Voting for 2017 Officers and Board of Directors.

At the recent Membership meeting on November 8th, nominations were submitted for next year.

Nominations:
President: Doug Cummings
Vice President: David Pelkey
Secretary: Monica Boyle
Treasurer: David Parker
Sargent of Arms: Dominic Serino
Range Officer: Dominic Serino
Membership Chairman: David Pelkey
Directors: Matt Gleniak, Paul Horton, David Bergeron

The Membership can place their votes at the following time:
December 11, 2016-----12:00-2:00 pm
December 13, 2016-------6:00-7:00 pm

Letter from the Board

Dear Members,
The Membership Board voted to veto the previous decision from January, requiring all members to sell the fall raffle tickets of pay $20 more in membership dues.

Members will NOT be required to sell raffle tickets of pay an extra $20 in dues.

Instead the Membership Board voted to purchase a limited amount of only 200 tickets for the Fall Raffle and the cost per ticket will increase to $20. All Fall Raffle ticket purchases will be at the club only. Tickets will NOT be mailed.

2016 Fall Raffle

Only 200 tickets to be sold. Three (3) week left to purchase tickets.

See Doug Cummings, Dave Parker, Dave Pelkey, or Matt Gleniak

Fall Turkey Shoots Every Sunday

Sundays - Sep. 25th though Nov. 20th
Start Time: 11:00 a.m.
$2.50 per round
Food Available - No alcohol please
All Welcome!
See Club Calendar 

February at the Range

• Feb 2 -  7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• Feb 9 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• Feb 14 - 11:00 a.m.  Turkey Shoot
• Feb 21 - 11:00 a.m.  Turkey Shoot
• Feb 28 - 11:00 a.m.  Turkey Shoot
• Thurs. Nights -  6:00 p.m. Trap

Check the Club Calendar for more information.

The Pistol Range is Hot!

Through the efforts and financial contributions of many Club members, the pistol range shed is partially enclosed and sports a new woodstove.

Windows are installed at the shooting bays and the new space is truly inviting on a cold winter's day.


Many members participated in this effort and rather than listing names and leaving someone out, we offer a sincere thank-you to all who worked so hard to make this renovation a reality.

So now you have no excuse for not coming down to the range and having some fun. If you do light a fire in the stove, please make sure that it is safe, and that the damper is closed down before you leave.

We are constantly improving the facilities at Easthampton Fish and Game and welcome any members who can lend a hand to complete these projects. Come to a Membership meeting on the second Tuesday of the month and find out how you can help.

Photo caption: George Wright, Dick Golanski and Walt Tarka keeping warm with the new woodstove. (Photo by: Michael Gallant)

We are now on Facebook

Thanks to the work of Doug Cummings, Easthampton Fish and Game Association is now available on social media.

Check out our Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/easthamptonfishandgame/

January at the Range

• Jan 5 -  7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• Jan 12 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting
• Thurs. Nights -  6:00 p.m. Trap

Check the Club Calendar for more information.

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.