Vermont Shooting Sports Association (VSSA) Banquet September 24 in Barre & Big Prize raffle winning tickets

Vermont Shooting Sports Association Banquet 

               Saturday, September 24

  Barre Elks Club, 10 Jefferson Street, Barre

           (behind the Aldrich Library)

          Raffles, Games and Great Prizes

      Fun, Great Food, Friends and Family 

 Banquet Tickets $35 or Buy a Table Captain

 package of 8 tickets for $280 and be eligible

  for a drawing of an additional firearm prize

          Doors open at 5:00 PM

For more information call Frank Malnati at 

802-272-8751 or E-mail VTGuns@aol.com

5 of the 6 Big Prize raffle ticket drawings have been done (shown below)

and the last winning banquet ticket will be drawn at the VSSA banquet 

The winning tickets that have drawn were numbers 16, 83, 110, 129 and 104.

The winners have picked their choice of the following prizes

* Springfield Armory M1A .308 Win. 

* Kimber 1911 in .45 ACP

* Henry "Big Boy" various calibers

* AR-15 in 5.56

* Ruger M77 GS Scout Rifle

*$1,000.00

2016 CMP New England Travel Games - Sept 14th thru 18th

         

 

2016 CMP NEW ENGLAND GAMES

SEPTEMBER 14th THRU 18th

 

As you may have heard, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has selected Camp Ethan Allen Training Site (CEATS) as their site for a trial New England CMP Travel Games event.

 

As one of the sponsors of these games, the VSRPA has worked very hard to get these games located at CEATS, and if we are successful this year:  Then we have a stake in the ground for years to come that will benefit all Vermont and New England competitive shooters for years to come.

 

To have this event be held however, the CMP requires that there be at least 100 competitors signed up, and while we are closing in on that number, we need your help to cross that threshold.

 

As you can see by the attached schedule, this is a soup-to-nuts event.  Popular matches such as the Rimfire Sporter, Garand/Springfield/Vintage and Modern Military Rifles, as-issued 1911 Pistol Match, Military & Police Service Pistol Match and a Pistol Two-Man Team Matches will be fired throughout the Games. Additionally:  An Excellence in Competition (EIC) Pistol Match, EIC .22 Rimfire Pistol Match, and EIC Rifle Match; along with a Carbine Match and Vintage Sniper Match will be sure to challenge competitors of all ages.  For those wanting a more knowledgeable experience, a GSM New Shooter Clinic and Garand Maintenance Clinic will also be available, along with Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) & M16 Match (M16s provided, semi-fire only).

 

For more information on the 2016 CMP New England Games please check out the Official Match program:

http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/CMP-NE-Games-Program-Draft.pdf.

Competitors may register via online registration:

https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&match=13757

or a printable entry form:

http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/New-England-Games-Entry-Form.pdf

 

Also note that competitors have first chance at buying rifles such as the M1 Garand at prices you will not find lower anywhere else - a great way to own a piece of history that you can compete with!

 

If you need a place to stay, barracks space will be available for 10$ a night; we are looking to have the Mess Hall open for meals; and we are also hoping to allow onsite camping (no hookups however).

 

If you are a VSRPA member and do not own a rifle to compete with, the VSRPA *may* be able to assist with the loan of an AR-15, Garand, Springfield, Vintage Rifle, Carbine or .22 pistol.

 

Please help make this event a success:  Sign-up for one or more events TODAY!

 

 

 

2016 CMP NEW ENGLAND GAMES

SCHEDULE

All match start times listed in this schedule are the time when firing starts. Squadding for each event will begin 1/2 hour prior to the event start time. Competitors may check-in any scheduled day prior to their first event.

 

 

WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 14th

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM   Competitor Check-In

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM   SAFS/M16 Match

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM   Competitor Only Sales Event (must check-in prior to attending)

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM   Competitor Check-in

 

 

THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 15th

 

6:30 AM on               Competitor Check-in

8:00 AM                     EIC Rifle Match

9:00 AM                     GSM New Shooter Clinic

12:00 PM                   CMP Rifle Sales

1:00 PM                     Garand / Springfield / Vintage / Modern Military Rifle Match

2:00 PM                     Garand Maintenance Clinic

 

 

FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 16th

 

6:30 AM on               Competitor Check-In

8:00 AM                     Garand / Springfield / Vintage / Modern Military Rifle Match

11:00 AM                   CMP As-Issued 1911 Pistol Match

12:00 PM                   CMP Rifle Sales

12:30 PM                   Military & Police Service Pistol Match (or immediately following 1911 match)

1:00 PM                     M1 Carbine Match

4:00 PM                     Medal Presentations

 

 

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 17th

 

6:30 AM on               Competitor Check-In

8:00 AM                     Garand / Springfield / Vintage / Modern Military Rifle Match

9:00 AM                     Rimfire Sporter Match

12:00 PM                   CMP .22 Rimfire Pistol EIC Match

12:00 PM                   CMP Rifles Sales

1:00 PM                     Garand / Springfield / Vintage / Modern Military Rifle Match

2:00 PM                     EIC Pistol Match (or immediately following CMP .22 Rimfire Sporter Match

3:30 PM                     Pistol Team Match (or immediately following the EIC Pistol Match)

5:00 PM                     BBQ

5:30 PM                     Medal Presentations

 

 

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 18th

 

7:30 AM on               Competitor Check-In

9:00 AM                     Vintage Sniper Team Match

11:00 AM                   Medals & Awards Presentations (or 30 minutes after the Vintage Sniper Match)

Learn More About Hunting at Free Seminars

VERMONT FISH & WILDLIFE

Press Release

 

For Immediate Release:  August 3, 2016

Media Contacts:  John Pellegrini 802-272-2909

 

Learn More About Hunting at Free Seminars

 

MONTPELIER, Vt – The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will be holding a series of free seminars to teach people more about hunting. 

 

The seminars will cover a variety of hunting techniques and species and will give participants the opportunity to try a new style of hunting or to learn more about a style of hunting they already enjoy.  The seminars topics include Vermont Black Bears from A-Z; Small Game Hunting; White-tailed Deer Hunting and Processing; Youth Waterfowl Hunter Training; Law Updates for Firearm Range Operators; and Advanced Bowhunting. 

 

Participants will learn how to field dress a deer, identify ducks, track a bear, or safely shoot a bow from a treestand.  The seminars will be taught by current and former Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department staff, as well as hunter education volunteers.  One highlight of the programs will be former Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Patrick Berry giving a demonstration on bird hunting with dogs. 

 

"Both experienced and first-time hunters stand to benefit from these seminars," said John Pellegrini, hunter education training coordinator with Vermont Fish & Wildlife. "We will provide useful information including practical hunting tips, ecology and behavior of these animals, and how to have a fun, safe experience in the woods."

 

All seminars are free and include lunch.  Sign up at vtfishandwildlife.com.  Space is limited to the first 30 signups and they fill up quickly, so signup as early as possible.  For more information, call John Pellegrini at 802-272-2909.

 

Vermont Black Bears from A-Z, Saturday, August 20, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Mountain Deer Taxidermy, Northfield, VT.  This seminar covers basic bear biology, successfully hunting bears, and processing bear meat.  Signup deadline: Wednesday, August 17.

 

Youth Waterfowl Hunter Training, Saturday, August 20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sportsman Club of Franklin County, St. Albans, VT.  The seminar will instruct young waterfowlers aged 12 to 17 in waterfowl identification, hunting regulations, duck and goose calling, decoy sets, and safe shooting techniques.  Signup deadline: Wednesday, August 17.

 

Small Game Hunting, Saturday, August 27, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Randolph Fish & Game Club, Randolph, VT.  The seminar will feature workshops on hunting rabbits with beagles, hunting ruffed grouse with dogs from former Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Patrick Berry, and squirrel hunting.  The seminar will conclude with a shooting workshop hosted by Randolph Fish and Game.   Signup deadline: Wednesday, August 24.

 

White-tailed Deer Hunting and Processing, Saturday, September 17, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Mountain Deer Taxidermy, Northfield, VT.  The seminar will feature Vermont Fish & Wildlife deer biologist Nick Fortin, as well as Whitetail Tracker Brad Lockwood.  Rodney and Theresa Elmer will demonstrate how to field dress, process, and prepare a deer for taxidermy.  Signup deadline: Wednesday, September 14.

 

Law Updates for Firearm Range Operators, Saturday, September 17, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Annex Building, Montpelier, VT.  The seminar will go over changes to Act 250 and Act 145 that affect firearm range operation.  Staff will cover changes to lead management in environmental stewardship plans and how to improve safety and noise mitigation at ranges, essential information for all range managers.  Signup deadline: Wednesday, September 14.

 

Advanced Bowhunting, Saturday, September 24, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Chelsea Fish & Game Club, Chelsea, VT.  This seminar will demonstrate advanced techniques for bowhunting, including equipment, hunting tactics, and treestand safety.  Signup deadline: Wednesday, September 21.

 

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request.  Please include a description of the accommodation you will need.  Individuals making such requests must include their contact information.  Please send an e-mail to:  Catherine.Gjessing@Vermont.Gov or call the office staff at 802-828-1000 (voice), 1-800-253-0191 (TTY).

 

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Photo Caption:  The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is hosting a series of free seminars on hunting techniques.  To learn more or sign up, go to vtfishandwildlife.com.

 

 

 

 

Tom Rogers

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

Information and Outreach

Davis 2 Building, 1 National Life Drive

Montpelier, VT  05620

[phone]      802-377-2628

[website]   www.vtfishandwildlife.com

Please note that my email address changed to tom.rogers@vermont.gov on August 1, 2015.

 

(Volunteers Always Appreciated) USPSA Regional Match in Vermont, run by GMPS, all proceeds to VT Gun Rights Fund

Green Mountain Practical Shooters is hosting a regional level USPSA match to support our gun rights in Vermont.

The match is Aug 5-7 at the Lamoille Valley range on Garfield road in Morrisville VT.  More details in the attachment to this E-mail.

All the proceeds from this match will be donated to the legislative defense fund of the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Club for our efforts to protect and preserve our Vermont Article 16 rights here in Vermont.  The goal is to raise $5000.00 for the cause. We are expecting 100 shooters from all over New England to compete.

Volunteers Appreciated for this gun rights fund raising event.  Range assistance, parking help and burger flipper masters all needed!  Freedom Appreciates Volunteers!!!

To volunteer assistance you can contact Scott Chapman at 802-238-8604 or scot1911@gmail.com