Coyote Hunt

The KSC 2010 Coyote hunt went very well with 127 registered hunters. A good time was had by all, except of course ol’ Wiley.  

20 coyotes and 3 bobcats were turned in over the three days of the hunt.

Some of the coyotes were hunted with distress calls and others were hunted with the use of hounds.  

The heaviest coyote and the winner of the 500 dollar First Prize was “Top Dog” Jim Sharpe with a coyote that weighed in at 49lb 10.75 ounces.

There was over 1400 dollars in Prize money awarded to the competitors.  The club also made a good profit to boot.  A successful raffle of prizes such as a Tree Stand and Gift Cards was also held. The Hunt Committee looks forward to next years hunt and has already begun work to plan an even bigger event.

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A big Thanks and a Tip o' the ol' John B. Stetson to the Hunt Committee and especially to Jim Bashford for making this great event a reality, thanks Jim!!

Spring Clean-Up

KSC will be holding a Spring Clean-Up as soon as the weather breaks. We have a lot of work that needs to be accomplished and it will be a good chance for members to get in their hours. Keep a check on this page for the details, coming soon.

SPRING HAM SHOOT

The KSC Spring Ham Shoot will take place on Sunday March 21 beginning at 9:00 am.

We'll have Line & Trap Shoots a Sportsmen's Raffle and fresh home cooked Breakfast and Lunch will be available.

Bring the Family and win your Easter Ham!

Members who haven't picked up Shoot cards to sell should contact Dick Leggett at 392-2060 or pick one up at the arch 3 meeting.

Sell the shoot cards and tell all your friends and come on down for a great time on Sunday March 21 at 9:00!!

TRAP SHOOTING SUNDAY'S & WEDNESDAY'S!

Every Sunday Morning the birds start breakin' at 9:00.

Now KSC has both Trap and Skeet.

KSC is now the premiere Skeet & Trap shooting facility in Columbia County!!

Trap and Skeet Shooting is open to the public! So, be sure to tell all your Trap & Skeet Shootin' friends and tell 'em to pass the word.

The kitchen will now be open on Sunday mornings from 8 - 10 for a fresh homemade breakfast and coffee.

Click here to view Skeet Range Photo

Whispering Pines

President Terry Toomey and Board member Rick Olivo recently purchased 250 white pines that will be planted on the property between the Trap Field and the Pond.

The planting will take place in the Spring with the help of the Boy Scouts and the 4-H.

Friends of NRA Columbia Greene 2009 Grant Program Update

The NRA Upstate NY Grant meeting was held Saturday in Vernon Center NY. I attended as delegate and Terry Toomey joined me to see what it is all about.

Great news is that we have come home PRELIMINARILY SPEAKING with more $$ again this year than we sent in for the second year in a row.

First, the statewide numbers:

Since the FNRA program started 17 years ago, Upstate NY has grossed over $10,000,000; netted over $4,000,000, and gave grant amounts of over $2,000,000.

By any measure, Upstate NY is within the top 5 nationally.

2009:

77 grants submitted same as last year.

Grant Requests for 2009 totaled $283,769

Budget for 2009 totaled $168,000

Now for our committee area grants:

1-Tri-Village- $2,755
2-Hudson F & G-$2,103
3-Philmont R & G- $2,103
4-Kinderhook Sportsmen-$2,103
5-Good Shephard-$1000

PRELIMINARY-Our local grants totaled $10,064 (about $2,500 more than Columbia-Greene contributed)

Rick Olivo
Chairman

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KSC 2010 Events Schedule

Switzerland's Low Crime Rate

This is a link to a very good video that explains just why Switzerland has the "Lowest Crime Rate In The World." Have a look.


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RANGES

Important Note:

Be sure to Sign-In in the new Kiosk just north of the Clubhouse
prior to using any of the ranges.

Failure to comply may result in you losing your Range Privileges. Also, please be sure to follow the rules and be respectful of your fellow members. Thanks for your compliance!!!

DO NOT shoot silhouettes with High Powered Rifles!!! Period! Is there any part of this you don't understand? If so, bring your questions to the Aug 5 meeting.

When you’re shooting, PLEASE wear eye and ear protection.

• You only get two eyes (if you’re lucky), and it doesn’t take much to lose one.
• Hearing loss is 100% irreversible.  It is also 100% preventable by wearing proper ear protection.
• In addition to wearing eye and ear protection while shooting, you should also do the same while at the club (and home) while operating weed-wackers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, wood chippers, and all other kinds of power equipment that make a lot of noise and fling stuff at your face.  Don’t lose an eye or your hearing because you didn’t follow basic safety precaution

Archery Targets

Archery targets are out in the same locations as last year.  If you want to shoot your bow, have at it (don’t forget to sign in).

Rifle Range

We were looking at installing a 250 yard rifle range, but it isn’t feasible due to the amount of digging that would be required.  We’ll be looking at other solutions for a longer rifle range

50/50 Raffle

Note: Just a reminder...the winner of the 50/50 is responsible for supplying the goodies for the following meeting.

50/50 Winner:   Mark Leggett

Member Application

You can now download an Official KSC Membership Application form on this site.

That way if you, as a member, have someone you would like to propose as a member, you can download and print the application and give it to your friend to complete and return to you.

Your friend may also download the form, fill it out and submit to you with the application fee.You can then sign it and submit it at the next meeting.

The Application Form is accessible from the Menu Bar at the top of the page under "About Us." Choose "Membership."

Click Here to Download the Membership Application.

Newt Lays It On The Line

This is a must see video. Newt speaks with clarity and the wisdom of a man who knows his history!

Watch video...

Audi Green Commercial, A Look At Our Future!

You may have seen this on the superbowl, I did and it disturbed me because this is not far from where we are heading if we don't stand up now. This is scary stuff!

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THIS MADNESS MUST STOP!

Please help ban fox hunting...

Cow Disguised as Deer?

Here is a buck that a hunter got in Wisconsin . He sent these pictures to a bunch of people to see what he could get and the owner of Cabela's paid him $13,000 for the head and hide. A calico buck, like the one below, is rarer then an albino.

QUOTES

“Freedom is never more than one generation from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States when men were free."

~ Ronald Reagan

No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. 

~ Thomas Jefferson 

Political Support

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