winter. Didn’t need to look at the calendar. The maple tree outside my window is bare, the ground around it carpeted with red and gold leaves. Last night a TV commercial touted the virtues of a new “squirrel proof” bird feeder. (I’ll bet the ad agency people had looked at the calendar.) All through suburbia and beyond people are stocking up on bags of cracked corn, sunflower seed and chunks of suet to be ready for the first snowflake. There are some, however, who say this
feeding of wild birds is wrong. Strong, healthy birds will survive the winter without our help. Let nature alone to do its job. Besides, encouraging birds to gather in one small space may help spread disease. All good points. But winter feeding is not just about making life a little easier for a few chickadees, nuthatches and a couple of squirrels. There is also profit to those who are doing the feeding. They are brought close up to the wild critters. They
learn about nature’s interaction between wild things and the land. They learn about the critical need for habitat. They are the ones who may have started with one simple feeder, embraced the idea of National Wildlife Federation’s backyard wildlife program, and now provide a year round supply of water, natural foods and shelter for a variety of wild creatures. There are legitimate concerns about the feeding of wildlife. But overall the profits can be great. ★
Hipshots & Hangfires by Mike Yacino
One person who called me on November 7th lamented that “the very moral fiber of the nation has been cut to the core.” It would appear to even the untrained eye that there is very little moral fiber left in America. The things that were absolutely forbidden to do in public when I was young are commonplace today. It all led to the mess we are in. But at least we can get a break from the ridiculous amount of political campaign propaganda and move on with the rebuilding of America. I doubt I’ll live to see the task completed. The youngsters I have come to cherish may not either, but they sure as the devil will be paying for it. + + + On December 7th we acknowledge the anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. I wonder if the attack on the American Embassy in Benghazi could be categorized as a sneak attack. Obama, now STILL commander in chief, allowed 4 Americans to be murdered there without even a hint of tactical support even though it was readily available. Pearl Harbor should have been fair warning to any number of events that have taken place since the mid 1940’s. This latest un-responded to attack on us demonstrates that the leader of the free world is anything but a leader. He is a coward and a disgrace to our country. He commands nothing but contempt. He failed to “serve and protect” - and worse yet to tell the truth about it all! Will the America I grew up caring about and being proud of ever return? In 1320 the Scots declared, “We fight not for glory, not for riches, not for honor, but only and alone for freedom.” On May 10, 1942 General Douglas MacArthur said in his farewell speech at West Point, “The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” But now look at what we’ve done. + + + In the arena of heroes please take note that George Smith passed away on October 30, 2012. He was 90. He was a man who helped save thousands of American soldiers. He was one of a handful of his nation left to tell the story. He was a Navajo Indian, more specifically a code talker. He was a Marine. During WWII he and his brothers used their language to confuse the Japanese enemy
and they never could decode what was said. + + + We should not expect from others what we cannot do ourselves. + + + As I have done during other quarters of the year, a look at gun sales shows that the industry is still having trouble keeping up with the demand. NICS checks were up again in October by 18.4%! The excise tax on firearms sold was up over 43% which spells good news for the industry and the states, as they get more money for hunter education and Here is a winter scene at The Bear’s Den in Maine. The sun is shining and the flag is for fish and wildlife restoration still flying...Life is Good. programs. Sturm Ruger & Co, along with ATK were the greatest gainers. With enough of this sort of thing going on down not New Year’s Eve will once again come Taurus finalizing a deal for more space there.” So I guess it had very little to do on the 31st! that will increase their factory operation The Massachusetts Shooters about learning anything and more to do by 30%, I would say America is growing Foundation President, David Tetzloff with just protesting something. I wonder a lot more gun owners or the ones already how Matthew Kahn, the young man in celebrates his b-day on the 1st, my soul here are arming at the fastest rate in the mate Debbie on the 3rd, my old friend question, voted this past November. history of the country. Jack Durkin on the 29th, the greatest bird + + + It also appears that rod and gun clubs Well I had two questions from three taxidermist Brian Yacino on the 30th (and nationwide are seeing an increase in different people about last month’s what a year this one is), and long-time pal memberships. According to one poll the column. There are still a host of hand Cheryl Jalonen also on the 30th. biggest gains are for sporting clays or So where do we go from here? 2012 loaders out there and question #1 was other shotgun sports. I have consistently has been quite a year for all of us and I about the caliber and load that Sarah used advocated that clubs open up their to take those two great deer. She used a hope that 2013 will see pro-gun people membership to get more people actively Ruger Model 77 with extended wood fighting the real enemy instead of shooting. Expand your facility whenever stock in a .270 caliber. The loads were 150 spending time and money attacking the you can to accommodate more juniors in grain pointed soft point Sierra boattails good guys. On the national level there is all of the shooting disciplines. Whether with 49 grains of IMR 4350. That much work to be done to help America get with standard firearms, air guns, or in cartridge shoots very flat and very back on track. It sure won’t be easy given archery the more juniors participating in the abysmal election results. But it can accurate. our sports the more adults that will come. and must - be done. The other question was, was it a That all translates into more and better In Massachusetts we need to build up successful harvest for me? Although it informed voters. the Massachusetts Shooters Foundation had less antlers than Sarah’s, I shot a nice + + + buck under the ear at 135 yards. I also with people and money. The list of things It was April 16, 1976 when the Daily took a doe at 235 yards with a neck shot. we need to accomplish is almost endless. Hampshire Gazette ran an article on page Both were with a Browning A-Bolt in .30- Junior shooters at the banquet we held in 13 that included a student demonstration 06. The load... well, that is a secret of Mr. October were very pleased with what we at UMASS. Pictured at top was a banner Tavares from Jacksonville, who has used did, but we only touched the tip of the the demonstrators were carrying that it and shared with me for over 50 years. iceberg with all the young people involved included the raised clenched fist that later Never could figure out how to marinate in our sport. became a communist symbol in several Lones Wigger, the greatest shooter in the antlers so they would be edible but areas of the world. One of the issues history, was impressed with all the talent some people just have to shoot the big protestors focused on was to prohibit in the room. And they were impressed bucks! Me? I just like the meat. firearms for public safety officers. They with him. I warned him that given the + + + were also accusing those same officers of OK it is December and the end of track record of smallbore and air rifle brutality. I never could understand why another year. The new moon is late on the shooter MacKenzie Martin, many of his the kids felt they needed to spend more 13th and the full moon will come on the records are on the line. She is by far the time protesting than going to school. 28th and it will be very cold. Pearl Harbor greatest young talent in those two The kid holding the “No Firearms” Day is on the 7th (Flag is at half staff), disciplines I have ever seen. sign said he dropped out of the University But in the end, without money many of Boys Town was founded on the 12th in of Connecticut because “there wasn’t 1917, Bill of Rights day is the 15th, the the juniors we showcased won’t be able to First Tea Party took place on the 16th in compete at the levels needed to win the 1773, Christmas is still and only on the gold. The Foundation will do all it can and 25th (Flag is at full staff), and believe it or hopes everyone reading this column will send an end-of-year, tax-deductible donation (there’s a form on page 12). Thanks. 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What’s In America’s Backyard? by Sierra Taylor
Welcome to The Outdoor Message’s new column, What’s In America’s Backyard? It will be all about the birds and animals of America. I hope to provide important facts about the animals such as range, life span, diet and more. This month, I am going to introduce you to the moose and the gray wolf. Both live in New England. I will start with the Gray Wolf.
The Gray Wolf is approximately three to five feet in length, not including the tail, which measures between 13 and 20 inches. These wolves typically eat large animals such as deer, caribou and other hoofed mammals. They also eat smaller prey or take food from other kills. Wolves can eat up to eleven pounds of meat per day. Gray wolves mate from January to March and usually give birth to five or six pups per year after a gestation period of about 62 days. A gray wolf has incredible senses. Their hearing is 20 times sharper than that of a human. Believe it or not, they can hear another wolf’s howl from ten miles away! Smell is another impressive sense of the wolf. Imagine the strongest scent you have ever experienced. Now multiply the intensity by 100. That is how a gray wolf would smell that scent! The gray
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wolf’s jaws can exert pressure over 550 pounds per square inch. Wolves generally live up to 17 years. Some species related to the gray wolf include the Red Iberian Wolf, the coyote and possibly the domestic dog. Now, let’s move on to the moose. Moose are seven to ten feet long and five to seven feet tall. They weigh a massive 790 - 1,760 pounds. Mating season for the moose is autumn. Following the eight-month gestation period, a female moose (called a cow) will have one or two calves per year. Occasionally, there will be a third baby. The moose is an herbivore who feeds on up to 40 pounds each day of leaves, twigs, tree bark and plants found while grazing or in the water.
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This month, we’ve printed a “sweets” recipe. Maybe you will have guests during the holidays and this would be a wonderful breakfast to share over a cup of coffee, or a snack whilst sitting in front of the Christmas tree or warming beside a fire. Whatever your plans over the next several weeks, may you enjoy special moments with good friends and family. If you have a particularly delicious recipe you would like to share, please send it in for printing In Pop’s Pantry. Enjoy! ★
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Phone: 508-389-6300 http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/recreation_home.htm No closed season on ENGLISH SPARROW, STARLING, CHIPMUNK, FLYING SQUIRREL, RED SQUIRREL, WEASEL, PORCUPINE, SKUNK, SNAPPING TURTLE, WOODCHUCK BOBCAT: Dec 20 - Mar 8, 2013 COTTONTAIL, FOX (red or gray): Closes Feb 28, 2013 COYOTE: Closes Mar 8, 2013 CROW: Closes Apr 10, 2013 DEER - Shotgun: Nov 26 - Dec 8 Muzzleloader: Dec 10 - 31 GRAY SQUIRREL: Closes Jan 2, 2013 JACKRABBIT Zone 14: Closes Dec 31 RACCOON, OPOSSUM: Closes Jan 31, 2013 SNOWSHOE HARE Zones 1-4: Closes Feb 28, 2013 Zones 5-12: Closes Feb 2, 2013
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Phone: 860-424-3011 http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2700&q=323414&depNav_GID=1633& depNav=| CHUKAR PARTRIDGE, CROW, GRAY SQUIRREL, PHEASANT: Closes Dec 31 COTTONTAIL RABBIT, RACCOON, RED FOX, GRAY FOX: Closes Dec 31 COYOTE: Closes Dec 13 DEER - Archery on State Land: Dec 19 - Dec 31 Archery on Private Land all zones Closes Dec 31 DEER - Shotgun/Rifle on Private Land: Closes Dec 4 Shotgun/Rifle for Landowner: Closes Dec 31 DEER - Muzzleloader on State Land: Dec 5 - Dec 18 Muzzloeloader on Private Land: Closes Dec 31 RUFFED GROUSE: Closes Nov 30 SNOWSHOE HARE: Closes Dec 31 TURKEY - Archery - State Land: Dec 19 - Dec 31 Private Land and State Bowhunting Land: Closes Dec 31
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Please be sure to verify dates and daily limits in the state regulations or on the individual state websites. Waterfowl hunting dates can also be found on websites.
Male moose (called bulls) are the only ones who have antlers. These giant antlers can span an average of 7 feet and are shed every December. Antlers are re-grown in the spring. Both the bull and the cow have a fold of skin and hair (known as a ‘bell’) under their jaw. In the bulls, the purpose of the bell is to intimidate rivals during breeding season. Female moose will also fight amongst themselves for mates. Moose range in northern North America and some parts of Asia and Europe. Next month, I plan to inform you about the lynx and the eastern cottontail rabbit. Until then, good luck with your backyardwatching! ★
Phone: 207-287-8000 http://www.maine.gov/ifw/ No closed season on COYOTE, WOODCHUCK, PORCUPINE, RED SQUIRREL BOBCAT: Dec 1 - Feb 14, 2013 COYOTE night hunt: Dec 16 - Aug 31, 2013 DEER Expanded Archery (designated areas only): Closes Dec 8 Muzzleloader (all WMDs): Closes Dec 1 WMDs 12-13, 15-18, 20-26, 29: Dec 3 - Dec 8 FOX: Closes Feb 28, 2013 GRAY SQUIRREL, RACCOON, SKUNK, OPOSSUM: Closes Dec 31 PHEASANT, RUFFED GROUSE, BOBWHITE QUAIL: Closes Dec 31 SNOWSHOE HARE: Closes Mar 31, 2013 www.wildlife.state.nh.us Phone: 603-271-3211 No closed season on COYOTE, WOODCHUCK COTTONTAIL RABBIT varies by WMU: Closes Dec 31 CROW: Closes Nov 30 DEER Archery varies by WMU: Closes Dec 15 Firearms varies by WMU: Closes Dec 9 FISHER: Dec 1 - Jan 31, 2013 FOX (Red and Gray), OPOSSUM, SKUNK, RACCOON: Closes Mar 31, 2013 GRAY SQUIRREL: Closes Dec 31 MINK, MUSKRAT, WEASEL varies by WMU: Closes Apr 10, 2013 PHEASANT, RUFFED GROUSE: Closes Dec 31 QUAIL CHUKAR, HUNGARIAN/EUROPEAN PARTRIDGE: Closes Dec 31 SNOWSHOE HARE varies by WMU: Closes Mar 31, 2013 TURKEY varies by WMU - Archery: Closes Dec 15
Phone: 401-222-6800 http://www.dem.ri.gov/pubs/regs/index.htm#FandW No closed season on COYOTE (private land only) CROW, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays only: Dec 14 - Apr 15, 2013 DEER Archery: Closes Jan 31, 2013 Shotgun: Dec 1 - Dec 16; Dec 26 - Jan 2, 2013 MOURNING DOVES: Dec 19 - Jan 5, 2013 FOX (Red and Gray), GRAY SQUIRREL, COTTONTAIL RABBITS, SNOWSHOE HARE: Closes Feb 28, 2013 RING-NECKED PHEASANT: Closes Feb 28, 2013 SEA DUCKS: Closes Jan 20, 2013 TURKEY Archery: Closes Nov 28 WOODCOCK: Closes Nov 30
Phone: 802-241-3700 http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/Calendar_of_events.cfm?eventcat=hunt&date range=future No closed season on COYOTE DEER Archery and Muzzleloader: Dec 1 - 9 GRAY SQUIRREL, RACCOON: Closes Dec 31 HARE & RABBIT: Closes Mar 10, 2013 RED AND GRAY FOX: Closes Feb 10, 2013 RUFFED GROUSE: Closes Dec 31 ★
Cranberry Crumb Muffins Makes 1 dozen muffins
Crumb Topping:
1/4 cup walnut pieces, browned in oven for 5 minutes 1/2 cup flour 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp light brown sugar
Heat the oven to 425º. Place paper cups in muffin tin, or lightly grease 12 standard-size nonstick muffin cups.
1/4 tsp baking powder pinch of salt 2 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
Mix the flour, both sugars, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the butter and walnuts, then pinch the mixture into clumps.
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2 cups flour 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda pinch of salt
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1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted & cooled 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries The
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, mix the yogurt, egg and butter; stir in the flour mixture until just blended. Now use the empty bowl to toss together the cranberries and remaining 1 1/2 tbsp of sugar. Fold the fruit into the batter. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle the crumb topping, pressing it gently into the batter. Bake muffins until golden, about 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let muffins cool 5 minutes in the pan, then on wire rack. Serve warm. It’s a long recipe this month, but will fit front and back on a standard recipe card.
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Who will Represent Massachusetts in 2013 by Michelle Y. Siudut, Editor
The dust from last month’s election has, to a degree, settled. While some days the urge to throw up our hands is there, it is important - now more than ever - that we take an active part in our government. Below is a listing of the people who will be representing Massachusetts citizens in Boston and in Washington DC for the next two to six years. If you don’t know what districts you are in, I encourage you to visit <http://www.malegislature.gov> to look up your senator and representative by town. Figure out who your elected officials are. Keep
Senator In Congress ........ Elizabeth A. Warren (D) John F. Kerry (D)
Representatives In Congress............................ First District Richard E. Neal (D)
Third District Nicola S. Tsongas (D)
Hampshire, Franklin & Worcester District Stanley C. Rosenberg (D)
Fifth District Edward J. Markey (D)
First Middlesex District Eileen M. Donoghue (D)
Sixth District John F. Tierney (D)
Second Middlesex District Patricia D. Jehlen (D)
Seventh District Michael E. Capuano (D)
Third Middlesex District Michael J. Barrett (D)
Eighth District Stephen F. Lynch (D)
Ninth District William R. Keating (D)
Senators In General Court .................................
Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District Benjamin B. Downing (D) Bristol & Norfolk District James E. Timilty (D)
First Bristol & Plymouth District Michael J. Rodrigues (D)
Second Bristol & Plymouth District Mark C. Montigny (D)
First Essex District Kathleen A. O'Connor Ives (D)
Third Essex District Thomas M. McGee (D)
Hampden District James T. Welch (D)
Second Hampden & Hampshire District Michael R. Knapik (R)
Fourth District Joseph P. Kennedy, III (D)
Second Essex District Joan B. Lovely (D)
Second Essex & Middlesex District Barry R. Finegold (D)
First Hampden & Hampshire District Gale D. Candaras (D)
Second District James P. McGovern (D)
Cape & Islands District Daniel A. Wolf (D)
First Essex & Middlesex District Bruce E. Tarr (R)
Fourth Middlesex District Kenneth J. Donnelly (D) Fifth Middlesex District Katherine M. Clark (D)
First Middlesex & Norfolk District Cynthia Stone Creem (D)
Second Middlesex & Norfolk District Karen E. Spilka (D) Middlesex & Suffolk District Sal N. DiDomenico (D)
Middlesex & Worcester District James B. Eldridge (D)
Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex District Richard J. Ross (R)
Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District Brian A. Joyce (D)
Norfolk & Plymouth District John F. Keenan (D) Norfolk & Suffolk District Michael F. Rush (D)
Plymouth & Barnstable District Therese Murray (D)
First Plymouth & Bristol District Marc R. Pacheco (D)
Second Plymouth & Bristol District Thomas P. Kennedy (D)
their phone number in your phone book or their email address by your computer. These people need to hear from you, and know how you feel about the issues. Citizens need to take a pro-active approach! Please note that due to redistricting in 2011, your Congressional House seats/districts may have changed. Also note, that some of the names below did not face elections this year, but in an effort to provide a complete list, all are included here.
Plymouth & Norfolk District Robert L. Hedlund (R) First Suffolk District Jack Hart (D)
Second Suffolk District Sonia Rosa Chang-Díaz (D)
Sixteenth Essex District Marcos A. Devers (D)
Sixth Bristol District David B. Sullivan (D)
Eighteenth Essex District James J. Lyons, Jr. (R)
Fifth Bristol District Patricia A. Haddad (D)
First Suffolk & Middlesex District Seventh Bristol District Anthony W. Petruccelli (D) Alan Silvia (D)
Second Suffolk & Middlesex Eighth Bristol District District Paul A. Schmid (D) William N. Brownsberger (D) Ninth Bristol District First Worcester District Christopher Markey (D) Harriette L. Chandler (D) Tenth Bristol District William M. Straus (D) Second Worcester District Michael O. Moore (D) Eleventh Bristol District Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire Robert M. Koczera (D) & Middlesex District Twelfth Bristol District Stephen M. Brewer (D) Keiko M. Orrall (R) Worcester & Middlesex District Thirteenth Bristol District Jennifer L. Flanagan (D) Antonio F.D. Cabral (D) Worcester & Norfolk District Fourteenth Bristol District Richard T. Moore (D) Elizabeth A. Poirier (R)
Representatives In General Court ..................
First Essex District Michael A. Costello (D)
First Barnstable District Cleon H. Turner (D)
Second Essex District Leonard Mirra (R)
Third Barnstable District David T. Vieir (R)
Fourth Essex District Bradford R. Hill (R)
Fifth Barnstable District Randy Hunt (R)
Sixth Essex District Jerald A. Parisella (D)
Second Barnstable District Brian R. Mannal (D)
Fourth Barnstable District Sarah K. Peake (D)
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Second Franklin District Denise Andrews (D) First Hampden District Todd M. Smola (R)
Second Hampden District Brian M. Ashe (D) Third Hampden District Nicholas A. Boldyga (R)
Fourth Hampden District Donald F. Humason, Jr. (R) Fifth Hampden District Aaron Vega (D)
Sixth Hampden District Michael J. Finn (D)
Seventh Hampden District Thomas M. Petrolati (D) Eighth Hampden District Joseph F. Wagner (D)
Fifth Essex District Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D)
Eleventh Hampden District Benjamin Swan (D)
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Tenth Hampden District Cheryl Rivera (D)
Twelfth Hampden District Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (D) First Hampshire District Peter V. Kocot (D)
Second Hampshire District John W. Scibak (D) Third Hampshire District Ellen Story (D) First Middlesex District Sheila C. Harrington (R)
Second Middlesex District James Arciero (D) Third Middlesex District Kate Hogan (D)
Fourth Middlesex District Danielle W. Gregoire (D) Fifth Middlesex District David Paul Linsky (D)
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Seventeenth Essex District Frank A. Moran (D)
Third Essex District Brian S. Dempsey (D)
Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket Seventh Essex District District John D. Keenan (D) Timothy R. Madden (D) Eighth Essex District First Berkshire District Lori A. Ehrlich (D) Gailanne M. Cariddi (D) Ninth Essex District Second Berkshire District Donald H. Wong (R) Paul W. Mark (D) Tenth Essex District Third Berkshire District Robert F. Fennell (D) Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D) Eleventh Essex District Fourth Berkshire District Steven M. Walsh (D) William "Smitty" Pignatelli (D) Twelfth Essex District First Bristol District Joyce A. Spiliotis (D) Fred "Jay" Barrows (R) Thirteenth Essex District Second Bristol District Theodore C. Speliotis (D) Paul R. Heroux (D) Fourteenth Essex District Third Bristol District Diana Dizoglio (D) Shaunna L. O'Connell (R) Fifteenth Essex District Linda Dean Campbell (D)
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Who will Represent Massachusetts in 2013 (continued from previous page)
Seventh Middlesex District Tom Sannicandro (D) Eighth Middlesex District Carolyn C. Dykema (D) Ninth Middlesex District Thomas M. Stanley (D) Tenth Middlesex District John J. Lawn, Jr. (D)
Eleventh Middlesex District Kay S. Khan (D) Twelfth Middlesex District Ruth B. Balser (D)
Thirteenth Middlesex District Thomas P. Conroy (D)
Fourteenth Middlesex District Cory Atkins (D) Fifteenth Middlesex District Jay R. Kaufman (D)
Sixteenth Middlesex District Thomas A. Golden, Jr. (D)
Seventeenth Middlesex District David M. Nangle (D) Eighteenth Middlesex District Kevin J. Murphy (D)
Nineteenth Middlesex District James R. Miceli (D) Twentieth Middlesex District Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R)
Twenty-First Middlesex District Kenneth I. Gordon (D)
Twenty-Second Middlesex District Marc T. Lombardo (R)
Twenty-Third Middlesex District Sean Garballey (D)
Twenty-Fourth Middlesex District David M. Rogers (D) Twenty-Fifth Middlesex District Marjorie C. Decker (D)
Twenty-Sixth Middlesex District Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. (D)
Twenty-Seventh District Denise Provost (D)
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Twenty-Eighth Middlesex District Stephen Stat Smith (D)
Twenty-Ninth Middlesex District Jonathan Hecht (D)
Thirtieth Middlesex District James J. Dwyer (D)
Thirty-First Middlesex District Jason M. Lewis (D)
Thirty-Second Middlesex District Paul Brodeur (D) Thirty-Third Middlesex District Christopher G. Fallon (D)
Thirty-Fourth Middlesex District Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. (D)
Thirty-Fifth Middlesex District Paul J. Donato (D)
Thirty-Sixth Middlesex District Colleen M. Garry (D)
Thirty-Seventh Middlesex District Jennifer E. Benson (D)
First Norfolk District Bruce J. Ayers (D)
Second Norfolk District Tackey Chan (D) Third Norfolk District Ronald Mariano (D)
Fourth Norfolk District James Michael Murphy (D)
Fifth Norfolk District Mark J. Cusack (D)
Sixth Norfolk District William C. Galvin (D)
Seventh Norfolk District Walter F. Timilty (D)
Eighth Norfolk District Louis L. Kafka (D)
Twelfth Plymouth District Thomas J. Calter (D)
Nineteenth Suffolk District Robert A. Deleo (D)
Tenth Norfolk District Jeffrey N. Roy (D)
Second Suffolk District Eugene L. O'Flaherty (D)
Second Worcester District Jonathan D. Zlotnik (D)
Twelfth Norfolk District John H. Rogers (D)
Fourth Suffolk District Nick Collins (D)
Ninth Norfolk District Daniel B. Winslow (R)
Eleventh Norfolk District Paul McMurtry (D)
First Suffolk District Carlo Basile (D)
First Worcester District Kimberly N. Ferguson (R)
Third Suffolk District Aaron Michlewitz (D)
Third Worcester District Stephen L. DiNatale (D)
Thirteenth Norfolk District Denise C. Garlick (D)
Fifth Suffolk District Carlos Tony Henriquez (D)
Fifth Worcester District Anne M. Gobi (D)
Fifteenth Norfolk District Frank Israel Smizik (D)
Seventh Suffolk District Gloria L. Fox (D)
Fourth Worcester District Dennis A. Rosa (D)
Sixth Suffolk District Russell E. Holmes (D)
Sixth Worcester District Peter J. Durant (R)
First Plymouth District Vinny M. deMacedo (R)
Eighth Suffolk District Martha Marty Walz (D)
Eighth Worcester District Kevin J. Kuros (R)
Third Plymouth District Garrett J. Bradley (D)
Tenth Suffolk District Edward F. Coppinger (D)
Tenth Worcester District John V. Fernandes (D)
Twelfth Suffolk District Linda Dorcena Forry (D)
Twelfth Worcester District Harold P. Naughton, Jr. (D)
Seventh Plymouth District Geoff Diehl (R)
Fourteenth Suffolk District Angelo M. Scaccia (D)
Fourteenth Worcester District James J. O'Day (D)
Ninth Plymouth District Michael D. Brady (D)
Sixteenth Suffolk District Kathi-Anne Reinstein (D)
Fourteenth Norfolk District Alice Hanlon Peisch (D)
Second Plymouth District Susan Williams Gifford (R)
Ninth Suffolk District Byron Rushing (D)
Fourth Plymouth District James M. Cantwell (D)
Eleventh Suffolk District Elizabeth A. Malia (D)
Sixth Plymouth District Josh S. Cutler (D)
Thirteenth Suffolk District Martin J. Walsh (D)
Fifth Plymouth District Rhonda L. Nyman (D)
Eighth Plymouth District Angelo L. D'Emilia (R)
Tenth Plymouth District Christine E. Canavan (D)
Eleventh Plymouth District Claire D. Cronin (D)
Seventh Worcester District Paul K. Frost (R)
Ninth Worcester District George N. Peterson, Jr. (R)
Eleventh Worcester District Matthew A. Beaton (R)
Thirteenth Worcester District John J. Mahoney (D)
Fifteenth Suffolk District Jeffrey Sánchez (D)
Fifteenth Worcester District Mary S. Keefe (D)
Seventeenth Suffolk District Kevin G. Honan (D)
Seventeenth Worcester District John J. Binienda, Sr. (D)
Eighteenth Suffolk District Michael J. Moran (D)
Sixteenth Worcester District John P. Fresolo (D)
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Senator Moran Reaffirms Senate Opposition to U.N. Arms Trade Treaty NRA/ILA News
As we warned would happen, following the election, the Obama administration moved forward with its plans to support a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. On Wednesday, November 7--the day after Election Day--the U.S. Mission to the U.N. made clear its support for renewed ATT negotiations, casting a vote in favor of a resolution that calls for a "Final United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty" to be held in New York City from March 18-28. In response to President Obama's acknowledged intent to resume negotiating an ATT, this week, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) reiterated the grave concern that he and fellow pro-gun senators have regarding the dangers posed to Americans' Second Amendment rights by a U.N. ATT. In a press release, Moran said, "On July 26 of this year, 50 of my Senate colleagues joined me in sending a powerful message to the Obama administration: A U.N. Arms Trade Treaty that does not protect our firearm freedoms will fail in the Senate. Our bipartisan warning to President Obama and Secretary Clinton demonstrated clear and sufficient opposition to ratification of a treaty that in any way restricts the rights of law-abiding American gun owners. When the U.N. Conference dissolved this summer without a treaty, it was clearly a positive conclusion for American gun owners and I'm glad we were able to steer the Administration toward this outcome." "Unfortunately the threat is not gone. Within hours of securing his reelection, December 2012
President Obama declared his support for continued negotiations of the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty," Sen. Moran continued. "The stakes are high as a new round of negotiations is now scheduled for March. While the Administration has previously declared its intent to protect our Second Amendment freedoms, the President's insistence on continued treaty talks is alarming. We must avoid a situation where the Administration, due to its continued willingness to play ball, feels pressured to sign a treaty that violates our Constitutional rights. It is clear that Congress must reiterate its concerns with the latest draft of the treaty. I intend to lead this effort once again, and make certain President Obama knows there is sufficient opposition in the new Congress to block ratification." In October of 2009, at the U.N. General Assembly, the Obama
Administration reversed the positions of the two previous Administrations and voted for the United States to participate in negotiating the ATT. Meetings and negotiations have continued regularly since then. NRA was instrumental in halting the most recent ATT negotiations, which took place in July of this year. During the July negotiations, NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre made clear to the assembled U.N. delegates that "Any treaty that includes civilian firearms ownership in its scope will be met with the NRA's greatest force of opposition." Needless to say, our position will remain the same on any treaty that could adversely affect the rights of American gun owners. NRA applauds Sen. Moran and the U.S. Senate for their commitment to stand by the Second Amendment and America's
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Notes from the Little Cabin: We Will Remember by Paul Kress
The maple tree outside my window danced to Sandy’s music. At first it was a slow dance, then when Sandy hit the high notes it leaped and twisted in high glee. Hurricane Sandy didn’t hurt the maple. It was young and strong, no old limbs to break, roots deep in the earth. It probably enjoyed the big drink of water to help it through the winter. My tree was lucky. Over many miles, Sandy uprooted trees, destroyed houses and killed people. It was nature’s reminder that in spite of our intelligence and technology, when it comes to power and raw strength we are the weak ones. And we will remember. Sandy will be in our history long after the maple has died of old age. There was my blizzard of ‘29. No big weather warning in those days. Big
surprise. A few flakes coming down when I left the house to go to the big barn where my father was taking care of the cattle and horses. After a couple of hours of playing with the foxhounds in the big pile of hay on the barn floor, I decided to go back to the warm house where there might be a cup of hot chocolate. A few steps from the barn I was in a white cloud. No wind. Just a blanket of snow. Couldn’t see the house. No worry. After all, I was a big strong eightyear-old and besides, there was a pinpoint of light where I thought the house might be. I plowed through the ankle-deep drifts,
following the light, and sure enough, I was home! The chocolate tasted fine. Mother left the coal oil lamp on the table in front of the window until my father came in a short time later. I never understood why they kept looking at me and laughing. I had had a great adventure. Then there is my hurricane, only in the Pacific Ocean it is called a typhoon. My typhoon is in the history books as the second time Admiral “Bull” Halsey lead
the Fifth Fleet into such a storm. We were lucky. Three destroyers with most of their men went down in Halsey’s first typhoon. We lost six men but all the ships survived. Two days of plowing into thirty, forty, fifty foot waves, then calm seas. Appetites returned. There was a naval inquiry. Once was bad enough, but two typhoons were two too many. But nothing came of it. The admiral had the perfect defense. No one had told him there was a typhoon in the neighborhood. No one below the rank of admiral could argue against that logic. There will forever be hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes and violent lightning storms. We will do the best we can to survive and we will learn. Alway keep your house in sight when it starts to snow. ★
aviation themed kitchen. It was a copy of Dick Halvorsen’s “Steeds in the Sky” in which the author discusses who he thinks were the nine most fabulous World War II fighters. Steve leafed through the book to a section about the “Falcon of Malta,” George Frederick “Buzz” Beurling DSO, DFC, DFM & Bar. Beurling was the most successful Canadian fighter pilot of the Second World War, with 31 confirmed kills. It was the British practice in those days to ‘harmonize’ the machineguns and cannons on its fighters. This meant that the guns were so aimed by bore sighting that their combined firepower would converge at 250 yards. While having four Browning 50 caliber machine guns and two 20mm Hispano cannons pointed to meet at the same point was a pretty good idea, it did have a down side. If an attacking pilot was either too close or two far away rounds would fly past the target on either side and the tracers would warn the quarry of the attack. Halvorsen commented that Beurling never had this problem as he had mastered the art of shooting either one of his two cannons, rarely both and with his fantastic vision and deflection shooting he could, and Steve added with emphasis as he read, call his shots and could tell within a few feet of where they’d hit.
It was written of him that, “He only fired when he thought he could destroy. Two hundred and fifty yards was the distance from which he liked best to fire. A couple of short, hard bursts from there and that was usually it. He picked his targets off cleanly and decisively, swinging his sight as smoothly through them as a first-class shot strokes driven partridges out of the sky. It was a fluent and calculated exercise... For Beurling the confirmed kill was the thing.” Like many of his contemporaries Beurling had had a strong enough taste of the exhilaration of aerial combat that it became an addiction. With the war behind him Beurling had to find a way to satisfy his craving. It soon came along when, in the 1948, he was recruited by the infant Israeli Air Force to fly P-51s. Beurling joined some other legendary aviators such a Chalmers “Slick” Goodlin who was scheduled to take the Bell X-1 through the sound barrier until the Air Force took over the project and installed Chuck Yeager. Others were the likes of Bill Pomerance, who downed four enemy planes in one day during World War II and Leon Frankel who flew torpedo bombers in the Pacific and was awarded the Navy Cross for helping to sink the Japanese light cruiser HIJMS Yahagi.
Tragedy overtook Beurling and he never reached Israel. Beurling, who had survived nine previous crashes, did not survive his tenth when the Noorduyn Norseman he was piloting crashed and burned in a failed landing attempt at Aeroporto dell’Urbe in Rome. He is interred in the Israeli Defense Forces’ military cemetery at the foot of Mount Carmel in a grave marked, like all others, simply with his name, rank, and serial number. One story on Beurling’s uncanny ability to call his shots relates that once he shot down a plane which he saw crumple after a forced landing on an island near Malta. He wanted the confirmation of victory, and alerted the ground to make the claim. He told them in which numbers on the fuselage markings the bullets would be found-and that is exactly where they were.” Now there is calling a shot and then there is calling a shot. Most of us can accurately call a shot on an NRA/USA 50 target from standing but to call a shot, even within a few feet of the point of impact, at 250 yards when sucking oxygen through a rubber mask while flying at 300 miles per hour, pulling a few Gs, as adrenaline is pulsing through your veins, is a whole other matter. ★
Hap’s Corner: There Is Calling A Shot, And Then There Is Calling A Shot… by Hap Rocketto
Each Friday morning a group of we gray bearded rifle shooters meet at the club to shoot a postal match. Ernie Mellor, Charlie Adams, Dave Vinkler, Steve Rocketto, and I spend the morning blasting away at the NRA/USA 50 target and then repair to Steve’s home, just a short distance from the club, for lunch. As you might expect with such a varied group the conversation wanders considerably afield but is always, in some way, related to shooting. A few weeks ago we were debating what characteristic was most important to the success of a shooter. One suggested the mental game, another the ability to build a position, another calm under stress, and I thought it might be the ability to call a shot. I based my argument on the fact that to successfully call a shot one must be aware of all aspects of the release of the shot. From the acquisition of the target until the follow through is complete after the release of the shot, if a shooter is paying attention then he will know almost exactly where the bullet will pierce the target. By doing so one will perfect hold, squeeze, breath control and follow through. At my pontification Steve had an “A Ha!” moment and quickly turned from the table to grab a volume from one of the many book cases that line the walls of his
World Fishing Network unveils all fishing deals website
Innovative website gives anglers a one-stop resource to find the best deals and promotions for fishing vacations, gear, products and services anywhere World Fishing Network, North America’s only television network, online and mobile platform dedicated exclusively to fishing and outdoor enthusiasts, delivers All Fishing Deals, another innovation that gives anglers more time to get out on the water and catch more fish. All Fishing Deals <www.AllFishingDeals.com> is a new, cutting-edge site designed to scan hundreds of daily deal and retailer sites to present discounted vacation, gear, tours,
products and service offers to anglers – all in one place. “There is no longer any need for anglers to surf around to find the best fishing deals for services, merchandise or travel because now they have it all in one place,” said Mark Rubinstein, President & CEO of World Fishing Network. “Anglers should be on the water fishing when they’re not watching WFN, and All Fishing Deals is designed to get them there faster and with better gear so they
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outdoor enthusiasts with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN’s programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. Featuring popular programs hosted by some of the top anglers from North America and across the globe, WFN offers a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows that appeal to a broad and diverse audience. Anchored by one of the top fishing websites, <www.WorldFishingNetwork.com>, WFN’s multimedia platforms also include a mobile portal and the WFN Fishing Log app for the iPhone, iPad and Android. WFN and WFN HD are available to more than 50 million cable, satellite and telecommunications households throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. ★
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2013 Licenses 2013 Massachusetts hunting and fishing licenses go on sale December 1st. Licenses can be purchased online at <http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/licensing/i ndex.htm> or if you prefer purchasing your license in the traditional fashion, a list of walk-in vendors can be found at <http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recrea tion/licensing/vendors/license_vendors.ht m>. Happy Hunting & Fishing!
Jr. Duck Stamp Traveling Exhibit
Connecting Children with Nature Through Science and Art! Interested in submitting artwork to the 2013 Massachusetts Junior Duck Stamp Contest? Take inspiration from traveling exhibits featuring top youth entries from the 2012 Massachusetts Junior Duck Stamp (JDS) Contest in the Bowes Gallery at the Wachusett Regional High School, located in Holden. For directions and more information, contact Suzanne Breen at 508-829-6771. The art will be on display through December 18.
Report Vernal Pools And Rare Species Online
Citizen scientists, sportsmen, birders, naturalists and other actively involved conservationists: Have you collected information this year to certify a vernal pool or report rare wildlife or plants and just haven't gotten around to filing the paperwork? If so, there is good news - a new electronic reporting system, the Vernal Pool & Rare Species (VPRS) Information System, has been developed by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) with support from federal and state agency partners. This reporting tool allows the interested public to electronically submit their observations of vernal pool and state-listed (rare) species through the web. No need to fill out paper forms, create copies of photographs and maps, or put them in the mail, though it still is an option. The new VPRS system is on the DFW website at <www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/speci
Mail: 100 Hartwell Street, Suite 230, West Boylston MA 01583 Phone: 508-389-6300 Email: Mass.Wildlife@state.ma.us Website: www.MassWildlife.org es_info/vprs_home.htm>. "The Vernal Pool & Rare Species Information System is a web-based mapping and data submittal application that provides an electronic method for the public to submit reports of observed rare species or vernal pool certification forms to our Program," said Sarah Haggerty, Information Manager for DFW's Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP). "Electronic reporting is a huge benefit for both the reporting observer and agency staff. The convenience of electronic submittal alone will save time for all involved in reporting and confirming the presence of rare species and vernal pools." Four forms are available through the new VPRS system: 1) the Vernal Pool Certification Form, 2) the NHESP Animal Observation Form, 3) the NHESP Plant Observation Form, and 4) the Survey Form. The first three forms are electronic versions of the NHESP's existing paper forms, but the Survey Form is new and is intended for use by researchers and surveyors conducting organized searches for rare species or vernal pools. Using the VPRS system observers can map observations directly into the online form and upload photos, audio files, or other related documents. Anyone submitting reports can access all their reports and see the report status (in progress, submitted, accepted, etc.) within the VPRS system. In addition to individual reports, users can create multiple reports using the bulk upload feature by entering data into a preformatted spreadsheet. Additional information (e.g. photos) can then be added to each report prior to submittal. As with the existing paper form system, once forms are submitted, they are reviewed by NHESP staff against its usual strict, standard data acceptance criteria. Based on this evaluation, as in the past, NHESP staff accepts or rejects the submitted reports. Staff can request additional information from reporting observers directly through VPRS using a built-in notification system which allows the observers to respond to the requests. An additional benefit to the system will be a "real time" update of accepted data reports which will be incorporated into
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Avoid Decorating With Invasive Plants!
During holiday seasons, many people use plant material they have gathered from their yard or neighborhood to decorate their houses or businesses. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) and the Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) highly recommend that people avoid using exotic, invasive plants such as Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus
orbiculatus) and Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) in holiday decorations. Though these plants are attractive, it is best to not use them. Birds eat the fruits from wreaths and garlands and the digested but still-viable seeds sprout where deposited. Exotic, invasive plants create severe environmental damage, invading open fields, forests, wetlands, meadows and backyards, and crowding out native plants. Bittersweet can grow over and even kill mature trees by strangling them. These invasive plants are extremely difficult to control: when cut off, the remaining plant segment in the ground will re-sprout. It is illegal to import or sell Oriental bittersweet and Multiflora rose in any form (e.g. plants, cuttings or wreaths) in Massachusetts. Home and business property gardeners, garden club members, nursery staff, landscapers and conservationists can learn more about invasive plants from DFW's “A Guide To Invasive Plants”. In the Guide, each invasive plant description includes a photograph, the plant's regulatory status, key identification characteristics, habitats where the plant is likely to be found, type of threat the plant poses to native species and their habitats, and its current distribution and place of origin. Similar plant species are also briefly described to aid in plant identification. The Guide includes definitions of three categories of invasiveness, brief explanations of how invasive plants are introduced and spread, explanations of why they are a problem, how to learn more about controlling invasive plants, and the state regulations regarding their importation, sale and propagation. Useful websites on invasive plants are also referenced. To purchase a guide, stop in the Field Headquarters office in West Boylston (note new address) during business hours or send a request to "Invasive Plant Guide," DFW Field HQ, NHESP, 100 Hartwell Street, Suite 230, West Boylston, MA, 01583, and include a check for $5 per copy payable to: Comm. of Mass.-NHESP. Sorry, but DFW does not accept credit cards. Learn more about invasive plants from DFW's Natural Heritage webpage. ★
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Sale of New HERON Sticker Will Fuel 2015 Aerial Survey The Heron Observation Network of Maine (HERON) is partnering with Burly Bird, a Maine-based conservation sticker company, to help raise funds for an important statewide aerial survey for nesting great blue herons. Members of the public can support HERON in its efforts by purchasing the UV-coated vinyl sticker of a great blue heron that can be placed on car bumpers and windows, water bottles, coffee mugs, laptops, bikes and anywhere else. HERON is a volunteer adopt-a-colony program started by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in 2009 in order to gain a better understanding of the great blue heron’s status within Maine. The proceeds from the sticker will help fund the next aerial survey scheduled for
the publically available NHESP Certified Vernal Pool datalayer and Town Rare species lists found at MassGIS and the NHESP website respectively. Haggerty noted that a new Android mobile phone application which allows users to capture basic information (species, location, photographs) while out in the field is also available. The captured information can be used to create an observation report which can then be completed and submitted through the VPRS system. What about observers who are computer-phobic? "People who are more comfortable with the paper forms can continue to submit their information on paper as in the past," said Haggerty. "We wouldn't want to preclude anyone from submitting data about rare species or vernal pools, so for that reason, we will continue to use the paper system. Obviously, we want as many people as possible to use the VPRS system, but if anyone has difficulties with an electronic submittal, the paper and postal service option is still available." The Vernal Pool and Rare Species Information System was primarily funded through an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Wetland Program Development Grant. Additional funds were provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in support of the Linking Landscapes Program. In addition, DFWNHESP staff worked with the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Information Technology Department, the Department of Fish and Game, and MassGIS all of whom provided staff and other resources.
the inland breeding population before 2009 when the Department ramped up its monitoring efforts by creating HERON. Through HERON, volunteers across the state collect information on great blue heron colonies during the breeding season to help state biologists understand the species’ population trend and prioritize future conservation efforts. The Burly Bird HERON sticker is now available just in time for the holidays. They can be purchased from the Burly
Bird website <www.burlybird.com> or through the Department’s online store <www.mefishwildlife.com>. They sell for $4 each, with $3 going directly to fund the aerial survey. Sticker sales will also help leverage federal funding through Maine’s State Wildlife Grant Program. For more information about the Heron Observation Network of Maine, visit <www.maineheron.wordpress.com>, or contact Danielle D’Auria at danielle.dauria@maine.gov. ★
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Apprentice Hunting License: New Way To "Take A Friend - Make A Hunter" New Hampshire has a new opportunity for sharing or participating in the hunting experience. The Apprentice Hunting License allows people to hunt, under the guidance of an experienced hunter age 18 or older, without first taking a Hunter Education course. In instituting the program, New Hampshire followed the lead of thirty states that have established apprentice hunting programs over the past five years. 2012 is the first year New Hampshire has had the new license. During the spring gobbler season, 93 new hunters bought Apprentice Hunting Licenses. Of these, more than half were women, and many were in the 16-25 age group. Some 23% of the hunters (21 in all) were successful – better than the overall success rate for spring gobbler hunters the previous year. No safety incidents were reported. Find tips for apprentice hunters, and those who accompany them, at <http://www.huntnh.com/Hunting/appren tice.html>. Here's how the Apprentice License
Public Shooting Range Opens in Hartland A new fully-accessible public shooting range is now open, according to an announcement from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. The Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland is a true milestone for the state’s hunters and shooters. Originally purchased in the late 1960’s, the site had long been popular with shooters from both sides of the Connecticut River, and it now boasts a state-owned shooting range designed solely for public shooting. “It’s hard to overstate the importance of this facility to Vermont’s hunters and shooters, and to the future of our hunting heritage,” said Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Patrick Berry. “It’s also hard to overstate the importance of the National Rifle Association and the Hartland Fish and Game Club in helping to make this range a reality.” The upgrades include a covered, sixport 100-yard rifle range with 20-foot side berms and a 60-foot plus high backstop. Public range use is free. Range rules are posted at the site. “And there’s still time to get some extra practice in before the upcoming muzzleloading deer seasons,” said Berry. Funds used to improve this site were provided by a National Rifle Association Public Range Grant that was used to match Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration
N.H. Fish and Game Department Headquarters 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301 info@wildlife.nh.gov works: * ACCOMPANIED: The apprenticelicensed hunter is allowed to hunt only when accompanied by a properly licensed hunter age 18 or older. "Accompanied" means maintaining physical direction and control (keeping the apprentice within sight and hearing at all times, without the use of electronic devices). * COST: The apprentice hunting license is the same price as a regular resident or nonresident hunting license. It can be purchased only at N.H. Fish and Game headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, NH, or by mail (visit <http://www.wildnh.com/Licensing/licen se_forms.htm> for an application.) * ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITY: You can purchase an Apprentice Hunting License only once in your lifetime. If you want to hunt in a future year, you must first complete a hunter education or bowhunter education course, then buy a regular New Hampshire hunting license. "The Apprentice Hunting License is an exciting new opportunity for sharing the hunting experience," said Mark Ellingwood, Chief of the N.H. Fish and Game Wildlife Division. "Like our successful youth hunting program, in which youngsters go afield under the supervision of an adult mentor, this
Act funds. Also known as PittmanRobertson, this money is generated through a dedicated excise tax on sporting guns and ammunition. Hartland Fish and Game Club members will act as the range stewards. Hammond Cove is a key part of a larger department initiative to improve access to public shooting ranges in Vermont. The department has two limited use ranges at its Green Mountain Conservation Camp facilities. A grand opening is planned for the spring. The Hammond Cove Shooting Range rules can be found at <http://www.vtfishandwidlife.com> along with hours and directions.
Champlain Salmon and Trout Fishing Heats Up as Waters Cool
If you are an angler who enjoys exciting fishing opportunities even in cool weather, give Lake Champlain or its tributaries a try for late season trout and salmon action. Lake anglers will need a boat that can take rough conditions that sometimes develop quickly, but the high quality landlocked salmon fishing makes it a worthwhile venture right until the lake ices up. There also are good chances of hooking lake trout, as well as bonus brown trout or steelhead rainbow trout.
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program is a great way to provide a positive first-time experience for adults who never had the chance to go hunting as a youth." The Apprentice License is valid from the date of purchase through the end of the calendar year. It may not be used to hunt moose and does not apply to the three-day small game license. Visit <http://www.huntnh.com/Hunting/appren tice_FAQs.htm> to learn more.
2012 Youth Deer Hunt Weekend Results
Preliminary reports show that young hunters succeeded in harvesting 359 deer during the 2012 Youth Deer Hunt Weekend in New Hampshire. This year's preliminary youth hunt total is below the final 2011 total of 475 deer for the weekend, but only slightly down from the preliminary 2011 total of 387, according to Kent Gustafson, the Wildlife Programs Supervisor for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The 2012 numbers remain preliminary because all registrations have not yet been verified. "New Hampshire’s youth hunters had a productive weekend with many being successful in taking a deer, perhaps their
603-271-3211 first. Equally important was the opportunity to learn some deer hunting skills, enjoy the companionship of their hunting mentor and share the excitement of deer hunting," said Gustafson. The youth deer weekend gives young people statewide the opportunity to go deer hunting with an adult mentor. Accompanying adults must be licensed hunters and are not allowed to carry a firearm, so that they can devote all of their time and attention to coaching their young companions. New Hampshire has offered a special youth deer hunt since 1999. Youth also may hunt in New Hampshire during the regular deer seasons. All youth hunters under age 16 must be accompanied by a licensed adult 18 years or older while hunting. "Accompanied" means “within sight and hearing, excluding electronic devices, when actual physical direction and control can be effected,” pursuant to RSA 207:1, XXX. New Hampshire also offers special opportunities for young hunters through a youth turkey weekend each spring and a youth waterfowl weekend in September. For more information about youth hunting in New Hampshire, visit <http://www.huntnh.com/Hunting/youth_ hunting.htm>. ★
License Center and Temporary Office: 542 US Rte 302, Berlin VT 05641 Email: fwinformation@state.vt.us Phone: 802-241-3700 Mailing Address: 10 South, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-0501 Late season tributary fishing is often overlooked and can produce salmon and steelhead through the month of November, as well as continued steelhead fishing right through the winter as river conditions allow. The salmon population in particular is showing continued growth this year based on monitoring done each fall by state fisheries biologists. “We are winding down our fall salmon assessment sampling on Lake Champlain,” said State Fisheries Biologist Brian Chipman, “and preliminary results indicate continuing improvements in the Lake Champlain salmon fishery as a result of the annual sea lamprey control program.” “This fall, we are finding good numbers of salmon in the tributaries, with a sizeable abundance of older, larger fish. We have handled a lot of salmon in the 4 to 6-pound range, and several in the 8 to 10-pound range. This suggests that more salmon are surviving beyond their second year in the lake after being stocked as 7inch yearlings.” Fishing for salmon and trout on Lake Champlain this time of year is much like fishing for them in early spring. Deep trolling equipment is not necessary, but it sometimes can be used to advantage. The fish will sometimes be cruising and feeding near the surface, where the action can be spectacular when trolling streamers with a fly rod or spoons with spinning tackle. However, veteran late season anglers have found salmon at various depths using downriggers, lead core line or in-line diver rigs. Anglers interested in tributary fishing for salmon should try the Lamoille River below Peterson Dam and the “Salmon Hole” area of the Winooski River. The Winooski also offers good fall steelhead
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fishing, as does Lewis Creek in Ferrisburgh and Mill River in Georgia.
Vermont Moose Hunters Had a Successful Season
Vermont moose hunters had a successful hunting season according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. An archery moose hunt was held October 1-7, and the regular moose hunt was October 20-25. “A preliminary count shows that by November 5, the department had received official reports of 17 moose being taken by 50 hunters in the archery season, and 205 moose taken by 385 hunters in the regular season,” said Cedric Alexander, Vermont’s moose project leader. A few additional reports are still expected to be sent in from other reporting agents. “Vermont’s moose population is being managed scientifically, according to a plan developed on sound wildlife biology and input from the public,” said Alexander. “We are pleased that licensed hunters achieved the target moose harvest in Wildlife Management Unit-E1, which was the final WMU where we still needed to reduce moose numbers to come in balance with their habitat.” This was Vermont’s 20th moose hunting season in modern times, the first occurring in 1993 when 30 permits were issued and 25 moose were taken by hunters. Vermont Fish & Wildlife reports that 1,191 residents and 467 nonresidents entered Vermont’s 2012 archery moose permit lottery, and 8,279 residents and 2,324 nonresidents entered the regular moose season lottery. A final report on Vermont’s moose hunting season will be issued in January when all of the 2012 data have been received and reviewed. ★ December 2012
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Our monthly meeting was held on Monday, November 5, 2012. President Philip A. Madonia III welcomed all and opened the meeting at 7:30 PM with a moment of silence for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, deceased members and our brave warriors who have made the supreme sacrifice in the Global War on Terrorism. President Madonia then led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Meeting Minutes
The Secretary read the minutes of the October 1, 2012 meeting. A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the Minutes as read.
Vote to Increase Dues
President Madonia said we have brought up the proposal to increase the Dues and revisited the way the rates were established. We proposed a fee increase for all Classes, an increase of 18% for Regular membership, 82¢ per month. A Family membership would have two votes, with approximately a $1.67 a month increase, 30% and go to $85.00 Senior membership would see a $4.00 increase, approximately 11%. Junior members would increase approximately 27% or 65¢ a month. President Madonia said that favorable market conditions have changed the way rates are increased and that we must have our By-Laws amended and revised as previously discussed in order to update our club operations. We must have a majority of two thirds of the members in attendance to approve the proposals. President Madonia than asked if there were any questions about the proposals. Junior members would not be eligible to
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vote. Regular members ages 18 and older are eligible to vote in club elections and on matters brought before the body by the President and Board of Directors. President Madonia called for a vote to be taken and all 41 in attendance unanimously voted to approve the proposed Dues increases to take effect on March 1, 2013.
New Members
President Madonia read the applications of Rudolf R. Bryon Jr., Jason Pare’ and Richard A. Noseworthy. A motion was made to accept, subject to final approval by the Directors; Seconded and passed. Once accepted, we hope you will participate in our workdays and activities.
Treasurer’s Report
water level will be prosecuted. A tree worker whose Son is a member participated and cut the big Maple and trimmed a lot of hanging limbs, a great amount of wood was cut and stacked. A lot of brush still needs cutting. The culvert by the big pond was washed out. A leak in the roof over the Ladies room was found with the ceiling sustaining some damage.
Fish and Game
Leo B. Ross reported that he had two more weekends to stock the Pheasant. Stocking was done behind the clubhouse and Old Pierce Rd. The washout of the culvert by the big pond precluded stocking up in the old foundation area. He will talk about the Ice Fishing Derby to be held in February in the near future.
New Business
Secretary LeBlanc read the Treasurer’s report, all bills received were paid. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as read was made, seconded and passed. Side Note - President Madonia said that we are looking for a member in good standing to take Jim’s place. The member must be familiar with Quickbooks and accounting practices. He said that we should embrace some of the changes that other clubs have done like Women on Target and youth programs.
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Dennis Ring reported a good workday with the crew disassembling the rocks placed by unknown persons and lowering the level of the Spillway by two feet. The level of the Pond is not to be tampered with, anyone found tampering with the
John Root brought in copies of the League’s News and stated that Deer found with Chronic Wasting Disease must be completely deboned prior to transport. There are no provisions for testing in MA. Please refer to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife for pertinent information. This disease does not affect Humans.
House and Grounds
President Madonia reported that David Stanley has updated our website including workdays, meeting minutes and added a link to Facebook. This will enable us to inform members of any cancellations due to adverse weather/storms, in real time as print is a month behind. Included will be Range Orientation dates, etc.
Raffles Member #128, Richard Fitzpatrick was not present, the December drawing will be $264.00. The winner of the 50/50 was not given to me and will be included in the next newsletter.
Range Closings
All Ranges will be CLOSED during the SHOTGUN & PRIMITIVE FIREARMS SEASONS: November 26 to December 8 and December 10 to December 31. Ranges will be open on SUNDAYS ONLY.
Good and Welfare
President wished all Happy Hunting and a Happy Thanksgiving. The next meeting will be the opening of Nominations for Club Officers and Directors. The meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM. Respectfully submitted, Yours in sportsmanship, George F. LeBlanc, Secretary
Calendar of Events
Monday, December 3 at 6 PM, Range Orientation, Membership meeting 7:30 PM Monday, December 10 at 6 PM, Range Orientation, Director’s meeting 7 PM Monday, January 7, 2013 at 6 PM, Range Orientation, Membership meeting 7:30 PM Monday, January 10, 2013 at 6 PM, Range Orientation, Director’s meeting 7 PM
WISHING ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy Holidays ★
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THE MASSACHUSETTS SHOOTERS FOUNDATION 37 Pierce Street ● PO Box 306 ● Northborough, MA 01532 Phone 508-393-5133 Fax 508-393-5134 Web www.massshooters.org Email foundation2012@verizon.net
President: David Tetzloff Secretary/Treasurer: Michael D. Yacino Directors: Al Bonney, Dee Bonney, Don Holmes, Coach Russ Doucette, Coach Kevin Winters, Joe Colbert
Awards Banquet Recap
Last month The Outdoor Message reported on the junior shooters who were nominated and awarded certificates for their shooting achievements. On the front page of this issue, we’ve provided information on the coaches and instructors who have helped those junior shooters and hundreds of others. We wanted to publish a complete list of all of the nominees who were submitted for recognition. We plan to make the Awards Banquet an annual event. So pay attention to the clubs, coaches and instructors who play a significant role in providing the facilities and training for our junior shooters. And watch those junior shooters who excel in their individual disciplines - they are the future of the sport.
Thank You, Clubs! Ames Rifle & Pistol Club - Bass River Rod & Gun Club - Braintree Rifle & Pistol Club - Fin, Fur & Feather Club of Millis - Hanson Rod & Gun Club Harvard Sportsmen’s Club - Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club - Holliston Sportsmen’s Association - Holyoke Revolver Club Hopkinton Sportsmen’s Association Lenox Sportsmen’s Club - Mansfield Fish & Game Protective Association Marlboro Fish & Game Association Maspenock Rod & Gun Club Massachusetts Rifle Association Nenameseck Sportsmen’s Club - Old Colony Sportsmens Association - Reading Rifle & Revolver Club - Riverside Gun Club - Sagamore Rifle Club -
Southborough Rod & Gun Club - Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club - Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club - Weymouth Sportsmen’s Club - Woburn Sportsmen’s Association Thank You, Coaches! Russ Doucette (Riverside Gun Club) Larry Forman (Woburn Sportsmen’s Association) - Bob McCorry (Reading Rifle & Revolver Club) - Maureen Trickett (Mass Rifle Association & Reading Rifle & Revolver Club) - Kevin Winters (Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club) Thank You, Instructors! Bill Baker (Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club) Ed Bishop (Lenox Sportsmen’s Club) Mark Cohen (Bass River Rod & Gun Club) - Bill Doherty (Standish Sportsman’s Association) - Jeff Litishin (Lenox Sportsmen’s Club) - Sid Martin (Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club) - Mark Monique (Southborough Rod & Gun Club) - George Wilson (Old Colony Sportsmens Association) - Rick Zadrozny (Hanson Rod & Gun Club) Congratulations, Pistol Shooters! Kevin Bennett (Riverside Gun Club) Kevin Chen (Woburn Sportsmen’s Association) - Josh Gelberger (Riverside Gun Club) - Amber Harbison (Woburn Sportsmen’s Association) - Sara Reyna (Holbrook Sportsmen’s Association) Congratulations, Shotgunners! Kyle Grant (Hanson Rod & Gun Club) Ken Marton (Fin, Fur & Feather Club of
The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation would like to thank the following individuals for their generous donations: B. McCarthy, K. Roche, J.A. Yacino and The Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club.
Sid Martin (center) was one of several instructors recognized at the Massachusetts Shooters Foundation’s 1st Annual Awards Banquet for their dedication to teaching the shooting sports to juniors across the Bay State. Olympic hopeful Starlin Shi (left) and Olympic medal winner Lones Wigger (right) were on hand to present the certificates. Photo by Todd May
Millis) - Russ Pearson (Southborough Rod & Gun Club) - Adam Preston (Hanson Rod & Gun Club and Cape Cod Fish & Game Association) - Matt Reinemann (Fin, Fur & Feather Club of Millis) Congratulations, Smallbore Rifle Shooters! Alexa Aguiar (Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club) - Jessica Grindell (Bass River Rod & Gun Club) - Margot Lee (Marlboro Fish & Game Association) - Mac Litishin (Lenox Sportsmen’s Club) - Sarah MacLagan (Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club) - MacKenzie Martin (Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club) - Sonya May (Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club) - Rebecca Nicholson ( L e n o x Sportsmen’s Club)
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- Sara Reyna (Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club) - Andrew Williams (Nenameseck Sportsmen’s Club) Congratulations, Air Pistol Shooters! Kevin Bennett (Riverside Gun Club) Michael Blake (Riverside Gun Club) Kevin Chen (Woburn Sportsmen’s Association) - Amber Harbison (Woburn Sportsmen’s Association) - Caroline Harmon (Riverside Gun Club) - Isabel Macaulay (Riverside Gun Club) - Vladlen Vronsky (Riverside Gun Club) Congratulations, Air Rifle Shooters! Sarah MacLagan (Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club) - MacKenzie Martin (Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club) - Sonya May (Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club) - Chris Rooney (Mass Rifle Association) ★
Last Chance to Purchase 3 Gun Raffle Tickets! The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation is holding a 3 Gun Raffle (full ad on page 23), with winners to be notified on Christmas morning! The Guns being raffled are 1st prize: Walther P22 semi-auto pistol 2nd prize Ruger 10/22 rifle 3rd prize H&R Pardner 12 gauge shotgun Tickets are $10 each or 3 tickets for $20. If you would like to order tickets, you can call the office at 508-393-5133. Or you can fill out and return this form, with check or money order, to The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation, PO Box 306, Northborough, MA 01532. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________ # of tickets ordered
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Amount Enclosed
$_______ December 2012
Junior Shooting Equipment For Sale * ITEM: Champions Choice Prone Mat, like new, $50. * ITEM: Kowa Spotting Scope TS-502/Z zoom 20x-40x 50 mm lens 10 inch Grey, NIB, $150. * ITEM: 8# of Alliant Powder 2400 for $75. * ITEM: Four DY 887 Gold Medalist gas operated air rifles with sights, refill
tank and adapter. $1200 for the lot. * ITEM: 1907 wood LEFT HAND stock. This is a 3 Position stock, not a heavier prone stock and is in very good condition. Asking price $750. * ITEM: Champions Choice CC-542 Spotting Scope Zoom 12x-50x 60 MM 45 degree lens w/carry case, NIB, $75.
Items are FOB at our Northborough office. Shipping is available for an extra charge. All checks or money orders should be made out to the “Massachusetts Shooters Foundation”. Cash will also be accepted for items picked up. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, please send an email to foundation2012@verizon.net or call 508-393-5133. ★
Preparing Training Schedule for 2013 The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation will be setting up our training schedule for 2013. Our aim is to contract with certified instructors who are able to cover a wide spectrum of courses for students, both young and old. Our all-volunteer Board of Directors and our part-time administrative assistant are presently working to put together a new dedicated team of instructors,
committed to bringing valuable learning opportunities to the public. If you are interested in becoming a member of our training team or if there are particular courses you would like to see The Foundation offer, please contact Michelle at 508-393-5133 or send an email to foundation2012@verizon.net. ★
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The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation Junior Smallbore Postal Matches The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation runs conventional smallbore postal matches to promote the shooting sports among young people, from December through April. Any Massachusetts boy or girl who has not yet reached their 20th birthday by December 31st of 2012 may compete. Clubs or organizations submit the scores once a month to The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation. When submitting Junior Postal scores, in addition to the scores themselves, please be sure to include each Junior’s complete name and birth date, as well as the club name, address and contact person. Junior Postals are due to The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation by the 5th of the month to allow time to calculate the scores and make sure they are included in The Outdoor Message.
If your club would like to submit Junior Postal scores to The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation, please send them Attn Michelle Kirouac, 37 Pierce Street, PO Box 306, Northborough, MA 01532. You can also email them to foundation2012@verizon.net or fax them to 508-393-5134. And please feel free to send along any photos you may have of your junior teams. I'm sure they would love to see those in The Outdoor Message! There will be no fee charged to participate in this program. The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation believes that the importance of attracting new shooters is the highest priority. Donations are greatly appreciated. For questions or details, please contact Michelle at 508-393-5133. ★
Be sure to BUY a ticket for our 3 GUN RAFFLE. Better yet, buy LOTS of TICKETS - they make excellent Christmas presents! Use the order form on the previous page.
Gun Owners’ Buyers Guide ✮ ✮
Are you in need of a product or special service? Wouldn’t you like to know that you are giving your money to a business who believes in the same things you do? Following is a list of businesses who are owned or run by gun owners. They have agreed to give a donation to The Massachusetts Shooters Foundation for every reader who shops at their store or uses their services. So when you shop at these businesses, tell them you saw their listing in the Gun Owners Buyers Guide in The Outdoor Message! Participation is voluntary - the people listed have asked to be a part of this Guide. Help support fellow gun owners. Take advantage of the Gun Owners’ Buyers Guide.
Accounting/Tax Services L.A. Jones Tax & Accounting Services (L.A. Jones) Milford MA 508-634-2711
Acupuncture Acupuncture Center of Canton (Jeffrey S. Wernick, Lic. Ac., LICSW) Canton MA www.acupuncture.mysite.com 781-8286636 Archery Supplies Eryleen Archery Pro-Shop (Emery Loiselle) Burlington MA 781-272-0244
Attorney Attorneys & Counsellors at Law (Josef J.D. Gazzola) 781-235-4989
Building/Remodeling Roche Home Improvement (Gregory Roche) Sagamore MA 774-696-2470 Phillips Fine Carpentry & General Contracting (Phillip DeFreitas) Groton MA 781-718-7123 Curtis K. Abbott Co Inc (Curtis Abbott) Charlton MA 508-248-4416 www.curtiskabbottco.com Mr Fix It (Eddy Provost) Worcester County MA 508-798-8216 Computer Consulting S&H Associates (Steven Sotsky) Framingham MA 508-656-0613 www.sandhcomputers.com Computer Software Services Information Server Company (Pascal Cleve) Sudbury MA 978-443-1435
Concrete, Granite & Asphalt Cutting & Coring Concrete Cut & Core (Curtis Abbott) Charlton MA 508-248-7778 www.concretecutandcore.com Constable/Notary Raymond Harris Constable Service, Dedham MA 781-326-7597 Northern Process Servers (Ronald Bertheim) Greater Lawrence MA 978-685-0093 Segal Constable Services (Len Segal) Sharon MA 781-784-5924
Consultant on Liquor Liability Issues Truth or Dare (Brad Greenfield) Wellesley MA 781-789-0675 Deep Sea Fishing Trips Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters (Gary Cannell) Rockport MA 978-407-1351 www.tunahunter.com December 2012
Dentist Dental Care North (John Kozlauska, DMD) Lynnfield MA 781-334-2520
Electrical Contractor Morse Electric (Richard A. Morse) Rowley MA 978-948-2727 EJ Kennedy Master Electrician (Eric Kennedy) North Attleboro MA 508-TUGWIRE Firearms Instruction Joe Nava, Fairbanks AK 907-479-2340
Flooring Touchdown Carpet & Flooring (Doug Gibbs) Marlboro MA 508-480-8552 Argopoxy Floor Coatings (Eric Gustafson) Southampton MA 413-203-5143
Graphic Design On Point Graphics (Steve Moore) Norton MA 508-942-8125 Gun Sales Mike’s Gun Shop (Jon Green) Northboro MA 508-369-9234 Gunsmithing LaRocca Gun Works (Mike LaRocca) Worcester MA 508-754-2887 ww.laroccagunworks.com
Masonry & Hardscape Supply TLC Supply, Inc. (Donald Ross) Quincy MA 617-773-0055
Promotional Imprinting Gumption, Inc. (Joe Cassia) Malden MA 781322-6400 Sky Line Screenprinting (Tom Bashista) MA 413-527-6299 Southampton www.skylinescreen.com MCA Promo (Michael Amburgey) Lunenburg MA 978-582-3662 Real Estate Scharpenter Realty (Jack Scharpenter) Lakeville MA 508-946-5602 Amaral Resendes Realty (Kevin Landry) New Bedford MA 508-542-4973 Peter Neslusan at the Mercure Group 508277-7503
Scaffolding Cape Cod Staging (Kevin Kelleher) New Bedford MA 508-992-2411, Cranston RI 401-941-6660
Security EJ Kennedy Security/Life Safety Systems Contractor (Eric Kennedy) North Attleboro MA 508-TUG-WIRE
Septic Inspection Lane Septic Inspection (Brian Lane) Walpole MA 508-212-2916
Signs, Truck Lettering, Graphics Signmaker1.com (Leonard Mort) Millbury MA 508-865-2382
Stained Glass Merchant Services/Credit Card Processing Custom Stained Glass (Jack Hurley) South Easton MA 508-238-0386 Strategic Payment Systems (Michael Roux) Canton MA mroux@spsprocessing.net Steel Buildings www.spscreditcardprocessing.com 978- Metal Building Concepts (Brian Robbins) 337-7126 Raynham MA 508-828-1368 Mortgage/Real Estate Loans Surveying & Engineering Bank of America (Lex Towle) Peabody MA Landmark Engineering of New England 978-869-2424 (Brian Lane) Norfolk MA 508-384-3064 Diamond Funding (Brian Hazard) Milford MA TV & Satellite 508-395-1559 Pierce TV & Satellite (Richard “Ben” Pierce, Optometrist Jr.) East Falmouth MA 508-548-4519 Dr. Arthur Breen, Peabody MA 978-532-0097 Vacation Resort Charlton Optical (David Snowdon) Charlton Liberty Haven Ranch (C.D. or Jeanne MA 508-248-1188 Tavares) Wickenburg AZ 623-640-7880 Outdoor Wood Furnace www.libertyhaven.com Crystal Rock Farm (Eliot Starbard) Oakham Website Development MA 508-882-0178 Gumption, Inc. (Joe Cassia) Malden MA 781Plumbing & Heating 322-6400 Russo Plumbing and Heating (Steven Russo) Boston MA 617-201-8042 For more information about the Gun Owners’ Buyers Guide call 508-393-5133. The
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HOLYOKE REVOLVER CLUB, INC.
P.O. Box 543 - Holyoke, MA 01041 - 413-539-9345 - holyokerevolverclub.com
President - Normand Desilets Secretary - Richard Asselin Directors - George Apgar, Jr. Vice-president - Joseph Knapik, Jr. Membership Secretary - William Burgess Joseph Kingsley Treasurer - Paul Cadorette Governor - Daniel Jones Marshall Johnson
Dues Time
SSC at a date to be announced. Marshall Johnson and Joe Knapik are in charge.
Security Cameras
Membership dues are being collected for 2013. A renewal application is in this issue of The Outdoor Message. Membership Secretary Bill Burgess will accept applications during membership and directors’ meetings. Locks will be changed after the New Year and electronic access cards will be for non-renewing cancelled members.
Cameras have been installed to monitor the interior of the building as well as the parking lot and 50-yard outdoor range. Images stored on the hard drive will only be reviewed if there is damage or suspicious activity at the club.
Automatic Target Carriers
Election
Paul Cadorette was elected club treasurer and Marshall Johnson was elected to the board of directors at the November meeting. All other officers were re-elected.
Junior Rifle
The target carriers on two lanes of the indoor range have been fitted with electric target return motors to facilitate their use by handicapped shooters. Plans are underway to motorize all of the indoor range carriers.
Holyoke Revolver Club President Norm Desilets (right) presents a certificate of appreciation to retiring club treasurer Rich Moreau in recognition of his efforts throughout the years on behalf of the club.
A new safety class will begin in January for junior shooters. Youth ages 12 to 20 are eligible to take the course. Parental permission is required. Adult volunteers are needed to monitor the firing line during two evenings of the course. Jim Torrey is chief instructor.
Shooting Orientation 101
Sandy Richard and Ann Robinson are planning a day of instruction and familiarization for new shooters. It will include an opportunity to try out various firearms prior to making a first purchase. Time and place to be announced.
Gun A Day Drawing
Tickets for the 2013 raffle are available from committee member George Apgar. It is sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Friends of NRA as a fundraiser for youth programs, range development and conservation programs. The drawing takes place throughout the month of March, with a new gun awarded every day when a ticket number matches the first three digits of the Mass. Daily evening lottery number. Tickets are $25.
Small Primers in .45 Ammo
Reloading instructor Ralph Rechenberger told club members at the November meeting that several manufacturers are using small pistol primers in .45 ammo,
rather than the large primers that have been standard for a century. Problems arise when the new style brass gets mixed with the old, and a reloader tries to set a large primer in the new brass.
Western Mass Pistol League
The annual matches of the WMPL have started. Each Monday evening through fall and winter, HRC shooters compete in a .22 postal match against another team from the area. All matches are held at HRC, and newbies are encouraged to try it out, as loaner guns are available. Team captain Ron Mehlhorn conducts practice sessions every Friday evening as well as some Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Those times are listed on the club calendar, available on the website.
Scholastic Steel Challenge
The club has purchased equipment to hold SSC matches for junior and adult members. The course of fire is an action match against a series of steel plate targets, and winners are decided by the shortest times. Adult range officers accompany each junior through the course, and safety is emphasized at all times. Guns used are .38 Special revolvers, 9 mm pistols or .22 rifles and pistols. Juniors must be HRC members and have a signed parental permission slip. SSC membership is $20 per year. There will be a safety training course for
The Outdoor Message
For years the club has benefitted from using The Outdoor Message to deliver its news and notices, and HRC members have enjoyed keeping up with the news and with old friends at other clubs around New England. The Gun Owners’ Action League paid for the subscriptions of club members who were also members of GOAL, and the club paid for the others. This year the board of directors of GOAL voted to end this benefit for its members. The club now pays for all subscriptions, which are available in both the traditional paper format or as an electronic newspaper, which costs the club one-third as much. Anyone who would like to receive the online publication should contact Membership Secretary Bill Burgess to make the change, or to alert him if a household is receiving more than one copy of The Outdoor Message.
Plate Racks
The pistol target plates and the rubber bumpers on the outdoor racks have been replaced recently. The plates on the left are rated for .22 caliber, and will fall when hit with a .22. The plates on the right are for normal centerfire pistol rounds, and will fall when struck with a .38 or 9 mm, but not a .22. Neither set of plates should be shot with any rifle or shotgun rounds.
Badges
Following a recent discussion by the
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Name: City:
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Make checks payable to: Holyoke Revolver Club, Inc. Please Circle All That Apply
Address:
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__Annual ($85.00)
__Spouse ($40.00)
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Y N
__Junior ($25.00)
As a member, I will abide by the by-laws and regulations of the Holyoke Revolver Club. I will also abide by the new visitor policy. Visitors may accompany a club member to the property, but neither party can shoot or handle firearms. Visitors may observe regularly scheduled events. I release from liability and responsibility the Holyoke Revolver Club and its membership.
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board of directors, the membership voted to purchase plastic ID carriers so HRC members can display their membership cards. The badges are now required on all club ranges. Members are also required to sign in at the clubhouse door prior to using indoor or outdoor ranges.
New Members
Christopher Childs of Easthampton, Mike Pereira of Westfield, Kevon Thompson of Springfield, John Bresnahan of Longmeadow, Aleisha Ann Nulph of Southampton, Geoffrey Croteau of Chicopee and Jason French of Wilbraham joined the club at the November meeting.
HRC Hats and Patches
Hats and jacket patches embroidered with the club’s logo are now available for sale from Membership Secretary Bill Burgess.
Other Associations
The club encourages its members to join the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners’ Action League. Ed Pelland is the club recruiter for both organizations, handling membership applications and renewals for both. Club members can save $10 per year by paying for their NRA membership through Ed for $25, rather than the standard $35. Ed receives NRA points for each new membership or renewal, which he applies to NRA memberships for junior members of the club.
Fun Shoots
Dave Sparko conducts fun shoots at the club on Tuesday evenings. Competitors shoot .22 pistols at steel plates and a “Dueling Tree” of spinning targets, trying to move all of the discs to the opponent’s side of the tree. Match schedules will be posted on the club’s website and calendar.
Practical Matches
The club holds practical matches on the fourth Saturday of the month. New shooters should arrive at 9 am for safety instruction. Participants should bring a centerfire pistol or revolver and 100 rounds of ammunition, extra magazines and speedloaders, a holster, which is not a shoulder or crossdraw model, a baseball cap and eye and ear protection. Chris Fila is in charge. Volunteers are needed to set up the stages, and should arrive at 8 am.
Pistol Course
HOLYOKE REVOLVER CLUB, INC. P.O. Box 501, Thorndike, MA 01079
Robert Lombardi David Matuszek Ronald Mehlhorn
The Club conducts an NRA Basic Pistol course every month on the third Saturday. Successful participants receive both the NRA certificate and the Massachusetts state certificate required for firearms licenses. Information is available at the club website or by leaving a message on the club phone at 413-539-9345. The club is now listed on the NRA website and will appear on a zip code search for NRA instruction. The club has more than a dozen NRA-certified pistol instructors and a similar number of certified Range Safety Officers. Volunteers are needed to monitor the firing line from 11 am to 3 pm. Marshall Johnson is chief instructor.
50/50 Raffle
Chris Dupuis won $30.50 at the November meeting. Stephen Lemire’s name was drawn to win the members' drawing, but he was not present, so the money goes into the next jackpot. ★ December 2012
CAPE COD FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION
Depot Street, North Harwich MA 02645 - Club Lodge 508-432-4457 Mailing Address: PO Box 119 Harwichport MA 02646
December Meetings
President, Jim Gillespie 1st Vice President, George Baggitt 2nd Vice President, Dan Welch Treasurer, Ricardo Vasconcellos Secretary, Kim Johnson
make the six hour trip back home. Days 16-year old Hanson Rod & Gun Club for Saturday Night, December 1st, 2012. later, after all the final scores were posted shooter Kyle Grant. The Women’s The doors will open at 6 PM for December Membership & Business for the entire event it seems very plausible Champion title went to Cape Cod Fish & appetizers and dinner will be served at 7 Meeting: The next club Business Meeting that Ray Ertel, who shot a 94X100 should Game Association’s Sue Gullotta. Once PM. Members can expect a delicious, as will be held on Tuesday Evening, have stayed for what might have been the again, congratulations to all our prize well as festive, buffet style ham dinner. December 11th, 2012. Per usual, dinner opportunity to participate in a possible winners. Members can further expect a 50/50 will be served at 7 PM and the meeting shoot off to break a tie. (Note that this is All members are reminded that Trap is raffle, a number of table raffles with a will begin at about 8 PM. All members are truly speculation and we may never really shooting Saturday Mornings at 10 AM, variety of prizes as well as a mystery door urged to arrive early for a good seat. know for sure how this event would have Sunday Mornings at 9 AM as well as prize. Tickets are $10 each for adults and Special Date for The December actually played out.) To make up for this Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 12 $5 each for children aged eight to fifteen. Board of Directors Meeting: Due to the possible yet unexpected forfeit of what noon. The cost to shoot is a mere $3.00 Children aged seven and under will be Christmas holiday please be advised that could have been a very coveted and well per round of 25 clay targets. Non admitted free of charge when the December Board of Directors Meeting earned, but still HIGHLY speculative title members will pay just a dollar more! Our accompanied by an adult. Tickets are will be held on Thursday, December 20th, of some sort, Ray was awarded a beautiful trap range is open to all whether you are a available from Al and Jill Savage at 2012 at 7:30 PM. burgundy colored trophy on behalf of his novice, a rookie, an expert or an ATA 508.398.5058, Dave Larosa at fellow club shooters. This award was superstar. Everyone is welcome so come 508.398.4199 or Bob Preston at inscribed with the title of “Ray Ertel. on down and join us for some shooting 774.406.1573. Seats are limited to fifty Handicap Champion 5 and 6/7th Place”. It fun! persons and they will go fast. It is Jill and Al Savage seems that three suggested that all attending Speaking of meetings! Members are shooters please bring an other guests reminded that the monthly raffle at each who also broke unwrapped toy for our Toys club meeting features a number of prizes of Tots contributions. In scores For from hunting paraphernalia, fishing poles, 94X100 were keeping with a spirit of hardware, housewares and sometimes cheer, please be advised that club merchandise. All members and their awarded trophies for 5th, 6th and this party is BYOB and by guests are encouraged to purchase raffle place in this 7th that we mean beer or wine tickets to win some great prizes. competition. We only. Finally…did I mention figure Ray the gun raffle? Please read would have been on! Peter Donovan there right This month’s scheduled NRA Home somewhere in Firearms Safety Course will be held the mix so to Tuesday, December 18th at 7 PM. make it Anyone interested in ascertaining his or “official” we all her firearms identification card (FID) or chipped in and license to carry (LTC) is encouraged to had this award Al Savage Guests attending this year’s attend this invaluable course. Space is made for him. limited and reservations are strongly As for earned Bob Preston (right) congratulated Paul Donavan who, along with Darien Christmas party can expect a recommended. Please contact Peter yardage… Well, Vivieros and Bruce Costa were our three cash winners from the "Money gun raffle. This year it will Shoot" recently held on the trap range. Photo by Dan Grant be a .22 caliber, lever action, Donovan or George Baggitt at any club we bought Ray Henry rifle. Tickets will be $5 each or meeting. Ertel a beautiful, brand new, wooden yard three tickets for $10. A nice prize for short stick from Lowes. Truthfully we think he ticket money! This rifle is 100% may have wished to beat us with it. He Members are reminded to watch this American made. It will make a great did, however, like the trophy. Next year space for information regarding the addition to anyone’s gun collection. It is none of us will be so hasty to pack it in upcoming January, February, March and also great for plinking on the new range or and leave. Jim Gillespie April 3D shoots. Please be advised that sharing a first shooting experience with a Back in September five of our own club business has been brisk as Wednesday son, daughter or grandchild! These make trap shooters ventured to Central New evenings have had as many as 10 or more memories that will last a lifetime. York State to compete in the Northeastern archers using the indoor range. Anyone So there you have it. A Christmas Grand American Trap Championship. with a compound bow, reverse curve or party, great food, raffle prizes and a This is held each fall at the New York Bob Bates long bow is welcome. To all who have firearm for a prize. Great evening full of State ATA Homegrounds in Cicero, NY. Sunday, October 14th was the date of our crossbows, please feel free to bring them fun not bad for just a few bucks! This six day event draws trap shooters now annual “Show Me The Money along as well. The fun begins at 7:30 PM. from all over the United States and Shoot”. Trapshooters participating in this Come on down, members, and throw Canada. In fact on the day of the 200 event competed for several cash jackpots round, 16-yard singles event there were of various denominations. This was not a some arrows!! Dave Larosa over 500 shooters making up a field of winner take all program. Other trophy All members are reminded that it is the 105 squads, all utilizing over 26 trap prizes were awarded for Champion Junior season for toy donations. Last year our fields. Obviously this was no small event. Shooter, Champion Veteran Shooter and club contributed over 275 toys to local On Sunday, September 16th our crew Champion Women’s Shooter. The format youngsters. These kids might not have George Baggitt of Ray Ertel, Jim Gillespie, Bob Fratus, was 75 rounds of 16-yard singles plus 50 had a good Christmas if it were not for our All members are reminded that a current Bob Borges and Bob Preston all rounds of 23-yard handicap targets. contributions. The associates of the Cape participated in the 100 round Handicap Despite the threat of rain, participants member must sponsor new applicants. All Cod Fish & Game Association can be Championship. While all of us shot okay came from gun clubs scattered throughout applicants and sponsors must be proud of their efforts as even during these interviewed for membership. After none of us thought we had set the world Southern New England, including submitting an application, all perspective hard times our members find it in on fire. As a result we opted to leave to Tiverton Rod & Gun Club, Fall River Rod themselves to dig deep to help out those new members will be contacted to & Gun Club, Hanson Rod who are less fortunate. Please! Let’s make & Gun, Monument schedule the interview. Anyone with a another banner year for toy collections. membership question is urged to contact Beach, Old Colony, How about it members? Please bring a toy Midway, Somerset Rod & George Baggitt at any club meeting. into the collection box here in the Please be advised that all new Gun Club, Holbrook clubhouse. To all members, thank you in members who come into our organization Sportsmen’s Club and advance for all past and present or even during the 2012-2013 membership period Plymouth Rod & Gun intended contributions. are responsible to fulfill an obligatory Club. Congratulations go out commitment of four workhours. Failure to to cash winners Paul do so will result in a $50 assessment for the following year's dues. Mike London Donovan, Darien Vivieros All members are reminded that the gate is and Bruce Costa. The title to be closed and locked each time any of Veteran’s Champion member enters or exits the club facilities. and trophy (without the The only exception to this rule is when the club’s traditional bottle of club is open to a public event such as trap prune juice) went to Cape shooting, scheduled 3D Archery events, Cod Fish & Game’s own Dave Larosa Club member Mel Peck took this 6x5 bull elk on the last Jim Gillespie. Junior Turkey Shoots, Slug Shoots, etc. All members are reminded that the day, during the last half hour, of his hunt in the Gila Until next month….Bob P. ★ Champion title went to Annual Club Christmas Party is scheduled
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Annual “Show Me The Money” Trap Shoot
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SOUTH FITCHBURG HUNTING & FISHING CLUB
Mailing: P.O. Box 687 - Townsend MA 01469 Location: 60 Warren Road Townsend MA Club phone 978-597-8733 * Secretary’s email: kblincoln2@comcast.net or Kblincoln@aol.com Web site: http://www.southfitchburghuntingandfishingclub.org
Meetings Board Meeting: November 29, 2012 & January 3, 2013 at 6:30 PM Membership Meeting: December 1, 2012 & January 5, 2012 at 3:00 PM The November 3, 2012 membership meeting was called to order by the President, Bill Farman at 3:06 pm. There were 15 members present at this meeting.
New Members
The club would like to welcome Frico Ortiz (Worcester).
Past Functions
The club held a public fishing derby on October 7th and plenty of trout were caught throughout the day. Taking 1st with a 19 ¼” trout was Frico Ortiz; 2nd
NOVEMBER 5, 2012 Pres. Berube called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Bob Brooks lead the Club in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Secretary’s Report
Jamie read the Secretary’s report for Chris Britt. Jerome asked to amend the minutes to add Brian Kelly to the section on clothing and fix the last name Canoy to Cancy. Joe Leonardo made a motion to accept; Bob Hayward seconded.
Treasurer’s Report
Jerome Jussaume read the Treasurer’s report. Bob Brooks made a motion to accept; Jack Briggs seconded.
Committee Report
There were no reports from Archery, Audit, Board of Advisors, BMP, Club House, Forestry, History, Kitchen, Officers, Newsletter, WCL and Website.
Fish
Pres. Berube reported as of this date there are some nice fish being taken after a stocking on October 13th. Although with the start of hunting season, fishing at our pond is light. The pond has finally been weeded although we were only allowed to start out doing 35% of it. It’s a start and hopefully we’ll see positive results in the spring. In regards to our ongoing beaver problems, I have contacted Beaver
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Upcoming Events
The last function to report on to end our 2012 season is the Holiday Meat and Gift raffle on Sunday, December 9th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. We will be offering a variety of gifts, meats, and Certificates. So if you still need to do some last minute shopping, plan on attending the raffleyou may be surprised what you find! To start off the 2013 season the club will plan on holding an ice fishing derby on Sunday, January 20th. Make sure you check the club’s answering machine for updated information or any cancellations.
Good and Welfare
Serving some kind of “lunch” prior to the membership meetings has been working
out quite well for the club. Maybe there is something “quick” that you would like to see served, why not mention it and I will see what I can do? Members are reminded that your daily fish catch is now 3 and juniors are at 2, until further notice. Not present to win the attendance drawing was Dana Parker. The consolation prize was won by Vern Leger. The 50/50 raffle was won by John Grafton it was worth $29.00. 100 – Club winners. There were (5) $20.00 Winners #38-Jamie Leclair (Vern) #92-Mary Farnam (Bill) #67-Louie Marion (Rick) #84- Miguel Marquez (Vern) #99- Jake Farnam (Bill) With no further Business the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Brenda Saucier ★
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Solutions for an estimate to install a beaver deterrent device at the spillway, as well as a couple of trappers for estimates on trapping and removing the beavers that way. The beavers are going to be an ongoing problem and whether we like it or not I believe they’re here to stay. Under new business I’ll be recommending an annual maintenance program to deal with them. Please remember to use our pond at your own personal and safe discretion and to respect the space and rights of other members also!
Game
Bob Miller reported that they have had a lot of help with the bird stocks. The game dinner will be held on February 5th. We will need at least 6 people to help. Tomorrow 285 birds will be delivered at 10 AM. Just a reminder that the ranges are closed on Saturday till 1 PM and Sunday till 10 AM. Also, a request for the hunters: please wear a little bit of orange to prevent accidents during hunting. Paul Soares reported that the Lady Wood Hunt will be drawn later tonight. If anyone is interested, the tickets are $10.
Pistol
Bob Miller reported the range looks good.
Trap
Dario DePasquale thanked the club for allowing them to purchase a new trap machine. They had a fantastic summer. In
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went to Bob Souther (Sr) with a 17 ¾” trout; and 3rd went to Andrew Loew with a 14 ½” trout. The biggest trout of the day went to Frico and the smallest trout went to Tyler Vitone with 8 ¾”. Special thanks go out to Scott Spinelli who donated an additional $500.00 worth of trout to the pond for this derby. Scott is not even a member of our club! Our last derby for the year was held on November 4th. We had a small attendance for this derby but we once again had some nice trout caught. 1st place went to Roger Tanguay with a 17 ¾” trout; 2nd went to Carlos Pagan with a 17 ½” trout; and 3rd went to Bob Souther (Jr) with a 17” trout. Roger of course went home with the biggest, and the smallest trout caught went to Carlos Pagan 8”. I was not able to attend this function so I would like to Thank Dennis and Larry
3 to 4 years the machine will be paid off. This made life easier. They purchased new clays recently. The shoots are held Sunday morning, unless it’s raining. New faces being seen!
Rifle
Ray Moloney, Sr. reported he spent 2 hours cleaning the range. He needs help this weekend to put things back together. Pres. Berube reported that target frames were blown to pieces. DO NOT SHOOT AT THE BASE or WHEELS OF THE FRAMES. Please keep the range clean and be advised that a recommendation may be made that you’ll have to bring your own frames and targets for a solution to people ruining the frames.
Grounds
Rick Sullivan reported if anyone needs work hours please call the number on the board to see what needs to be done. Also, on Saturdays Willy could use the help during pheasant season for breakfast.
Membership
Ed Gervais reported the waiting list is up to date with the information he has. Just a reminder, this February, anyone that is an auxiliary member, but is not the spouse or significant other of a club member, will be asked to join as a regular member or be asked to leave the club.
Work Hours
Pres. Berube reported for Durk Lawson that 11 probationary members have met their hours and meetings. Another 7 probationary members are within 1
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meeting or a few hours of making it. That’s 18 of 27 probationary members who will make it. A reminder to members who have sponsored someone, make sure you tell them to get their hours and meetings in. They have until the end of December for hours and until February 4th for meetings. There was no Old Business.
New Business
Pres. Berube reported on the beaver situation that they have had the past several years. Jack Briggs and Mike DiLibero have been coming down every couple of days or so to help clean out the mud and debris. Pres. Berube received an estimate from Mike Callahan at Beaver Solutions for $1525.00 for the spillway and with the maintenance program to help maintain, but not eliminate the beaver problem. He did receive some quotes from trappers: (1) $600.00 trapping 10 days whether they caught any or not, (2) $300-$500 for set-up and $150 per beaver, and (3) Spencer Tripp will trap the beavers for nothing as long as he keeps all the money for the pelts and we would have to pay for his fuel only. Pres. Berube asked the club members if they would like to enter into an ongoing agreement with Spencer Tripp which will start November 1st, every year and start trapping for us. Dick Baker made a motion that the club enters an agreement with Spencer Tripp; Dario DePasquale seconded. Unanimous. Scott Gramham won the Lady Woods Hunt drawing. Bob Brooks made a motion to adjourn at 7:35 pm; Joe Leonardo seconded. Respectfully submitted, Chris Britt, Secretary ★
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Club Location: Mirimichi Road - Foxboro, MA 02035 Club Phone: 508-543-9887 Mailing Address: PO Box 902 - North Attleboro MA 02761
Web Site
Web address: www.independentclub.com Email address: independentsportsmensclub@gmail.com
Get the most up to date information on what is happening at the club in the “Latest News & Calendars”. Please note the addition of a Google Calendar (see below) to the activities sections of the website. This will give you open hours, league dates and activities associated with the various parts of the club. In addition there is a staffing calendar which will make it easier to volunteer for staffing the 5-Stand and Warm Up coverage. Please make this a “go to” place to double check activities before you drive to the club.
order to get a gate key. If you plan to attend, call Vinny Tuzzo. 508-543-7029.
Shotgun Sports News
A six week Fall Trap League began on October 24th: good luck to the competitors!
Winter Shotgun League
A winter league is being planned. It will be another 12 week league with a dinner get together at the end of the 12 weeks. Most likely it will be alternating weeks
New hand-painted sign on the Club House It’s a beautiful piece of work. It was painted by member Glen Downing, and re-installed by member Patty Downing. Great job!
Range Times
Skeet, Trap, 5-Stand: Wednesday, 5:00 to 8:00. Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00. Open to the public. Sporting Clays: Saturday & Sunday, promptly at 1:00. Open to the public. Pistol & Rifle Ranges: Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to sunset. Sunday and Holidays from 12:00 PM to sunset. Open to members. Limited member guest visits (must sign in).
Meeting Times
Board Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, monthly at 7:30 PM. Membership Meeting: 1st Tuesday of March, June, September and December at 7:30 PM.
Orientation
New member orientation is held at 9:00 AM on the 4th Sunday of each month. All new members must attend a session in
of Skeet and Trap. More details will be listed next month, and it will also be announced on the website. Target start date will be Wednesday, January 9th.
Interclub Competition
Planned matches for 2013 will be detailed in upcoming editions, also monitor the web-site and calendar for dates and signup details.
Pistol & Rifle News
Scheduled Action Shoots are open to the public. During scheduled shoots, the rifle/pistol ranges are CLOSED to normal member use until approximately 1:00 PM. Always check the calendar before setting off to shoot at the range in case it is being used for an activity.
Action Shoot Reminders
Action Shoot Schedule
December 8th is the last Action PISTOL Shoot for 2012. The Action Shoot schedule for the New Year will be posted in January 2013.
Membership News
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Dues renewal letters will be sent out in early December. Club memberships expire on January 1, 2013. Please remember that gate fobs automatically deactivate on January 15th, for anyone whose dues are not paid. Fobs will be reactivated within 3 days of receiving your dues payment. We hope to welcome you back for another year of membership whether you shoot rifle and pistol or the shotgun sports or a bit of everything.
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AYER GUN & SPORTSMEN'S CLUB
255 Snake Hill Road - Ayer, MA 01432 - 978-772-9748
New Members
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Welcome New Members Chris Egan, Chris Blaisdell and Chris Egan.
Items Of Interest
To keep up to date on current events and activities visit us on Facebook or on our Website – both are listed above.
Halloween Party
We had a great time. Phil was fabulous as always. A special thanks to Bob and Debbie Pare, Elaine Clements, Kelly Ware, Ernie Johnson, Cathy Picard, Gail English, Don Anderson, Norman Reynolds, Jordyn Isabelle and her friend Alana and everyone else who helped make this such a great event.
Boy Scouts
Troop 2 which we sponsor had their annual weekend on November 9th-11th. There were approximately 200 scouts this
Skeet and Trap Report General Skeet and Trap shooting continues throughout the winter season. This is actually a busier time at the fields each weekend. We do not run the Five Stand field during the winter because of the difficulty of maintaining the traps in the field due to snow and ice. We will announce the re-opening in the spring notices. Don’t forget the annual Christmas Turkey Shoot on Sunday, December 16th where everyone has a chance to win the Christmas Dinner Turkey. As always like our Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot last month, this is a lucky target shoot where every shooter has a chance to win and there will be a turkey won for every squad. We will have our informal Christmas Party up at the clubhouse after the shoot. All are welcomed. Please also note that all the club’s facilities will be closed all day on
President - Ernie Johnson DirectorsVice President - Buddy Shorey Don Anderson- Chair Treasurer - CJ Moore Brent Routhier, Gary Secretary - Darlene Johnson Coke, Roger McPadden, Sergeant of Arms - Walter Peeler Norman Reynolds, Justin Field Captain - Barry Schwarzel Harvey, Miles Donell
year roasting turkeys, etc. and camping out back. We had rifle and shotgun shooting. We are hoping to have some pictures and more details for the next issue.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY December 16th for members kids and grand kids. Sign-up by December 2nd Wrapping Party December 13th
Our new hours are 8-11 AM. Breakfast is open to the public and it is a great way to come check the club out and meet some of us. We hope to see you there.
President Ernie Johnson Vice President Buddy Shorey Treasurer CJ Moore Secretary Darlene Johnson Field Captain Barry Schwarzel Andrew Anderson Srgt. of Arms BOD: Jared Clough Todd Moore Gail English Gail Bruhn Norman Reynolds Miles Donnell Tom Horgan
Sunday Breakfast
Bereavement
Our sympathy goes out to Tom Horgan for the loss of his aunt and uncle; Mike Hederson whose mom passed, and Gail English whose ex-husband passed.
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST Every Sunday from 8 AM – 11 AM From now through Mother’ Day Open to the Public
2013 Officers
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now offered digitally so you can receive it via email instead of the hard copy you now receive. This offers us a good savings per person per month. Please let Darlene know by either leaving a message with your email address at the club or emailing Darlene at AYERGSC@verizon.net letting her know if you would rather receive this via email.
Meeting Minutes
To view the meeting minutes look on the back bulletin board at the club or check your email.
2013 DUES
IT IS TIME FOR 2013 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL. THE $65.00 FEE IS DUE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 3rd. PLEASE NOTE THAT JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS ALSO NEED TO BE RENEWED ANNUALLY. THEIR COST IS $10.00. If you joined prior to October 4, 2012 – your 2013 dues are now due. ★
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Christmas Day, December 25th. This is a day to enjoy family and friends. If you have looked at our website recently you will note that we have a new (to us) woodstove down at the Skeet house. Thanks to a donation from Paul Marier this stove will give us a much more efficient heating source for the cold winter months. Thanks to Manny Doliner’s mechanical prowess we have a well installed stove.
Pistol and Rifle Report
As of this writing our Pistol Team has done extremely well competing in the Maspenock League. The Club's Pistol Team is now 8 weeks into the Maspenock League season, and undefeated to date. We're hoping to do as well as we did last year when we took first place in the League and then shot in the Massachusetts All-League Shoot. The month of December is a very short
schedule for the league shooting mostly because of the Christmas holiday. 5 December ....Hopedale @ Millis 12 December ..Millis @ Hopkinton 19 December ..no match 26 December ..no match As we do each month we encourage any new shooter who wants to shoot competition .22 caliber bull’s-eye target shooting to come down on Wednesday evening.
Fish and Game
The Pheasant Game programs have been very busy with good hunt conditions on the club property. Once again the newer game pen has worked very well this year keeping the pheasants and their feed dry from the elements.
New Members
Membership applicants in November: Craig Bentley – Wellesley Jonathan Bentley – Wellesley Oltion Kadilli – Walpole Charles Matarazzo – Millis Andrew Phelan – Dover Ryan Phelan – Dover Peter Phelan – Dover James Tammen – Natick Note: The next New Member Safety Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 9th at 11 am in the clubhouse. This is also an opportunity for members who didn’t attend the Outdoor Range safety meeting this past summer to
complete this training obligation so they can have access to the Outdoor Range.
Calendar of Events
December 1 FFF Day at Addieville, 8 AM 3 Board of Directors, 8 PM 9 New Member Safety Mtg, 11 AM 16 Christmas Turkey Shoot, 12 PM 16 Christmas Party, 3 PM 20 Practical Shoot, 8 PM 25 Christmas - Closed All Day January 2013 7 Board of Directors, 8 PM 9 Norfolk County League, 7 PM 14 Annual Meeting & Elections, 8 PM 17 Practical shoot, 8 PM 20 New Member Safety Mtg, 11 AM February 4 Board of Directors, 8 PM 10 New Member Safety Mtg, 11 AM 13 Norfolk County League, 7 PM 21 Practical Shoot, 8 PM
Club Web Page
Please visit our club web page at <http://www.finfurandfeather.us> for a lot more information about the club and its activities. Many thanks to our webmaster Ken Wellington for much of the information published above.
Address Updates
If you've had an address change, please forward it to Greg Nealand at The Fin, Fur and Feather Club, P.O. Box 272, Millis, MA 02054, or email to webmaster@finfurandfeather.us . ★
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WOODVILLE ROD & GUN CLUB
252 Wood Street ~ Woodville, Massachusetts 01784 508-435-4148 ~ www.woodvillerodandgun.com
Est. 1927
Meetings Members’ Meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month, at 8:00 pm. New Membership interviews held on the 2nd Thursday of the Month, at 7:00 pm. Trap shooting is every Sunday at 1:30 pm.
Club Website
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Adult Christmas Kids Christmas
Condolences
Our deepest condolences to the families of life member Robert Pratt, life member Joe Pratt and life member Ed Babineau. Our prayers are with you all.
Dues are Due
Dues are $80.00. Anyone who pays their dues by 12/1/12 will be eligible for free dues for 2014. A name will be drawn at our Adult Christmas Party on December 8th. Please note, we do not send out notices. Please pay your dues before 12/31/12 in order to avoid an additional $10.00 late fee.
A Message From Our President
Lee Wright, President I would just like to say thank you to all the members for your contributions to the club this past year. This year started poorly for a lot of us - with the absence of ice for fishing, the cancellation of the ice derby and kids ice fishing event. But the game feed was fantastic as always! We had a great turnout for the spring cleanup and thanks to Phil Goodwin for overseeing and directing the workers. The majority of issues that needed attention were addressed. Greg Leal and his crew at the trap range have had another great year and I look forward to seeing the skeet field overlaid onto the trap field. Rick came through for us again with the seafood bake. Then the BBQ was another success; I will never get tired of watching Big Joe Kerins work with the kids at their archery competition. It is great to see new faces offering their time for our events, and urge more to contribute. Volunteer burnout is something I am always concerned about. There are a lot of other efforts that I could go on about, but there aren’t enough pages in this rag to list them all, so here’s one big collective “good job” to you all! I also thank you for allowing me to run the meetings for the past 2 years. I stepped aside to allow someone else to preside. As they say, even a good soup needs to be stirred once in a while… Good luck to Boo and the other incoming officers. Tight lines, straight shots, and be safe out there.
Heads Up
Lee Wright There have been a couple of issues that have come up and an expressed concern over some of our procedural rules within the club. A notice will be posted and sent to members in the next few months to December 2012
organize a committee to review these procedures and to possibly make recommendations to the membership to address these concerns. Feel free to ask any of the officers for more information. Be part of the process and join the committee if you want to put in your 2 cents.
Building and Grounds
A huge thank you to Rick Vincuilla and Pat Lynch for continuing to maintain the lawn and grounds. They look awesome. We’d also like to Thank Phil Goodwin and his entire Building and Grounds committee. They have all done an awesome job of taking care of all the updates required abound the clubhouse.
Kitchen Refrigerator and Cabinets
Thank you to the trustees for taking care of obtaining our new refrigerator. The new location is just perfect for it too. It fits very nicely in the old spice cabinet!! And since we had to relocate the spices and pantry items, we purchased new cabinets and counter top too. Thank you to Warren Plante and Kevin Johnson for assisting with this project. And thank you to Cris Riley and Frank Wylie for putting all the items away, organized even!! It all looks awesome.
Reminder
Because the MassFishHunt game reporting system is not ready for the 2012 hunting and trapping seasons, hunters and trappers must check their game at a traditional check station as in past years. There is NO online checking in 2012. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please notify your hunting and trapping buddies who may not have access to computers!
Adult Halloween Party
Hats off to Kim and Warren Plante, as they pulled off another fun Adult Halloween Party! The food table filled up with donations as folks arrived with treats in hand. The DJ spun some great tunes and had the crowd up and dancing all night. Brad and Priscilla won the jack-olantern carving contest hands down! Ritchie took most original or funniest costume. I can’t seem to remember which. He does come up with some interesting ideas! We did have a scariest costume winner, but I don’t know who it was.
We also had several winners in the raffle. I know I had a great time. Looking forward to the next one! Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the occasion.
Children’s Halloween Party
As always, we traditionally have the children’s party on Halloween Night. Games were set up, donuts strung in anticipation of the kids arriving to have some fun. There was hopscotch, bowling and bouncing eye balls. Two different kinds of bean bag games and ring toss being enjoyed by all. There were many treats to choose from. Several ghosts and goblins, princesses, ninjas, cowboys and Dalmatians in attendance, having fun for an hour or two. Thank you to Larry and Laura Jackson for putting it all together. We would also like to thank the volunteers that manned the games and helped out in many ways. I’m sure the kids had a great time!
Comedy Night
Comedy night started out with a sumptuous roast beef dinner. As folks walked through the doors the smell wafting from the kitchen was mouthwatering. Light hors d'oeuvres were served prior to the beginning of dinner. After consuming dinner, the crowd (of about 83 people) was entertained by four comedians. Jerry was the fourth comedian and he had the club in stitches, although he kept calling us the Hopkinton Rod & Gun. He did get corrected after the show! Another fun night at the club!
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The Outdoor Message
Please notify Karen Remillard (karen.remillard@emc.com) if you are interested in obtaining The Outdoor Message via email. This will save the club money. If you have already responded to my original email then you are all set. The printed, mailed version of The
Outdoor Message will still be available to those who do not have internet access or who simply prefer having a paper in hand.
Pictures
Do you have any pictures you’d like to have put in The Outdoor Message or on our website? Please send them over to anyone on the Website Committee, Gary shulg@msn.com, Karen Schultz Remillard karen.remillard@emc.com, Heidi Schwarz hschwarz@netexposure.net or Kim Clark kimba57@comcast.net; you can send them with captions or without. Or send them to The Outdoor Message committee, Cherryl Barrett cherryl_b@hotmail.com, Phil Goodwin phil-sheila@comcast.net, Tom Marcone tmarcone@comcast.net or Karen Remillard karen.remillard@emc.com.
Reminders
• If anyone knows of a member who is sick or hospitalized, please let us know. You can leave a message at 508-4354148. • Please remember to lock the gate behind you if you are the last or only person on the range on any given day. Please be considerate of others and pick up after yourself. • Trap Shooting - Come on down and bring a friend, weather permitting. Trap starts at 1:30 pm on Sundays. The public is welcome. • Trap Shooting on member meeting nights from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, if enough interest to open the range.
Scholarship
The club offers a $500 scholarship each year. Call the club, email David Laquidara at oct31st@comcast.net or go to our website for more info. Many local students have benefitted from our scholarship over the years.
Clothing
If you’re interested in club clothing see Cherryl Barrett, or send an e-mail to: cherryl_b@hotmail.com
Hall Rentals
The hall is available for rentals. Please contact Kim Clark at: kimba57@comcast.net or leave a message at 508-435-4148. ★
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MASPENOCK ROD & GUN CLUB
P.O. Box 42 - McGill Lane - Milford, Mass. 01757 www.MaspenockRodandGun.org
November 5, 2012 Meeting After the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our public servants and members of the armed services, the meeting was called to order by President Dick Zontini. There were 72 members in attendance. There were 11 new members voted in. Welcome to Maspenock Darin Crone, Frank Dimeo, Gary Eldridge, John & Paula Griffiths, Bill Kilgallan, Roy McKinney, John Labruzzo, Ben Niro and Ben Niro!
Treasurer’s Report No report.
Leo O’Rourke reported that there are 361 regular members, 77 life time members, 19 spousal, 23 junior rifle and 5 juniors, 8 students and 9 military. The total membership is 502.
Recording Secretary The
Trap
Joe Aiken reported that trap is going smoothly. They will be having a range clean up. The clays will be ordered. There are members who have volunteered to help load them into the storage unit. New members may use their two free rounds either on Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 PM, or on Sundays, 9:00 AM to whenever.
Rifle Range
Financial Secretary
Minutes were sent to Message.
about indoor range unavailability due to the juniors and pistol shooting. Tony noted that he supported the things that the juniors are doing. Lloyd was thanked for the success of the clam bake.
Outdoor
Directors
Tony Manbucca gave the directors report. It was a very busy meeting. They discussed numerous items. Some will be covered under the committees. They discussed range open times during parties. The range violation resulted in the resignation of the violator. The club has been receiving calls about shooting after dark. It is not allowed on the rifle or pistol range. The directors received a complaint
Dave Kirschner reported that he has a quote for the overhead baffle system. It should be installed without any interruption of shooting time. Terry Thomas reported that there were 16 shooters at the last silhouette shoot. Harry Jarvis took first place in iron sighs and Zack Thomas took first with a scope.
Junior Rifle
Manny reported that there are 18 junior rifle team members. There were 2 away matches. They did great. All are having a good time!
Indoor Pistol Range/ Outdoor Pistol
Charlie Bertrand reported that outdoor pistol is moving along. There has been 2 to 3 weeks of diligent work on the outdoor range. There has been a lot of participation. An appropriation was requested and approved. The committee will be meeting to discuss target holders this month. Indoor pistol is shooting on Wednesday nights. It is a Gallery course. Still looking for members to shoot.
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Fish And Game
Dewie reported that birds are being stocked on Saturdays. There will not be a designated day for juniors only this year but juniors are welcome to hunt. Please be mindful of designated hunting areas. All Massachusetts laws must be followed on club property.
Archery
There are hay bales that need to be placed.
Entertainment
Lloyd reported that there are no private parties coming up. There was a Porketta dinner put on by Buddy Mainini and family. They had help from club members. Desserts were donated. It was a good time.
Structure and Grounds
Tony Manbucca noted John Taddie replaced some broken windows on the property. Tony is looking into replacing the small flat roof over the boiler. A member brought up issues with the pipe extending from the sump pump.
Worcester County League
L.A reported that the league last met at NORCO in Princeton. Some of the topics discussed were: TROUT STOCKING – Rainbow trout from the McLaughlin and Bitzer hatcheries were stocked at South, Wallum, Comet, Long, Whitehall, Big Alum, Webster, Dunn, Fort, Whalom, Conners, Browns, Singletary, Pratt, Denison and Quinsigamond. The catch and release section of the Millers River was also stocked. Low water levels and warm water temperatures prevented stocking in other Central District rivers or streams. The fish averaged 12+ inches in length. PHEASANT STOCKING – Preseason pheasant stocking was completed before the October 13th opener. Major WMAs will be stocked up to three times per week. These include Winimusset, Barre Falls, Quaboag, Bolton Flats, Westboro, High Ridge and Birch Hill. Other WMAs and smaller areas will be stocked at least once per week. The daily limit is two birds and the season limit is six. The complete list of pheasant stocked areas, including areas stocked by sportsmen’s clubs participating in the Club Pheasant Program, are listed on the <www.masswildlife.org> website. TURKEY REGULATION CHANGES – The Fisheries and Wildlife Board voted to approve changes in the fall turkey hunting regulations. The huntable wildlife management zones will be expanded to include zones 10, 11 and 12. The fall
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Old Business
The issue of the hold harmless clause was brought up. A very long discussion was held regarding the wording that was enclosed in the membership renewal. It was decided that the details need to be worked out. The issue of new members receiving a 1 year GOAL membership was revisited. Standing rule changes were discussed, modified and approved. There was one proposed by-law change. Another long and argumentative conversation was held. The by-law change was withdrawn.
New Business
Leo wants to install a new card reader system. This will keep the issued club card valid until your membership expires. It would eliminate the need for a new card every year. There is a start-up fee. If a member lost their key, there would be a fee to replace it. It was approved by the membership.
Good Of The Club
The monthly cash raffle was won by Ron Barnett. It pays to attend meetings! Motion was make to pay the billsApproved Motion to adjourn- Approved at 10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Michelle St.Gelais
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season will be lengthened to two weeks and will begin on October 22nd, a week prior to the published date in the 2012 Guide. Legal shot size will now be from #4 to #7 shot to allow for non-toxic alloys available in #7. The text of the complete changes are available on the <www.masswildlife.org> website. ANTLERLESS DEER PERMITS – Surplus antlerless deer permits were made available beginning October 9. The licensing system, administered by Active Outdoors, was unable to meet the online demand and was down until late morning. All Zone 10 permits were sold but more than 900 Zone 11 permits remained in the online system. People who requested a Zone 11 permit but were unable to complete the transaction have been notified by Active Outdoors and those permits will be issued. The remaining Zone 11 permits went on sale on Wednesday, October 17. L.A. informed the members about the National Archery school program. WCL donated money towards the purchase of kits to be given to participating schools. They are looking for additional funds. An appropriation will be approved to help with this. Anyone interested in being an alternate delegate should contact L.A.
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Next Club Events
PO Box 111 - 221 Spring Hill Road - Barre, MA 01005 978-355-4643 Email: barresportsmansclub@gmail.com ~ Website: www.barresportsmansclub.org
December 2nd - Children’s Christmas Party January 19th - Prime Rib & Seafood Chowder, with Band, 6 pm
Membership
New member for November was Junior member: Josiah Legare. MEMBERSHIP CARDS have the event dates printed on the back, AND have the new gate code. NOTE ON JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS: Junior membership status lasts until graduating from high school, or if continuing education is sought, when one graduates college. It is not singularly age based (18 years old).
Reports
Treasurers and bar reports read & accepted.
Archery
Enjoy hunting season! We’ll start up again in the Spring. ☺
Trap
Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. Call Mike Klawitter with questions.
Sporting Clays Starts up January 5th.
Pistol
Pistol shoots the 3rd Saturday of the
month, in the am. Questions, call Bert DuVernay at 413-477-6529.
200 Yard Rifle
Mondays at 6 pm – come on out and shoot. Contact is Peter Stalker.
Crowd Control Managers
All members are urged to go online and take this ~30 minute course and get certified. The club is required before opening for any event to go through a safety checklist and have a Crowd Control Manager on site at each event. For renting the club, you will be required as the sponsoring member to have this certification as you will be responsible for the checklist. When you finish the course, please provide a copy to the board secretary and treasurer as there must be 1) One onsite in a notebook which resides in the kitchen, 2) Must have the information in order for the maintenance of the liquor license as per MA state laws. Website address is <http://public.eopsselearning.com>, and click on the DFS-Crowd Manager Training.
Club Reminders
WHEN YOU LEAVE, PLEASE CLOSE THE GATE & LOCK THE NEW COMBINATION LOCK. NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT IN AT ANY TIME. PLEASE ‘POLICE’ RANGE AFTER FIRING TO CLEAN UP CARTRIDGES/ROUNDS.
October 6th Event Gun Raffle winners were Ralph Gendron, Carl Silkey and Bob Salvadore.
Events
DECEMBER 2012 Saturday, 2nd – 1 pm, KID’s CHRISTMAS PARTY Thursday, 6th – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting JANUARY 2013 Thursday, 5th – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting Saturday, 19th - PRIME RIB & SEAFOOD CHOWDER, WITH BAND, 6 pm FEBRUARY 2013 Thursday, 2nd – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting MARCH 2013 Thursday, 1st – 7:30 pm, Club Meeting
Saturday, 10th – GAME SUPPER, 6 pm
Range Notes
Mark Plouffe is looking to have a range committee to assist and formulate ideas, including one board member on the committee.
Big Buck & Doe Award
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RHODE ISLAND STATE RIFLE & REVOLVER ASSOCIATION
President: Charles Hawkins, Sr.
PO Box 10177 - Cranston RI 02910 - 401-573-0260 Executive Officer: Joseph Graf
Treasurer: Stephen P. Hogan stephenhogan@msn.com
2012 Election
by Gail A. Hogan I know most of us are in despair over this past election. Though there isn’t time for despair because our liberals are busy at work. I say “our” because we inherited them due to others lack of concern for their fellow man and woman! This wasn’t a foolish mistake. It’s because they really like the handouts!!! So, we need to stay vigilant and work hard. That means when we receive NRA Alerts we need to make calls, send e-mails, whatever it takes to get our point across. This may be a long four years but all hope is not lost! Now, more than ever we need to be a cohesive organization and stand united and firm in our beliefs! There is a website that might be valuable in understanding what is going on with the New UN Arms Trade Treaty negotiations: <http://www.nraila.org/ n ew s - i s s u e s / a r t i c l e s / 2 0 1 2 / o b a m a administration-endorses-new-un-armstrade-treaty-negotiations.aspx>. I wish you Peace!
Housekeeping
by Gail A. Hogan Please be aware that we have a volunteer lobbyist and an NRA-ILA lobbyist who is watching over the bills introduced at our State House. In our efforts to keep our Second Amendment rights we should all be on the “same page”. I understand that each and every individual has the right to free speech. However, when you go to the
State House and mention that we should open the constitution, you may not realize the “Pandora’s Box” that could be opened! When in testimony, which is taped, if it becomes apparent that you are self serving and not for the best interest of the majority then you negate the work of our lobbyists, who work hard for all of us! Please call or e-mail me and let’s work together for the interests of all of us who hold our Second Amendment rights near and dear! My e-mail address is above, my cell phone number is: 401-573-0260. I can be reached at any time. We are all in this together; let’s show them that at the State House!!! If you are as tired seeing my name, as I am typing it over and over and over, send me an article or two, or your club’s news to be printed here on our very own Rhode Island page or two! From our home to yours, Steve and I wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and a Peaceful and Healthy New Year, GOD BLESS!
And the Score is... Maine Coyotes " 1" Rhode Island Hogans "Nothing"
by Steve Hogan After missing Deer season last year in Maine because of that "work" thing we all have to do (don't you just hate the way that gets in the way of our lives), Gail and I loaded up the camper and headed for
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Ruth and Bill Craft's little bit of Heaven in Cornville, Maine. We had been hunting their land exclusively because of their fine hospitality in letting us set up our camper on the front lawn and plugging into the house for electric and water. Gail thinks it’s scary how much Bill and I are alike and he's like the brother I never had. I enjoy helping him out in any way I can to try and earn my keep for the privilege to hunt his property. The Crafts have also made it easy for Gail. They let us use their 4 wheel drive farm tractor to ferry her from their house back to where there are prime spots with lush green grass that the Deer like so much. We set up her pop up blind - yes the same one the Deer crashed into at the Scituate reservoir (I had to use a whittled down Alder branch for a roof support) - with a clear view in three directions for about 80 yards. I set up on a grassy lane where I had taken a six point Buck a few years ago. We don't have Doe permits so we're after Bucks only - and of course the Does take advantage of this and that's all I see! Coming back one evening there are 5 does eating the grass within 20 feet of our camper, as if they have the list of the lucky lottery Doe permit winners and they know we're not on it! On Thursday, we wake up to snow on the ground that is turning to rain and I end up spending over 10 hours sitting on my bucket (see picture) without a single Deer showing up. On Friday we come in for lunch after sitting and walking all morning and I help Bill cut and split some wood for his wood shed before all of us go back out for the afternoon sit. We're in the woods by 2:00 pm, and I plan to sit untill a little after 4:00 pm and then push toward Gail to see if I can send something her way. Sunset is at 4:15 pm so this will give her enough time to see what goes by her. I'm just getting ready to pack up my gear and there is movement 120 yards down my lane. I raise my 7mm Sako bolt action to look through the 4 to 12X scope and a
nice 8 inch spike horn is looking back at me! We're both frozen in time in this Mexican stand off. Since its Friday, I only have one and a half days left to fill my tag - and my freezer - with a Maine Deer. I am clearly at the advantage as my Swarovski scope will afford me the time in the dimming twilight to see my prize right up to the end of legal shooting time. As I stated earlier, this is the same spot where I took a six pointer a few years ago. I know it's 120 yards to the end of the lane where this Deer is now trying to figure me out. It seems like forever but it's only been a minute or so before it takes that final step out in the open, or should I say a half step. It's not coming all the way out, it's
staying in the tree line, it's going to nibble the grass from there and wait until dark to venture into the open. My set up on this rifle shoots an inch and a half high at this distance so it's an easy shot from here to put it in the pie plate size area to bring this Deer down! Or so I thought! No one could have known what was going to happen in the next hour, least of all ME!! Stay tuned, not even the people in Maine have heard of this happening before! My luck!!!! ★
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Who will Be Representing Rhode Island in 2013 by Michelle Y. Siudut, Editor
We are all aware that elections took place acorss the nation in November. Some familiar names & faces will return to Providence and Washington, and there will be some new ones, as well. Be sure to learn who represents you, both locally and nationally.
Senators In Congress Jack Reed (D) Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
Representatives In Congress DISTRICT 1 David N. Cicilline (D)
DISTRICT 2 James R. Langevin (D)
Senators In Rhode Island General Assembly District 1 Maryellen Goodwin (D)
Communicate with them, by phone, letter or email. If there is an issue that is important to you, let your elected officials know how you feel.
District 19 Ryan William Pearson (D)
District 4 Gordon D. Fox (D)
District 28 Scott J. Guthrie (D)
District 52 Karen L. MacBeth (D)
District 21 Nicholas D. Kettle (R)
District 6 Raymond A. Hull (D)
District 30 Antonio Giarrusso (R)
District 54 William W. O’Brien (D)
District 8 John Joseph Lombardi (D)
District 32 Robert E. Craven, Sr. (D)
District 20 Roger A. Picard (D)
District 22 Stephen R. Archambault (D) District 23 Paul W. Fogarty (D)
District 24 Marc A. Cote (D)
District 25 Frank Lombardo, III (D)
District 5 John H. DeSimone (D)
District 7 Maria E. Cimini (D)
District 9 Anastasia P. Williams (D) District 10 Scott A. Slater (D)
District 2 Juan M Pichardo (D)
District 26 Frank S. Lombardi (D)
District 4 Dominick J. Ruggerio (D)
District 28 Joshua Miller (D)
District 13 John M. Carnevale (D)
District 30 William A. Walaska (D)
District 15 Nicholas A. Mattiello (D)
District 3 Gayle L. Goldin (D)
District 5 Paul V. Jabour (D)
District 6 Harold M. Metts (D)
District 27 Hanna M. Gallo (D)
District 29 Michael J. McCaffrey (D)
District 7 Frank A. Ciccone, III (D)
District 31 Erin P. Lynch (D)
District 9 Adam J. Satchell (D)
District 33 Leonidas P. Raptakis (D)
District 8 James E. Doyle, II (D)
District 10 Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D)
District 11 Christopher Scott Ottiano (R) District 12 Louis P. DiPalma (D)
District 13 M. Teresa Paiva-Weed (D)
District 32 David E. Bates (R)
District 34 Catherine Cool Rumsey (D)
District 11 Grace Diaz (D)
District 12 Joseph S. Almeida (D)
District 14 Charlene Lima (D)
District 16 Peter G. Palumbo (D)
District 17 Robert B. Jacquard (D) District 18 Arthur Handy (D)
District 19 Joseph McNamara (D)
District 35 Dawson Tucker Hodgson (R)
District 20 David A. Bennett (D)
District 37 V. Susan Sosnowski (D)
District 22 Frank G. Ferri (D)
District 36 James C. Sheehan (D)
District 25 Jared R. Nunes (D)
District 3 Thomas A. Palangio (D)
District 27 Patricia A. Serpa (D)
District 18 William J. Conley, Jr. (D)
District 35 Spencer E. Dickinson (D) District 36 Donna M. Walsh (D)
District 37 Samuel A. Azzinaro (D)
District 38 Brian Patrick Kennedy (D)
District 24 Joseph A. Trillo (R)
District 26 Patricia L. Morgan (R)
District 53 Thomas J. Winfield (D)
District 55 Arthur J. Corvese (D)
District 56 Agostinho F. Silva (D)
District 57 James N. McLaughlin (D)
District 58 William San Bento, Jr. (D)
District 59 J. Patrick O’Neill (D)
District 60 Elaine A. Coderre (D)
District 61 Raymond H. Johnston, Jr. (D)
District 62 Mary Duffy Messier (D)
District 39 Larry Valencia (D)
District 63 Katherine S. Kazarian (D)
District 41 Michael J. Marcello (D)
District 65 Gregg Amore (D)
District 43 Deborah A. Fellela (D)
District 67 Jan P. Malik (D)
District 40 Michael W. Chippendale (R)
District 42 Stephen R. Ucci (D)
District 44 Gregory J. Costantino (D)
District 47 Cale P. Keable (D)
District 1 Edith H. Ajello (D)
District 2 Christopher R. Blazejewski (D)
District 34 Teresa Tanzi (D)
District 23 K. Joseph Shekarchi (D)
District 16 Elizabeth A. Crowley (D) District 17 Edward J. O’Neill (I)
District 33 Donald J. Lally, Jr. (D)
District 45 Mia A. Ackerman (D)
District 38 Dennis L. Algiere (R)
Representatives In General Assembly
District 31 Doreen Marie Costa (R)
District 21 Eileen Slattery Naughton (D)
District 14 Daniel DaPonte (D)
District 15 Donna M. Nesselbush (D)
District 29 Lisa P. Tomasso (D)
District 64 Helio Melo (D)
District 66 Joy Hearn (D)
District 68 Kenneth A. Marshall (D)
District 69 Raymond E. Gallison, Jr. (D)
District 46 Jeremiah T. O’Grady (D)
District 70 John G. Edwards (D)
District 48 Brian C. Newberry (R)
District 72 Linda Dill Finn (D)
District 49 Lisa Baldelli-Hunt (D) District 50 Stephen M. Casey (D) District 51 Robert D. Phillips (D)
District 71 Dennis M. Canario (D)
District 73 Marvin L. Abney (D)
District 74 Deborah L. Ruggiero (D) District 75 Peter F. Martin (D) ★
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WRENTHAM SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION
PO Box 83 - 7 Madison Street - Wrentham, MA 02093 508-643-1322 - www.wrenthamsa.com
Club Event Schedule
Meetings: Advisory Board: First Monday of the Month, 7 pm; General: Second Monday of the Month, 7 pm
Dec 15..... Christmas Party We could use help during events. Please contact the club to get appropriate committee contact. New Members be sure to fulfill your work party commitment.
Junior Members
Junior membership to the club is for ages 13-18 and is a yearly fee of $5.00.
Archery
The practice archery range now is lighted
and open until 9 pm at night. Archery is shooting Wednesday nights at 6 pm. For more information or interest about archery or events you may contact Chuck DuPont 508-520-3339.
Range
The range is a private range except during shoots. Other than those times, nonmembers are only to use the range as a guest when they are accompanied by a member in good standing. Competition shoots at the club are held on Sundays at 1 PM. The entry fee is $20. GUNS AMMO ANTIQUE WEAPONS RELOADING EQUIPMENT ARCHERY SUPPLIES
The Powderhorn
210 BARNSTABLE ROAD HYANNIS, MASS. 02601 508-775-8975 HOURS: Mon- Fri 9 am to 5 pm Sat 9 am to 5 pm
You will shoot 10 targets at 2 distances. The distances normally are 25 and 50 yards for rifle. The distances normally are 15 and 25 feet for pistol. Prizes of steaks or gift certificates are awarded to the highest shooter of each round. Shooters may only win twice, once at the closer distance and once at the further distance. The shoots are open to all. Plan on 50-60 rounds for rifle and pistol shoots, less for black powder and shotgun slug shoots. Any ideas for future shoots would be greatly appreciated; you may contact John directly or email the editor with your comments. Range hours are 7 am to ½ hour after sunset Monday through Saturday, and 9 am to ½ hour after sunset on Sundays. The lighted Pistol Range is open until 9 pm each night. There will be no range use during scheduled archery events. If you are interested in doing reloading, and never knew how to get started, you can contact John Dennis and he will set something up. For more information or interest about
the range or events you may contact John Dennis 508-384-7607. Date Dec 2 Dec 16 Dec 30
Shoot Schedule 2012 Rifle, Black Powder Rifle Pistol, Center Fire 25 and 50 yards Military Rifle, armrest permissible
All Shoots Start Promptly at 1:00 pm
Trap
Trap shoots every Thursday at 7 pm and Sunday at 10 am. The cost is $3 per round. There is to be no lead shot fired at the trap field. Wrentham Sportsman is a non-toxic shot only trap field. There will be no trap shooting during scheduled archery events. Newcomers are always welcome. There is always help for newcomers. The winter league is coming sooner than you think, so get to the trap range on Thursday night and get in some practice for the league season. Steel shot ammunition is always available at all trap shoots. For more information or interest about the trap range or events you may contact Dave Deschamps 508-883-7959.
Fish & Game
New members see the fish & game committee to get your work party hours signed off. Good luck hunting & fishing and be safe. For more information or interest in fish and game you may contact Gary "Who" Duquette at 508 384 3415 or e-mail at gyduke28@msn.com. Give a man a fish feed him for a day, teach a man to fish feed him for a lifetime.
Notes From the Kitchen
As always we are serving a meal on Meeting Nights. The cost is $5.00. Check at the club for details.
2012 Officers
President - Jim Stella First V.P. - Tom Stella Second V.P. - Dan Sbardella Rec Sec. - Keith Sharron Financial Sec. - Howie Treasurer - Taras Suchy
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Celebrate the Season!
December 2012
STANDISH SPORTSMAN’S ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 258 East Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02333 www.standishsportsmans.com
2013 Sportsman’s Show
The show will be on Saturday and Sunday, February 2 and 3 at our clubhouse on Burr Lane, off Union St. and route 18 in East Bridgewater. This is Super Bowl weekend so we changed our show hours slightly to accommodate the football fans. The show will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday. Hugh Hurley, our show committee chairman, reported things are going well and most of the tables are already sold. We are still looking for a few dealers to help round out the variety of dealers at the show. Contact Hugh if you know any dealers who might be interested. Hugh will be looking for help with advertising and with distribution of flyers when they are printed up. He will also be looking for several people to help with clubhouse security and placing new signs advertising the show on the days just before the show. Any member can stop by the clubhouse and pick up a stack of flyers to distribute around the area in your travels. To reserve a space or to get more information about the show call Hugh at 508-588-9327.
2013 Dues
Your annual dues of $80.00 is due by the February 7, 2013 business meeting. Because our Sportsman’s Show is February 2 and 3, the show will be a very convenient opportunity to pay your dues. You will automatically be dropped from the membership if you have not paid by February 7.
Elections for 2013
The nominating committee of Larry Witnauer, Joe Duncan and Frank DelPrete is working to get a candidate for every officer and director position for our December 20 election night. The committee is still looking for additional candidates to make a contest out of it. Remember, any Charter Member is eligible to hold a club office. Anyone interested in running for club officer or director should contact Larry, Joe or
Frank or any club officer to have the nominating committee put your name on the election ballot. You can also add your name to the nominations list posted on the club bulletin board. Nominations can also be made at the December 6 business meeting, when nominations will be closed so the ballots can be printed. The election on December 20 will run from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM and a roast beef dinner will be served free of charge beginning at 6:00 PM. The club is also planning a dinner for the Plymouth County League meeting we host on Wednesday, December 19.
Membership
We had the first reading of Andrew DelPrete’s application to move from junior to associate membership at the November business meeting. We ask all members to keep their eyes open for anyone hunting illegally on club property since we recently found that some hunters had set up tree stands on club property.
Big E 2013 Sportsman’s Show
We have posted a signup sheet on the club bulletin board to see if any members are interested in chartering a bus to make a day trip to the February 2013 Sportsman’s Show at the Big E in Springfield. We would need to get a fairly large group to sign up to pay for the cost of the bus and driver.
Rifle Range
John Fabroski, George Andrews and Bill Doherty will be working to plan the installation of a new safety baffle on the rifle range that will allow shooters to open a couple of the shooting windows a little wider to allow various sizes of rifle rests to be used safely. The baffle will also go over the doorway so that shooting prone, kneeling and standing will be safer.
Around the Club
Congratulations to John Fabroski who was recently presented with a fine Henry
Business Meeting - Thursday Dec 6 at 7 pm Plymouth County League Meeting/Dinner - Wednesday Dec 19 at 6 pm Annual Election/Dinner - Thursday Dec 20 at 6 pm Board of Directors - Thursday Dec 27 at 7 pm
Commemorative rifle by the Plymouth County League in recognition of his efforts on behalf of the league and sportsmen in Massachusetts. The league also presented a plaque to the Standish club in recognition of our many years of support for the league. Thanks to Tim Hill, Jerry Snuffer, Ken Kelley, Jack Walsh, Vincent Crowley, Dan Svirsky and Roger Bartorelli for all their efforts on a two day firewood work party. Special thanks to Roger for the loan of his wood splitter. Thanks to Harold Johnson for fixing the club’s coke machine. Thanks to John Fabroski and Jerry Snuffer for all their work in landscaping around our new pavilion. Thanks to Scott Blood for all his repair to the trap field lighting system so we can try night trap shooting again. Thanks to John Fabroski for donating a gas grill to the club. Finally, our thanks go to all the members who served the club as Officers and Directors in 2012. This great club and all its facilities would not be available to us without all their hard work and dedication.
New Member Work Party
A reminder that for 2012 the membership voted to do a one year trial of requiring new temporary associate members to work on one event, committee or work party before they become eligible to become a full associate member. New members need to meet this requirement now, so helping with any work party at the club will be greatly appreciated. The trial is scheduled to run from the business
meeting in January 2012 to the business meeting in January 2013.
Outdoor Archery
Please remember that the ten yard target on the outdoor archery range is for youth shooters only. Adults have damaged this target by shooting it with bows that are much higher powered than those used by youth archers.
Committees
The chairmen of all committees are asked to prepare yearly reports on their activities, incomes and expenditures for presentation to the membership at the end of the year. We now have a simplified financial report form that committees can use for reporting income and expenditures for different events.
Junior Conservation Camp
Applications for next year’s Junior Conservation Camp are coming due. Please just send in the names of any 13 to 17 year old youngsters you would like the club to sponsor to next Augusts’ camp. The club will get the official application forms when we have a list of potential campers. Please do not submit names for anyone who is not sure they want to attend the camp. We cannot afford to waste camp slots and funding on "no-shows". Send the names to the club or just drop them off to the attention of the Board of Directors. Happy Holidays to Everyone! Sincerely Yours, Tim Santry ★
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HUNTER EDUCATION
Hunter Education courses are generally offered through state agencies and are listed on their websites. Massachusetts <http://www. mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/education/hed/ hed_course_schedule.htm>. In New Hampsire <http://www.wildlife.state. nh.us/Hunting/hunter_ed.htm>. In Maine <http://www.maine.gov/ifw/ education/safety/>. In Rhode Island <http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bna tres/fishwild/huntered/>. In Vermont <http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/ed u_hunter.cfm>. In Connecticut <http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp ?a=2700&q=429892&depNav_GID=1 633>.
GENERAL TRAINING
North Hixville Road North Dartmouth, MA Must pre-register R.J. 508-676-9861 Last Thursday and Last Saturday: Basic Firearms Safety & Handling Worcester County Jail and House of Correction 5 Paul X Tivnan Dr West Boylston, MA Pre-register Julie 508-854-1800 x2442 Weekends/Monthly: MA Certified Pistol Course, Law Enforcement and Civilian Training Franklin County League 721 River Road Deerfield, MA Alan 413-863-2964 Quarterly: 2-day Defensive Handgun IM-SAFE Firearms Training Center Simsbury, CT Dennis 860-651-4911 www.im-safe.com
Daily: NRA and Mass Certified Pistol Course and FID Card Course Distribution Firearms Services TRAINING offered AS NEEDED: 10 Colonial Road Suite 209-C Mass Basic Firearms Safety Salem, MA Ayer Gun & Sportsmen’s Club Must pre-register 978-741-0044 Ayer, MA 3rd Saturday: NRA Home Firearms Dan 978-870-7298 Safety/Mass Basic Firearms Safety dan.damato@comcast.net Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford NRA Basic classes, Advance Tactical
December 2012
classes Dynamic Incident Response Mike 781-258-6577 mike@dynamicincidentresponse.com Mass Basic Firearms Safety, NRA Home Firearms Safety, NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Rifle, NRA Shotgun Carver, MA John 508-728-5899 jedduf@gmail.com NRA Basic Pistol, Home Firearm Safety, Tactical Pistol, Concealed Carry, Private Accuracy Workshops Central Mass www.centralmassfirearmsacademy.com NRA Basic Pistol, Home Firearm Safety, Personal Protection in the Home; Private Shooting Lessons; Advanced Tactical and Concealed Carry Courses Central MA Area First Defense Firearms, Inc. 508-278-6844 www.firstdefensefirearms.com FID & LTC Courses Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club 57 Cherry Street Gloucester, MA 978-283-0304 The
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capeannsportsmansclub.org NRA and Mass State Police Certified Pistol Course, Shotgun Shell reloading, Metallic Cartridge Reloading, Refuse to be A Victim Hampden and Worcester Counties Conrad 413-739-3015 www.FirearmSafetyClass.com NRA Basic Pistol, NRA First Steps Hanson Rod & Gun Club Davis Road Hanson, MA hansontraining@gmail.com NRA and MA State Police Certified Pistol Course Leominster, MA Michael 978-534-2484 firearmsinstruction@gmail.com Smallbore Rifle Courses Ludlow Fish & Game Sportsmen’s Road Ludlow, MA Al 413-782-2917 staff@lfgclub.org Craig 413-589-7093 Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety Millis, MA Paul 508-541-3164 pgmarier@verizon.net
NRA Basic Pistol and NRA Home Firearm Safety Plainville, MA Jeff 508-944-3797 rkba@earthlink.net NRA Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol, Personal Protection; Mass Basic Firearms Safety; GLOCK Certified Instructor; GLOCK Armorer Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut Harry 401-965-4648 NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Home Firearms Safety, MA State Certified Shrewsbury, MA Mike 508-330-9430 Mass Basic Firearm Safety Course South Shore Charles 774-776-6494 www.magproinc.com Home Firearms Safety, NRA Basic Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun; Blackpowder Rifle, Pistol or Shotgun South Shore John 781-963-7785 john.monti@comcast.net State Certified Basic Home Firearms (continued on next page)
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Safety, Basic Pistol, Rifle, Personal Protection, Shotgun, Muzzleloading Swansea, MA Richard 508-673-8263 NRA Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol, Mass Basic Firearms Safety Swansea, MA Mike or Richard 401-413-2313 Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol, Basic Rifle, Shotshell & Metallic Cartridge Reloading Worcester, MA John 508-414-0491 fasafetytrng@aol.com Corporate Seminars & Workshops including workplace Violence and Women’s Safety Seminars. Custom programs available IM-SAFE Firearms Training Center Simsbury, CT Dennis 860-651-4911 www.im-safe.com MA/RI certified instructor, RI Pistol recertifications Tiverton, RI Steven 401-624-2649 steventsr@hotmail.com
Every 3rd Saturday Holyoke Revolver Club 431 West Cherry Street Holyoke, MA 413-539-9345 3rd Sunday Brockton, MA Charles 508-238-1586 chuck@cdavisgroup.com Saturdays & Sundays Instructional Shooting Inc. 164 Andover Street Lowell, MA Must pre-register 800-984-4867 www.instructionalshooting.com Monthly Starfire Haverhill, MA Lynne & Edward 978-373-4325 Monthly - Must pre-register Eastern Rifle & Revolver Club 315 Walnut Street Lynn, MA Sonny 781-599-9882 Twice Monthly Western Massachusetts Robert 413-232-7700 Monthly INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Tactical Dynamics Firearms Training Foxboro, MA Courses offered AS NEEDED: Rob 508.276.5730 NRA Range Safety Officer Certification rob@tacticaldynamicsfirearmstrainHolyoke Revolver Club ing.com or www.tacticaldynamicsHolyoke, MA firearmstraining.com 413 539-9345 or roblombardihrc@comcast.net. Courses offered AS NEEDED: NRA Instructor & RSO Training Ayer Gun & Sportsmen’s Club Greater Lowell area Ayer, MA Ken 978-692-6818 Dan 978-870-7298 Gun_Safety@comcast.net dan.damato@comcast.net NRA Instructor Courses Blackstone Valley Area Instructional Shooting Inc. Blackstone Firearms Training LLC 164 Andover Street Fred www.basicpistol.com Lowell, MA Braintree, MA Must pre-register 800-984-4867 John 781-848-0047 www.instructionalshooting.com jrwalsh@beld.net NRA Instructor Courses for Rifle, Central Cape Area Shotgun, Pistol, Personal Protection, Harwich, MA Range Safety Officer and Reloading Steven 508-432-8036 Metallic or Shotgun Central Massachusetts IM-SAFE Firearms Training Center www.centralmassfirearmsacademy.com Simsbury, CT Central Massachusetts Dennis 860-651-4911 First Defense Firearms, Inc. www.im-safe.com 508-278-6844 www.firstdefensefirearms.com NRA BASIC PISTOL Central Massachusetts Richard 508-876-9270 Wednesday Evenings training@competitionspecialties.com Cape Cod Central Massachusetts Steven 508-548-5879 Charlie 508-981-6402 www.capecodgunsafety.com crfcook@verizon.net Sundays 1 pm Hampden and Worcester Counties Black North Firearms & Training Conrad 413-739-3015 Dracut, MA www.FirearmSafetyClass.com Tony 978-337-4044 Hanson, MA blacknorth@comcast.net Hanson Rod & Gun Club Monthly. Must pre-register Davis Road Hamilton-Wenham Rod & Gun hansontraining@gmail.com Mike 978-815-6989 Holliston, MA Every 2nd Wednesday Holliston Sportsmen’s Association Ludlow Fish & Game 137 Bullard Lane Sportsmen’s Road Ed 508-881-0850 Ludlow, MA Lenox, MA Les lprentice@verizon.net Lenox Sportsmen’s Club
New Lenox Road Lou 413-442-4550 Greater Lowell area Ken 978-692-6818 Gun-Safety@klmaurer.com Marlboro, MA Marlboro Fish & Game 1 Muddy Lane Mark 508-393-7575 Maynard, MA Maynard Rod & Gun Club 45 Old Mill Road Kenyon 508-361-4259 trackertx17@yahoo.com New Bedford, MA Joe 508-863-0464 www.nbpistolinstructor.com Revere, MA Boston Firearms Training Center 796 Broadway Tom 781-284-6677 www.bostonfirearms.com Sharon, MA Sharon Fish & Game 307 East Street Dan captdan33@aol.com 781-784-5806 Shrewsbury, MA Mike 508-330-9430 South Shore/Cape Cod Steve 781-974-3920 www.southshoregunsafety.com South Shore John 781-963-7785 john.monti@comcast.net Southboro, MA Chuck 508-485-1430 Swansea, MA Mike or Richard 401-413-2313 Tewksbury, MA Stan 978-658-7308, 978-436-0639 Westboro, MA Self Reliance Firearm Training 290 Turnpike Road, Ste 6, Box 390 Steve 508-963-6073 Westford, MA Stony Brook Fish & Game Assoc. Jim 978-392-7996 gunsafejim@verizon.net Weymouth, MA Chris 781-812-2541 shootsafe4u@aol.com Weymouth, MA Weymouth Sportsmen’s Club Joseph joefeepistolinstruction.com
NRA BASIC RIFLE
Courses offered AS NEEDED: Greater Lowell area Ken 978-692-6818 Gun-Safety@klmaurer.com South Shore John 781-963-7785 john.monti@comcast.net Swansea, MA Richard 508-673-8263
NRA BASIC SHOTGUN Monthly Ludlow Fish & Game Sportsmen’s Road Ludlow, MA Ray 413-596-3288
cr2smith@charter.net
NRA HOME FIREARMS SAFETY
Tuesdays, Thursdays 6 pm Black North Firearms & Training Dracut, MA Tony 978-337-4044 blacknorth@comcast.net Weekly RKBA Personal Safety Training 129 No Main Street, Room 302 Mansfield, MA Jeff 508-944-3797 www.massltctrain.com 1st Tuesday and Thursday monthly Scituate Rod & Gun Club Rte 3A Scituate, MA 781-545-1510 secretary@scituaterg.com 3rd Saturday. Must pre-register Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford North Hixville Road North Dartmouth, MA R.J. Kozik 508-676-9861 3rd Sunday Brockton, MA Charles 508-238-1586 chuck@cdavisgroup.com 3rd Tuesday Cape Cod Fish and Game Off Depot Street North Harwich, MA Jack 508-394-9466 Evenings & Weekends Metrowest Boston, Eastern Mass Mike 508-734-1156 or www.homegunsafety.com
Courses offered AS NEEDED: Ayer Gun & Sportsmen’s Club Ayer, MA Dan 978-870-7298 dan.damato@comcast.net Braintree, MA John 781-848-0047 jrwalsh@beld.net Central Cape Area Harwich, MA Steven 508-432-8036 Central Massachusetts www.centralmassfirearmsacademy.com Central Massachusetts First Defense Firearms, Inc. 508-278-6844 www.firstdefensefirearms.com Central Massachusetts Richard 508-876-9270 training@competitionspecialties.com Clinton, MA 978-368-8065 gubber1@verizon.net Hampden and Worcester Counties Conrad 413-739-3015 www.FirearmSafetyClass.com Holliston, MA Holliston Sportsmen’s Association 137 Bullard Lane Ed 508-881-0850 Greater Lowell area Ken 978-692-6818 Gun-Safety@klmaurer.com
Marlboro, MA Marlboro Fish & Game 1 Muddy Lane Mark 508-393-7575 Maynard, MA Maynard Rod & Gun Club 45 Old Mill Road Kenyon 508-361-4259 trackertx17@yahoo.com Milford, MA Dave 508-243-1521 New Bedford, MA Joe 508-863-0464 www.nbpistolinstructor.com Revere, MA Boston Firearms Training Center 796 Broadway Tom 781-284-6677 www.botnfirearms.com Shrewsbury, MA Mike 508-330-9430 South Shore John 781-963-7785 john.monti@comcast.net South Shore/Cape Cod Steve 781-974-3920 www.southshoregunsafety.com Southboro, MA Chuck 508-485-1430 Swansea, MA Richard 508-673-8263 Swansea, MA Mike or Richard 401-413-2313 Westboro, MA Self Reliance Firearm Training 290 Turnpike Road, Ste 6, Box 390 Steve 508-963-6073 Westford, MA Stony Brook Fish & Game Assoc. Jim 978-392-7996 gunsafejim@verizon.net
NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wednesday Evenings Cape Cod Steven 508-548-5879 www.capecodgunsafety.com Monthly Starfire Haverhill, MA Lynne & Edward 978-373-4325
Courses offered AS NEEDED: Ayer Gun & Sportsmen’s Club Ayer, MA Dan 978-870-7298 dan.damato@comcast.net Central Cape Area Harwich, MA Steven 508-432-8036 Greater Lowell area - Offering In the Home and Outside the Home courses Ken 978-692-6818 Gun-Safety@klmaurer.com Swansea, MA Richard 508-673-8263
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM
Courses offered AS NEEDED: Greater Lowell area Ken 978-692-6818 Gun-Safety@klmaurer.com ★
The Sportsman’s Calendar . . .Competitive Shooting Matches and Special Shooting Events
AIR RIFLE
Dec 26 & Dec 29: End of Year PTO Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club 430 East Britannia Street Taunton, MA Must pre-register Sid sidm3@aol.com 774-473-7934
PIN & PLATE SHOOTS
1st Sunday Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club 57 Cherry Street Gloucester, MA 978-283-0304 www.capeannsportsmansclub.org 1st Sunday Springfield Sportsman’s Club ARCHERY 215 Wood Hill Road Monson, MA Wednesdays 6 pm: Indoor Paper 413-267-9652 League Manville Sportsmen's Rod & Gun Club 3rd Sunday, 1 pm Georgetown Fish & Game Club 250 High Street Lake Avenue Manville, RI Georgetown, MA msrgc.com Craig 508-265-2255
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3rd Saturday, 10 am Lawrence Rod & Gun Club Webster Street Lawrence, MA Art 978-687-9504 ext 1
PRACTICAL SHOOTS
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4th Saturdays: IDPA League Club Matches S&W Shooting Sports Center Springfield, MA 413-846-6400 4th Sunday Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford North Hixville Road North Dartmouth, MA Dave 508-984-9589 4th Sunday 8:45 am: IDPA Matches The
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Nenameseck Sportsman’s Club Bacon Road Palmer, MA Norm 413-967-3797 www.nenameseck.com/idpa
SINGLE ACTION SHOOTING
4th Sunday 1 - 4 pm Manville Sportsmen's Rod & Gun Club 250 High Street Manville, RI Bob 401-773-7720 randies@cox.net
SMALLBORE
Dec 12, Dec 15: USA Shooting 60
shot prone and 3P Smallbore match Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club 430 East Britannia Street Taunton, MA Must pre-register Sid sidm3@aol.com 774-473-7934
SPORTING CLAYS
Sundays 10 am, Wednesdays at noon: Winter League Petersham Gun Club 159 Nelson Road Petersham, MA petershamgunclub12@gmail.com Parker win59pe@hughes.net ★
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ARCHERY
Milford, MA Dave 508-243-1521 Wednesdays: Indoor Archery Wednesdays 6 pm: Smallbore Rifle Woburn Sportsmen’s Association Hanson Rod & Gun Club 155 Middlesex Turnpike Davis Road, off Elm Street Bedford, MA Hanson, MA indoorarchery@woburnsportsmen.com Rick 781-293-6185 Wednesdays 6 pm: Archery Wednesdays: Smallbore Rifle Wrentham Sportsmen’s Association Ames Rifle & Pistol Club 7 Madison Street 110A Canton Street Wrentham, MA North Easton, MA Dave 508-883-7959 Bob 508-238-8563 Wednesdays 7 - 9:30 pm Wednesdays: Smallbore Rifle Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford Sagamore Rifle Club North Hixville Road Sagamore, MA North Dartmouth, MA Leon 508-888-2474 Paul 508-993-2117 Wednesdays 5 - 9 pm: Smallbore Thursdays 7-9 pm Rifle Monument Beach Sportsmen Club Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club Dump Road off MacArthur Blvd 460 Britannia Street Monument Beach, MA Taunton, MA Club 508-759-5653 Sid 774-473-7934 Barre Sportsman’s Club Saturdays: Junior Indoor Archery 221 Spring Hill Road Manville Sportsmen's Rod & Gun Club Barre, MA 250 High Street John 978-355-4071 Manville, RI msrandgc@gmail.com BLACK POWDER Saturdays: Smallbore Rifle Sundays 8 am - 12 pm Old Colony Sportsmen’s Assoc. Leominster Sportsmen’s Assoc. Forest Street 1455 Elm Street Pembroke, MA Leominster, MA George 781-871-0003 Sundays 5 pm: Smallbore Rifle CONVENTIONAL PISTOL Lenox Sportsmen’s Club Mondays & Wednesdays 6 - 9 pm 258 New Lenox Road Tiverton Rod & Gun Club Lenox, MA 1529 Fish Road Jeff 413-528-1343 Tiverton, RI Sundays 6 - 9 pm: Smallbore Rifle John 508-675-2946 Nenameseck Sportsman’s Club 2nd & 4th Monday 7 pm: Big Bore Bacon Road Pistol Shoot Palmer, MA 3rd Saturday 1 pm: Blacklight Pistol Dick 413-283-3920 Hanson Rod & Gun Club Junior High Power Rifle Team Davis Road, off Elm Street Reading Rifle and Revolver Club Hanson, MA Haverhill Street Bill 781-585-8225 Reading, MA Tuesdays: Pistol League Duane 978-317-2811 Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club duaneb1953@yahoo.com 57 Cherry Street PRACTICAL SHOOTS Gloucester, MA 978-283-0304 1st & 3rd Monday 7:30 - 10 pm: Tuesdays 8-10 pm: .22 NMC League IDPA Practice Mass. Rifle Association Harvard Sportsmen’s Club 290R Salem Street Littleton County Road Woburn, MA Harvard, MA Steve 781-862-6516 www.harvardsportsmensclub.com Wednesdays 8 pm: .22 Pistol League Hopkinton Sportsmens Assoc. SINGLE ACTION 95 Lumber Street SHOOTING Hopkinton, MA 1st Sunday 1 - 4 pm Mark 508-529-4207 Manville Sportsmen's Rod & Gun Club 2nd Sunday: Action Pistol 250 High Street Fall River Rod & Gun Club Manville, RI Sanford Road Bob 401-773-7720 Westport, MA randies@cox.net Bob 508-995-7768 3rd Saturday 9 am SMALLBORE Barre Sportsman’s Club 221 Spring Hill Road Barre Sportsman’s Club Barre, MA 221 Spring Hill Road Bert 508-413-6529 Barre, MA Tony 978-355-4474
HIGH POWER RIFLE
1st Saturday 9 am, 3rd Sunday 1 pm: CMP Hanson Rod & Gun Club Davis Road, off Elm Street Hanson, MA 781-293-9872 4th Sunday 1 pm: DCM Shoots Maspenock Rod & Gun Club McGill Lane, Milford, MA Dave 508-478-6211
SPORTING CLAYS
Every Day 9 am - Dusk Peace Dale Shooting Preserve Peace Dale, RI 401-789-3730 Saturdays & Sundays 1 - 4 pm Independent Sportsmen Club Mirimichi Road Foxboro, MA Saturdays 9:30 am - 1 pm Western Mass Bird Dog Club JUNIOR 87 Charles Farnum Road Granville, MA Mondays 6 - 9 pm: Junior Rifle Jim 413-538-8941 Mondays 6 pm: Smallbore Rifle Hopkinton Sportsmens Association Saturdays Noon - 5 pm Fall River Rod & Gun Club Lumber Street Sanford Road Hopkinton, MA Westport, MA Kris 508-254-6221 or 508-881-3868 508-673-4535 Mondays 7 - 9 pm: Junior Rifle Sundays 9 am - 12 pm Reading Rifle & Revolver Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club Haverhill Street 57 Cherry Street Reading, MA Gloucester, MA Bob 781-246-4860 978-283-0304 Tuesdays 7 pm: Sporter Air Rifle capeannsportsmansclub.org Fridays 7 pm: Smallbore Rifle Sundays 1 - 4 pm Maspenock Rod & Gun Club Fin, Fur & Feather McGill Lane
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John 978-470-0327 Trap: Tuesdays 9 am - 12 pm Skeet: Thursdays 9 am - 12 pm Trap & Skeet: Sundays 9 am - 1 pm, Thursdays 6 - 10 pm, Saturdays 12 - 4 pm North Leominster Rod & Gun Club Lancaster Avenue Lunenburg, MA 978-840-6322 Trap & Skeet: Sundays 9 am - 12 pm Leominster Sportsmen’s Association 1455 Elm Street TRAP & SKEET Leominster, MA Trap, Skeet, Modern Skeet, Five Stand: Trap: Sundays 9 - 11 am Sundays 11:30 am - 4 pm Nashoba Sportsman's Club, Inc. Trap, Skeet, Modern Skeet: Saturdays 924 Main Street 11 am - 3 pm Acton, MA Ludlow Fish & Game Club Trap: Tuesdays 6 pm Sportsman Road Fitchburg Sportsmen’s Club Ludlow, MA Route 119 Marshall 413-585-8662 Ashburnham, MA Trap: Sundays 1 - 4 pm Esther 978-827-3340 Fin Fur & Feather Club Trap 35 Crystal Springs Road Barre Sportsman’s Club Mattapoisett, MA 221 Spring Hill Road 508-758-6790 Barre, MA Trap: Mondays 5 - 9 pm Mike 508-867-8867 Methuen Rod & Gun Club Trap: Sundays 9 am - 1 pm 240 Tyler Street Swift River Sportsman’s Club Methuen, MA 79 Moore Road Eli 978-683-3261 Belchertown, MA Trap: Sundays 10 am; Wednesdays 6 pm Sundays 10 am - 2 pm Maspenock Rod & Gun Club Standish Sportsman's Association 1 McGill Lane Off Burr Lane Milford, MA East Bridgewater, MA Joe jhaiken3@yahoo.comt John 508-378-7696 Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 3:30 pm Trap, Skeet, 5 Stand: Saturdays & Fin, Fur & Feather Club Sundays 1 - 4 pm; Wednesdays 5 - 8 100 Larch Road pm Millis, MA Independent Sportsmen Club 508-376-2977 Mirimichi Road Trap & Skeet: Sundays 10 am - 2 pm Foxboro, MA Skeet: Wednesdays until 1 pm Trap: Sundays 1 - 4 pm Springfield Sportsmen's Club Georgetown Fish & Game Club Woodhill Road Lake Avenue Monson, MA Georgetown, MA Skeet field 413-267-9230 Mike 978-463-9970 Al 413-222-8322 Trap: Sundays 9 am - 12 pm Trap: Sundays 9 am; Thursdays 3 pm; Cape Ann Sportsmen’s Club Saturdays 10 am 57 Cherry Street Monument Beach Sportsmens Club Gloucester, MA Dump Road off MacArthur Blvd 978-283-0304 Monument Beach, MA capeannsportsmansclub.org Club 508-759-5653 Trap: Sundays 1 - 4 pm; Tuesdays 6:30 - 9 pm; Wednesdays 6:30 - 9 pm Trap, Skeet & Wobble Skeet: Saturdays Women Only Trap: 2nd Saturday 1 - 4 & Sundays 1 pm Angle Tree Stone Rod & Gun Club pm 57 Kelly Boulevard Hanson Rod & Gun Club North Attleboro, MA Davis Road Joe 508-699-6730 Hanson, MA Trap: Wednesdays 7 pm 781-293-9872 North Brookfield Sportsmens Club Trap & Skeet: Sundays 1 - 4 pm, 20 Boynton Road Thursdays 6 - 9 pm North Brookfield, MA Southborough Rod & Gun Club 508-867-9216 254 Fruit Street Trap: Sundays 9:30 am - 1 pm; Hopkinton, MA Fridays 12 - 3 pm steve-chouinard@hotmail.com Cape Cod Fish & Game Skeet: Sundays 9 am - 1 pm, Depot Street Tuesdays & Thursdays 7 - 9:30 pm North Harwich, MA Trap: Sundays 9 am - Noon Peter 508-430-1072 Riverside Gun Club Trap & Skeet: Saturdays & Sundays 10 16 Wilkins Road am - 2 pm; Wednesdays 10 am - noon Hudson, MA 5-Stand & Sporting Clays: www.riversidegc.org Trap: Sundays 10 am, Wednesdays 5 Wednesdays 10 am - noon; Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm pm, Fridays 9 am, Saturday Noon Old Colony Sportsmen’s Assoc. Lawrence Rod & Gun Club 159 Forest Street Webster Street Pembroke, MA Lawrence, MA 35 Crystal Spring Road Mattapoisett, MA 508-758-6790 Sundays 10 am - 2 pm Springfield Sportsmen's Club Woodhill Road Monson, MA Al 413-222-8322 Thursdays 5:30 pm Barre Sportsman’s Club 221 Spring Hill Road Barre, MA Randy 978-632-8708
Dick 781-585-1875 Trap: Thursdays 6 - 9 pm Nimrod League of Holden Coal Kiln Road Princeton, MA www.nimrodleague.org Sundays 10 am Sippican Rod & Gun Club 215 Dexter Lane Rochester, MA Paul 508-763-4226 Trap & Skeet: Sundays 1 - 3 pm; Thursdays 6 - 9 pm; Saturdays 1 - 3 pm Easthampton Fish & Game Rt 10, College Highway Southampton, MA 413-527-9340 Skeet: Sundays 9 am - Noon; Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 - 8 pm Stockbridge Sportsmen Club Route 102 Stockbridge, MA Gary 413-298-3623 Paul 413-528-0859 Trap: Sundays 9 am - 1 pm; Wednesdays 6 pm Townsend Rod & Gun Club Emery Road Townsend, MA Jim 978-597-9121 Trap: Thursdays 6 pm - dusk Trap & 5 Stand: Sundays 9 am - 1 pm Skeet & 5 Stand: Tuesdays 6 pm dusk Walpole Sportsmen’s Association Lincoln Road Walpole, MA 508-668-6919 Trap: Sundays 1 - 4 pm Westford Sportsmen’s Club West Street Westford, MA Tom 978-692-4974 Sundays 12 - 4 pm; Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm; Wednesdays 7 - 9 pm Fall River Rod & Gun Club Sanford Road Westport, MA 508-673-4635 Trap: Thursdays 7 pm Wrentham Sportsmen’s Assoc. 7 Madison Street Wrentham, MA Dave 508-883-7959 Trap: Wednesdays 6 - 9 pm Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm Skeet: Saturday & Sunday 12 - 4 pm Tuesday & Thursday 6 - 10 pm Wallum Lake Rod Gun Club 200 Brook Road Harrisville, RI 401-568-7171 or 401-568-5640 Trap: Sundays 9:30 am; Wednesdays 5:30 pm Manville Sportsmen's Rod & Gun Club 250 High Street Manville, RI www.msrgc.com Trap: Sundays 10 am - 1 pm; Saturdays 12 - 2 pm Smithfield Sportsman's Club Walter Carey Road, Off Route 5 Smithfield, RI Dave 401-949-1525 Trap: Sundays 10 am - 12 noon; Thursdays 4 - 7 pm Tiverton Rod & Gun Club 1529 Fish Road Tiverton, RI Clubhouse 401-624-3959 ★
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Davis Road - PO Box 101 Hanson MA 02341
President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer:
Phone 781-293-9872
December Meetings Please be advised that the next scheduled Business Meeting will be held at 7:30 PM on Thursday, December 13th, 2012. The December Board of Directors Meeting will be held at 7 PM on Thursday, December 27th, 2012.
Candidates Night
At the December 13th Business Meeting club members will have a chance to hear and address questions to candidates seeking positions on our Executive Board and Board of Directors. Candidates are running for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and two seats on the Board of Directors. It should be noted here that this year’s incoming elected officials will mean a whole new group of faces as President Mike Dunn, Vice President Bob Preston, Secretary Mitch Soroko and Treasurer Bill Segalla are NOT running for reelection. All members are reminded that Thursday, January 10th, 2013, is the scheduled date of our club’s Annual Election of Officers and Annual Meeting.
It is with deep regret…
Fellow club member John C. “Skip” Markonish, Jr., passed away at home on October 27th. Skip was born and raised in Boston, later settling in Whitman where he lived for forty years. Skip was an avid bass fisherman. He greatly enjoyed fishing at night on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. While he was a member here at the Hanson Rod & Gun Club he was also a member of the MSBA. Skip is survived by his wife Lee, his daughter Debbie Mattee, a grand daughter Melissa Mattee and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Donations may be made in Skip’s name to a charity of one’s choice.
For the Good of the Membership
Please be advised that Ray could use some help in the kitchen ASAP! Anyone interested in contributing workhours should contact Mike Dunn or Ray at any club Business Meeting or at any Sunday Morning Breakfast. All members are asked to be attentive to damage that is occurring on the indoor ranges. Due to what appears to be increased usage, the facility seems to be taking a beating. Please report any damage immediately.
Members Honored at Massachusetts Shooters Foundation Dinner
On Saturday evening October 13th, the Massachusetts Shooters Foundation held its first banquet to honor this state’s top junior shooters and coaches for their excellence in a number of firearm related disciplines including Smallbore rifle, air rifle, handgun and the shotgun sports. Among the numerous honorees that were recognized were three of our own members who received certificates of achievement. Congratulations go to Kyle Grant, Adam Preston and Junior Rifle Coach Rick Zadrozny. It should be noted here that Kyle Grant, age 16, a relative new comer to the shooting sports, excelled this past summer with his trap shooting skills in the Massachusetts state Page 28
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Executive Board: Dave Gonsalves Greg Williams Rick Zadrozny
Angelo Nuby John Coyman Barbara Dunn
shoot taking titles in two sub-junior categories. Adam Preston, now age 18, was also awarded his certificate for his abilities with a shotgun. Adam is currently the Hanson Rod & Gun Club’s Junior Trap Coach and spent two weeks this past summer as an assistant shotgun instructor at the Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp. Finally, Rick Zadrozny was awarded a certificate for his long time coaching skill. Rick has produced a number of talented young rifle shooters over his 15-year tenure here at our club. Congratulations to Kyle, Adam and Rick.
Dues
Hard to believe that 2012 is almost over and we are again looking forward to another New Year. With that being said, all members are reminded to pay your annual club dues. Member dues statements will be out shortly. Members who wish to pay their dues on Sunday Mornings in person (in the clubhouse) are reminded to please bring in only a check or a money order. Sorry folks, cash will not be accepted. Members wishing to “mail in” their payment are urged to do so as soon as possible. Again…checks and money orders only. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Speaking of Dues - HRGC One-Year Membership Raffle (Valued at $150)
Mitch Soroko Our club will be offering a one-year membership raffle prize which will be transferable to any existing member. To enter just add $5.00 for each entry with your membership renewal payment and send it into the club. Members can also purchase chances online under the raffle tab on the club website or at the monthly meeting. Please feel free to enter as many times as you like. There will be one free membership drawn for each $300.00 of raffle proceeds collected. Therefore depending on the participation, multiple memberships can be given away. The drawing will be held at the February 14th, 2013 Business Meeting. You do not need to be present to win. For additional info please contact hansonraffle@gmail.com.
Ladies’ Night
John Coyman All members are reminded that Ladies’ Night is scheduled for Tuesday, December 11th, 2012. Participants will learn the fine points of firearm safety as well as an introduction to handgun shooting. The action begins at 6 PM and the cost is $10 for the evening. Reservations are limited to 20 people. For details please contact Mitch Soroko at any club meeting.
Randy Dunn Wins Hurricane Cup Trap Championship
Dan Grant Our 2nd Annual Hurricane Cup Trap Championship was held on November 11th, 2012. Despite Hurricane Sandy as well as an early November Nor’easter the weather was on our side as the day was dry, sunny and warm. Over 15 trap shooters attended from Hanson Rod & Gun Club, Midway, Monument Beach and The Cape Cod Fish & Game Association. The scores were as follows: The
From left, Coach Rick Zadrozny, Adam Preston and Kyle Grant. All three were recognized at the Massachusetts Shooters Foundation Dinner for their respective accomplishments in the shooting sports.
Club Champion Randy Dunn with a score of 89X100. Non-Member High Champion Jameson Dwyer with a score of 84X100. In the open classes second place was awarded to Adam Preston 87X100, Third place went to Bob Preston who scored 86X100, Fourth place went to Ron Anctil who scored 86X100, Fifth place went to Rusty Crocker who scored 84X100. The Champion Veterans Award went to Joe Bison who scored 84X100. The Junior Champion Award went to Kyle Grant with a score of 76X100. Special thanks go out to Joanne Preston as well as Kirk and Karen Obillo who helped deliver lunch for our shooters. (It is rumored some folks are coming to the event for the food as much as they come for the shooting itself!) Thank you also goes out to all who helped load clay targets and assist with the score keeping. We couldn’t have finished with out you.
.22 Cal Steel Plate Shoot
Dave Goncalves Please be advised that the .22 cal Steel Plate Shoots are over with for 2012. The cold, wind and snow will have its way until the warmer weather comes back. Members can expect the shoots to resume sometime in March or April of 2013. For everyone who attended this year’s shoots thank you for your help, camaraderie and support. We hope all of you will come back to participate next year.
Archery
Mike Hurney The 3D Shoot in September was successful as over 75 shooters competed in this last archery event of the year at Hanson Rod & Gun. The Archery Committee would like to thank all the club members who helped set up the course that particular weekend. Please be advised that 2013 3D Archery dates are: January 13, April 14, July 28 and October 27. All archers are asked to mark their calendars.
Toy Drive
Mitch Soroko Please be advised that the annual club “Toy Drive” is underway. Last year our club assisted over 100 local families in East Bridgewater, Whitman and Hanson. If not for the efforts put forth by our own
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members and associates, many of these kids would not have had a very good Christmas. Hanson Rod & Gun Club members truly made a difference in people’s lives during the last holiday season. This is one of those things we can all be proud of! When coming in to the clubhouse this Holiday Season please remember those amongst us with families, who, for whatever the reason, may not be as fortunate as the rest of us. A toy for a child to find on Christmas Morning will go a long way. Thank you in advance for all of your continued generosity!!
Club Christmas Party
Bob Preston In keeping with the season, please be advised that the annual Christmas Party is slated for the evening of December 8th here in our clubhouse. Tickets are priced to give attendees a nice night out for not a whole lot of bucks - just $10 per person for adults and $5 for youths age 8 to 15. Children age 7 and under will be admitted free of charge as long as an adult accompanies them. Appetizers will be available at 6 PM and dinner will feature a catered Italian Buffet at 7 PM. Guests can expect door prizes, a table raffle, a gun raffle and a 50/50 raffle. Kids can expect a visit from Santa Claus! BYOB for this evening (please folks no hard stuff…beer and wine only!!). Tickets should be purchased in advance. Please call Bob Preston at 774.406.1573.
New Years Eve Non Event!?
Karen & Kirk Obillo Now enjoying its own 14th year, our Annual New Year’s Eve Non Event. This unapproved, completely unsanctioned, semi discreet but not really, New Year’s Eve Party begins at 5 PM on the Trap Range. Members and guests take part in making a little noise by breaking some elusive clay pigeons and eventually retire to a full course Chinese Buffet! This undercover party began with a half a dozen members back in the 90s looking for an alternative to traditional New Year’s Eve festivities. It has grown with over forty attendees some years. This is a dry affair but it does break up early enough for guests to join in late night revelry elsewhere. Interested members should contact Bob Preston at 774.406.1573. Until next month…Bob P. ★ December 2012