New York Calendar of Events - Issue 18

Posted on September 3, 2010

Season Dates

Sept. 6: Summer flounder (fluke) season closes

Sept. 7: Early Canada goose season opens (Lake Champlain, Central Long Island and Eastern Long Island zones)

Sept. 12: Black sea bass season closes

Sept. 18: Early bear season opens (Adirondacks)

Sept. 18-19: Youth Waterfowl Hunt (Northeast and Southeast zones)

Sept. 20: Grouse season opens (Northern Zone)

Sept. 25-26: Youth Pheasant Hunt (portions of state)

Sept. 25: Early Canada goose season closes (Northeast, East Central, South, West Central, Hudson Valley and Lake Champlain zones)

Sept. 26: Scup (porgy) season closes

Sept. 27: Archery deer and bear season opens (Northern Zone)

Sept. 30: Early Canada goose season closes (Central Long Island and Eastern Long Island zones)

Special Events

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: Mitch Pianosi Memorial JAKES Event/Conservation Field Day, hosted by the Southern Tier Chapter of the NWTF, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Guide-Step Sportsmen's Club, Richford. For more info call Bill Belo, 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. 19: Wayne County SCOPE & Sodus Bay Sportsman Club, Youth Range Day, 1-4 p.m., at the Club. For more info call George Lent, 315-483-6446.

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

Sept. 25: Wyoming & Genesee Counties PF #843 Youth Hunt, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Osborn Hunting Preserve. For more info call Tim Syner, 518-257-2857.

Fundraisers/Banquets

Sept. 10: Greater Glens Falls Banquet, Adirondack Sports Complex (The Dome), Queensbury, 5 p.m. For more info call 518-798-5778.

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. 11: Central New York QDMA Banquet, Pompey Rod & Gun Club, Fabius, 6 p.m. For more info call John Rybinski, 315-427-9682.

Sept. 12: Trappers Rendezvous, 10 a.m., Solon Sportsman's Club. For more info call Bill Howe, 607-756-6763.

Sept. 18: Central Adirondack Friends of NRA Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Morehouse Corn Center. For more info call Fran Gramlich, 518-548-7343.

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.

Oct. 2: Conservation Alliance of New York & Venison Donation Program of Otsego &Delaware Counties Banquet, Holiday Inn, Oneonta, 5 p.m. For more info call 607-432-6398.

Oct. 6: Seneca White Deer, Inc., Luncheon, German House, Rochester, 11:45 a.m. For more info go to www.senecawhitedeer.org

Oct. 7: Letchworth Region Friends of NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Genesee River Restaurant & Reception Center. For more info call Howard Green, 585-382-3898.

Hunter Education

Allegany County

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.

Sept. 18: Hunter Ed Course, Home study course and Alma Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by Sept. 11 by calling Roy at 585-593-3371 between 5-9 p.m.

Sept. 21-23: Bowhunter Ed Course, Richburg Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling Fred at 585-928-1261, 9-9 p.m. or Joe at 928-2230, 4-9 p.m.

Bronx County

Sept. 7, 9, 10: Hunter Ed Course, Olinville Gun Shop and Range, Bronx, pre-register by calling 718-655-1569.

Sept. 21, 22, 24: Bowhunter Ed Course, Olinville Gun Shop and Range, Bronx, pre-register by calling 718-655-1569.

Broome County

Sept. 17-18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Square Deal Sportsman's Club, Maine, pre-register by calling the Maine Town Clerk's office at 607-862-3334.

Cattaraugus County

Sept. 17-18: Hunter Ed Course, Franklinville Conservation Club, pre-register by calling Tina at the Franklinville Conservation Club at 716-676-3115 between 12-9 p.m. Bring a lunch on Saturday.

Sept. 19: Bowhunter Ed Course, Franklinville Conservation Club, Franklinville, pre-register by calling Tina at 716-676-3115, 12-9 p.m.

Sept. 21, 23, 25: Hunter Ed Course, Tuesday and Thursday's classes, South Dayton American Legion; Saturday, Pine Valley Rod and Gun Club, South Dayton. Register at first class, starts 6:30 p.m. for more information call Lee at 716-397-7459.

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

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.

Sept. 16, 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Ripley Rod and Gun Club, register at the first class, starts 6 a.m.

Sept. 17-18: Hunter Ed Course, Clymer Conservation Club, pre-register in person at the club on Sept. 4 between 9-10 a.m.

Sept. 17-18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Ellington Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling Neil at 716-287-2120, Saturdays.

Sept. 21, 23: Bowhunter Ed Course, His Way Archers, Jamestown, register at the first class, starts 6 p.m.

Sept. 21, 23, 25: Hunter Ed Course, Ripley Rod and Gun Club, register at the first class, starts 6 p.m.

Sept. 22-23: Hunter Ed Course, Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, Dunkirk, register at the first class, starts at 5 p.m. For more information call Gary at 716-366-3397 or Rich at 716-595-3917.

Sept. 22, 24: Trapper Ed Course, Falconer Rod and Gun Club, register at the first class, starts 6 p.m.

Chemung County

Sept. 13, 17, 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, His Tabernacle Family Church, Horseheads, Pre-register by calling 607-739-2347.

Sept. 18: Trapper Ed Course, Hill, Valleys and Streams, Elmira, pre-register in person at the store and pick up and read a manual. For more information call 936-0620.

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.

Sept. 18-19: Hunter Ed Course, Iroquois Sportsmen's Club, Norwich. Pre-register by calling Mike at 607-847-8666 before 9 p.m.

Delaware County

Sept. 12: Trapper Ed Course, Davenport Center VFW. Pre-register by calling (607) 432-9266 between 5-8 p.m.

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.

Sept. 18-19: Hunter Ed Course, Oneonta Sportsmen's Club. Pre-register by calling Gordon Richards at (607) 432-7244.

Dutchess County

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.

Sept. 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Northern Dutchess Rod and Gun Club, Rhinebeck. Pre-register by calling Wayne at (845) 473-3263.

Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 2: Hunter Ed Course, Pleasant Valley Trout and Game Club, pre-register by calling Brad at 845-473-2309.

Erie County

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.

Sept. 17-18: Hunter Ed Course, Vigilant Fire Company, West Seneca, pre-register by calling Butch at 716-627-9861.

Sept. 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Home study and Elma Conservation Club, pre-register by calling 716-681-5690 after Aug. 15, pick up a manual on Sept. 1, 6-7 p.m.

Sept. 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Evans Rod and Gun Club, Angola, pre-register by calling Evans Town Hall, 716-549-8787, 8-4 p.m. after Sept. 5.

Sept. 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Home study & Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept., pre-reg. by calling 716-646-5145, Mon.-Fri., 9-5 p.m. after Sept. 5.

Sept. 18: Trapper Ed Course, Collins Conservation Club, pre-register by calling Jerry at 716-741-4457 or Mike at 716-684-1120.

Sept. 19: Hunter Ed Course, Home study and Elma Conservation Club, pre-register after Aug. 15 by calling Frank at 716-681-5690 and leave your name and phone number; You must pick up the books at the club on Sept. 1, between 7-8 p.m.

Sept. 20-21: Bowhunter Ed Course, Bison Archery, Buffalo, pre-register in person at Bison Archery.

Sept. 20, 21, 23: Hunter Ed Course, Hamburg Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling 716-648-2236.

Sept. 22, 25: Hunter Ed Course, Evans Rod and Gun Club, Angola, pre-register by calling John at 716-549-8787 between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. after Sept. 7.

Essex County

Sept. 15-17: Hunter Ed Course, Mt. Fay Fish and Game Club, Lewis. Pre-register by calling (518) 873-9124.

Fulton County

Sept. 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Home study and Bowhunters Plus, pre-register in person at Bowhunters Plus two weeks before the course starts.

Hamilton County

Sept. 10-11: Trapper Ed Course, Piseco Community Hall, pre-register by calling ECO Pierce at 518-866-4723.

Livingston County

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.

Sept. 18-19: Hunter Ed Course, Springwater Rod and Gun Club, pre-register in person at the Tell-Em-Where-You-Got-It-Shop, Wayland. For more information call 585-728-2328.

Monroe County

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 a.m. -4 p.m.

Sept. 20, 22-23: Hunter Ed Course, Lake Plains Waterfowl Association, Greece. Pre-register in person at the Greece town clerk's office.

Montgomery County

Sept. 14-16: Bowhunter Ed Course, Sprout Brook Rod & Gun Club. Pre-register at the club.

Sept. 16, 18, 23: Hunter Ed Course, Sacred Heart Church Hall and Tribes Hill Fish and Game Club. Pre-register by calling Joe at 842-4987 or Jim at 843-9255 between 6-9 p.m.

Sept. 22, 24-25: Hunter Ed Course, Tri-Town Coon Club, Fort Plain, pre-register in person at the Fort Plain Museum, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. Children 16 years or younger must bring a parent/guardian to sign up.

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

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 call Mark at 716-693-2703 Tuesday-Friday 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.

Sept. 20, 22, 25: Bowhunter Ed Course, Hartland Conservation Club, Gasport, register at first class, starts 6 p.m., for more information call Shawn at 716-698-3396.

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.

Sept. 18: Trapper Ed Course, The Lono Training Group, Honeoye. Pre-register by calling 585-233-5432 or e-mailing JS345@rochester.rr.com .

Orange County

Sept. 17-18: Hunter Ed Course, Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club, Plattekill, pre-register by calling Al at 845-401-0135 or 564-1361.

Sept. 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Walden Sportsman Club, pre-register by calling Joe at 845-651-4023.

Sept. 19: Bowhunter Ed Course, Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club, Plattekill pre-register by calling 845-764-5062 or 845-401-0135.

Sept. 19: Bowhunter Ed Course, Sparrowbush Fire Department. Pre-register by calling 845-856-4118.

Sept. 21, 28: Hunter Ed Course, Shawangunk Fish and Game Club. Pre-register by calling (845) 629-4836.

Orleans County

Sept. 15, 17-18: Hunter Ed Course, Holley Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register at the club on Thursdays from 6-9 p.m.

Oswego County

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.

Sept. 16, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Northshore Sportsmen's Club, Bernhards Bay. Pre-register by e-mail at cnyhuntered@yahoo.com .

Queens County

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

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

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.

Sept. 21-23: Hunter 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.

Sept. 21-23: Hunter Ed Course, Massena Rod and Gun Club, pre-register in person at the Massena Town Clerk's Office.

Saratoga 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.

Sept. 18: Bowhunter Ed Course, Home study and 4-H Training Center, Ballston Spa, pre-register by calling 518-885-8995.

Sept. 18: Hunter Ed Course, Home study and 4-H Training Center, Ballston Spa, pre-register by calling 518-885-8995.

Sept. 18, 25: Hunter Ed Course, Clifton Park Sportsman Club, pre-register by calling Dennis at 518-899-5387.

Sept. 18: Trapper Ed Course, 4-H Training Center, Ballston Spa, pre-register by calling 518-885-8995.

Sept. 20, 24, 25: Hunter Ed Course, Fishhouse Fish and Game Club, pre-register by calling Mike at 518-883-8691.

Sept. 20, 25, 26: Hunter Ed Course, Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling Jeff Everts at 664-8731.

Sept. 22, 25: Hunter Ed Course, Kayderosseras Fish and Game Club, pre-register by calling Pete at 518-584-6341 or James at 518-885-5079.

Sept. 24-25: Hunter Ed Course, Hadley, pre-register by calling Call Ron at 518-696-4421.

Steuben County

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.

Sept. 16, 19: Hunter Ed Course, Savona Rod and Gun Club, Bath. Pre-register by calling 607-776-3610.

Sept. 21, 25: Hunter Ed Course, Bath Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling Dennis Smith at 607-527-8168 between 6-8 p.m.

Suffolk County

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.

Sept. 18, 25: Hunter Ed Course, Longwood Public Library, Middle Island, pre-register starting Aug. 2 in person, for information, call 631-924-6400 ext. 250.

Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14: Hunter Ed Course, Knights of Columbus, Centereach. Pre-register by calling 516-659-1944 between 6-8 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

Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Groton Rod and Gun Club, pre-register by calling John at 607-533-4728.

Ulster County

Sept. 11: Bowhunter Ed Course, Gander Mountain, Kingston, pre-register by calling 845-247-3412 before 9 p.m.

Sept. 18-19: Bowhunter Ed Course, Frost Valley YMCA, pre-register by calling Carmel at 845-985-2291 ext. 205 or email reservations@frostvalley.org.

Sept. 18-19: Hunter Ed Course, Ascension Holy Trinity Church, West Park, pre-register by calling Walter at 845-384-6431.

Westchester County

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. 15, 17, 18: Hunter Ed Course, Wyoming Conservation Club, Warsaw, pre-register by calling 585-237-2345, 7-9 p.m.

Yates County

Sept. 17-18: Hunter Ed Course, Middlesex Conservation Club pre-register by calling Chuck at 585-554-3571.

Shoots

Sept. 11-12: NYFAB Bowhunters Funanza, Seneca Lake Duck Hunters, Route 14, Dresden. For more info call Kym Ferrell at (315) 789-9577 or e-mail GFerrell@Rochester.rr.com

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.

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.

Tournaments/Contest

Now-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

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: Kids' Fishing Derby, Broome County Federation of Sportsmen's Club & Broome County Department of Parks & Recreation, Cole Park, Harpursville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more info call Bill Holmes, 607-797-6670.

Sept. 11: St. Lawrence River Walleye Association 7th Annual Fall Classic. For more info go online to www.stlawrenceriverwalleyeassociation.com

Sept. 12: New York BASS Chapter Federation Tournament, Oneida Lake, Brewerton. For more info go to www.nybassfed.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

Oct. 2: Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, Waneta/Lamoka lakes. For more info contact Dave Wood at (607) 535-7771 or e-mail bassbutcher@localnet.com

Oct. 16: Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, Keuka Lake. For more info contact Dave Wood at (607) 535-7771 or e-mail bassbutcher@localnet.com

Jan. 17-23, 2011: T2 Coyote & Fox Hunt, The Shoe Inn. For more info call Darrick Johnson, 607-727-1996.

Archery

Now-Oct. 7 (Wed): Evans Rod and Gun Club Summer 3D Shoots, 4 p.m.-dusk. For more info call 549-0333.

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

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.

Sept. 25: Roscoe Hose Co. #1 Outdoor Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Firemen's Park. For more info call Llisa Chesney, 845-439-4423.

Oct. 31: North Eastern Arms Collectors Association, Inc., Antique and Modern Gun Show, American Legion Hall, Babylon, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info call Carl at (631) 643-6347.

Outdoor Media

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