’ s r e t n u H g r u b Harris And Anglers’ Harrisburg Hunters’ & Anglers’ Association Meeting 1st Tuesday each month 7pm 6611 Hunters Run Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17111 717-545-6834 www.HarrisburgHunters.org

CLUB OFFICE The club office is open during club meetings. Day guest passes, belt buckles, club license plates, pins and targets are available for purchase at those times.

SHEESLEY LAKE The lake is open for fishing. Fishing is for members only!

March 2015 STONY CREEK TROUT STOCKING Have you ever wondered how trout get stocked? Many anglers see the “ dump the bucket at the bridge”method. However float stocking is another method, dispersing fish over several hundred yards or up to a mile, using a screened wooden box called a float. Dauphin County is one of the few counties that float stocks over 90% of their trout streams. Perhaps you might have a favorite stretch of Stony you like to fish and would like to help float stock or just carry buckets from the fish truck to the box. There are a couple of dates in May scheduled. If you desire to help out in any way, be it stocking, carrying buckets or even observing, please contact me at 717566-2773. Thank you for your consideration! - Brian Mountain

2015 Club Officers President Jerry Dougherty Vice-president Alan Bernardi Treasurer Barry Peterson Secretary Connie Tyson 2015 Board of Directors: Kay Bischof, Gene Boyer, Bill Chastain, Mike Gipe, John Glatz, Chuck Grubb, John Hoffer, Joe Matuella, Zac Moslak Fred Rogers, Tina Werner

ANNUAL HH&A BIG BUCK CONTEST RESULTS

At the February meeting we handed out the awards for the Big Buck contest. The winner in each category got a $25 gift card that was donated by Bass Pro Shops, and the overall largest buck in the contest got an additional $25 gift card. And then all the entrants had their name in a hat to win their choice of additional prizes. You can go to the website to see pictures of most of the entries; click on “ Disciplines > Rifle > Big Buck contest” . My thanks goes to John Hoffer for his help with the scoring, Bass Pro for their donations, and WCO Mike Doherty for his help in presenting the awards. Congratulations to all the successful hunters and the winners in the contest. Barry Peterson

PROGRAMS FOR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The program for the March 3rd general meeting will be the Big Fish Contest Awards. Awards will be given out to the 2014 winners. Please come and help us congratulate them. Light refreshments will be served.

FEBRUARY RAFFLES/DRAWINGS

At the February 3rd general membership meeting, Shawn Magaro’ s name was drawn to win the $250 drawing, and Kenneth Palmer’ s name was drawn to win the $50 drawing. Neither member was present. The 50/50 drawing for $44.50 was won by Alan Bernardi.

DEFENSIVE HANDGUN SKILLS CLASS

To be held on Saturday, March 07, 2015. An intermediate course to develop additional knowledge, skills and attitude for personal protection. Required: NRA Basic Handgun Safety course certificate of completion, a center fire handgun (no single action revolvers) and 125 rounds of ammunition. Certificate by HH&A. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Cost is $35.00. Contact: [email protected].

NOVELTY SHOOT

We will be holding our last indoor Novelty Shoot of the season at the indoor pistol range on Sunday, March 8th, from 1:00-3:30 pm, using centerfire handguns. Allowable calibers are .380, 9mm, or .38 caliber. Cost is $2 per relay with a 50% payback to the shooters, using the Lewis Classification System. Shoot as many relays as you like. First-time shooters are WELCOME and it is open to the public. The Match Flyer is posted on our bulletin board. Norm Templin, 561-0454

PRACTICAL SELF DEFENSE COURSE

“ The course covers Situational Awareness - Being Prepared and Self-Control. Various scenarios are discussed, shown on video and demonstrated. A one hour Physical Training follows the course for those who want “ hands-on” training. We welcome questions, discussion and one-on-one strategies.” Cost is $25.00 per student payable at the door, cash, check or money order, no credit cards. You do not have to be a member of Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers to attend. Class runs from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Sundays, as follows: March 22, 2015 April 12, 2015 May 17, 2015 September 13, 2015 October 11, 2015 November 15, 2015 For more information and to register, contact Dom DeSantis, Certified Self-Defense & Firearm Safety Trainer, Contact Dom at [email protected] or 855-228-5594.

INDOOR CENTERFIRE 900 PISTOL MATCHES Our last indoor conventional pistol (Bullseye) Centerfire 900 match of the season will be held on Saturday, March 21st. We will run two relays, starting at 8:30 am and 10:15 am. Advanced registration is required, since we are limited to 18 firing positions. The Match Flyer is posted on our bulletin board and web site. For additional information, please check our web site, or contact our Match Director, John Zebel at (717) 834-5466.

INDOOR COMBAT 600 PISTOL MATCHES Our last indoor Police Pistol Combat 600 match of the season will be held on Saturday, March 28th. We will be running continuous relays from 9:00 am until about noon. Walk-on registrations will be taken a first-come, first-served basis. The Match Flyer is posted on our bulletin board and web site. For additional information, please check our web site, or contact our Match Director, John Zebel at (717) 834-5466.

LADIES NIGHT AT THE RANGE

Ladies of all skill levels this night is for you! This is an informal session which will allow you to shoot at your own pace for as long as you like. Instructors will be on the range to assist you if you need it. We ask that you bring your own handgun and ammunition. If you are new to shooting and don't own a gun we will have .22 caliber pistols available. There is no cost to participate. WE DO NOT PROVIDE AMMO. If you borrow a club gun you will need .22LR ammo, standard velocity. We will meet in the lower level of the clubhouse for a safety briefing. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please contact Christine Touw 717-870-4977 or [email protected]. Dom Desantis will be providing self-defense and situational awareness from 6 PM to 7PM. Dates: March 29, April 19, May 24, September 20, and October 18.

SUMMER PISTOL LEAGUE

Spring is approaching quickly and soon the Bullseye pistol group will be moving outdoors. Winter league will officially end on April 1st. The 2015 Summer Pistol League begins at the outdoor range on April 29th with a practice match. Official start is on May 6th and the matches will continue for 15 weeks. The Match Flyer is posted on our bulletin board and web site. Kay Bischof, Match Director, [email protected].

HIGH POWER RIFLE CLASS

There will be a High Power Rifle Class on April 4, 2015 at the HHA clubhouse and 100 yard range. This High Power Rifle Orientation class introduces new shooters to basic rifle safety, basic rifle handling, and basic rifle shooting skills using the AR-15 rifle. This class is designed to introduce new shooters to safely compete in an NRA sponsored High Power Rifle Match. This Class uses lecture and practical, hands-on exercises for the training sessions. Class will be taught by NRA instructors and experienced High Power Rifle Shooters. Class starts at 8:30 am and ends about 4 pm. Students should bring a bag lunch and dress to be in a class setting and outside on the rifle range. If you do not have an AR-15, we have several club rifles to use in the class. The cost for the class is $20; students 18 and under are $5. For more information, contact Fred Rogers at [email protected], or visit the club web site at www.harrisburghunters.org.

PPC SUMMER LEAGUE

Our 2015 PPC Summer League starts in April. We will be shooting continuous Combat 600 relays at the PPC Range on the following Saturdays, from 9:00 am until around noon: · · · · · ·

Apr 4 (Orientation & Training Day), 25 May 2, 23 June 6, 27 July 25 August 1, 22 September 5, 26

Cost is $5 for one-time league registration, and $4 per relay. The Match Flyer is posted on our bulletin board and web site. Our matches are open to the public. New shooters are welcome, and no prior competition experience is required. We ask that new shooters contact us in advance, so we can direct you to our orientation & training materials. John Zebel, Match Director, (717) 834-5466, [email protected].

WINTER PISTOL LEAGUE

The William Penn Pistol League runs on Wednesday nights through April 8th. This is a traveling, indoor .22 pistol league with ten local clubs participating. HH&A has two teams in the league - AMP and State. If you have a .22 cal. pistol or revolver, come on out on a Wednesday night and join us for some fun. One of the teams will be there. Matches begin at 6:45 pm. New shooters are welcome, and you may join either team. Cost is $5 per night. Juniors shoot free. Contacts: State Team: Kay Bischof, 764-7033, [email protected] AMP Team: Gene Boyer, 564-7171

SMALL-BORE SILHOUETTE MATCHES

The first of our 2015 22 Small Bore Silhouette Matches will be held on April 12. The range will be opened at 8 am for practice and the match will start at 10 am. Note: The 100 and 50 yard High Power ranges will be closed down between 8:00 am and the end of the Matches, which is usually around 3:00 pm.

CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER CLASS

On April 18-19, 2015, there will be a NRA Chief Range Officer Seminar for currently certified NRA Range Safety Officers at the Harrisburg Hunters & Anglers clubhouse from 8 am-5 pm and 8 am-3 pm. To become an NRA Chief Range Officer, you must attend both the basic instructor training (BIT) class and the discipline specific class (Chief Range Safety Officer Training). To register, visit http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx. Search for this class and complete the required information. The cost of the classes is $125. Checks can be made payable to HH&A. If there are any questions, please contact Fred Rogers, Metallic Reloading Instructor, at [email protected] or 717-583-2680.

WOODS WALK NOVELTY SHOOT

•Sunday, April 19th, 10:00 am at the Black Powder Woods Walk Range •Test your hunting skills on a variety of steel targets set at various distances in the woods •Any center fire, pistol-caliber handgun may be used - up to and including .45 caliber •No magnum or bottleneck loads allowed •Lead or frangible bullets only –no jacketed •No scopes/dots allowed - iron sights only •Five shots at each of ten different targets (50 rounds total) •Cost - $10.00 entry fee •50% payback to shooters - using Lewis Classification System (Classes A, B, and C) •Open to the public - bring a friend with you •Be at the PPC range by 9:30am to register and attend mandatory safety briefing •Match starts promptly at 10:00am on the Woods Walk Range

Optional Long Shot contest, starting at 100 yards, to be held after the Woods Walk. $1 per entry, winner takes all. Bring a few extra rounds if you want to participate. The Match Flyer is posted on our bulletin board. Norm Templin, Match Director, (717) 561-0454. Note: The Hand Trap Range will be closed during this event.

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NRA BASIC HANDGUN SAFETY CLASSES

Course Cost is $50.00 and covers the NRA Manual, Test, Certificate and Handouts. The course is open to the public. All classes must be attended to receive a certificate from the NRA and Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers. NO NEED TO OWN A HANDGUN. Dates are: May 9, 10, and October 09, 12, 16, 19, 23. Evening classes run from 5:45 PM to 8:30 PM. Saturday classes start at 8:30 AM and run to about 5:00 PM, and continue on Sunday morning for range qualifications. For registration and additional information, contact Christine Touw at 717-870-4977 or e-mail [email protected].

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM, DUE BEFORE JANUARY 1 

This form can only be used if you are renewing a membership. If you were a member in the past 2 years, you may use this form; otherwise, you must use a New Member Application form to obtain membership.  If changing from an Adult to Family membership, please use a New Member Application form and follow the instructions.  If a previous year’s junior member is 16 as of January 1, they must renew as a separate member. This includes children that are part of a family membership.  If you do not renew your membership by December 31, your privileges to use any club facilities may be suspended (card keys will be disabled) until your renewal is received and processed. Allow at least two weeks to receive your membership card after we receive your renewal.  ADULT: 22-61 years, JUNIOR: up to 15 years, YOUNG ADULT: 16-21 years, SENIOR: 62 years and older (ages as of Jan. 1).  Make checks payable to HH&A. A returned check fee of $20.00 will be assessed if a check is returned for any reason.  MUST mail form and check to: HH&A, c/o Tina Werner, P.O. Box 729, Hummelstown, PA 17036. Please print clearly and fill out form completely to avoid delays in issuing card(s) PLEASE NOTE IF ADDRESS CHANGED. Name __ ___________________________________________ Member #__________ ___ Adult $ 85.00 Street _______________________________________________DOB____/____/_____ ___ Family $ 160.00 City____________________________________State__________Zip______________ ___ Young Adult $ 60.00 Phone ___________________E-mail ________________________________________ ___ Senior $ 45.00 ___ Junior $ 30.00 Additional Name(s) Member # Date of Birth ___ Life $ 1,500.00 ______________________________ _________ ____/____/____ ___ Donation $ ______ ______________________________ _________ ____/____/____ ___ Annual Guest Pass 80.00 ______________________________ _________ ____/____/____ Total Enclosed $ ______ ______________________________ _________ ____/____/____ Cash or Check # I will download the club newsletter each month to help save club costs (x) Yes ____ No ____ Revised 09-15-12 Your club benefits from people joining or renewing a membership to the NRA. Go to the website for information: harrisburghunters.org click on NRA logo

CLUB NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING

The club is now able to provide advertising in the Newsletter. This service is open to members only. The cost is $15 per newsletter and should be business card size. It is recommended that the advertiser provide a pdf or jpg file of the ad they wish to run. If you’ re advertising something that you do not have a business card for, draft the ad yourself and send it to the club by email at [email protected].

Special Notice Significant improvements are being made to the earth backstops for the 25/50-yard, 100-yard, and outdoor pistol ranges. This ongoing work may happen on any day and is not scheduled ahead of time. Therefore, it cannot be reflected in this Range Events Schedule. Please expect that until this work is completed, you might have to change your plans upon arriving at the club. For instance, you might be able to use the 25/50-yard range but not the 100-yard. Or you might have to wait until the work is completed for the day. Or you might not be able to shoot on any of these ranges. The workers continue to only close the ranges necessary to keep them safe. Be patient and expect delays. As always, range safety comes first. Please show the workers the safety and courtesy they deserve. Thanks.

March 2015 Range Events Schedule For your convenience, this table shows when ranges are reserved for club events. (Please email [email protected] to report errors in this table.)

Archery Indoor

Archery Outside

Outdoor Ranges: Monday thru Saturday: 7 am - Sunset Sunday: 8 am - Sunset (outdoor ranges must be cleared by sunset) Sunset: March 1st 5:59 pm March 15th 7:14 pm ** March 31st 7:31 pm ** Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday 3/8/15

Black Powder

HOURS OF OPERATION Indoor Ranges and Clubhouse: 24-hr with keycard

Plinking

Mon Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Fri Sat Sat Sun Mon Wed Wed Wed Fri Thu Thu Sun Mon Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Fri Sat Mon Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Fri Fri Sat Sun Mon

Pistol Indoor

3/2 3/3 3/3 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/5 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/11 3/11 3/11 3/13 3/13 3/13 3/15 3/16 3/18 3/18 3/18 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/23 3/25 3/25 3/25 3/26 3/26 3/27 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30

Pistol PPC

Junior Air Rifle Quiet for Gen Mtg Reserved BB Gun Reserved WPPL Indoor League Junior Rifle Reserved BB Gun Defensive Handgun Metallic Reloading Novelty Shoot Junior Air Rifle BB Gun Reserved WPPL Indoor League BB Gun Junior Rifle Reserved Handgun Safety Class Junior Air Rifle BB Gun Reserved WPPL Indoor League Junior Rifle Reserved BB Gun Centerfire 900 Match Junior Air Rifle BB Gun Reserved WPPL Indoor League Junior Rifle Reserved BB Gun Handgun Safety Class Indoor PPC Match Ladies Night on Range Junior Air Rifle

Pistol Bullseye

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Rifle 100 yd

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6p-9p 7p-9p 7a-12p 6p-9p 7a-12p 1p-5p 4p-10p 4p-9p 7a-12p 1p-5p 6p-9p 10a-1p 8a-6p 12p-4p 6p-9p 6p-9p 7a-12p 1p-5p 4p-10p 6p-9p 4p-9p 7a-12p 1p-5p 9a-12p 6p-9p 6p-9p 7a-12p 1p-5p 4p-10p 4p-9p 7a-12p 1p-5p 6p-9p 7a-1p 6p-9p 6p-9p 7a-12p 1p-5p 4p-10p 4p-9p 7a-12p 1p-5p 6p-9p 4p-9p 7a-1p 6p-9p 6p-9p MEMBERSHIP CARDS AND GUEST PASSES Membership cards MUST be displayed while using any club range. NO EXCEPTIONS. Similarly, if you bring a guest, they MUST display a guest pass. Again, NO EXCEPTIONS. These rules help us all by ensuring our club is safely and responsibly enjoyed by ONLY our members and attended guests. These rules also mean that you must plan ahead to obtain a guest pass. Guest passes may be purchased for $10.00 from: · any director · our caretaker whose phone number is posted at the clubhouse · Gipe's Floor and Wall Covering, 5435 Jonestown Rd · Ron Stine's Roffler Barber Shop, 5932 Linglestown Rd · Hoffman Ford, 5200 Jonestown Rd Remember, if you’re found with a guest using the ranges without a pass your membership can be terminated.

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Large and small rifle primers 1000 $40 When at the ranges, please utilize the buckets provided Eley and SK 22 ammo Brick of 500 (limited supply) $75 All of these products are available at regular membership for spent brass. meetings and on special request. This brass is recycled and all funds are used to help fund all of the club's growing youth programs. We reSHIRTS, HATS, SWEATSHIRTS, cycle this brass in two ways. All brass not suitable for LICENSE PLATES, PATCHES, PINS reloading is sold to a salvage company, and the good Show support for your club by wearing club T-shirts brass is sold to re-loaders in the membership at very (various types), hooded and regular sweatshirts, and good prices. new style hats. We have many colors and sizes available. So, when at the ranges, please remember to support We also have license plates, patches and pins available. our youth programs and keep your ranges looking good All of these products are available at regular memberby placing your spent brass in the brass buckets. Please ship meetings at very reasonable prices. do not place steel, aluminum, loaded cases or garbage in JOIN NRA these buckets. Brass only!! Join the NRA, or renew your membership, through our Thank you for your support of your club's youth proweb site and get a $10 discount. Instead of paying $35, grams. the cost will only be $25. Click on the JOIN TODAY CLUB SALE ITEMS NRA logo on our web page and follow the instructions. Elusive Wildlife Technologies XLR 250 Gun mounted

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