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Season Dates
Sept. 1: Squirrel season opens
Sept. 1: Early goose season opens
Sept. 1: Crow season opens
Sept. 6: Summer flounder (fluke) season closes
Sept. 12: Black sea bass season closes
Sept. 18: Early bear season opens (Adirondacks)
Sept. 20: Grouse season opens (Northern Zone)
Sept. 25-26: Youth Pheasant Hunt (portions of state)
Sept. 26: Scup (porgy) season closes
Sept. 27: Archery deer and bear season opens (Northern Zone)
Special Events
Aug. 21: Yates County Chapter of SCOPE 8th Annual Pig Roast, Firemen's Field, Penn Yan, 3-6 p.m. For more info and tickets call Bill and Sue Button at (585) 554-6868.
Sept. 4, Oct. 2: Free Fishing Clinics, Wellesley Island State Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., bait & lures, 1:30-3:30 p.m., fly-fishing. For more info call the Minna Anthony Nature Center, 315-482-2479.
Sept. 12: 7th Annual Mitch Pianosi Memorial JAKES Event/Conservation Field Day, hosted by the Southern Tier Chapter of the NWTF, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Guide-Step Sportsmen's Club, Richford. For more info call Bill Belo at (607) 773-1458 or Paul Litynski at (607) 754-5058 or e-mail s.tierchapter@gmail.com
Sept. 18: Rip Van Winkle Rod & Gun Club, Youth Day, 1-5 p.m. For more info call Keith VanRoy, 518-821-8093.
Sept. 25: Suffolk Alliance of Sportsmen, Inc., 39th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day event, DEC Check Station, Randall Road, Ridge, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info call (631) 744-1689, (516) 456-7615 or go to www.SuffolkAlliance.org
Fundraisers/Banquets
Sept. 11: Bowfishing Banquet, 12 p.m., Wildwoods Sports Center. For more info call Michael Barber, 518-488-2564.
Sept. 11: Wyoming County DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Byrncliff Resort/Conference Center. For more info call Ken Krempa, 585-535-0402.
Sept. 11: Columbia-Greene Friends of NRA Banquet, Kozel's, 5 p.m. For more info call Mike Conway, 518-537-5441.
Sept. 12: Trappers Rendezvous, 10 a.m., Solon Sportsman's Club. For more info call Bill Howe, 607-756-6763.
Sept. 24: North Shore Oneida Lake DU Banquet, Greenview Country Club, 6 p.m. For more info call Greg Keener, 315-623-9661.
Sept. 25: Endless Mountains NWTF Banquet, Bartlett Country Club, Olean, 5 p.m. For more info call Randy Opferbeck, 716- 373-3322.
Sept. 25: Finger Lakes WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., American Legion Hall. For more info call Shawn Bell, 607-343-3614.
Hunter Education
Allegany County
Aug. 21: Bowhunter Ed Course, home study and Cuba Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling Russ, 716-968-2720 between 6-9 p.m. by Aug. 8.
Sept. 9-11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Alfred Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling Blake at (607) 587-8704.
Sept. 14-16: Hunter Ed Course, Richburg Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling Fred at 585-928-1261 between 9 a.m.-9 p.m. or Joe at 928-2230 between 4-9 p.m.
Bronx County
Aug. 24-25, 27: Bowhunter Ed Course, Olinville Gun Shop and Range, Bronx. Pre-register by calling (718) 655-1569.
Sept. 7, 9, 10: Hunter Ed Course, Olinville Gun Shop and Range, Bronx, pre-register by calling 718-655-1569.
Broome County
Aug. 27-28: Bowhunter Ed Course, Square Deal Sportsmen's Club, Maine. Pre-register by calling the Maine town clerk's office at (607) 862-3334.
Aug. 29: Bowhunter Ed Course, Mountain Trail Bowhunters, Chenango Bridge. Pre-register in person at the Chenango town clerk's office. For more info call (607) 648-4809.
Cattaraugus County
Aug. 28: Bowhunter Ed Course, home study and Windfall Archery, Olean. Pre-register between Aug. 9-20 by calling Rob at (716) 790-9948 before 7 p.m.
Cayuga County
Sept. 10-11: Hunter Ed Course, Greg's Archery Shop, Moravia. Pre-register by calling the shop at (315) 497-9536.
Chautauqua County
Aug. 20-21: Hunter Ed Course, Ellington Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling Neil at (716) 287-2120.
Aug. 20-21: Bowhunter Ed Course, Ellery Rod and Gun Club, Bemus Point. Pre-register in person at the club Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Aug. 20, 28: Hunter Ed Course, Jamestown Rifle Club, Busti. Register at the first class, which starts at 6 p.m.
Sept. 10-11: Hunter Ed Course, Ellery Rod and Gun Club, Bemus Point, pre-register in person at the club, Sept. 4 10 a.m.-noon.
Sept. 10, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Falconer Rod and Gun Club, register at the first class, starts 6 p.m.
Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Genesee Outfitters, Kiantone, pre-register in person at the store.
Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, Dunkirk, register at the first class, starts 9:30 a.m., For more information call Gary at 716-366-3397, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sept. 11, 15, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Carroll Rod and Gun Club, Frewsburg, pre-register in person at the club on Sept. 11 between 10 a.m.-noon
Sept. 13, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Westfield Fish and Game Club, register at the first class, starts 7 p.m.
Chemung County
Sept. 2, 4: Hunter Ed Course, Chemung County Rod and Gun Club, Breesport, pre-register in person at the Horseheads Town Hall, starting Aug. 2.
Sept. 13, 17, 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, His Tabernacle Family Church, Horseheads, Pre-register by calling 607-739-2347.
Chenango County
Sept. 8, 10, 11: Hunter Ed Course, Iroquois Sportsmen's Club, Norwich. Pre-register by calling John at 607-336-3316 before 9 p.m.
Delaware County
Sept. 15, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Camp Shankitunk, Delhi. Pre-register by calling Pam at (607) 865-6531 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or John at (845) 676-3216 after 5 p.m.
Dutchess County
Aug. 25, 28-29: Hunter Ed Course, Millerton Gun Club. Pre-register by calling Frank at (845) 868-3023.
Aug. 28: Bowhunter Ed Course, Greenhaven Fish and Game Club, Fishkill. Pre-register by calling Tal at (845) 223-3403.
Sept. 5: Bowhunter Ed Course, Chelsea Sportsmen's Association, Wappingers. To pre-register call (845) 838-2550.
Sept. 10, 16, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Pleasant Valley Trout and Game Club, pre-register by calling Brad at 845-473-2309.
Erie County
Aug. 21: Bowhunter Ed Course, Bison Archery, Buffalo. Pre-register by calling Butch at (716) 627-9861.
Aug. 23-25: Hunter Ed Course, Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire District No. 4, Tonawanda. Pre-register by calling Butch at (716) 627-9861.
Aug. 26: Waterfowl ID Course, Elma Conservation Club. Pre-register after Aug. 15 by calling Frank at (716) 681-5690.
Aug. 26: Waterfowl ID Course, Hamburg Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling Pete at (716) 648-2236.
Aug. 26, 28: Bowhunter Ed Course, Double T Archery, Amherst. Pre-register by calling Ed at (716) 694-4946.
Aug. 28: Allied Sportsmen's Club, Alden. Pre-register by calling John at (716) 474-0460.
Aug. 29: Bowhunter Ed Course, Erie County Conservation Society, Holland. Pre-register by calling Andy at (585) 535-7384.
Sept. 4, 11: Hunter Ed Course, Armor Fire Hall, Hamburg, pre-register by calling Herb or Gerry at 716-627-0147.
Sept. 7-9: Hunter Ed Course, Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire District #4, Tonawanda, pre-register by calling Butch at 716-627-9861.
Sept. 7, 11: Hunter Ed Course, Alden Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling Bernie at 585-937-9536, 585-599-6431 or 716-939-7632 after 6 p.m.
Sept. 10-11: Hunter Ed Course, S & S Taxidermy, Springville, pre-register in person at the store or call Andie at 716-592-2404.
Sept. 10, 12: Hunter Ed Course, West Falls Conservation Society, pre-register by calling Art at 716-662-5657.
Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Allied Sportsman Club, Alden, pre-register by calling John at 716-474-0460.
Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Hawkeye Bowman, Alden, pre-register by calling Mike at 716-684-1120 or 633-5324 after Aug. 21.
Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, West Falls Conservation Society, pre-register by calling 716-655-9131.
Sept. 11-12: Hunter Ed Course, Erie County Conservation Society, Holland, pre-register by calling Butch at 716-627-9861.
Sept. 11, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Holland Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling Al at 716-692-7660. Bring a lunch.
Sept. 12, 13, 15: Hunter Ed Course, Gander Mountain, Tonawanda. pre-register in person at Gander Mountain.
Sept. 14, 16: Bowhunter Ed Course, Nick's Sporting Goods, Kenmore, pre-register by calling Roy at 716-875-9218.
Franklin County
Sept. 3-5: Hunter Ed Course, Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling Dave at 518-359-9715.
Fulton County
Aug. 21: Bowhunter Ed Course, home study and Bowhunters Plus. Pre-register in person at Bowhunters Plus.
Aug. 30-31, Sept. 1: Hunter Ed Course, Ephratah Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling Mike at (518) 993-2829.
Genesee County
Aug. 24, 26, 28: Hunter Ed Course, Oatka Fish and Game Club, Leroy. Pre-register in person at the Leroy town clerk's office.
Greene County
Sept. 2-4: Hunter Ed Course, Norton Hill Wildlife Club, Greenville. Pre-register by calling Bill Burger at (518) 622-3795.
Hamilton County
Sept. 10-11: Trapper Ed Course, Piseco Community Hall, pre-register by calling ECO Pierce at 518-866-4723.
Herkimer County
Sept. 4: Trapper Ed Course, NYS Trapper Association Convention, Herkimer County Fairgrounds, Frankfort, pre-register by calling 785-2533.
Jefferson County
Aug. 22: Bowhunter Ed Course, Ferari's Archery, Carthage. Pre-register by calling 493-2295.
Aug. 29: Hunter Ed Course, home study and Watertown Sportsmen's Club. Pre-register by calling 785-2533.
Kings County
Aug. 28-29: Bowhunter Ed Course, Metropolitan Rod and Gun Club, Brooklyn. Pre-register by calling 1-800-961-4833.
Aug. 30-31, Sept. 1: Bowhunter Ed Course, Metropolitan Rod and Gun Club, Brooklyn. Pre-register by calling 1-800-961-4833.
Livingston County
Aug. 26, 28: Hunter Ed Course, A-On-Do-Wa-Nuh Sportsmen's Club, Cuylerville. Pre-register in person at the Leicester town clerk's office. For more info call (585) 382-3231.
Sept. 5: Bowhunter Ed Course, A-On-Do-Wa-Nuh Sportsmans Club, Cuylerville. pre-register in person at the Leicester Town Clerk's Office, after July 31. For more information call 585-382-3231.
Monroe County
Aug. 23-25: Hunter Ed Course, Lake Plains Waterfowl Association, Greece. Pre-register in person at the Greece town clerk's office.
Aug. 30-31, Sept. 1: Hunter Ed Course, Lake Plains Waterfowl Association, Greece. Pre-register in person at the Greece town clerk's office.
Aug. 31, Sept. 2: Bowhunter Ed Course, Penfield Recreation Center. Pre-register in person at the center.
Sept. 7, 8, 11: Hunter Ed Course, North Star Sportsmans Club, Hamlin, pre-register in person at Parma Town Hall. For more information call
Sept. 9-10: Bowhunter Ed Course, Genesee Conservation League, Penfield, pre-register in person at the club Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. or Sundays, 12-3 p.m.
Sept. 11-12: Bowhunter Ed Course, Creekwood Archery, Brockport, pre-register in person at the shop Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m. or Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. or call 585-392-2030.
Sept. 13-14: Bowhunter Ed Course, Rochester Brooks Gun Club, Rush, pre-register in person at the club on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. For more information call 585-533-9913.
Sept. 13, 15-16: Bowhunter Ed Course, Lake Plains Waterfowl Association, Greece. Pre-register in person at the Greece town clerk's office.
Sept. 14-16: Bowhunter Ed Course, Brockport Conservation Club, pre-register by calling Greg at 585-738-4047 between 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
585-392-9461.
Sept. 14, 16, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Pearce Memorial Church, North Chili, pre-register by calling 585-594-9488, Monday-Friday between 8-4 p.m.
Nassau County
Sept. 12, 19: Hunter Ed Course, Long Island Outdoorsman, Rockville Centre. Pre-register in person at Long Island Outdoorsman Monday-Saturday from 10-5 or call 516-678-5554.
Niagara County
Aug. 22, 29: Hunter Ed Course, Heritage Outdoor Sports, Phelps. Pre-register in person at the shop. For more info call 585-738-0895.
Aug. 23-24: Bowhunter Ed Course, Wheatfield Community Center. Pre-register by calling Eric at 716-694-9414 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. or in person at the community center.
Aug. 23-25: Bowhunter Ed Course, Little Ridge Archery, Gasport. Pre-register by calling Roy and Nancy at 716-772-7598 between 1-8 p.m.
Aug. 22. 29: Hunter Ed Course, Akron-Wolcottsville Sportsmen's Club, Wolcottsville. Pre-register by calling Dennis at 716-542-4425.
Aug. 25, 28: Bowhunter Ed Course, Doc's Archery, North Tonawanda. Pre-register by calling Mark at 716-693-2703 Tuesday-Friday between noon-8 p.m.
Aug. 30-31, Sept. 1: Hunter Ed Course, North Forest Rod and Gun Club, Lockport. Pre-register by calling Larry at 716-778-9935 or Rich at 716-433-4189 after 5 p.m.
Aug. 31, Sept. 7, 14: Hunter Ed Course, 3-F Conservation Club, Lewiston. Register at the first class, which starts at 6 p.m. For more info call Dale at 716-791-3809 after 5 p.m. or Doug at 282-0625 (evenings).
Sept. 7, 9, 14, 16: Hunter Ed Course, Tonawanda Sportsmans Club, North Tonawanda, pre-register by calling Jeff at 716-625-8437 or register in person at the first class, starts 7 p.m.
Sept. 8, 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Doc's Archery, North Tonawanda. Pre-register by calling Mark at 716-693-2703 Tues.-Fri. between noon-8 p.m.
Sept. 8, 13, 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Tonawanda Sportsmans Club, pre-register by calling the club at 716-692-2161.
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29: Hunter Ed Course, LaSalle Sportsman's Club, Niagara Falls, register at the first class, starts 6:30 p.m., for more information call the club at 716-297-0410, after 4 p.m., leave your name and phone number.
Sept. 11: Trapper Ed Course, Middleport Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling Kevin at 716-439-5862, evenings.
Sept. 13-15: Hunter Ed Course, Wheatfield Community Center, pre-register by calling Eric at 716-694-9414, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or register in person, class starts 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 13, 15, 17: Hunter Ed Course, Hartland Conservation Club, Gasport, register at the first class, starts 6 p.m. For more information call Walt at 716-778-5288, after 4 p.m.
Sept. 13, 15, 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Wilson Conservation Club, pre-register by calling Randy at 716-751-9050, 6-9 p.m.
Oneida County
Aug. 31, Sept. 2: Bowhunter Ed Course, Just Archery by George. Pre-register by calling 339-5223 or 335-3559.
Sept. 2-4: Hunter Ed Course, Westernville American Legion. Pre-register by calling 942-4348.
Ontario County
Sept. 10-11: Hunter Ed Course, Canandaigua Sportsman Club, pre-register in person at the club Wednesdays, 1-7 p.m. or Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sept. 10-11: The Lono Training Group, Honeoye, pre-register by Aug. 27 by emailing john@lonotraininggroup.com or calling 585-394-6340.
Sept. 12: Bowhunter Ed Course, The Lono Training Group, Honeoye, pre-register by Aug, 28, email john@lonotraininggroup.com or call 585-394-6340.
Sept. 15, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Honeoye Fish and Game Club. Pre-register by calling Bob at 585-229-5937.
Orange County
Aug. 20-21: Hunter Ed Course, Walden Sportsmen's Club. Pre-register by calling Jim at 845-800-2756.
Aug. 27-28: Hunter Ed Course, Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club, Plattekill. Pre-register by calling Al at 845-401-0135 or 564-1361.
Aug. 29: Bowhunter Ed Course, Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club, Plattekill. Pre-register by calling 845-764-5062 or 845-401-0135.
Sept. 4: Bowhunter Ed Course, Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club, Plattekill. Pre-register by calling 845-764-5062 or 845-401-0135.
Orleans County
Aug. 28: Bowhunter Ed Course, Oak Orchard Assembly of God Church, Medina. Pre-register by calling 585-765-2839 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Oswego County
Aug. 20-21: Hunter Ed Course, Stillbrook Fish and Game Club, Williamstown. Pre-register in person at the Williamstown Community Center Aug. 8 from noon-2 p.m.
Aug. 27-28: Bowhunter Ed Course, Leatherstocking Club, New Haven. Pre-register by e-mail at bowclass@aol.com. Call 1-800-388-8244, ext. 241 or 242 for more info.
Aug. 29: Bowhunter Ed Course, Albion Fish and Game Club. Pre-register by calling Larry at 315-963-7530 or by e-mail at walkman139@verizon.net
Sept. 8-10: Hunter Ed Course, Leatherstocking Club, New Haven, pre-register by email huntersclass2@aol.com or call 1-800-388-8244 ext. 241 or 242.
Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Jim's Archery Shop, Pulaski, pre-register by calling Ed at 315-343-1558, 6-8 p.m.
Otsego County
Aug. 23, 25, 28: Bowhunter Ed Course, Burlington Flats Fish and Game Club. Pre-register by calling Lask Camenga at 607-965-8860 or Larry Jaeger at 607-965-8989.
Queens County
Aug. 30, Sept. 3, 10: Hunter Ed Course, Stuyvesant Rod and Gun Club, Middle Village. Pre-register by calling 718-393-7895 or visit the club on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. or weekends from 9-noon.
Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Proline Archery Lanes, Ozone Park, pre-register by calling 718-845-9280.
Sept. 14, 17: Bowhunter Ed Course, Stuyvesant Rod and Gun Club, Middle Village. Pre-register by calling 718-393-7895 or visit the club on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. or weekends from 9-noon.
Rensselaer County
Aug. 27-28: Hunter Ed Course, Averill Park Fish and Game Club, East Nassau. Pre-register by calling Pete at 477-2003 anytime or Art at 766-3493 between 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sept. 10-11: Trapper Ed Course, Pioneer Fish and Game Club, Hoosick Falls. Pre-register by calling Ed Sukuskis at 518-686-5267 or 518-686-1853.
Sept. 14, 17, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Brunswick Sportsman's Club, Cropseyville, pre-register by calling Frank Traver at 279-9946 or Ron Moss at 235-1591.
Sept. 14, 19: Bowhunter Ed Course, Brunswick Sportsman's Club, Cropseyville, pre-register by calling Frank Traver at 279-9946 or Ron Moss at 235-1591.
Sept. 15, 22, 25: Hunter Ed Course, North Troy Stag Rod and Gun Club, Melrose. Pre-register by calling (518) 663-5463.
Richmond County
Aug. 24-25: Bowhunter Ed Course, Victory Archers, Staten Island. Pre-register by calling 718-349-5810 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 7-9: Hunter Ed Course, Victory Archers, Staten Island. Pre-register by calling 718-349-5810 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 14-15: Bowhunter Ed Course, Victory Archers, Staten Island. Pre-register by calling 718-349-5810 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
St. Lawrence County
Sept. 14-16: Hunter Ed Course, Massena Rod and Gun Club, pre-register in person at the Massena Town Clerk's Office.
Saratoga County
Aug. 26, 28: Bowhunter Ed Course, Guan-Ho-Ha Fish and Game Club, Scotia. Pre-register by calling Jan Herdman at (518) 370-0971 before 9 p.m.
Schuyler County
Sept. 8, 9, 11: Hunter Ed Course, Galway Fish and Game Club, pre-register by calling Charles Saul at 887-5729.
Sept. 11: Hunter Ed Course, Home study and Old Saratoga Muzzleloading Club pre-register by calling Jim Picard at 857-9427 or Terry Wetmiller at 456-5866.
Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Sportsmen's Club of Clifton Park pre-register by calling Chris Gibbs at 783-7976.
Sept. 12: Bowhunter Ed Course, Old Saratoga Muzzleloading Club, pre-register by calling Jim Picard at 857-9427 or Terry Wetmiller at 456-5866.
Sept. 13, 17, 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Fishhouse Fish and Game Club, pre-register by calling Mike at 518-883-8691.
Schuyler County
Aug. 25, 27-28: Hunter Ed Course, Millport Rod and Gun Club, Montour Falls. Pre-register at the Schuyler County town clerk's office in Watkins Glen Monday-Friday from 9-5. For more info call 607-535-8133.
Steuben County
Aug. 24, 26, 28: Hunter Ed Course, Hornell Sportsmen's Club. Pre-register by calling 607-324-3157 or 607-324-0963; leave name, phone number and date of birth.
Aug. 27-28: Trapper Ed Course, Canisteo Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling Adam at 607-368-8997.
Sept. 9, 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Corning Fish and Game Club. Pre-register by calling Al at 607-962-4907, Fred at 607-962-8883 or the club at 607-936-6415.
Suffolk County
Aug. 23-25: Hunter Ed Course, Smith Point Archery, Patchoque. Pre-register in person at the shop.
Aug. 28, Sept. 4: Bowhunter Ed Course, Smith Point Archery Range, Patchogue. Pre-register in person at the shop.
Aug. 30-31: Bowhunter Ed Course, Smith Point Archery Range, Patchogue. Pre-register in person at the shop.
Sept. 13, 15: Bowhunter Ed Course, Archery Forum Pro Shop, Middle Island. Pre-register in person at the shop between 2-9 p.m. (except Tuesdays).
Sept. 13, 20, 27: Hunter Ed Course, Camp-Site Sports Shop, Huntington Station, pre-register in person or call 631-271-4969 Monday-Sunday between 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sullivan County
Aug. 21-22: Hunter Ed Course, Excelsior Sportsmen's Club, Eldred. Pre-register by calling Joe at 845-456-0006.
Aug. 27-28: Hunter Ed Course, Mahogany Ridge Hunting Club, Monticello. Pre-register by calling 845-583-0217 (days) or 845-583-7453 from 5-9 p.m.
Tioga County
Sept. 9, 11: Hunter Ed Course, Tioga County Sportsman's Club, Carmichael Hill Road, Route 38, pre-register in person at cooperative extension, Owego, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., information, 607-687-4020.
Sept. 16, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Tioga County Sportsman's Club, Carmichael Hill Road, Route 38, pre-register in person at cooperative extension, Owego, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., information, 607-687-4020.
Tompkins County
Aug. 23, 25, 28: Hunter Ed Course, Newfield Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling Dick at 607-564-7328 or Deanna at 607-564-9546.
Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Groton Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling John at 607-533-4728.
Ulster County
Aug. 21: Hunter Ed Course, Home study and Morgan Hill Game Association, Hurley. Pre-register by Aug. 11 by calling 845-331-8685 or e-mailing hunter_ed1@yahoo.com .
Aug. 22: Bowhunter Ed Course, Morgan Hill Game Association, Hurley. Pre-register by calling 845-331-8685 or e-mailing hunter_ed1@yahoo.com .
Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Gander Mountain, Kingston, pre-register by calling 845-247-3412 before 9 p.m.
Wayne County
Aug. 26, 30-31: Hunter Ed Course, Williamson Conservation and Sporting Club. Pre-register in person at the club on Thursdays from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Westchester County
Aug. 22: Bowhunter Ed Course, American Legion Post 1575, Katonah. Pre-register by calling Glen at 914-248-4851.
Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Mount Pleasant Shooting Club, Chappaqua., pre-register by calling Tony at 845-224-7477.
Sept. 13, 15, 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale, field day will be held at Ardsley Range, pre-register by calling Cougar Sports at 914-693-8877.
Wyoming County
Sept. 4: Trapper Ed Course, Wyoming Conservation Club, Warsaw, pre-register by calling 585-237-2345, 7-9 p.m.
Yates County
Aug. 27-28: Hunter Ed Course, Middlesex Conservation Club. Pre-register by calling Bruce at (585) 880-9366.
Aug. 27-28: Hunter Ed Course, Izaak Walton League, Branchport. Pre-register by calling Steve at 315-729-0166 or 315-536-3036 or Tom at 315-536-2779.
Shoots
Aug. 21, Sept. 25: 3-D Archery Shoots, Frost Valley Y, Claryville, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. For more info call Benjamin Snyder, 845-985-2291, ext. 217.
Sept. 19: Shawangunk Fish & Game, 3D Shoot, 6 a.m.-noon. For more info call Pepper Lyons, 845-355-8157.
Sept. 25: Sporting Clays Charity Shoot, Benefitting the Boy Scouts, Canandaigua Sportsmen's Club, For more info call Steve Mc Ewen, 585-241-8556.
Tournaments/Contests
Now-Aug. 22: Orleans County Rotary Fishing Derby, Lake Ontario and tributaries. For more info call (585) 589-9881 or go online to www.orleanscountytourism.com
Aug. 20-Sept. 6: Lake Ontario Counties Fall Trout and Salmon Derby. For more info call 1-888-REEL-2-IN or go to www.loc.org
Aug. 21: Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, Keuka Lake, 5 a.m. sign up, fish 6 a.m.-2 p.m. For more info contact Dave Wood at (607) 535-7771 or e-mail bassbutcher@localnet.com
Aug. 21-22: New York BASS Chapter Federation Tournament, Owasco Lake, Auburn.
Sept. 4: Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, Waneta/Lamoka lakes. For more info contact Dave Wood at (607) 535-7771 or at bassbutcher@localnet.com
Sept. 11: 2010 Kids' Fishing Derby hosted by the Broome County Federation of Sportsmen's Club and Broome County Department of Parks and Recreation, Cole Park, Harpursville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Open to youths ages 1-15. For more info call Bill Holmes at (607) 797-6670 or Daryall Sprague at (607) 775-2146 after 4 p.m.
Sept. 11: St. Lawrence River Walleye Association 7th Annual Fall Classic. For more info go online to www.stlawrenceriverwalleyeassociation.com
Sept. 18: Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, Keuka Lake. For more info contact Dave Wood at (607) 535-7771 or at bassbutcher@localnet.com
Archery
Now-Oct. 7 (Wed): Evans Rod and Gun Club Summer 3D Shoots, 4 p.m.-dusk. For more info call 549-0333.
Aug. 22: Chesterfield Fish and Game Open 3-D Archery Shoot. Registration 8:30-10 a.m. with an early bird start. For more information call Lynn Agoney at (518) 578-8463 or go online to www.chesterfieldshootingrange.com
Aug. 22, Sept. 19, Oct. 10: Whitney Point Sportsmen's Association 3-D Shoots (40-target course). For more info call George Tirpok at (607) 692-4843.
Shows
Aug. 21-22: Altona Gun Show, Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m., Peck's Hall. For more info call Jeff Rabideau, 518-236-4934.
Sept. 11-12: Memorial Library of Little Valley Sportsmen's Show, Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Green Gable Village. For more info call Jim Miller, 716-938-6928.
Sept. 11-12: Greater Olean Area Outdoor @ Rec Sports Show, William O. Smith Recreation Center, 551 East State St., Olean. For more info call (716) 372-4433 or go to www.oleanny.com
Sept. 11-12: Gun Show and Craft Sale, Chesterfield Fish and Game Club (Clinton County), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more info call Joe Huber at (518) 643-2651 or Randy St. Louis at (518) 643-0518.
Sept. 18-19: New York State Arms Collectors Assoc., Syracuse Gun Show, State Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info call Sandy Ackerman/Klinger, 607-748-1010.
Sept. 19, Oct. 31: North Eastern Arms Collectors Association Antique and Modern Gun Show, American Legion Hall, Babylon, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info call Carl at (631) 669-0094.
Sept. 25-26: Sportsmen's Gun Show Expo, Broome County Fairgrounds, Whitney Point. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3. For more info call Jim, 607- 849-3369.
Sept. 25-26: West Potsdam Fire Dept. Gun Show, 9 a.m. West Potsdam Bingo Hall. For more info call John Bates, 315-268-0190.
Outdoor Media
Team E. Outdoors, New York's best hunting and fishing TV show reaching over two million viewers. Check teamemedia.com or your local Time Warner Cable provider for show times.
