Season Dates

June 12:_Scup (porgy) season opens (party/charter boats)

June 13:_Lake Champlain bass season opens.

June 15:_Summer flounder (fluke) season closes

June 19:_Catch-and-release, artificials only bass season
closes

June 19: Lake Erie trophy bass season closes

June 20: Bass and muskellunge seasons open (statewide, general
regulations)

Fundraisers/Banquets

June 6: Southern Tier WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Brother’s 2. For more
info call Ryan Tubbs, 607-379-3770.

June 20: Parishville-Hopkinton WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Parishville
Fire Hall. For more info call Steve Parker, 315-328-4670.

Aug. 15:_Mumford Sportsmens Club Banquet, 12-5 p.m. For more
info call Bob Preston, 585-538-4112.

Sept., 19:_Red Hook WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Cappucino by Coppolas.
For more info call Guy Tucker, 845-532-6048.

Shows

Aug. 9:_Midstate Arms Collectors & Shooters Club, Gun &
Knife Show. 9-3 p.m., Unadilla Rod & Gun Club, Unadilla. For
more info call Sandy Ackerman/Klinger, 607-748-1010.

Sept. 19-20:_New York State Arms Collectors, Gun Show. Syracuse,
NY, State Fairgrounds, Expo Center, Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m.
For more info call Sandy Ackerman/Klinger, 607-748-1010.

Sept. 12-13: Greater Olean Area Outdoor &_Rec Sports Show,
Olean Rec Center. For more info call 716-372-4433.

Oct. 11:_Midstate Arms Collectors & Shooters Club, Gun &
Knife Show. 9-3 p.m., Lisle Fire Co., Lisle. For more info call
Sandy Ackerman/Klinger, 607-748-1010.

Nov. 8:_Midstate Arms Collectors & Shooters Club, Gun &
Knife Show. 9-3 p.m., Holiday Inn, Oneonta. For more info call
Sandy Ackerman/Klinger, 607-748-1010.

Shoots

June 20-21: St. Lawrence Bowfishing Championship, Carp Shoot.
For more info call Julie Wilson, 315-769-3205.

July 17-19:_New York State Rifle & Pistol Assoc, & North
Coast Shooters Assoc., Rifle Match, 7 a.m., Fort Drum. For more
info call Marc Diana, 845-596-0664.

Tournaments/Contests

June 12-14:_Northeast Bowfishing, Springfling Bowfishing
Tournament. Stop #1. For more info call Mike Barber,
518-488-2564.

June 13: Dave Wood Open Pickerel Tournaments, Waneta/Lamoka
lakes, 7 -3 p.m. For more info call Dave Wood, 607-535-7771.

June 13-21: Southtowns Walleye Tournament. For more info call
Bob Witulski, 716-691-3787 or go to www.southtownswalleye.org

June 20:_City of Tonawanda/White’s Turf Crew Kids Fishing Derby,
8:30-12 p.m., Niawanda Park. For more info call John White,
692-6306.

June 20: Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation, Summer
Fishing Contest, 6-4 p.m. For more info call Jack Smith,
863-4271.

June 20:_Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, Waneta/Lamoka lakes,
6-2 p.m. For more info call Dave Wood, 607-535-7771.

June 20: St. Lawrence River Walleye Assoc. Smack Down, Massena.
For more info call 315- 384-3450.

June 20: Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation, Summer
Fishing Contest, 6-4 p.m. For more info call Jack Smith,
863-4271.

June 20-21: Forst Valley YMCA, Hunter Ed., Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun.
9-3 p.m., at the YMCA. For more info call Carmel, 845-985-2291 ext.
205.

June 26-28: K&G Lodge All Women’s Fishing Tournament,
Oswego, Scriba. For more info call 315-343-2475.

June 27: Bass Tournament, Sandy Pond. For more info call
315-387-6310 or go to www.sandypondsportsmans.com

June 27: Youth Outdoor Sports Show & Fishing Derby, 6-noon.
For more info call 315-536-3788.

July 4: Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, Cayuta, Little_Lake, 6-2
p.m. For more info call Dave Wood, 60-535-7771.

July 11-12: Lake Ontario Pro-Am Salmon &_Trout Team
Tournament, Oswego, Mexico, Port Ontario. For more info call
315-349-8322.

July 18: Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, Keuka_Lake, 6-2 p.m.
For more info call Dave Wood, 607-535-7771.

July 26-28: Northeast Bowfishing, Chippewa Bay Bowfishing
Tournament. Stop #2. For more info call Mike Barber,
518-488-2564.

Aug. 7-9: Northeast Bowfishing, Western NY Bowfishing
Championship. Stop #3. For more info call Mike Price,
315-828-6860.

Education/Seminar

Now-June 12:_Hunter Ed Course, Bass Pro Shop, Fingerlakes Mall,
Auburn, Cayuga County. Pre-register call Bass Pro,
315-258-2700.

Now-June 12:_Hunter Ed Course, Olinville Gun Shop & Range,
Bronx. Pre-register call 718-) 655-1569.

June 13:_Hunter Ed Course, Black Lake Fish & Game Club,
Morristown, St. Lawrence County. Pre-register call 344-4017 after 5
p.m.

June 13:_Hunter Ed Course, Islip Town Rifle & Pistol Range,
Suffolk County. Pre-register call 631-224-5479 between 10 a.m. and
4 p.m.

June 14:_Bowhunter Ed Course, VFW Post 9592, Levittown, Nassau
County._To pre-register call 516-474-4568 leave a message.

June 14: Hunter Ed Course, Wayland Rod & Gun Club 8 am, for
more info call Ronnie Watson 585-384-9383.

June 14:_Hunter Ed Course, Leatherstocking Club, New Haven,
Oswego County. Pre-register e-mail at Huntersclass2@aol.com

June 13:_Oneonta Sportsmen’s Club, Inc, Women on Target, 8-3
p.m., at the Club. For more info call J.T. Strnad,
607-433-9755.

June 13:_Bowhunter Ed Course, Indian Mountain Archery, Hilton,
Monroe County. Pre-register call Ann Marine, 585-964-5880.

June 13:_Waterfowl ID_Course, Nick’s Sporting Goods, Kenmore,
Erie County. Pre-register in person at the store.

June 13-14:_Hunter Ed Course, Peconic River Sportsman’s Club,
Manorville. Pre-register call 631-234-3312.

June 13-14:_Hunter Ed Course, Saugerties Fish & Game Club,
Ulster County. Pre-register call 845-247-3412 before 9 p.m.

June 18-19:_Bowhunter Ed Course, Bass Pro Shops, Fingerlakes
Mall, Auburn, Cayuga County. Pre-register in person call Bass Pro,
315-258-2700.

June 19-20:_Hunter Ed Course, Leatherstocking Club, New Haven,
Oswego County. Pre-register by e-mail at Bowclass@aol.com

June 20-21:_Hunter Ed Course, Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville,
Ulster County. Pre-register call Carmel, 845-985-2291, ext.
205.

June 21, 28:_Bowhunter Ed Course, VFW Post 9592, Levittown,
Nassau County._To pre-register call 516-474-4568 leave a
message.

June 23, 25-26:_Bowhunter Ed Course, Olinville Gun Shop &
Range, Bronx. Pre-register call 718- 655-1569.

June 27:_Bowhunter Ed Course, Gander Mountain, Kingston, Ulster
County. Pre-register call the store, 845-382-2506.

July 1, 8, 11:_Bowhunter Ed Course, LaSalle Sportsmen’s Club,
Niagara County. Pre-register 1st class, begins at 6:30 p.m. For
more info call Dave, 716-754-4767.

July 7, 9-10:_Hunter Ed Course, Olinville Gun Shop & Range,
Bronx. Pre-register call 718-655-1569.

July 9, 11: Hunter Ed Course, Tioga County Sportsmen’s Club,
Owego. Pre-register, Coop Ext. 56, Owego, Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:30. For
more info call 607- 687-4020.

July 9-11:_Hunter Ed Course, Westernville American Legion Post
1846, Oneida County. Pre-register call, 942-4348.

July 10-11:_Hunter Ed Course, Bear Lake Rod & Gun Club,
Cassadaga, Chautauqua County. Pre-register, Cassadaga Shurfine,
June 25-July 9.

July 10-11:_Bowhunter Ed Course, Wyoming Conservation Club.
Pre-register call 585-493-3225 after 6 p.m.

July 10-12:_Hunter Ed Course, Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club,
Franklin County. Pre-register call Dave McMahon, 518-359-9715.

July 10-12:_Hunter Ed Course, Garden City T_&_T_Tactical,
Nassau County. Pre-register call 516-739-2607.

July 11:_Waterfowl ID_Course, Erie County Conservation Society,
Holland. Pre-register call Don, 716- 826-1489 or Peter,
716-807-5116.

July 11-12:_Hunter Ed Course, Green Island Rod & Gun Club,
Albany County. Pre-register call Chuck Painton, 937-3924.

July 11-12: Hunter Ed Course, Erie County Conservation Society,
Holland. Pre-register call Don, 716- 826-1489 or Pete,
716-807-5116.

July 13, 15, 18:_Hunter Ed Class, Mon., Wed. 6:30-11 p.m., Sat.
8:30-3:30 p.m., Archery Form Pro Shop. For more info call Philip,
631-281-5112.

July 13-15:_Hunter Ed Course, Cornell Cooperative Extension,
Lockport, Niagara County. Register 1st class. For more info call
Larry, 716-778€9935 or Gordon, 434-1563.

July 13, 15, 18:_Hunter Ed Course, Archery Forum Pro Shop,
Middle Island & Long Island Shooting Range, Suffolk County.
Pre-register in person at either location.

July 15, 17-18:_Hunter Ed Course, Wilson Conservation Club,
Niagara County. Pre-register call Stan, 716-751-9848 evenings.

July 17:_Waterfowl ID_Course, Franklinville Conservation Club,
Cattaraugus County. Pre-register call the club, 716-676-3115 after
June 15.

July 18:_Bowhunter Ed Course, Bear Lake Rod and Gun Club,
Stockton, Chautauqua County. Pre-register, Cassadaga Shurfine
between July 1-15.

July 18:_Bowhunter Ed Course, Proline Archery, Ozone Park,
Queens. Pre-register call 718-845-9280.

July 19:_Trapper Ed Course, Harrisville Rod & Gun Club,
Lewis County. Pre-register call 644-4643 or e-mailing patriciaarno@gmail.com

July 20, 22, 25:_Bowhunter Ed Course, Ridge Road Park,
Hartsdale, Westchester County. Pre-register call Cougar Sports,
914-693-8877.

July 21, 23:_Bowhunter Ed Course, Nick’s Sporting Goods,
Kenmore, Erie County. Pre-register call Roy, 716-875-9218.

July 21, 23-24: Bowhunter Ed Course, Olinville Gun Shop &
Range, Bronx. Pre-register call 718- 655-1569.

July 22, 25:_Trapper Ed Course, Elma Conservation Club, Erie
County. Pre-register after July 1, call 716-681-5690.

July 25:_Bowhunter Ed Course, home study & Pine Tree Rifle
Club, Fulton County. Pre-register 2 weeks before 1st class,
Johnstown City clerk’s office.

July 25-26:_Hunter Ed Course, Wayland Rod & Gun Club,
Steuben County. Sign up at Carey’s Groceries, Cohocton,
Tell€em€where€you€got€it shop, Wayland, Wayland Rod & Gun Club,
or at Smitty’s Pop & Hop.

July 26:_Bowhunter Ed Course, Whitney Point Sportsmen’s Club,
Broome County. Pre-register call Sportsmen’s Den, 607-692-4266.

July 27, 31, Aug. 1:_Hunter Ed Course, Wood & Brook
Sportsmen’s Club, Alden, Erie County. Pre-register 1st class,
begins at 7 p.m.

July 28-29:_Bowhunter Ed Course, Erway’s, Wilson, Niagara
County. Register 1st class, begins 5:30 p.m. For more info call
Larry, 716-778€9935 .

July 31, Aug. 1:_Trapper Ed Course, Wilson Conservation Club,
Niagara County. Pre-register call Stan, 716-751-9848 between 5-10
p.m.

Sept. 1-3: Hunter Ed Course, Haverstraw Town Hall. 1 Rosman Rd,
Garnerville, NY. Register online butch_huntered@yahoo.com

Special Events

June 13: Buffalo, Erie County, Tifft Nature Preserve Free Family
Fishing Day, 9:30-1 p.m. For more info call 716-851-7010.

June 14: Auburn, Cayuga County, Falcon Sportsmen’s Club Kids
Fishing Derby, 9-4 p.m. For more info call 315-252-0014 .

June 20: Montgomery, Orange County, Family Fishing Day Clinic,
Benedict Farm, Wallkill River, 9-2 p.m. For more info call
845256-2204.

June 20: Olean, Cattaraugus County, Forness Pond Youth Fishing
Derby, 9-1 p.m. For more info call 716- 851-7010.

June 21: NWTF Mitch Pianosi JAKES_Event, Broome County
Sportsmen’s Association, West Windsor, 9-4 p.m. Pre-registration
required, call William Belo, 607-733-1458.

June 21: Oneonta, Otsego County, Otsego County Sportsmen’s
Federation, noon-2 p.m. For more info call 607-432-1896.

June 26-27: Chautauqua County Bird Dog Assoc. Pointing Dog
Seminar, Club Grounds, 7:30.-5 p.m. Sat. & 8-3 Sun. For more
info & register call Mike Darr, 716-386-5775.

July 10-11:_NY Trappers Forum, Summer Fur Rondy, Nichols Pond
County Park. For more info call Wayne Jones, 315-768-8115.

July 11, Sept. 26: NRA_Women-On-Target Shooting Clinic,
ladies-only clinic for beginners, 8-4:30 p.m. Victor Rod & Gun
Club. For more info call Jim Kinsman, 585-733-4890.

July 15: Lake Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County, Lakeside Fishing
Clinic, 6 p.m.-dusk. For more info call 631-444-0283 or
631-444-0280.

July 18: Lake Champlain, South Bay Pier, Washington County, Lake
Champlain Fishing Clinic, 10-1 p.m. For more info call
518-402-8891.

July 18: Cranberry Lake, St. Lawrence County, Cranberry Lake
Fishing Clinic, 9-3 p.m. For more info call 315-785-2262.

Aug. 8: Hempstead Lake State Park, Nassau County, Family Fishing
Clinic, 10-2 p.m. For more info call 631-444-0283.

Sept. 12: Kensico Reservoir, Westchester County, Take Your Kid
Fishing Day. For more info call 914-773-4553 or 845-256-2204.

Sept. 19: Silver Bay YMCA, Lake George, Warren County, Becoming
an Outdoors Woman event. For more info call 518-402-8883 .Sept. 19:
Altmar, Oswego County, Project Healing Waters event. For more info
call 315- 638-5536 or e-mail fkuepper@ball.com

Oct. 17: Hempstead Lake State Park, Nassau County, Fall Fishing
Festival, 10-4 p.m. For more info call 631-444-0283.

Meetings

June 13: New York State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. meeting,
Wallkill Rod & Gun Club, 10-6 p.m. For more info call
1-800-469-7772.