Work day to rebuild tragets

Thanks to all who showed up and worked hard to repair the gun range. Many folks showed up throughout the day to replace the targets with safer and more environmentally friendly targets, A big thank you to Whitetails Unlimited for the grant to make this work happen!

Monthly Meetings Reminder

Kuneytown Sportsmen's Club holds its Monthly meeting on the FIRST MONDAY of every month.  Please mark your calendars. Remember, members are required to achieve twelve (12) Club Participation points per year, six of which shall be work days, and a maximum of six of which can be monthly meeting attendance.  A penalty of $10 per point will be assessed annually. An Associate member may pay the assessment in advance.

Results from the February 28th 2016 squirrel/rabbit hunt

The third and final squirrel / rabbit hunt of the season took place February 28, 2016. The day was a sunny with temperatures way above normal for this time of year at 39 to 64 degrees.

  There were 22 people signed up for squirrel with two of them being youths and three for rabbit .
Twelve people weighed in 69 squirrels.  Ten people bagged their limit. One person weighed in two rabbits.
Here are the results:

Heaviest bag:     1st place  Kelby Karlsen      6 squirrels  9.23 pounds a NEW RECORD
                         2nd place  Shawn Amen      6 squirrels  8.69 pounds
                         3rd place  John Rose           6 squirrels  8.40 pounds

Youth Heaviest Bag:  Pher Lisk   6 squirrels  6.93 pounds

Lunker squirrel:   Kelby Karlsen  1.67 pounds

Youth Lunker squirrel:  Pher Lisk  1.35 pounds

Rabbit Heaviest bag:   Shawn Amen  2 rabbits  5.92 pounds

Lunker Rabbit:  Shawn Amen  3.20 pounds

The club provided chili  for all those who showed up at the weigh in. We will be sending the approx. 290 squirrel tail that were collected to Mepps Lures. Thank you to all who entered and the club members who helped run these events. 

January 31, 2016 Squirrel/rabbit hunt results are in.

The Second squirrel / rabbit hunt of the season took place January 31st . The day was overcast, the temperature was mild 40 to 50 degrees.
  There were 32 people signed up for squirrel with three of them being youths and three for rabbit .
 Nineteen people weighed in 82 squirrels.  Nine people bagged their limit. No one weighed in rabbits. 
Here are the results:

Heaviest bag:     1st place  Ron Darling      6 squirrels  8.40 pounds
                         2nd place  Tie Eric Riegel and  Shane Loncosky   6 squirrels  8.09 pounds

Youth Heaviest Bag:  Garrett Gaydosh   2 squirrels  2.20 pounds 

Lunker squirrel:   Shane Loncosky  1.52 pounds

Youth Lunker squirrel:  Garrett Gaydosh  1.20 pounds

No rabbits entered.

The club provided chili  and a delicious squirrel appetizer  for all those who showed up at the weigh in.
The final hunt is scheduled for February 28th. So mark your calenders and see you then.

January 16th 2016 Squirrel/rabbit hunt results are in.

The first squirrel / rabbit hunt of the season took place January 16th. It was a a record smasher. The day was overcast, the temperature was mild 35 to 45 degrees and the squirrels were on the move.
  There were 50 people signed up for squirrel ( a new record) with four of them being youths and ten for rabbit .
  Twenty eight people another new record, weighed in 161 squirrels which crushed the old record by sixty that's 60 squirrels. Twenty four people bagged their limit, which is another record.
  One person weighed in 6 rabbits.
Here are the results:

Heaviest bag:     1st place  Conner Austin      6 squirrels  8.81 pounds
                           2nd place  Shane Farr           6 squirrels  8.70 pounds
                           3rd place  Shane Lancosky   6 squirrels  8.25 pounds

Youth Heaviest Bag:  Garrett Gaydosh   6 squirrels  7.20 pounds

Lunker squirrel:   Eric Riegle  1.59 pounds

Youth Lunker squirrel:  Logan Jones  1.45 pounds

Heaviest bag:  shawn Amen   6 rabbits   18.87 pounds a new record

Lunker rabbit:   Shawn Amen    3.74 pounds a new record

The club is once again collecting squirrel tails and will be sending them to Mepps lures.
The club provided venison ziti  and a delicious squirrel appetizer  for all those who showed up at the weigh in.
There are two more hunts scheduled.  The next one will be Sunday January 31st and the third and final one will be on Sunday February 28th. So mark your calender's and see you then.

Squirrel/rabbit hunt on January 16th

You must be signed up for the hunt by Friday January 15, 2016  before the club closes .

Saturday January 16, 2016 Squirrel/rabbit hunt

Saturday January 16, 2016 will be the first squirrel/rabbit hunt of this season.
   Here are the rules for entering:
You must be licensed to hunt small game in New York. You will be required to show your license before you can weigh in.
Only enter the squirrel/rabbits that you legally harvested. This is not a team event.
No frozen squirrels or rabbits will be accepted.
No wet squirrels or rabbits will be accepted.
No road killed squirrels or rabbits will be accepted.
Entry fee is $10.00 for squirrel.
There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd total bag weight for squirrel and a lunker squirrel.
Entry fee is $10.00 for Rabbit
There will only be heaviest bag and lunker rabbit.
Weight in will be at the Kuneytown club house and will start at 1 pm and end at 3 pm on the day of the hunt. Refreshment and food will be served.
You can sign up and pay the entry at the club. See Scott Ridley or anyone tending the bar.

Kuneytown Big Buck contest results

Archery
1st Place - Dave Spogen score 138 1/2 12 pt

2nd Place - Eric Riegel 7pt

3rd place - Keith Tidball 7 pt

Gun
1st place and overall 2015 Buck Pool Winner- Eric Riegel score 163 11 pt

2nd place - Kenny Lisk 9 pt

3rd place - Keith Tidball 8pt

Kuneytown hosts a second successful WWIA event

Check out this story about our successful 2nd Annual FLX Dux & Bux Wounded Warriors in Action event --



BROTHERHOOD BONDING: Sportsmen welcome veterans for fellowship in the great outdoors - Finger Lakes Times: Lifestyle

Fall turkey shoot Saturday November 7th, 2015

This Saturday November 7th starting at 11 am Kuneytown Sportsmens club will hold a TURKEY SHOOT.
Shotgun slug pie plate
Rifle pie plate
Pistol pie plate
Shotgun Long shot
Rifle long shot
Shotgun Running deer
Youth .22 rim fire rifle shoot. 16 years old and under. Must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older.
Come out and join us.  Win a turkey.  You will need to bring your own ammo and guns.

2nd Annual FLX Ducks & Bucks - Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation Hunt November 2015

Kuneytown Sportsmen's Club and its partners will once again host combat-wounded veterans to enjoy an unparalleled hunting experience in the Finger Lakes region of New York.  We will work with the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation Inc. (WWIA), who serve our Nation's combat wounded Purple Heart recipients by providing world-class outdoor sporting activities as a means to recognize and honor their sacrifice, encourage independence and connections with communities, and promote healing and wellness through camaraderie and a shared passion for the outdoors.

Once again, we will host 4-6 warriors in excellent waterfront accommodations, provide them with first-class meals, and most importantly, introduce them to waterfowl hunting in and around the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge and the Cayuga Lake watershed, a world class waterfowling destination. Our guests will also enjoy cross-bow hunting for the legendary farm bucks of upstate NY.   The 4 day event kicks off on Veterans Day and culminates with a celebration dinner for the heroes, held at Kuneytown Sportsmen's Club. Don't miss this event. raffle tickets and banquet admissions tickets are on sale now.

Ladies only shoot Monday August 31, 2015

Once again the ladies will be shooting on a Monday start time 6 PM until they are done.

Ladies only shoot this Monday August 17, 2015

Once again the ladies will be shooting this Monday start time 6 PM until they are done.

Monday August 10, 2015 is the next Ladies only shoot

The next women only shoot will be held Monday, August 10th, at the club range starting at six pm until we are done. If you plan on attending please notify either Scott Ridley or Tom Grasek. There are six ladies already signed up and this event will be limited to ten. This way all participants will get a good amount of range shooting time. Don't forget hearing protection it you have it. 

Monday July 27, 2015 is the next ladies only shoot

The next women only shoot will be held Monday, July 27th, at the club range starting at six pm until we are done. If you plan on attending please notify either Scott Ridley or Tom Grasek. There are six ladies already signed up and this event will be limited to ten. This way all participants will get a good amount of range shooting time. Don't forget hearing protection it you have it.

The Summertime Youth Marksmanship program/shoots have been cancelled.

The youth marksmanship/shooting program has been cancelled until further notice. Unfortunately no one has showed up for the program over the last three Wednesdays. Should anyone still be interested in a youth marksmanship program,  please notify either Eric Riegel or Tom Grasek so that arrangements can be made to start up the program once again.

Monday July 20, 2015 is the next scheduled Ladies only shoot

The next women only shoot will be held Monday, July 20th, at the club range starting at six pm until we are done. Once again this date was chosen by the ladies who attended the last shoot. The next date will be chosen by the the ladies who attend this shoot. If you plan on attending please notify either Scott Ridley or Tom Grasek. There are four ladies already signed up and this event will be limited to ten. This way all participants will get a good amount of range shooting time. Don't forget hearing protection it you have it.

July 6, 2015 will be the next Women Only Markmanship Shoot

The next women only shoot will be held Monday, July 6th, at the club range starting at six pm until we are done. This date was chosen by the ladies who attended the first shoot. The next date will be chosen by the the ladies who attend the July 6th shoot. If you plan on attending please notify either Scott Ridley or Tom Grasek. There are three ladies already signed up and this event will be limited to ten. This way all participants will get a good amount of range shooting time. Don't forget hearing protection it you have it.

First Women Only Marksmanship Shoot

The women only shoot will be held this coming Monday, June 22nd, at the club range starting at six pm until we are done. This shoot will also serve as an organizational meeting so that this program can be catered to the needs/likes of those who will be participating.
We will be offering NRA qualification shoots in the Light Rifle and Hunter Sportsman categories, as well as fun shoots.  

Summertime Youth marksmanship program starts Wednesday June 24

The youth marksmanship/shooting program will begin this Wednesday. As in the past, it is held every Wednesday evening at the club range starting at 6 Pm until we are done. It is open to all youths under the age of 18 and it is requested that they be accompanied by an adult.
We will be once again be offering NRA qualification shoots in the Light Rifle and Hunter Sportsman categories. Also due to the New York SAFE act the club will not be able to supply ammunition or rifles. You will need to bring your own rifle and/or shotgun plus whatever ammunition you may need. There will still be Top Gun and the fun shoots. See you there.

Save the Date! Kuneytown Wounded Warriors Golf Benefit

This year's Kuneytown Golf Outing and Wounded Warriors Benefit will be at Bonavista State Park Golf Course.

When - August 9th - shotgun start at 9 am

Cost is $60.00 per person, and includes post-golf  BBQ party.

 We are limited to 36 golfers (9 foursomes) in the first wave.  If there is enough interest, we will organize a second wave of golfers (at least 4 additional foursomes).

More details to follow - plan on a BBQ at the club after golfing, and prizes!

Start early and get your foursomes organized. Call John Nolander or Keith Tidball to make reservations.

Father's Day Raffle Winners

1st Place - new grill and lots of meat --  Emily Dey

2nd Place - new smoker and a turkey -- Guy Luffman

3rd Place - cash prize -- Lori Roberts

Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all who supported Kuneytown by purchasing raffle tickets!