November at the Range

• Nov 3 -  7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• Nov 8 -  11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot
• Nov 10 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• Nov 15 -  11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot
• Nov 22 -  11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot
• Nov 22 -  Raffle Drawing after Turkey Shoot
• Thurs. Nights -  6:00 p.m. Trap

Check the Club Calendar for more information.

Annual Fall Raffle

Tickets are now available for the annual Fall Raffle. The drawing will be held on November 22nd, after the last Turkey Shoot Round.

Donation: $2.00/ticket  --  $10.00/6 tickets

Prizes:

1st - Savage Model 14 in .308

2nd - Mossberg 500 Shotgun Combo

3rd - T/C .50 Black Powder

Additional Prizes: (not in order of drawing)

Springfield Armory Travel Cooler Bag

Boyt Harness

52" Soft Gun Case

Shell Pouch with Belt

Sporting Clays Bag

Pro Shot Universal Cleaning Kit

Pro Shot .38-.45 Cleaning Kit

Pro Shot 12 ga. Shotgun Cleaning Kit

Proceeds from the raffle help to pay for the Club's operating expenses; and provide much needed funds for the up-grade and repair of Club facilities.

Members will receive tickets in the mail. Additional tickets can be purchased by contacting any member at the club. You can send us an email at ehfandg@gmail.com to make arrangements to receive more tickets

Please contribute to the Raffle! Easthampton Fish and Game needs your help!

October at the Range

• Oct 4 -  11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot
• Oct 6 -  7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• Oct 11 -  11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot
• Oct 13 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• Oct 18 -  11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot
• Oct 24 - 11:00 a.m.  Lollipop Shoot
• Oct 24 - 11:00 a.m.  Lower Ranges Closed
• Oct 25 -  11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot

Check the Club Calendar for more information.

Turkey Shoots

Turkey Shoots are starting up again at Easthampton Fish and Game.
When: Sundays, Sept. 27 through Nov. 22. at 11 a.m.
For more information, contact Easthampton Fish and Game. - ehfandg@gmail.com

Jim Barnes Wins Lollipop Shoot

Easthampton Fish and Game hosted a .22 Rimfire “Lollipop” match on Saturday, September 26th. The competition was fierce, with the final winner determined by a "shoot-off".

The regular match at 50 yards of 15 lollipops with 30 rounds of ammo ended with a tie for first place between Walt Tarka and Jim Barnes. Both shooters cleared all 15 lollipops to end up with scores of 29 points each.

75-Yard Shoot-Off
The lollipop stands were moved out to 75 yards with Walt and Jim shooting 10 rounds in 5 minutes to clear 5 lollipops. Jim Barnes won the "shoot-off" clearing 4 lollipops; and Walt Tarka cleared 3 lollipops.

Congratulations to Jim for his 1st Place Award and $20 prize.

A final Lollipop Shoot will be held in October.

Lollipop Shoot - September 26th

Easthampton Fish and Game is hosting a .22 Rimfire “Lollipop” match on Saturday, September 26th. Bring your “squirrel gun” and see how well you can do! 1st prize will be a cash award of one-third of the proceeds of the match.

Date:  Saturday, September 26th. (Future events to be determined)

Event Time:  Sign-in and bench/relay assignment at 9:00 a.m. (No sign-ins allowed after 9:45 a.m.) First Relay commences promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Cost:   $10.00 / participant.
Younger shooters must possess a valid FID, or be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Prize: 1st Place wins one-third of the proceeds from the match. (e.g. If there are 6 participants, proceeds = $60.00. Winner gets $20.00 - $40.00 goes to the Club.)

Course of Fire:  15 lollipops at 50 yards, shot from the bench. Lollipops will be shot in 3 Rounds. A Round is Five (5) lollipops in 5 minutes with a maximum of ten (10) .22 long rifle cartridges.

Firearm Requirements:

• Stock Factory .22 long rifle rimfire. Maximum 9X scope.
• No custom barrels. No custom triggers,
• Exceptions will be made for custom 10/22 Ruger or other semi-auto rifles.
• .22 Rimfire pistols are allowed, but must comply to the same rules as Stock Factory rifles.
• No .22 Magnum or .17 rimfire permitted
• No front or rear rest allowed. Bipods or provided wood blocks can be used.
• All rifles must be range safe; either with the bolt removed, or a flag inserted in the chamber.

Range Safety:

• Range safety rules will be strictly enforced during this event.
• Safety rules specific to this event will be explained before the match.

A complete set of rules will be available at the match and are on the Courses, Activities and Links page of the Easthampton Fish and Game website. or by contacting Michael Gallant - ehfandg@gmail.com,

September at the Range

• Sep 1 -  7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• Sep 8 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• Sep 19 - 9:00 a.m IR 50/50 3-Gun /UL Match
• Sep 19 -  Lower ranges closed for IR 50/50 Match
• Sep 26 - 9:00 a.m. Lollipop Shoot
​​Become active in the Club!
See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

August at the Range

• Aug 4 -  7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• Aug 8 - 9:00 a.m IR 50/50 3-Gun /UL Match
• Aug 8 -  Lower ranges closed for IR 50/50 Match
• Aug 11 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• Aug 27 - 10:00 a.m. IR 50/50 UL Club Match
• Aug 27 - Rifle ranges closed for IR 50/50 Match
​​Become active in the Club!
See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

July at the Range

• July 7 -  7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• July 11 - 8:00 a.m Upgrade Archery Range Work Day
• July 12 - 10:00 a.m.  Easthampton at Amherst
• July 14 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• July 18 -  9:00 a.m. Mass. State IR 50/50 3-Gun Championships
• July 18 -  Lower ranges closed for IR 50/50 Match
​​Become active in the Club!
See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

Archery Range Clean-up and Repair

When: July 11, 8:00 a.m. -- Lunch will be provided.

Earlier this year, George Wright put a lot of work into restoring the condition of the archery range. He moved 3-D targets up from the Clubhouse basement and onto the Archery Range stations, cleared paths and shooting lines.

There is still some final repair and cleanup to be completed. If you're an archer, or if you'd just like to help improve the facilities at our Club, please come help complete this work.

Please Help!

Membership Renewal and New Member Sign-up

When: Sunday, June 28
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
Where: Club House

Dave Pelkey will be available at the Club House on June 28th to help you with your 2015-16 Membership renewal. He will also be signing-up new members

Warning! - Do not use high power weapons on steel plate targets!

Matt Gliniak and Paul Horton put a lot of effort into providing the resettable steel target array at the pistol range. There is a sign asking that only rimfire rifles and .38,  9mm, .45 ACP handguns be used to shoot these targets. No centerfire rifles or magnum handguns!!

Some individual decided that he would see what a .223 round would do to the steel. Surprise, surprise, it put a hole right through it.

Matt took the target to his shop and repaired it; and wouldn't you know someone decided to see if they could put another hole in it. They Succeeded!

Come on guys and gals - These targets were installed for the shooting enjoyment of the membership. Have some respect for the facilities at the Club and the efforts of the folks who spend their free time in making sure that the Club is clean and accessible.

So the Warning! is this ... If you are caught firing a high-powered weapon at the steel targets, your membership at Easthampton Fish and Game will immediately be negated. This is also true for anyone caught intentionally damaging any of the Club's property or facilities. This goes for all Club facilities, be it the Pistol and Rifle Ranges, Trap and Skeet, the Archery Course, the Clubhouse, everything.

Have some respect and consideration for your fellow Easthampton Fish and Game members.

June at the Range

• June 1 - 3 - 8 a.m to 4 p.m. Lower Ranges Closed
• June 2 - 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• June 7 - 10:00 a.m. Amherst at Easthampton
• June 9 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• June 13 -  8:00 a.m. IR 50/50 Match
• June 13 -  Lower ranges closed for IR 50/50 Match
• June 14 - 10:00 a.m Easthampton at Pioneer
• June 20 -  Basic Firearms Course
• June 20 -  Pistol Range closed 12-4 p.m.
• June 25 -  10:00 a.m. IR 50/50 Club Match
• June 25 -  Pistol Range closed for IR 50/50 Match
• Thurdays - 6:00 p.m. Trap & Skeet

​​Become active in the Club!

See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

May at the Range

• May 3 - 11:00 a.m. Ham Shoot
• May 5 - 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• May 12 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• May 16 -  8:00 a.m. IR 50/50 Match
• May 16 -  Lower ranges closed for IR 50/50 Match
• May 17 - 10:00 a.m Pioneer at Easthampton
• May 21 -  10:00 a.m. IR 50/50 Club Match
• May 16 -  Pistol Range closed for IR 50/50 Match
• May 30 -  Lollipop Shoot
• May 30 -  Lower ranges closed for Lollipop Shoot
• May 31 -  Basic Firearms Course
• May 31 -  Pistol Range closed 12-4 p.m.
• Thurdays - 6:00 p.m. Trap & Skeet

​​Become active in the Club!

See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

$$ - Lollipop Shoot - $$

Easthampton Fish and Game is hosting .22 Rimfire “Lollipop” matches this summer. Bring your “squirrel gun” and see how well you can do! 1st prize will be a cash award of one-half of the proceeds of the match.

Date: Saturday, May 30th. (Future events to be determined)

Event Time:  Sign-in and bench/relay assignment at 10:00 a.m.
(No sign-ins allowed after 10:45 a.m.)
First Relay commences promptly at 11:00 a.m.

Cost:   $10.00 / participant.
Younger shooters must possess a valid FID, or be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Prize: 1st Place wins one-half of the proceeds from the match.
(e.g. If there are 5 participants, proceeds = $50.00. Winner gets $25.00 - $25.00 goes to the Club.)

Course of Fire:
15 lollipops at 50 yards, shot from the bench. Lollipops will be shot in 3 Rounds.
Five (5) lollipops per Round in 5 minutes with a maximum of ten (10) .22 long rifle cartridges.

Rifle Requirements:
Stock Factory .22 long rifle rimfire. Maximum 9X scope.
No custom barrels. No custom triggers,
Exceptions will be made for custom 10/22 Ruger or other semi-auto rifles.
No .22 Magnum or .17 rimfire permitted.
No front or rear rest allowed. Bipods or provided wood blocks can be used.

All rifles must be range safe; either with the bolt removed, or a flag inserted

in the chamber.

Range Safety:

Range safety rules will be strictly enforced during this event.

Safety rules specific to this event will be explained before the match.

A complete set of rules will be available at the match and are on the Courses, Activities and Links page of the Easthampton Fish and Game website. 

or by contacting Michael Gallant - ehfandg@gmail.com,

April at the Range

• April 7 - 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• April 14 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• April 18 -  IR 50/50 Match
• April 18 -  Lower ranges closed for IR 50/50 Match
• April 25 -  Basic Firearms Course
• April 25 -  Pistol Range closed 12-4 p.m.
• Thurdays - 6:00 p.m. Trap & Skeet
• Sundays -  Ham Shoot

​​Become active in the Club!

See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

.22 Rimfire Benchrest

Easthampton Fish and Game is hosting USRA-IR 50/50 Rimfire Benchrest Matches for 2015. There will be a 3-Gun and Unlimited match held monthly from April through September, with the Massachusetts 3-Gun Championship to be held on July 18th.

We are also offering Unlimited Class Club matches on three Thursdays this summer. Club matches do not count toward the Shooter of the Year (SOTY) awards.

Competitors come from throughout New England and New York to participate in our matches. 

Match Dates:

• April 18 - 9 am
• May 16 - 9 am
• May 21 - 11 am - UL Club Match
• June 13 - 9 am
• May 25 - 11 am - UL Club Match
• July 18 - 10 am Mass. State Championship
• August 8 - 9 am
• August 27 - 11 am - UL Club Match
• September 19 - 9 am

Sign-in and bench assignment is one hour earlier than the listed start time.

Please note that all Lower Ranges at the Club are closed on these dates for the duration of the matches.

For more information about the IR 50/50 program, contact Michael Gallant, or go to the IR 50/50 website.

Check the Club Calendar for more information.

2015 Ham Shoots Extended

Because of the snow storm cancellations of two of the Ham Shoots, the Board of Directors has decided to continue the Ham Shoots until May 3rd. There will not be a Shoot on Easter Sunday.

Every Sunday March 1st through May 3rd.
11:00 a.m. start time.
$2.00 per round
Food Available
Please note: No alcohol allowed

For more information call: 413-527-6136, see the Club Calendar
or email Doug Cummings.

March at the Range

• March 3 - 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• March 10 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• March 28 -  Basic Firearms Course
• March 28 -  Pistol Range closed 12-4 p.m.
• Thurdays - 6:00 p.m. Trap & Skeet
• Sundays -  Ham Shoot

​​Become active in the Club!

See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

2015 Ham Shoots

*Family Friendly* - Easter Ham Shoots

The first Ham Shoot on February 22nd was cancelled due to the snow storm, but there's plenty more to come.

Every Sunday March 1st through March 29th.
$2.00 per round
Food Available
Please note: No alcohol allowed

For more information call: 413-527-6136, see the Club Calendar
or email Doug Cummings.

New Basic Firearm Safety Classes (LTC/FID)

Firearms Safety & Skills Training, LLC instructor Nick Weidhaas will be offering Basic Firearm Safety Class (LTC/FID) Classes at the Easthampton Fish and Game Club's facilities in the coming months.

The classes will be offered on Saturdays with 4 hours in the classroom and 4 hours of live-fire training. Students will receive an official MA Basic Firearms Safety Course certificate of completion.

Course dates are March 28, April 25 and May 9.
The pistol range will be closed to members from 12 - 4 p.m. on these dates. 

For more information see the Courses and Links page of the Easthampton Fish and Game website.

Rimfire Benchrest offers $1000 prizes!

Easthampton Fish & Game hosts .22 rimfire benchrest matches during the summer under the national sanctioning organization USRA IR 50/50.

USRA announced two new competitive additions for the 2015 season; the Unlimited Super X-Man and the Sporter Super X-Man. Both offer the winner a prize of $1000.

The Unlimited Super X-Man compiles the average of your top 15 X-count on Unlimited class targets shot during the 2015 List season (April 1 - October 30).

The Sporter Super X-Man will be decided by an average of your top Sporter X-count targets through the 2015 List Season.

For more information go to the USRA IR 50/50 website.
 <  http://www.ir5050.com/  >

For more information about the IR 50/50 matches held at Easthampton Fish & Game, send an email to Michael Gallant at ehfandg@gmail.com.

February at the Range

• February 3 - 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• February 10 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• February 22 -  Ham Shoot
• Thurdays - 6:00 p.m. Trap & Skeet

​​Become active in the Club!

See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

2015 Ham Shoots

*Family Friendly* - Easter Ham Shoots

Every Sunday February 22nd through March 29th.
$2.00 per round
Food Available
Please note: No alcohol allowed

For more information call: 413-527-6136, see the Club Calendar
or email Doug Cummings.

2015 Club Shoots

Trap or Skeet

$8.00 for 2 rounds

$3.00 return for money bird

$10.00 win for high score

All levels of club member shooters are welcome.

May 17	Pioneer at Easthampton	10 a.m.
June 7	Amherst at Easthampton	10 a.m.
June 14	Easthampton at Pioneer	10 a.m.
July 12	Easthampton at Amherst	9 a.m.

For more information, see the Club Calendar or email Doug Cummings.

January at the Range

• January 6 - 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• January 13 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• Thurdays - 6:00 p.m. Trap & Skeet

​​Become active in the Club!

See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

Thank-you for Fall 2014 Raffle Donations

The membership sends a sincere "thank-you" to the following sponsors who donated items for the Fall 2014 Raffle:

• Savage Arms
• Camfour Inc. 
• Smith & Wesson
• Mossberg & Sons, Inc.
• Guns & Gear
• Guns & Gun Parts
• Paisanos Restaurant & Pizzaria
• Robert Perrea 

The raffle was a great success and your continued support of Easthampton Fish and Game is greatly appreciated.