February 2, 2019 Squirrel/rabbit hunt update

The Saturday February 2, 2019 squirrel hunt will be a by weight event. NOT A POINT SCORE EVENT. Maximum number of squirrels per team is twelve.

Prizes will be determined based on the amount of persons entered.

under 3 teams event will be cancelled.

3-4 teams only heaviest bag wins a prize.

5-8 teams First and second wins a prize.

9 on up First, second and third place will win prizes.

Lunker squirrel only the heaviest squirrel will win a prize.

   

Results from the January 13, 2019 Squirrel/rabbit hunt

The first squirrel and rabbit hunt of the season took place January 13, 2019. It was a sunny day, but it was cold with temperatures 5 to19 degrees and about 3-4  inches of snow on the ground everywhere.

There were 27 people signed up,  with 3 of them being youths. Ten people brought in 50 squirrels to be scored. With six getting their bag limit of six. There were 27  head shots, 17 body shot and 6 with more than one bullet hole. The following are the results:

There was a tie for First Place Shawn Amen and Brad Amen each with their limit of six squirrels all head shot for 12 points.

Third Place went to the Scott Ridley with a limit of six squirrels 4 head and 2 body shot for 10 points.

Lunker squirrel went to a youth hunter Braydin Poth with a 1.60 pound squirrel.

Four people signed up for rabbit. There were five rabbits taken. 

Shawn Amen won the lunker with a large 3.76 pound rabbit.

Matt Utter won the heaviest bag with 3 rabbits weighting 9.98 pounds.

The club is once again collecting squirrel tails to be sent to Mepps lures at the end of the season.  The club provided squirrel stew for those who showed up at the club.  

NOTE:  The next squirrel/rabbit hunt is scheduled for Saturday February 2, 2019. The squirrel hunt will be a team event and will include a lunker squirrel category. Rabbit hunt remains the same as this hunt. More details when you sign up. 

Also NOTE: The Kuneytown Game dinner has been scheduled for Saturday March 9, 2019 tickets are $15.00 each and includes an entry in the $500.00 Bass Pro gift card raffle.They are available at the club.

Chili - Chowder Cook Off

Heads up! Get your best recipes ready for the Kuneytown 2019 Chili-Chowder cook-off!  Come enjoy some hot grub and watch the race!

DETAILS

When: Sunday 17 February 2019 from noon until?

Entry Fee: $10 per entry ($20 if you enter both a chili and a chowder)

Payout: 100% of entry fees!

Awards: First & Second place Chili; First & Second place Chowder

There will be lots of other raffles and prizes!

Youth Top Gun Shoots

During each of the squirrel/rabbit hunt events youth shooters age 17 and under may compete for the title of   2019 Youth Top Gun. The shoots will begin at 1:30pm and run until all youth shooters present have shot. Shooters may enter/shoot as many times as they desire. There is no cost and the club provides the official Top Gun targets. At the end of the year the youth with the highest score will be named 2019 Kuneytown Youth Top Gun and will be awarded a Bass Pro gift card.
The followings are the rules for the shoot:

Any .22 rim fire rifle can be used. You will need to provide the rifle and ammo.

Shooting Position: OFFHAND at 50 feet, any position at 50 yards. Sitting, kneeling, prone or bench rest. If bench rest is used, the forearm of the rifle can be supported on a rest but cannot be secured to the rest, no tie downs. The rear of the rifle must be supported by the shoulder of the shooter.

Distance/Shots:  6 shots at 50 feet, 6 shots at 50 yards.  

Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Hunt dates for 2019

Gray Squirrel and Rabbit Hunt dates for 2019 

All three rabbit hunts are individual events.

Sunday January 13th, Squirrel will be an individual event with lunker squirrel.

Saturday February 2nd, Squirrel will be a Team event

Sunday February 24th, Squirrel will be an individual event with lunker squirrel.

See previous January 1, 2019 Posts for the rules and general information as they pertain to these hunts.

The club is once again collecting squirrel tails to be sent to Mepps fishing lures at the end of the season.

The gray squirrel rules and general information

The gray squirrel rules and general information 

As an individual event using the point scoring system 

With a lunker squirrel category. 

Each person will register/pay a $10.00 entry fee prior to the actual hunt day. Persons desiring to enter the lunker squirrel category will pay an additional $5.00 fee. The club will cover the entry fees  for any youth who is under the age of eighteen.

REGISTRATION: Can be done any time prior to each hunt but no later than the night before the hunt. Registration can be done in person on Friday nights at the club or by calling

Tom  607-869-3540, Scott  315-729-0049, Eric 315-730-2257

Prizes will be determined based on the amount of persons entered.

Under 5 persons event will be cancelled.

5-9 only first place wins a prize.

10-15 First and second wins a prize.

16 on up First, second and third place will win prizes
Lunker squirrel only the heaviest squirrel will win a prize

  

Each person will be allowed to enter a maximum of six (6) gray squirrels for a maximum of 12 points. 

Point system scoring.

2 points for a head shot with the neck counting as a head shot.

1 point for any other hit on the body.

½ point for more than one bullet hole.

NOTE:  Each shotgun pellet hole counts as a bullet hole.  So if more than one pellet hits the squirrel it counts as more than one bullet hole.  ½ point.

Ties will be broken by the amount of  head shots. Person with the most head shots wins the tie breaker.

Any rim fire caliber can be used.

Pellet/air guns are allowed.

Shotguns can be used but see NOTE above.

No center fire calibers.

No red squirrels.  No frozen squirrels.  No road kills. Only squirrels taken on the day of the hunt can be entered.

Lunker squirrel is by weight so they can not be wet.

Anyone with a NYS small game hunting license can participate; all NYS small game hunting regulations must be observed.

Each person will be required to show their small game hunting license prior to their squirrels being scored.

Hunting ends at 3:00 P.M. you must be at the club by then. Club will be open from 1 PM and food will be provided and liquid refreshments are available from the bar. Winners will be determined, and prizes awarded.  

Rabbit hunt rules and general information

will be an individual event not a team event.

Each person will register/pay a $10.00 entry fee prior to the actual hunt day. The club will cover the entry fee of $10.00 for any youth who is under the age of eighteen.

REGISTRATION: Can be done any time prior to each hunt but no later than the night before the hunt. Registration can be done in person on Friday nights at the club or by calling

Tom  607-869-3540, Scott  315-729-0049, Eric 315-730-2257

The highest TOTAL WEIGHT  and lunker rabbit will win prizes. 

Total weight is based on the weight of no more than six rabbits.

No frozen rabbits.  No wet rabbits. No road kills.  Only rabbits taken on the day of the hunt can be entered.

Anyone with a NYS small game hunting license can participate; all NYS small game hunting regulations must be observed.

Each person will be required to show their small game hunting license prior to their rabbits being  weighted.

Hunting ends at 3:00 P.M. you must be at the club by then. Club will be open from 12 noon and food will be provided and liquid refreshments are available from the bar. Winners will be determined, and prizes awarded. 

Team Gray Squirrel Hunt Rules and general information using a point scoring system.

Team Gray Squirrel Hunt Rules and general information using a point scoring system.

          Teams will register/pay a $20.00 per two person team entry fee prior to the actual hunt day. The club will cover the entry fee of $10.00 for any youth team member who is under the age of eighteen.

REGISTRATION: Can be done any time prior to each hunt but no later than the night before the hunt. Registration can be done in person on Friday nights at the club or by calling

Tom  607-869-3540, Scott  315-729-0049, Eric 315-730-2257

Teams with the 1^st , 2^nd and 3^rd highest TOTAL POINT SCORES will win prizes.

Total point score is based on two people per team.

Each team member needs to be present in order for their squirrels to be scored. 

Each team member will be allowed to enter a maximum of six (6) gray squirrels for a maximum point score of 12 points.

The point score of each team member will be added together for the  TOTAL POINT SCORE for that team. Maximum 24 points.

If only one team member shows up at the scoring table then his or her point score will be the TOTAL POINT SCORE for that team. Maximum points 12.

Point system scoring.

2 points for a head shot with the neck counting as a head shot.

1 point for any other hit on the body.

½ point for more than one bullet hole.

NOTE:  Each shotgun pellet hole counts as a bullet hole.  So if more than one pellet hits the squirrel it counts as more than one bullet hole.  ½ point.

Ties will be broken by the amount of  head shots. Team with the most head shots wins the tie breaker.

Any rim fire caliber can be used.

Pellet/air guns are allowed.

Shotguns can be used but see NOTE above.

No center fire calibers.

No red squirrels.  No frozen squirrels.  No road kills. Only squirrels taken on the day of the hunt can be entered.

Anyone with a NYS small game hunting license can participate; all NYS small game hunting regulations must be observed.

Each team member will be required to show their small game hunting license prior to their squirrels being scored.

Hunting ends at 3:00 P.M. you must be at the club by then. Club will be open from 12 noon and food will be provided and liquid refreshments are available from the bar. Winners will be determined, and prizes awarded.