Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Federation Meeting May 19, 2013 @ 10AM

Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Inc. meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2013 at 10:00AM at the Barre Fish & Game Club
 
Special demonstration by:
 
Bill Pickens, President, VTA, will be conducting a demonstration with dogs and cable restraints type snares to show all dog owners, not just hunters, that these cable restraints type snares will not harm your dogs if or when they get caught in them..
If you want to have your dogs involved in this demonstration please bring them.
 
REMEMBER:  This demonstration is for all dog owners, not just hunting hounds or bird dogs! 
 
The demonstration will be at right after lunch, at the Barre Fish & Game Club. Approximately 12:30PM
 
Federation meeting starts at 10:00AM
Legislative wrap up and updates!
 
Please plan on attending.
Thank you,
Clint
 
 
 
Clint Gray,
President
Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Inc.
 
Care Trak Northeast
 



Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Sign Up Now for NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge


See attachment for more information
 
Media Contacts: Chris Saunders 802-343-5487, Mary Childs 802-828-1193
Sign Up Now for NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge
There are still openings at the NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge. This annual event will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Caledonia Forest & Stream Club in St. Johnsbury, VT.
 
This free event offers young hunters the chance to practice their skills in firearms, archery, wildlife identification and land navigation.
 
The Youth Hunter Education Challenge is open to all youth under 19 years of age who have completed hunter education. Mentors, parents and guardians are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required by May 15, 2013. To register, email Mary Childs at mary.childs@state.vt.us. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the National Rifle Association and the Vermont Bearhound Association.
 
"This event underscores the importance of youth hunters to the future of hunting in Vermont," said Christopher Saunders, Vermont Fish & Wildlife hunter education coordinator. "But more importantly, it offers plenty of learning and fun for young hunters and their families."
 


Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Barre Town Fire Department Gun Raffle



The Barre Town Fire Department is conducting a 52 gun raffle,
tickets are $50.00.  Call 802-371-9193.  Firearms valued at $300-$1,000
View list of guns on Barre Town Fire Department Facebook page
Photo: Our friends at the Barre Town Fire Department are hold a 52 gun raffle.  A $50 ticket will enter you into 52 weekly drawings for a firearm.  Winning tickets are put back in the pot for the next weeks drawing.  You could win all 52 guns! Tickets are available at our front counter!

Friday, May 3, 2013

May Meeting Update.

VFSC meeting on Sunday, May 19, 2013.
Bill Pickens, VTA will be doing a demonstration with dogs and cable restraints type snares to show dog owners, not just hunters, that these cable restraints type snares will not harm the dogs when they get caught.