New York Calendar of Events – June 29th, 2012

Season Dates

July 16: Oyster toadfish season opens

Shows

Aug. 5: Oneonta Sportsman’s Club, Gun Show, Franklin Mountain, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Gun Club Road, Oneonta. For more info call Linda, 607-278-6346.
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. Sun. For more info call Jim, 607-849-3369.
Sept. 22-23: Long Island Antique Historical Arms Society, Inc., Antique Gun Show, Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport, Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-2 Sun.. For more info call Dave Gruner, 631-722-3248.
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.
Oct. 7: 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 631-643-6347.
Nov. 4: Midstate Arms Collectors, Oneonta Gun & Knife Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Holiday Inn, Oneonta. For more info call Sandy Ackerman, 607-748-1010.

Education/Seminars

Bronx County
July 9-10, 12: Hunter Ed Course, Olinville Gun Shop, Bronx. Pre-register in person or by calling 718-231-3000.
July 16-17: Bowhunter Ed Course, Olinville Gun Shop, Bronx. Pre-register in person or by calling 718-231-3000.
Broome County
July 14: Bowhunter Ed Course, Mountain Trail Bowhunters, Castle Creek. Pre-register by calling the Chenango town clerk at 607-648-4809, ext. 3.
July 14: Bowhunter Ed Course, Whitney Point Sportsmen’s Association. Pre-register in person at Insight Archery, Binghamton.
Cayuga County
July 10, 12, 14: Hunter Ed Course, Falcon Sportsmen’s Club, Sennett. Pre-register in person at the club on June 30 between 4-5 p.m.
Chautauqua County
July 20-21: Hunter Ed Course, Bear Lake Rod and Gun Club, Stockton. Pre-register at the Cassadaga Shurfine between July 9-19 or by calling Rich at 716-595-3917 after 1 p.m.
Chemung County
July 10, 12, 14: Bowhunter Ed Course, Pine City Sportsmen’s Club. Pre-register in person at the Southport Town Hall, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., beginning June 11.
Erie County
July 17, 19: Bowhunter Ed Course, Nick’s Sporting Goods, Kenmore. Pre-register by calling Roy at 716-875-9218.
July 21: Waterfowl ID Course, Erie County Conservation Society, Holland. Pre-register by calling Cheryl at 716-655-2328 or Pete at 716-807-5116.
July 21-22: Hunter Ed Course, Erie County Conservation Society, Holland. Pre-register by calling Cheryl at 716-655-2328 or Pete at 716-807-5116.
July 23, 28: Trapper Ed Course, Elma Conservation Club. Pre-register after July 1 by calling Frank at 716-681-5690.
July 28: Bowhunter Ed Course, Southtowns Walleye Association, Hamburg. Pre-register by calling Herb or Gerry at 716-627-0147.
July 30, Aug. 3-4: Hunter Ed Course, Wood and Brook Sportsmen’s Club, Alden. Register at the first class, which starts at 8 a.m.
Franklin County
July 27-29: Bowhunter Ed Course, Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling 518-359-9715.
Lewis County
July 15: Trapper Ed Course, Harrisville Rod and Gun Club. Pre-register by calling 644-4643.
Niagara County
July 16-18: Hunter Ed Course, Lockport Conservation Club. Pre-register by calling Larry at 716-778-9935 between 5-9 p.m. or Rich at 433-4189 between 5-9.
July 18, 20-21: Hunter Ed Course, Wilson Conservation Club. Pre-register by calling Stan at 716-751-9848 between 5-9 p.m.
July 30-31: Erways, Wilson. Pre-register by calling Larry at 716-778-9935 or Rich at 716-433-4189 between 5-9 p.m.
Onondaga County
July 17, 19, 21: Hunter Ed Course, Camillus Sportsmen’s Club. Pre-register in person at the Camillus Town Hall on July 12 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Oswego County
July 13-14: Bowhunter Ed Course, Leatherstocking Club, New Haven. Pre-register by calling Ed at 315-343-1558 (between 6-8 p.m.).
July 21: Bowhunter Ed Course, Jim’s Archery, Pulaski. Pre-register by calling Ed at 315-343-1558 (between 6-8 p.m.).
Queens County
July 7: Bowhunter Ed Course, Proline Archery Lanes, Ozone Park. Pre-register in person at the shop or by calling Proline at 718-845-9280.
Tioga County
July 12, 14: Hunter Ed Course, Tioga County Sportsmen’s Association, Owego. Pre-register at the Tioga County Cooperative Extension. For more info call 607-687-4020.
July 19, 21: Hunter Ed Course, Tioga County Sportsmen’s Association, Owego. Pre-register at the Tioga County Cooperative Extension. For more info call 607-687-4020.
Westchester County
July 23, 25, 28: Bowhunter Ed Course, Ridge Road Park, Pavilion No. 2, Hartsdale. Pre-register by calling Cougar Sports at 914-693-8877.

Tournaments/Contests

Now-June 29: Mad River Club 3-D Archery Shoot, 40 targets, IBO rules, Mad River Clubhouse, Lacona. For more info call Bill Killam, 315-387-3350.
Now-June 29: Cystic Fibrosis Bass-Eye Challenge, fundraiser, NFTA Small Boat Harbor, Buffalo. For more info call 716-686-9400.
July 5-15: Erie Canal Fishing Derby. For more info go to www.eriecanalderby.com
July 7: Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, Little Cayuta Lake, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Reg. 6 a.m. For more info call Dave Wood, 607-535-7771.
July 7-8: New York Walleye Ameri-Can Lake Erie Walleye Classic. For more info call Jim Borucki, 716-897-1522.
July 8: 56 Target NFAA Animal Round archery contest, Rochester Bowhunters, Bergen. For more info go to www.rochesterbowhunters.net
July 21: Kids Fishing Derby, Tifft Nature Preserve, Lake Kirsty, Buffalo. For more info call Dennis Stobert, 649-8202.
July 21: Otschodela Council Boy Scouts Clay Target tournament, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Crumhorn Rod & Gun Club, Maryland. For more info call Tom Wright, 607-432-6491.
July 28: Dave Wood Open Bass Tournament, Waneta-Lamoka lakes, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Reg. 6 a.m. For more info call Dave Wood, 607-535-7771.
July 28: Niagara River Anglers Assoc. Bass Contest, 6 a.m.-1 p.m., Lewiston Landing. For more info call Steve Drabczyk, 716-807-6111.
Aug. 18-19: NYFAB Outdoor State Championship archery contest, Stu Wilson Memorial Outdoor Championship, Rochester Bowhunters, Bergen. For more info go to www.rochesterbowhunters.net

Special Events

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.
Sept. 22-23: Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Assoc. National Hunting & Fishing Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Stafford. For more info call Dave Knapp, 585-815-1545.

Archery

July 8: Upper Esopus Fish & Game Association 3-D Archery Shoot, 8 a.m. For more info call Tom Bruck, 845-338-0834.