NY Bowhunters seeking new archers for youth archery camp
New York Bowhunters is seeking youth between 11 and 16 years of age, as well as their parents, to attend two days of free archery training at their annual Bowhunters Youth Camp at the Earlton Fish & Game Club.
The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It does not involve an overnight stay.
After expert instruction, (one of the instructors is a former collegiate archery coach), kids and adults will get plenty of opportunities to practice archery outdoors. Everything is provided for those new to the sport, but if you prefer, you are invited to bring your own equipment if you have it.
Those new to the sport need to just bring their curiosity for learning archery skills, basic map and compass, rope use, knot tying and bowhunting techniques, including blood trailing and tracking.
Tree stand safety will also be covered and by the time you’re done having fun acquiring skills and practicing shooting, you’ll have earned your New York State Bowhunting Certificate. With that in hand, you can buy a 2018 bowhunting license when they go on sale starting Aug. 1.
Lunch is provided free of charge and Ed Gorch and his fellow New York Bowhunters are “guaranteeing attendees will have a fun-filled weekend as they gain many of the skills they will need to get started in a lifetime of sport.”
During the past 20 years, Ed reports over 1,900 kids have gone through New York Bowhunter’s free Youth Camps held throughout the state. Ed will be signing up kids and their folks for bowhunting camp once again at the free Archery Tent at the Green County Youth Fair. Just one more reason to stop by the free youth fair whose opening is fast approaching.
It starts Thursday and runs right through the weekend.
What’s great about the New York Bowhunters Youth Camp is the lack of time pressure, allowing extensive shooting practice and instruction to really hone your bow shooting skills. You can’t beat the personalized expert instruction and friendships formed at any price.
If you see Ed at the Greene County Youth Fair, you can sign-up for this great opportunity. Or you can contact him at 518-634-7139 or by email at annaed@mhcable.com, or contact Richard Kirschner at 914-330-1419 or at bowrichny@aol.com.
News and Notes— Receive instruction and shoot .22 rifles, shotguns, pistols and air pistols (for non-pistol permit holders), and archery on Saturday, July 28 at the Tri-Village Rod & Gun Club at 77 Rod & Gun Club Road in Valatie. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. and the program runs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The donation is $25 and includes lunch. Contact the club for reservations at 518-758-2261, email them at tvrgc1933@gmail.com or visit Tri-Village Rod & Gun Club’s page on Facebook.
— The Capital Gun Group and the NYS Rifle & Pistol Association are presenting, “Freedom Feast” today from noon to 5 p.m. at Empire Army/Navy at 1836 Columbia Turnpike in Schodack. You can buy advanced tickets for the Giffy’s Chicken BBQ for $20 at Capital Gun Group Stores or buy them for $25 at the event. Proceeds to benefit local pro-second amendment candidates running this fall.
— The Greene County Youth Fair opens this Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and closes on Sunday at Angelo Canna Park in Cairo. Thanks to local sportsmen and the DEC, this free event will have an added emphasis this year on hunting and fishing.
— The next Lake Taghkanic Bass Tournament will be July 28 on the West Beach. Entry fee is $30 per event. For more information, call Bill Johnson at 518-537-5455.
— The Field & Stream Outdoor Education Series continues at their Latham Farms store at 579 Troy Schenectady Road with: Utah Concealed Carry Firearms Permit Class on Sunday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $100 for the class and $62 for the Utah Pistol Permit which has reciprocal agreements with up to 36 states. A NYS pistol permit is not required. Do not bring firearms or ammunition. To register, and for more information on what is required to bring to the class, send an email to cretactical@yahoo.com.
— The Columbia Greene Friends of the NRA Banquet is scheduled for Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. at Anthony’s Banquet Hall. For tickets and for more information, email columbiagreenefnra@gmail.com or go to their website at www.friendsofnra.org/eventtickets.
— Remember to report poaching violations by calling 1-844-DEC-ECOS.
Happy hunting and fishing until next time.
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