Eastern CT Club Events

[MFoley1956]

Here is the latest calendar of events from the New London/Windham County League of Sportsmen's Clubs.* Let me know if this is too long a post - I'll put it in as a link in the future.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Calendar of Events
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Updated 1/15/08
* * * * CT HUNTER SAFETY COURSES available listing http://www.ct.gov/dep/hunting
* * * * * * * * Firearms Class at Groton Sportsmen's Club Feb 4-9
* * * * * * * * RI http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/ ... .htm (http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/fishwild/huntered/h_courses.htm) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHERY EVENTS bowsight.com

2008
JAN
1st* * * * * Happy New Year

1st* * * * 2008 Pheasant Season runs from January 1 through January 13

10th* * * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "New Gun New Game". T/C's Icon Rifle in big-buck country MT/KY.

12th* * * NRA CT Indoor Pistol Schedule and Signups start at 9:00 A.M.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * for February and March matches.
* * * * * * * * Early entries will not be accepted.* Phone calls will have priority over email for the* * * * * * * * first 2 days.* Reservations will be accepted by phone at 203.417.2393* and by email* * * * * * * * as follows: ctbullseye@gmail.com

17th* * * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Ostentatious Osceola"* Florida Peninsula Turkey Hunting.

18th* * Snake Meadow Club Game Dinner at 7:00 PM
* * * * * * For Tickets - Contact Greg Teifert at 860-536-7788.

19th* * Bozrah Rod and Gun Club Game Dinner at 5 P.M.
* * * * * * Contact John Lewitz 203-623-5501 for tickets.

24th* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Exotic Antelope of the Lone Star State"

26th* * NWTF "Women in the Outdoors" program at Bozrah rod & Gun Club.

31st* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Whitetail Success" Illinois Whitetail Hunt w/ Bow and Muzzleloader.

FEB
4-9* * * Hunter Safety Firearms Class at Groton Sportsmen's Club
* * * * * * Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30 - 9:30 P.M.
* * * * * * and Saturday,* 8 A.M. - 12 Noon. To register: Contact Franklin W/L
* * * * * * * Management Area at 860-642-7239 between 8:30 AM and 4 PM

7th* * * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Gobbler Games" with Eastern Tom's in Mississippi and Missouri.

8, 9, 10* Quaker Hill Rod and Gun Club firearms hunter safety class.
* * * * * * * * Contact FWMA at 860-642-7239 between 8:30 and 4:00 Mon - Fri

9 & 10 CT State Indoor Pistol Championship, Manchester, CT.

14th* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "High Country Hunting - Make Mine Muley" in Wyoming* * *

14th* * Deadline for Freshwater Trolling Seminar on March 29. Registration
* * * * * * must be* received at the Journal Inquirer Sports Dept, Journal Inquirer,
* * * * * * P.O. Box 510, Manchester CT 06042 By Friday Feb 14th, 2008.

16th* * East Glastonbury Fish & Game "Game Dinner"* Tickets are $30.00
* * * * * * * * Contact George Wrixon* (860) 633-9284


21st* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Texas Combo" - Javelina and Whitetail Hunting.

21st* * Quaker Hill Rod & Gun Club Annual Game Supper.

23rd* * Pachaug Outdoor Club will host a "Lead Remediation" Seminar
* * * * * * * * Presented by National Shooting Sports Foundation starting at
* * * * * * * * 8:30 A.M. - running time about noon.* Clubs are asked to have a
* * * * * * * * representative club officer(s) and range committee people attend
* * * * * * * * this important informational meeting. This is important for your clubs.
* * * * * * * * Contact Frank Davis at 887- 4190 with names of attendees so that
* * * * * * * * he can plan properly.*

28th* AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Muzzleloading Magic" Knight Rifles in Iowa & NRA in Nebraska.* * * * * * * * *

MARCH
1st* * * NWTF Banquet Pequot Trail Longbeard Chapter 5:30 P.M.
* * * * * * Meal at 7:00 pm Groton Motor Inn* Groton, CT. Rte 184 & 95
* * * * * * For Information & Tickets Contact : Marie Gravell at 860-447-2504
* * * * * * Bill Lacey 860-608-6009 & 860-859-7263 Garry Sloan 860-460-2494
* * * * * * Susan Rose 860-912-0286

1st* * Bozrah Rod and Gun Club Game Dinner at 5 P.M.*
* * * * * * Contact John Lewitz 203-623-5501 for tickets.

6th* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Mixin It Up" - Archery and rifle on Whitetail Hunts

8th* * * Groton Sportsmens Club Game Dinner

13th* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Rites of Passage" NRA's Whittington Adventure Summer Campers
* * * * * * * * live their grand prize dream of guided hunts in Michigan.
* * * *
15 & 16* NRA Pistol Sectionals, Stratford, CT,*

16th* * Groton Sportsmens Club Spring Field Day - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* * * * * * Starts at 7 AM with breakfast* (if interested).* Shooting events start at 9 AM.

20th* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Dakota Days"* South Dakota Pheasant Hunting.
22* * * Griswold Fish & Game Club Prime Rib Dinner
* * * * * Advance Ticket Sales Only Contact: Mildred Messier 376-3355
* * * * *
22nd* Mystic Rod and Gun Club - Sports Swap Meet/Flea Market
* * * * * * * * More info to follow.

27th* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Low-Country Combo" South Carolina August Deer and Dove Hunting.

29th* * Freshwater Trolling Seminar offered by CT-DEP Inland Fisheries Unit
* * * * and the Journal Inquirer newspaper. Seminar willbe held from 9 A.M.
* * * * to 3:30 P.M in "somewhere" in Manchester.* Parking available on site.
* * * * A catered lunch will be available at a nominal cost.
* * * * * Prior Registration must be received at the Journal Inquirer Sports Dept,* * * * * * * * * * * * Journal Inquirer, P.O. Box 510, Manchester CT 06042 byFriday Feb. 14th, 2008.
* * * * Seminar registration can be madeby sending name, address, phone, and e-mail* * * * address along with a check for $30.00 made payable to "Freshwater Trolling* * * * * * * * Seminar"* to Sports Dept. Journal Inquirer, P.O.Box 510 Manchester CT 06042
* * * Questions can be directed to David Mordavsky, presenter, (860) 643-9934* * * * or Brian Coyne, Journal Inquirer Sports Department. (860) 646-0500
* * * * Ext. 314 or 1-800-237-3606 Ext. 314

30* Connecticut Conservation Education Instructor Recognition Dinner
* * * * at Aqua Turf Restaurant

APRIL
13* Connecticut Waterfowlers Association Spring Banquet 2008


June
14* * * DU Sporting Clays 100 birds event starting at 9am, at the Fin, Fur,* * * * * * * * Feather Club.* * Contact via e-mail jpaw33@snet.net

[Andy]

Let me know if this is too long a post - I'll put it in as a link in the future.


Mike thanks for posting the events for eastern ct club events ,you have a pm..

Wow now I have something to do until June if the wind is blowin and I cant go fishing* ;D

March 22nd* Mystic Rod and Gun Club - Sports Swap Meet/Flea Market
* * * * * * * * More info to follow.
I better start saveing my nickle cans for this one* ;D

[Tedicast]

Wow now I have something to do until June if the wind is blowin and I cant go fishing* ;D

March 22nd** Mystic Rod and Gun Club - Sports Swap Meet/Flea Market
* * * * * * * * More info to follow.
I better start saveing my nickle cans for this one* ;D


That definitely sounds like an interesting event....might have to make a road trip.

Here's the post I found the flea market on . PM sent to MFoley*

[MFoley1956]

Here's a more up-to-date list.* Still no flyer available for the Mystic tag sale - I'll post one as soon as possible.


New Items: March 16th, also
* * * * May 8th, New London County FNRA Banquet

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Calendar of Events

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Updated 2/16/08
* * * * CT HUNTER SAFETY COURSES available listing http://www.ct.gov/dep/hunting
* * * * * * * * RI ww.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/fishwild/huntered/h_courses.htm* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ARCHERY EVENTS bowsight.com
2008
21st* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Texas Combo" - Javelina and Whitetail Hunting.

21st* * Quaker Hill Rod & Gun Club Annual Game Supper.

23rd* * Pachaug Outdoor Club will host a "Lead Remediation" Seminar
* * * * * * * * Presented by National Shooting Sports Foundation starting at
* * * * * * * * 8:30 A.M. - running time about noon.* Clubs are asked to have a
* * * * * * * * representative club officer(s) and range committee people attend
* * * * * * * * this important informational meeting. This is important for your clubs.
* * * * * * * * Contact Frank Davis at 887- 4190 with names of attendees so that
* * * * * * * * he can plan properly.*

23rd* * Pachaug Outdoor Club 3rd Annual Game Dinner 4 P.M.* Tickets $20.00
* * * * * * * * For Info contact Frank Everett 860-376-5387

28th* AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Muzzleloading Magic" Knight Rifles in Iowa & NRA in Nebraska.

29th* NORTHWEST CT SPORTSMAN’S COUNCIL Banquet & Auction*

MARCH
1st* * * NWTF Banquet Pequot Trail Longbeard Chapter 5:30 P.M.
* * * * * * Meal at 7:00 pm Groton Motor Inn* Groton, CT. Rte 184 & 95
* * * * * * For Information & Tickets Contact: Marie Gravell at 860-447-2504
* * * * * * Bill Lacey 860-608-6009 & 860-859-7263 Garry Sloan 860-460-2494
* * * * * * Susan Rose 860-912-0286

1st* * Bozrah Rod and Gun Club Game Dinner at 5 P.M.*
* * * * * * Contact John Lewitz 203-623-5501 for tickets.

4th* Free Educational Seminar sponsored by the Connecticut River Valley* * * * * * * * * * * * * * Branch of the QDMA at Cabela’s on Deer Management in the State of CT
* * * * led by Howard Kilpatrick – Wildlife Biologist for the State of CT and an* * * * * * * * * * * * Introduction to Food Plot Development led by Matt Ross – New England
* * * * and Canada Regional Director for QDMA.* The seminar will be held 7-8:30 pm* * * * * * * * at Cabela’s in East Hartford, CT.* To reserve a seat, R.S.V.P. to Ron Reaves,* * * * * * * * Branch President 203-239-1106 or crvb-qdma@sbcglobal.net by Feb. 29th

6th* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Mixin It Up" - Archery and rifle on Whitetail Hunts

8th* * * Groton Sportsmens Club Game Dinner

8 & 9* New England Wood Carving & Wildlife Art Festival in Cromwell.
* * * * * * * * For information contact:* http://www.valleyshorewaterfowlers.org
* * * * * * *
13th* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights. Check Local Listing
* * * * * * "Rites of Passage" NRA's Whittington Adventure Summer Campers
* * * * * * * live their grand prize dream of guided hunts in Michigan.


15th* * * 15th* Quaker Hill Rod & Gun Club Sportsman's Tag Sale 9A.M. - noon

* * * * * * * * * * free* admission . doors open at 9 A.M. no early bargain hunters.

* * * * * * * * * * * * hunting, fishing, shooting, boating, camping etc...

* * * * * * * * * * * * Oxoboxo Dam Rd. Montville* Tables available to members on 1st come basis.

* * * * * * * * * * * * Members $15.* * Non Members $20. After 3/1/08. Tables must be paid by 3/8/08.

* * * * * * * * * * * * waiting list for late openings. O contact George Emanual* - 537-5050.



* * * * * 15 & 16* NRA Pistol Sectionals, Stratford, CT,*



16th* * Groton Sportsmens Club Spring Field Day - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* * * * * * Starts at 7 AM with breakfast* (if interested).* Shooting events start at 9 AM.

16th* * Guilford Sportsmen's Club Annual St. Patrick's Day Fun Shoot
* * * * * * 50 Sporting Clays Rain or Shine* For info Dave Tarducci 203-887-4316

20th* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Dakota Days"* South Dakota Pheasant Hunting.

22nd* Griswold Fish & Game Club Prime Rib Dinner
* * * * * Advance Ticket Sales Only Contact: Mildred Messier 376-3355
* * * * *
22nd* Mystic Rod and Gun Club - Sports Swap Meet/Flea Market
* * * * * * * * More info to follow.

27th* * AHTV Outdoor Channel Thursday Nights Check Local Listing for times.
* * * * * * * * "Low-Country Combo" South Carolina August Deer and Dove Hunting.

28th* * Nutmeg 2008 Friends of NRA* 16th Annual Banquet* 6:00 P.M.* * * * * * * * * * * Aqua Turf Restaurant, Mulberry St, Southington, CT.
* * * * Contact: call Ray at (203) 264-4899 e-mail Ken at: NutmegFNRA@aol.com
29th* Freshwater Trolling Seminar offered by CT-DEP Inland Fisheries Unit

* * * * * and the Journal Inquirer newspaper. Seminar will be held from 9 A.M.
* * * * to 3:30 P.M. in "somewhere" in Manchester.* Parking available on site.
* * * * A catered lunch will be available at a nominal cost.
* * * * * Prior Registration must be received at the Journal Inquirer Sports De pt,* * *
* * * * Journal Inquirer, P.O. Box 510, Manchester CT 06042 by Friday Feb. 14th, 2008.
* * * * Seminar registration can be made by sending name, address, phone, and e-mail* * * * * * * * * * * * address along with a check for $30.00 made payable to "Freshwater Trolling* * * * * * * * * * * * Seminar"* to Sports Dept. Journal Inquirer, P.O.Box 510 Manchester CT 06042
* * * Questions can be directed to David Mordavsky, presenter, (860) 643-9934* * * * * * * * or Brian Coyne, Journal Inquirer Sports Department. (860) 646-0500
* * * * Ext. 314 or 1-800-237-3606 Ext. 314

30* Connecticut Conservation Education Instructor Recognition Dinner
* * * * at Aqua Turf Restaurant

30* * Nat'l Sporting Clays Shoot at Addieville East Farm, Mapleville RI 02839
* * * * * * * Tel 401-568-3185 or addieville@wildblue.net or http://www.addieville.com


APRIL
05* Third annual Dinner Auction hosted by:
The Eastern Connecticut Chapter of Ducks Unlimited.
* * * * Please join us for an evening of fine dining while supporting
* * * * your local DU Chapter
* * * * Where: Mystic Hilton, 20 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic Ct*
* * * * 6 P.M. Until.....???* Door Prizes, Raffles, Silent and Live Auctions
* * * * Ticket Prices:* $70.00 (Single - includes membership)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * $105. per couple - Seating is limited, get tickets early!
* * * Directions to the Hotel
* * * * Exit 90 off of I95 (both North and South) Follow signs to Mystic* * * * * * * * Aquarium. The Hilton Mystic is directly across the street.* * * * * * * * * * * * * Approximately one mile from exit (860) 572-0731
Dinner Choices:

Ø* * * Roast Prime Rib of Beef Peppercorn Spiced served with Port Wine Enhanced Au Jus

Ø* * * Pan Seared Boursin Chicken with Crimini Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers & Boursin Cheese with Tomato Spiked Boursin Cream Sauce* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Contact Larry Davis @ 860 599 5859 for tickets or more information

13* Connecticut Waterfowlers Association Spring Banquet 2008 at the
* * * * Aqua Turf Restaurant, Southington Contact:* Paul Capotosto 848-1879
* * *
19* Opening Day of CT Fishing Season

MAY
8th* New London County Friends of National Rifle Association Banquet
* * * * More details to follow.
* * * *
18th Groton Sportsmen’s Club 4th Annual “Aim for a Cure” benefit.
* * * * 5 Stand Clay Target Shoot at 421 Al Harney Road, Stonington Ct*
* * * * off Route 184* 9:00 am - dusk* $8.00 per round - Raffle ticket
* * * * included with every round! All proceeds to benefit Joslin Diabetes* * * * Center's High Hopes Fund, which provides critical resources for* * * * * * * * Joslin's efforts to beat diabetes.
* * * * For more information, contact Drake Lasbury at 860-599-2209
June* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 7 & 8 Groton Sportsmen’s Club 4th Annual “Aim for a Cure” benefit.* * * * * * * * * * 3 D Archery Shoot - Sign-up 7:00am until 12 Noon - 40 Target* * * * * * * * * $15.00 Adults - $8.00 Kids under 15 - -Shoot in one day or split* * * * * * * * * into two days, you decide.* Tom Wheeler Road North Stonington, CT* * * * All proceeds to benefit Joslin Diabetes Center's High Hopes Fund,* * * * which provides critical resources for Joslin's efforts to beat diabetes.* * * * For more information, contact Drake Lasbury at 860-599-2209

14th* * DU Sporting Clays 100 birds event starting at 9 am,* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * at the Fin, Fur, Feather Club.* Contact via e-mail jpaw33@snet.net

JULY
18th* Take a Child Fishing Day on the Mijoy Fishing Boat in Niantic, CT.* * * * * * * * * * * * * Sponsored by the Connecticut River Valley Branch of the QDMA.
* * * * For more information, contact Ron Reaves, Branch President* by
* * * * telephone* 203-239-1106 or* E-mail* crvb-qdma@sbcglobal.net

19th
NWTF Pequot Trail Longbeards Chapter* JAKES DAY* July 19, 2008 at 8:00 AM Bozrah Rod & Gun Club 79 Santa Anna Rd Lebanon, CT,* For registration and information contact Bill Lacey @ 860-608-6009 or* http://www.PTLB.org . or Marie Gravell @ 860-447-2504. A Great time for the youths 5-17 with outdoor events.
Registration Forms will be out in May

Sept
* 18th* Thursday, – Connecticut River Valley Branch of the QDMA* 2nd Annual* * * * * * * * * * * R.E.A.C.H Sportsmen’s Banquet.* For more information,* contact Ron Reaves,* * * * * * * * Branch President 203-239-1106 or crvb-qdma@sbcglobal.net

[CZ Gremlin]

This may be a stupid question. Does the Mystic Rod and Gun Club Swap Meet/Flea Market swap firearm related items?

[Andy]

Welcome to the forum CZ,
i did a search on the mystic flea market have yet to find any info on it.
Let us know if you find anything on it..

Andy