Squirrel Derby Jan 19

Results of Big Buck Challenge 2012

The results for the 2012 Kuneytown Big Buck challenge are in.  Three bucks were entered this year, though K-town members did harvest other bucks that were not entered.  We will add pictures of bucks to this post as they come in.

In first place ($100) was Kenny Poormon, with  8 tines and a spread of 18.5 inches, for a total score of 26.5.

In second place ($50) was Jim Landis, with  7 tines and a spread of 15.75 inches, for a total score of 22.75.

In third place ($20), a youth hunter, Danielle Riegel harvested her first buck (archery), with 2 tines, and a spread of 10.5 inches, for a total of 12.5 inches.

Congratulations to all of our hunters!!

Youth Shooting program report

Our youth shooting program which is in its second year was very successful this past summer.  There were a total of 14 youths who came out and participated in either trap and/or .22 rimfire rifle shoots. There was also the opportunity for them to earn NRA Light Rifle Qualification Patches and the following is the results of their fine shooting.

Luke Allen earned  The " Distinguished Expert" patch, which is the highest award given.

Mason Thompson and Danielle Riegel earned their "Sharpshooter" patch.

Ryan Sandroni, Nick Shaffer, Brad Sandroni, Peter Roloson, Aric Stuck, and Victoria Tidball  all earned their "Marksman" patch.

Charlotte Tidball earned her "Pro-Marksman" patch.



For those who don't already know, youth shooting was held every Wednesday evening starting around 5:30 pm from the end of June to the end of August. Everyone is briefed on firearm safety and then the shooting begins and most of the time ends around sunset.

This years shoots usually ended with water jug shooting and it was a lot of fun. It's a nice change from punching holes in paper.

Just so you know, the NRA Qualification programs are no different for youth than adults and we did have two ladies shoot this year. So it's not limited to youths. It has been my pleasure to run this program and I am looking forward to doing it again next summer. I would also like to thank all the adults who showed up and helped out. Tom Grasek

Kuneytown Blog Basics

Anyone that is a member can (and SHOULD) post to this blog.  It is the club's electronic log and bulletin board.

If you would like to be sure your favorite event, announcement, photo, etc. gets posted to the blog, then you should post it to this blog.

To post to the blog, or to comment on someone else's post,  you need "author" status.  This is simple.  Request author status from KGTidball@yahoo.com.  You will then be sent an invitation.  Accept the invitation and start blogging. Simple.

The reason we don't have a traditional website is because it does not make sense for the club to pay for a web manager, host site url, etc., which would cost thousands of dollars a year. Instead, a club member donated time to establish this web log ("blog" for short), so that everyone can share the burden of keeping members up to date on activities. This alternative is also much cheaper and less labor intensive than paying for paper, ink, postage, etc. for a traditional hard-copy newsletter.

It is not the club Secretary's job to post everything that every club member decides should be posted to the blog.  This is each of  the members' job, and its a great way to stay in touch with your club members. The Club Secretary's job is to maintain the blog site in working order and to moderate posts and comments so that nothing inappropriate appears. The Club Secretary may from time to time be tasked by the Club President to add certain content to the blog, using his or her discretion.

Please feel free to send an email if you have any questions about ho to blog or comment to blog posts.  Kgtidball@yahoo.com

Turkey Shoot November 3rd!

Congratulations to Kuneytown Youth Hunters!

Pig Roast 2012

Don't miss it!         Sept 8, 2012                       Camping available.

Live music from "Dirty Birds."

From 1 pm to ??

Food served at 4 pm.

Advance tx $10

$15 at the door

kids are free

Wounded Warriors Sporting Clays Shoot and Fund Raiser

On 11 August Whispering Pines Hideaway is sponsoring a Sporting Clays fund raising event to support the Wounded Warriors in Action trio that will be coming to Whispering Pines for a long weekend of bird hunting, fellowship, and good food in early September.

Registration for the shoot will start at 9:30 a.m. on August 11 and close at 2:00 p.m.   The $35.00 entry fee will include a 50 bird round of Sporting Clays and lunch.

Please call them at            315 946 6170       or email them at all4thebirds@bluefrog.com  to let them know if you can make it so they can prepare in advance for the number of participants.

Fish dinners every Friday in April !!!

 Fish dinners every Friday in April!!!!

Doors open at 5 pm.

Ducks Unlimited Wood Duck Box Green Wing Event

Saturday March 10th Ducks Unlimited and Seneca Meadows are sponsoring a wood duck nesting box building event at Kuneytown. This is a Greenwing event so if you know a kid that would like to come out and learn a little about building wood duck boxes and why it is important to provide nesting places for these birds come on out and enjoy a nice lunch and help us build 12 wood duck boxes.Event Time is 10am to 2pm if you have a cordless drill please bring it along.

See you at the Club Eric

Venison & Meat Preparation workshop

Venison and Meat Preparation Workshop Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting a venison and meat preparation workshop on Saturday, March 10th from 10AM-noon in their conference room located in Waterloo (308 Main Street Shop Center, 3rd floor). Venison is a healthy, lean source of protein that is very tasty if properly prepared. Seneca County and the surrounding Finger Lakes area have abundant populations of white tail deer to hunt. If you love eating venison or if you have had an unpleasant experience eating venison and have the notion that the meat is gamey or tough (or others in your family feel this way), then this hands on workshop is for you! Learn ways to tenderize deer meat with proper marinades, cooking methods, and meat preparation. We will also discuss the important science behind safely canning meat and making jerky. Learning to safely can animal products is a great solution to limited freezer space when considering buying local meat or hunting. Participants will learn how to can meat and also taste samples during this hands-on workshop. They will also receive a recipe book. Thanks to support from the Delavan Foundation, the cost is only $10.00 per person. Space is limited and advanced registration is required, so please call Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension to register: 315-539-9251 by March 8th. If you would like more information about consuming wild game and fish, Seneca County CCE, in consultation with Cornell’s Department of Natural Resources, created an educational web resource to offer recipes, nutrition facts and information based on fish and game that is currently or soon to be in season. The Wild Harvest Table website can be accessed at http://senecawildharvest.blogspot.com. For nearly 100 years, Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension has served the people of the County, putting to practical use the scholarship and research of Cornell University and the national land grant system in the areas of agriculture and food systems sustainability; families, nutrition, health and safety (human ecology); youth development (4-H); environmental and natural resource enhancement; and community and economic vitality. The office is located at 308 Main Street Shop Centre in Waterloo. For more information on this and other programs, please call the office at 315-539-9251 or e-mail Seneca@cornell.edu.

Squirrel Derby #2 Feb 19

Club OPEN for Superbowl!!

Feb 5, 2012.

Doors open at 5 PM.

Kick-off  is at 6:30 PM.

Bring a dish to pass, or your favorite SuperBowl specialty to share.

http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/46

Go Giants!

SQUIRREL DERBY SAT JAN 28TH

Don't miss the first Squirrel Derby of the season coming up this weekend Saturday January 28th hope to see a lot of members and kids participate. Contact Eric at 315-730-2257 to enter or stop in the club this Friday night to sign up. Club opens at 6pm Friday stop in for happy hour and join the squirrel derby.

2011 Buck Pool Results

The results are in:

• 1ST PLACE Dave Spogen 26 1/4 (a); 8 points x 18 1/4 spread
• 2ND PLACE Eric Riegel 20.5 (r); 9 points x 11.5 spread

GAME DINNER DEC 10th

Please make plans to attend the annual Kuneytown Game Dinner.  Dec 10th- Tickets are on sale now.  Only $10 for a ticket which qualifies you for a raffle drawing.  Only 300 tickets sold.

1st prize- $500.00 Bass Pro Shops gift certificate
2nd prize- $100.00 cash
3rd prize- $50.00 cash
4th prize- $25.00 cash

ATTENTION KUNEYTOWN MEMBERS:
Member attendance has been very low at recent club functions.  Please remember that your membership involves, first and foremost, SUPPORTING YOUR CLUB.  Please make every effort to support our club with your attendance, or better yet, your participation in putting on our events.

Turkey Shoot Oct 30th - 11:00 AM

Kuneytown Sportsmen’s Club

Oct 30^th, 11:00 AM

Please make an effort to support your club through your attendance at this event.

Don Lipker Jr. Memorial Dinner

A ziti dinner is planned in memory of Don Lipker on Friday October 7^th, 2011 at Kuneytown Sportsmen’s Club.  Don was a hunting member of the club.

All proceeds go to the family.  $8 per dinner  from 5 pm to  ?.

Please come spend the evening celebrating Don’s life and supporting his family.

Kuneytown Annual Patriot Day Youth Hunt

On or about September 11th each year, the Kuneytown Sportsmen's Club joins forces with Charlie and his great staff at Whispering Pines Hideaway Shooting Preserve to remember the 2,977 Americans killed during the attacks of September 11th, 2001. At the same time, we honor the many soldiers, sailors, law enforcement personnel, emergency responders, and others who daily risk their lives, and sometimes sacrifice it, for our protection and the protection of our

freedoms.

We take this time every year to be grateful to be Americans, to make a point of acknowledging our Constitution and the Bill of Rights and to be sure to never take for granted our rights to keep and bear arms.

This year, we were honored to share our celebration with veterans of current wars, all Purple Heart recipients, associated with the group Wounded Warriors in Action. It was a moving and proud moment, after a group photograph, to observe the youth of Kuneytown approaching the soldiers and offering them a handshake and a heartfelt "thank you for your service."

When you have a chance, say thanks to Steve Sandroni and Eric Riegel for coordinating the hunt, and to Charlie Buisch of Whispering Pines for donating pheasants and creating a great space for the hunt and picnic to take place. Tell your kids that you are proud of them, and that you are proud of our servicemen and women.

Perhaps most importantly, drop my friend John McDaniel, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) US Army and founder of Wounded Warriors in Action a line at info@wwiaf.org -- tell him thanks or donate to a great cause.

Thanks to Elon Weinstein for the photograph. More photos can be found and downloaded here:

https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/19404134/1/Pheasant%20Farm%20-%20September%202011?h=4ee6d4

YOUTH PHEASANT HUNT

Once again it is time for the Kuneytown youth pheasant hunt. The hunt will be September 10 th Saturday at 9:30am. A few changes this year due to sparse cover we will be hunting at Whispering Pines Hideaway in Lyons . The hunt is limited to the first ten youths to sign up so please get back to me asap.We will hunt all morning and then have lunch at Whispering Pines compliments of R.E. Kelley inc. Thanks Steve.We can meet at K-Town and car pool if needed or I can get you directions.

Contact: Eric Riegel at 315-730-2257 to sign up remember first ten so call soon.

Thank You Eric

See You In the Pheasant Fields

A big Thanks to Charlie Bisch at whispering Pines for having us

It's a BOY!

Everyone meet.......John Stanley Presnar Jr

Aug 30 8:04Am 8lbs13oz 19.5in

Iceland

Hey folks, just got done hanging out in Reykjavik, Iceland. These pics are of the Blue Lagoon, a geothermic water pool. What can I say the pics say it all.

Later,

Puddle Pirate

Hi K-Town Family

Hello my K-Town Family, Just wanted to say HI from London, UK! I see you have another golf outing planned. Sounds like another woderful time wish I could be there. Have a drink for me? Sorry, my fault you are planning a non-alcohol golf event!!! Here's Idea...the 1st hole could be called the Puddle Pirate Hole.

Take care all, miss ya!

Puddle Pirate

KUNEYTOWN GOLF OUTING

Greetings Kuneytown Golfers!

Please join us for our annual Kuneytown Golf outing on the 25^th of June! We will meet at the Bonavista golf course around 8:30. Tee-off is at 9 am sharp!

There is a 25 dollar sign up fee, plus 17 dollars greens fees. Your 25 dollars includes food, a gift, and a chance at prize money! You must sign up in advance to participate. Please contact John for more details at: 315-651-9742.

See you on the course!

For inspiration, here is a picture of pro golfer Anna Rawson. Check it out, then, show up and get your game on! It's a co-ed sport!

Quebec Fishing

Kuneytown Sportsmen's Club members and friends, on a recent fishing trip in the northern reaches of Quebec, in the Reservoir Gouin area. Lots more pics here.

YOUTH TRAPPING CAMP!

Youth Trapping Camp

Continuing with the success from last year's inaugural Youth Trapping Camp, the New York State Trappers Association (NYSTA) is proud to announce that once again the camp will be held over the Columbus Day weekend at Camp Rushford in Alleghany County in western New York again this fall. In addition, due to overwhelming need, a 2nd youth trapping camp will be held concurrently in the Eastern part of the state at the Twin Rivers Council Rotary Boy Scout Camp. These camps, which are the first of their kind for the northeast United States, are sponsored by The New York State Trappers Association (NYSTA) in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The Youth Trapping Camps will be held October 7th-10th, 2011. All Campers need to plan on arriving between 4-6PM Friday night and they will be released after 1PM Monday afternoon.

The NYSTA has designed these Youth Trapping Camps to extend and enhance the State's current 8 hour long Trapper Education Class, which is required of all new trappers regardless of age. The program will allow for in-depth education of various trapping and outdoor related topics; history and ethics, types and correct uses of traps, disease and biology of management of fur bearers as well as the humane treatment of our naturally renewable resource. The DEC will issue permits to set traps and possess fur bearers for processing so youth will have the full experience of trapping. There will be an experienced trapping mentor for every one or two youth to insure close hands-on lessons.

The Youth Trapping Camps will be for 12-15 year-olds only and we are pleased to announce that we have a limited number of openings for returning campers at both locations. Those in attendance will not be required to have a Trappers Education certificate before the camp begins, as there will be the chance to obtain it through the scheduled weekend activates.

The NYSTA is extremely excited about offering this one-of-a kind opportunity for young outdoorsmen/women at a time when there are so many other activities being offered youths which draw them away from learning about the heritage which founded not only our state, but country. There is a nominal fee of $40.00 per student to cover the cost of food and supplies. State policy states there is no charge for instruction for the Trappers Education Class given by NYS volunteer instructors. There is a limit of 26 new students for each camp location as well as positions for 11 returning campers. The NYSTA is also requesting donations to help defray the costs of running these camps.

The camps will be staffed by NYSTA members, many of whom are certified NYS trappers training instructors, with DEC assistance where their expertise is better used. Last year's camp received very positive feedback from not only all the campers in attendance, but the mentors as well. Applications for the Youth Trapping Camp as well as additional information such as directions, where to send donations, or if you would like to sponsor a camper, can be obtained from Patricia Arnold at patriciaarno@gmail.com or by phone at (315) 644-4643.

DEC PROPOSES TO OPEN NEW AREAS FOR BEAR HUNTING IN EASTERN NEW YORK

DEC PROPOSES TO OPEN NEW AREAS FOR BEAR HUNTING IN EASTERN NEW YORK
Proposal to Also Change Bear Hunting Season Dates In Central and Western New York

(5/22) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced proposed changes that would open new areas east of the Hudson River to black bear hunting and establish uniform bear hunting season dates across the Southern Zone beginning in the 2011 hunting season.

“The proposed adjustments to bear hunting in the Southern bear range are part of our continuing effort to better manage bear populations and provide excellent hunting opportunities in New York State,” Commissioner Martens said. “Black bears are thriving in New York and have expanded their range considerably in recent years. Increasing opportunities for bear hunting in the Southern Zone will help alleviate agricultural and homeowner conflicts with bears, provide recreational opportunity, and facilitate wise use of bear meat and hides.”

The specific changes proposed for the Southern bear range would:
• Open Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 3F, 3G, 3N, 3R, 3S, 4C, 4K, 4L, 4T, 4U, 4Y, 4Z, 5S and 5T to black bear hunting for the archery, regular and muzzleloading seasons. This would include all of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, Rensselaer, and Washington counties, and the portion of Rockland that was not already open for black bear hunting. Season dates for these units will be the same as those in place for adjacent units already open to bear hunting in the Southern bear range.
• Establish an earlier start to the existing regular black bear season in wildlife management units in parts of central and western New York by removing the 7-day lag that has previously existed between the start of the regular deer season and the regular bear season in this portion of New York. This will provide a uniform bear hunting season framework for all bear hunting in the Southern Zone.

Bear hunting is the only viable and cost effective tool for managing bear numbers on a landscape scale. However, DEC also encourages public understanding and tolerance of bears through various educational efforts. Additional information about black bears is available at www.dec.ny.gov/animals/6960.html including tips for living with bears. DEC has also helped produce and distribute a DVD, “Living with Black Bears in New York,” which is available in most schools and public libraries throughout the state.

To see more detailed descriptions of the proposal, including instructions for providing comments, go to www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/propregulations.html on the DEC website. The proposed rulemaking can also be viewed in detail in the May 18, 2011 publication of the New York State Register, which will be posted at http://www.dos.state.ny.us/info/register/2011.html.

DEC will be accepting public comments on the proposal through July 5, 2011. A map of the proposed area expansion is attached.

YOUTH TURKEY SEASON

Kuneytown is having a youth turkey hunt. Open to members, if you have a youth hunter ages 12-15 and want to get them in the woods for the youth turkey hunt contact Eric at 730-2257. Limited space available, please contact me asap. We will hunt Saturday April 23rd. There will be a meeting Thursday night, April 21st for parents and hunters. Please get a hold of me asap if you want to participate. If you don't have a youth hunter but would like to guide a youth or have a good hunting spot we can take the kids to, please contact me asap also. See you in the turkey blind. Eric

BULLHEADS ARE HERE

STARTING FRIDAY APRIL 8TH FISH DINNERS BEGIN FOUR WEEKS ONLY

DON'T MISS OUT

Bullheads

Fried haddock

Don't like fish? Burgers will be available. Get out to the club and enjoy a great dinner and the company of your fellow members. See you at the club,

Eric

Ducks Unlimited Event at Kuneytown!

Canoga Creek Clean-up a Success

Thanks to all the members that participated in the 2011 Canoga Creek Clean-up. There were more than 20 people involved, from the Finger Lakes chapter of Trout Unlimited and Kuneytown Sportsmen's Club, with support from Cayuga Lake Watershed Network. We are well on our way to establishing the Canoga Creek Conservancy Consortium (C4).

7 bags of trash were collected, as well as at least as many tires and even an old TV set. A great deal of effort was expended removing the invasive and noxious Multiflora rose. The removal of this invasive species will allow greater access for anglers as well as for future conservation efforts to address erosion, improve in-stream habitat for brook trout, and reforestation activities in the state-owned Canoga Creek Wildlife Management Area. A special thanks to Andy Buss for bringing his enthusiasm and skills to the project, and to Eric Riegel for hauling the refuse and the use of his business' dumpster.

Band Night at Kuneytown- April 23rd 9pm til ?

Its time to ROCK! Fight the cabin fever by coming to Kuneytown Band night, April 23rd from 9 pm until ?

Tickets are $5 (in advance at the bar).

There will be two bands. The first band is REPEAT OFFENDERS and the second band is Raised on Radio.

Stay tuned.

There will be pizza and of course the bar will be open for business.

K-Town & Finger Lakes TU to conduct a Canoga Creek Clean-up

On Saturday March 26^th, at 9:00 AM, Kuneytown Sportsmen’s Club will work in partnership with the Finger Lakes Chapter of Trout Unlimited to conduct a Canoga Creek Clean-up.

Our mission is to clean up trash and junk that has accumulated in and around the creek as well as to remove the invasive species “Multiflora Rose” from the stream bank, which is limiting stream access and preventing native species from re-vegetating the erodible stream banks of the creek.

We need members and their families to come get involved in conservation work to enhance our neighborhood trout fishing resource. Please come in work clothes, and bring your tools- ie machetes, pruning shears, work gloves, etc. You may want to bring high boots or hip waders as well if you plan on wading to remove trash. Trash bags will be provided.

We will meet at 9:00 am in the state parking area near the Canoga Cemetery. We will focus our efforts on the section of the stream that is public, east of Rt 89. This section of the creek is scheduled to be stocked with brook trout again this year by the Trout Unlimited folks before opening day (April 1).

Please come and take advantage of this great opportunity to represent your club’s efforts to protect and enhance our local natural resources. It is a great opportunity to get to know Canoga Creek!

See you there on Saturday.

PRIME RIB DINNER

Coming Soon Prime Rib Dinner March 12th 6pm Don't miss this great time and great food.You need to pre register by March 5th so stop at the club this Friday night and sign up and enjoy the company of your fellow members.

See You at the Club Eric

SQUIRREL DERBY RESULTS

Kuneytown's 2nd derby this year was a great success. We had 16 registered hunters.Unfortunately the snow storm Friday slowed down the hunting. The animals and the hunters were reluctant to move Saturday morning but a few of us got out and were successful. Moira Tidball from the Seneca Wild Harvest Table of Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension was there to demonstrate how to prepare and cook rabbits. She also was a registered hunter in the derby. Thank you Moira, the rabbit was excellent. The winners were:

Heaviest bag, Squirrels: Tom Grasek 7.11 pounds

Heaviest bag, Rabbits: Danielle Riegel 2.15 pounds

Lunker squirrel: Danielle Riegel 2.00 pounds

Lunker Rabbit: Danielle Riegel 2.15 pounds

Thanks to everyone for their participation.

See you at the club.

Eric

Kuneytown Regulars on the Cover of a US Fish & Wildlife Program

Forest health, deer population, etc.

I have been part of many conversations around the bar at K-town discussing the pros and cons of deer harvest management in our area. The arguments generally tend to end up around conspiracies that "They" are allowing too many deer to be killed, resulting in hunter satisfaction decrease because hunters "aren't seeing" hundreds of deer a day like they used to.

Please see the interesting report here:

http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/newyork/files/forestregenfactsheet.pdf

Pay special attention to the photograph taken in Seneca Falls and think about where your deer stand is. Do they look similar? If yes, ask yourself about the bigger picture of deer management, and more importantly, forest management (where ALL of our wildlife live)-- there are reasons why we aren't seeing a hundred deer a day anymore. Good ones. If we don't get these forests back on track, it won't just be deer that we are seeing less of... food for thought.

MEETING NIGHT CHANGE

THE MONTHLY MEETING WILL NOW BE ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH MARK YOUR CALENDAR 3/7/2011
See You at the Club Eric

SQUIRREL/RABBIT DERBY 2/26/2011

To end the small game season, we are having a combination squirrel/rabbit derby. Hunters will weigh in the total rabbits and squirrel bag separately. We will pay out first place and lunker in both categories. Please contact Eric at 315-730-2257 or stop at the club on a Friday night to enter and enjoy the company of your fellow members. Don't forget to enter the kids. This is a great event to involve young hunters.

Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension will again be conducting processing and cooking demonstrations.

Flyer with rules coming soon.

See you at the club.

Eric