FeedNew York Calendar of Events - May 18th, 2012
Season Dates
May 21: Smelt dip netting season closes (Cayuga and Owasco lakes)
May 24: Scup (porgy) season opens
May 30: Winter flounder season closes
May 31: Spring gobbler season closes
June 8: Scup (porgy) season opens (for anglers aboard licensed party/charter boats)
June 9: Bass season opens (Lake Champlain)
June 13: Black sea bass season opens
June 15: Catch-and-release, artificials only bass season closes
June 15: Lake Erie trophy bass season closes
June 16: Bass season opens (statewide, general regulations)
June 16: Muskellunge season opens
June 23-24: New York State Free Fishing Weekend
Education/Seminars
Bronx County
May 25-26: Hunter Ed Course, Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Chemical Dependence and Outpatient Services, Bronx. Pre-register by calling 347-852-9442 or 845-401-0135.
Broome County
June 24: Bowhunter Ed Course, Whitney Point Sportsmen’s Club. Pre-register in person at Neil’s Archery in Endicott. For more info call 607-786-7535.
Chautauqua County
May 26: Bowhunter Ed Course, Bear Lake Rod and Gun Club, Stockton. Pre-register by calling Rich at 716-595-3917 after 1 p.m. or in person at Cassadaga Shurfine.
Delaware County
May 20: Trapper Ed Course, Davenport Center VFW. Pre-register by calling 607-432-9266.
Dutchess County
May 19, 26: Hunter Ed Course, 110 Rod and Gun Club, Verbank. Pre-register by calling Marty at 845-226-8398.
June 15-16: Hunter Ed Course, 110 Rod and Gun Club, Verbank. Pre-register by calling Marty at 845-226-8398.
Erie County
June 2: Trapper Ed Course, S&S Taxidermy and Archery Pro Shop, Springville. Pre-register by calling 716-592-2404.
June 24: Bowhunter Ed Course, Erie County Conservation Society, Chaffee. Pre-register by calling Dan at 716-680-2519.
Franklin County
May 18-20: Bowhunter Ed Course, Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling 518-359-9715.
June 8-10: Hunter Ed Course, Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling 518-359-9715.
Jefferson County
June 1-2: Bowhunter Ed Course, Redwood Fire Hall. Pre-register by calling 315-785-2533.
Monroe County
June 5, 7, 9: Hunter Ed Course, Pearce Memorial Church, North Chili. Pre-register by calling 585-594-9488 or in person at the church, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Nassau County
June 2-3: Hunter Ed Course, Nassau County Rifle and Pistol Range at Mitchell Athletic Complex, Uniondale. Pre-register in person at the range on May 7.
Niagara County
May 21, 23, 25: Bowhunter Ed Course, Little Ridge Archery, Gasport. Pre-register by calling Roy or Nancy at 716-772-7598 (between 1-8 p.m.).
June 11-12: Bowhunter Ed Course, Wolcottsville Sportsmen’s Club. Pre-register by calling Dave at 716-735-3343 or Dan at 716-735-7314 (evenings).
June 20, 27, 30: Bowhunter Ed Course, LaSalle Sportsmen’s Club, Niagara Falls. For more info or to pre-register call the club at 716-297-0410 after 4 p.m. (leave name and number).
Onondaga County
May 18, 20: Hunter Ed Course, Brewerton Fire Department. Pre-register in person at the fire department May 16 from 6-8 p.m.
Orange County
June 2: Walden Sportsmen’s Club. Pre-register by calling Joe at 845-651-4023.
Oswego County
June 1-2: Hunter Ed Course, Leatherstocking Club, New Haven. Pre-register by calling Ed at 315-343-1558 (between 6-8 p.m.).
June 16: Bowhunter Ed Course, Jim’s Archery, Pulaski. Pre-register by calling Ed at 315-343-1558 (between 6-8 p.m.).
Putnam County
June 2: Bowhunter Ed Course, Flying Arrow Sports, Carmel. Pre-register online at www.flyingarrowsports.com.
Saratoga County
May 19: Hunter Ed Course, home study and Saratoga Spa Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling Chris at 518-567-9846.
Suffolk County
May 22-24: Hunter Ed Course, Town Hall West, Islip. Pre-register by e-mail at cjmunion@hotmail.com with your name and phone number.
June 2, 9: Hunter Ed Course, Islip Town Rifle and Pistol Range. Pre-register by calling 631-224-5479 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Wyoming County
June 22-23: Bowhunter Ed Course, Attica Rod and Gun Club, Varysburg. Pre-register by calling Brian at 585-535-7053.
Yates County
June 19, 21: Bowhunter Ed Course, Middlesex Conservation Club. Pre-register by calling George at 585-374-9546.
Banquets/Fundraisers
June 1: Keuka Lake DU Banquet, 6 p.m., Heron Hill Winery, Keuka Lake. For more info call Rhonda Putnam, 607-569-4312.
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.
Special Events
June 2: East Aurora Fish & Game Club Youth & Family Fishing Derby & “Teach Me To Fish” event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more info call Dave Barus, 716-597-4081.
June 2: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Festival, Hyde Park, Niagara Falls 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Kids fishing derby from 8-11:30 a.m. For more info call 716-691-5456.
June 2: Crossbow Demonstration Day, Wilson Conservation Club, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info call Bill Hilts Sr., 716-731-9984.
June 9: Youth Fishing Clinic, Tiftt Nature Preserve/Lake Kristy, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more info call Dave Barus, 716-597-4081, to register, call 716-851-7010.
June 23: Youth Fishing Clinic, Chestnut Ridge Lake Park, Orchard Park. For more info call Dave Barus, 716-597-4081, to register, call 716-851-7010.
July 14: Spey Nation, Pineville boat launch on the Salmon River, Pineville, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info www.speynation.com
July 28-29: St. Lawrence County Trappers Rendezvous, Massena Rod & Gun Club, Massena. For more info call Jim Aubrey, 315-389-5096.
Tournaments/Contests
May 19: Dave Wood Open Rock Bass Tournament, Keuka Lake, reg. 6-6:45 a.m., fish 7 a.m.-3. For more info call Dave Wood, 607-535-7771.
May 19: Southtowns Walleye Association Lake Erie Perch Tournament, 6 a.m.2- p.m. For more info contact Dave Woodworth at 549-3515.
May 26: Dave Wood Open Pickerel Tournament, Waneta-Lamoka lakes, reg. 6-6:45 a.m., fish 7 a.m.-3. For more info call Dave Wood, 607-535-7771.
May 31: Buffalo Sabres Alumni Spring Salmon Derby, Newfane Marina, Olcott. For more info go to www.sabresalumni.com
June 2: Eastern PA Deaf Bass Anglers Pickerel Tournament, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Oneida Lake. For more info call Christopher Jones, 570-991-6176.
June 2: Dave Wood Open Rock Bass Tournament, Keuka Lake, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info call 607-535-7771 or email bassbutcher@localnet.com
June 2-3: Skip Hartman Pro-Am, Wilson Habor and Olcott Harbor, Lake Ontario. For more info go to www.lakeontarioproam.net
June 3: Oneida Lake Team Walleye Trail Tournament. For more info call 315-727-6192, e-mail info@oneidawalleyes.com or go online to www.oneidawalleyes.com
June 8-9: DU Bass Fishing Tournament, 5:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Weigh in Star Island, Montauk. Rain Date June 10. For more info call Jorae Brennan, 631-537-7611.
June 9: Dave Wood Open Pickerel Tournament, Waneta-Lamoka lakes, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info call 607-535-7771 or email bassbutcher@localnet.com
June 9-17: Southtowns Walleye Association Tournament. For more info call Sue Guenther at 716-827-8968 or go online to www.southtownswalleye.org
June 16: Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, Waneta-Lamoka lakes, 7-3 p.m. For more info call 607-535-7771 or email bassbutcher@localnet.com
June 16-July 23: Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon Summer Derby. For more info call 1-888-REEL-2-IN or go to www.loc.org
June 23: Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, a.m.Keuka Lake, 7-3 p.m. For more info call 607-535-7771 or email bassbutcher@localnet.com
June 23: Open Team Bass Tournament, Oneida Lake, Brewerton. Pre-register at Bass Pro Shops, Fingerlakes Mall, Auburn, June 22 from 4-7 p.m.
July 28-29: Mad River Club 3-D Archery Shoot, 40 targets, IBO rules, Mad River Clubhouse, Lacona. For more info contact Bill Killam at 315-387-3350.
June 28-29: Cystic Fibrosis Bass-Eye Challenge, fundraiser, NFTA Small Boat Harbor, Buffalo. For more info call 716-686-9400.
Shows
June 23: Yates County Federation of Conservation Clubs, Youth Fishing Derby, Outdoor Show. Keuka Lake, 6 a.m.-noon. For more info call Kelly Raab, 607-292-6993.
Aug. 12: Midstate Arms Collectors, Unadilla Gun & Knife Show, Flea Market. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Unadilla Rod & Gun Club, Unadilla. For more info call Sandy Ackerman, 607-748-1010.
Sept. 15-16: New York State Arms Collectors Assoc., Gun Show, New York State Fairgrounds, Expo Center, Syracuse. For more info call Sandy Ackerman Klinger, 607-748-1010.
Sept. 22-23: Whitney Point Sportsmen Expo & Gun Show, Whitney Point Fairgrounds, Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info call Jim, 607-849-3369.
Oct. 7: Midstate Arms Collectors Lisle Gun Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lisle Fire Co. For more info call Sandy Ackerman, 607-748-1010.
Archery
July 8: Upper Esopus Fish & Game Assoc. 3D Archery Shoot, 8 a.m. For more info call Tom Bruck, 845-338-0834.
Dog Events
June 1-3: Northeast Beagle Gundog Federation, Trial All Age & Derby Championship, Lebanon County Beagle Club. For more info call John, 717-449-0699.
