Results from the January 22, 2017 Gray squirrel hunt

The first squirrel hunt of the season went well. The day started off foggy and it got very warm for January with temperatures getting into the fifties. This may have caused the squirrels to sleep in as most of the action was reported to be in the early afternoon.

  This also was the first point system scoring hunt. There were 15 teams entered  with  a total of 30 people of which three were youths.

Six teams entered a total of 22 squirrels with 16 head shots and 6 body shot. The following are the results:

First Place went to the team of Brian Barclay and Tyler Wodard with six squirrels (5 head shot and one body shot)  for a total of 11 points.

Second Place went to the team of Eric Riegel and Tom Grasek with six squirrels (4 head shot two body shot) for a total of 10 points.

Third Place went to the team of Dale and Luke Allen with four squirrels (all head shot) for a total of 8 points.

The club is once again collecting squirrel tails and will be sending them to Mepps lures after the final hunt of the season. The club provided chili, venison noodle bake and chips and dip. For anyone who showed up to have their squirrels scored.  A good time was had by all.

THE NEXT GRAY SQUIRREL HUNT is Scheduled for SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11th 2017. It will again be a two person team event but this time it will be by total weight and include a lunker squirrel category. We will also have a individual (no team)  rabbit category by total weight and a lunker rabbit category. Check back here for a posting of the rules and other information about the hunt.

Revised Grey squirrel hunt rules for the January 22nd hunt

 Revised 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, Dale 315-651-1604

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. 

Questions on point system squirrel hunt

Yes, pellet /air guns are allowed.

Only gray squirrels can be entered. No red squirrels.

Yes, the black color variation of a Gray squirrel can be entered.

Only squirrels shot on the day of the hunt (January 22nd 2017) can be entered.

If only one team member is present then only six squirrels can be entered and scored.

The First squirrel hunt of 2017

The First squirrel hunt is scheduled for Sunday January 22nd, 2017 and how we will run the event has changed. Be sure to read all the hunt rules so that you and your team member understand the changes from past hunts.

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   315-835-5502, Scott  315-729-0049, Dale 315-651-1604

Teams with the 1^st , 2^nd and 3^rd highest point scores will win prizes.

Total score is based on two people per team.

Both team members must be present in order for their squirrels to be scored. 

Teams will be allowed to enter a maximum of 12 gray squirrels. Max points 24.

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.

Shotguns can be used but. 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.

No center fire calibers.

 No frozen squirrels. No road kills.

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

Both team members 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 

Food will be provided and liquid refreshments will be available from the bar. Winners will be determined, and prizes awarded. 

KTown Hosting WWIA radio interview

3rd Annual FLX WWIA Ducks & Bucks

TOP GUN .22 caliber rim fire rifle and pistol shoot

Saturday JULY 9th, 2016 is the day for the club  TOP GUN .22 caliber rim fire rifle and pistol shoots at the club range starting at 8:30 am till 12:30 pm. The general rules of the shoots and the categories we will be shooting in are as follows:

ARE YOU A 2016 TOP GUN?

GENERAL RULES:

No entry fees. 

Only club members or youth shooters under the age of 18 may participate.

The club official targets must be used.

Highest score wins, ties will require a shoot off of one shot at the longest distance until there is no tie.

There is no limit to the amount of times you shoot; they may be done anytime during the calendar year. A witness to the scores is helpful but not required.

The timed shoots will require another person to be the time keeper.

Any sighting devices, except those that project an image onto the target are allowed.

.22 CALIBER RIM FIRE RIFLE shoot:         Any .22 caliber rim fire rifle may be used. Slings are allowed.

Shooting match will consist of:

Five shots at 50 feet offhand, five shots at 50 yards offhand and 5 shots at 100 yards any position (sitting, kneeling, prone or bench rest).

.22 CALIBER RIM FIRE PISTOL shoot:      Any .22 caliber rim fire pistol may be used.

Shooting match will consist of:

Five shots at 50 feet offhand and five shots at 50 yards.any position (sitting, kneeling, prone or bench rest).

RAPID FIRE .22 Caliber rim fire PISTOL shoot:      Any .22 caliber rim fire pistol may be used.

Shooting match will consist of:

Five shots at 25 feet within a timed five seconds. Offhand. Any shots fired after the five seconds will result in the highest point shot being deducted from the score.

Youth .22 caliber rim fire rifle shoot

Shooting match will consist of:

6 shots at 50 feet, 6 shots at 50 yards.

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.

   

2015 Top Gun Results

Here are the 2015 TOP GUN RESULTS.  As you will see there are ten different Top Gun categories of which five NO ONE ENTERED. In an effort to get at least one or two entries in each category the club will be scheduling a shoot for each category. 

The 250 yard bench Rest Shoot took place June 20, 2016.  There were two participants. The results of that shoot are posted in the range building. Please watch this site as the club top gun shoots in each category will be posted/announced here and at the club. Who knows, you may be one of the 2016 TOP GUNS.

Kuneytown Sportsmens Club

2015

Youth TOP GUN

.22 caliber rim fire light rifle

VICTORIA TIDBALL

Six shots at 50 yards Bench Rest

Score:  51

KUNEYTOWN  SPORTSMENS

Club

 2015  TOP GUNS

Center Fire Rifle              Eric Riegel  

Shotgun Slug                   Toby Ridley
Rapid Fire Pistol CF        Tom Grasek        

Rapid Fire Pistol .22RF   Scott Ridley

Rim fire Rifle                  No one entered

 Muzzle loader                  No one entered

250 yd Bench Rest Rifle  No one entered

.22 Rim fire Pistol            No one entered

Center Fire Pistol             No one entered

Kuneytown Top Gun Record Holders as of Dec. 31, 2015

.22 Rim fire Rifle             Tom Grasek           128 points out of 150                    2013

Center Fire Rifle              Eric Regiel             10 points out of  50                       2015

Shotgun slug                    Tom Grasek          10 points out of 30                         2014

                                         Toby Ridley                                                                 2015

Muzzle loader                   Eric Reigel            18 points out of 30                       2014

.22 Rim fire Pistol           Tom Grasek           61 points out of 100                      2014

Center Fire Pistol            Tom Grasek            33 points out of 50                        2014

Rapid Fire CF Pistol        Bob Stuck                40 points out of 50                      2014

Rapid Fire RF Pistol        Bob Reynolds       46 points out of 50                         2014

250 Yard  Bench Rest      Eric Reigel             20 points out of 30                        2014

Youth .22 Rim fire Rifle  Luke Allen             109 points out of 120                     2012

The Women only shoots will start Monday July 11th 2016

The start of the women only shoots will be held Monday, July 11th at the club range starting at six pm until we are done. These shoots were well attended last  year and just like last year this program will be catered to the needs/likes of those who will be participating. Additional shoots will be scheduled based on the wants of those who participate in them.
We will be offering NRA qualification shoots in the Light Rifle and Hunter Sportsman categories, as well as all kinds of fun shoots.
Remember to bring your rifles, ammo and hearing protection. If you plan on attending, please notify Tom Grasek or Scott Ridley.

TOP GUN LONG RANGE BENCH REST SHOOT

Attention members. Are you a long range shooter? Well there will be a Long range bench rest shoot on MONDAY JUNE 20, 2016.

Be at the Kuneytown range starting at 6:00 pm and ending when there is not enough light to shoot.

You will need to bring your own rifle and ammo. However remember that

High power caliber rifles (those that have a muzzle FT/pounds of more than 3,700 as well as any caliber full copper jacketed/armor piercing bullets ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE FIRED/USED ON THE RANGE.

The club will supply the targets and will have sand bags but if you want to bring your own front rest or bipod you can.

The shoot will consist of three shots at 250 yards in a timed two minutes. The rear of the rifle must be supported by your shoulder. You may also bring a spotting scope so you can see where your shots are hitting or you can have a spotter do that for you. The three shots must be done within the two minutes. Reshoots will be allowed if time permits,

There is no cost to shoot.

You must be a club member or a youth shooter. Anyone under the age of eighteen is considered a youth shooter.

THE RANGE HAD BEEN UPGRADED WITH METAL BULLET BACK STOP\TRAPS

We now have brand new metal bullet backstops/traps. They were expensive to procure and install. We do not want any holes in them and want them to last a long time. Therefore all high power caliber rifles or pistols (those that have a muzzle FT/pounds of more than 3,700 as well as any caliber full copper jacketed/armor piercing bullets ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE FIRED/USED ON THE RANGE.


Should you have the need to sight in a rifle or pistol with more foot/pounds than allowed contact the club President and we may be able to make arrangements for you to use the range but not the metal bullet back stops.


There will also be a sign in book inside the range building. Anyone useing the range must sign in.

Failure to adhere to any of the range rules can result in termination of your club membership and/or a monetary assessment for repair of the damaged metal bullet back stops.

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!