dmsc May 2009 web edition

SPORTSMEN’S NOTES
The Official Publication of the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club
May 2009
ROMANOFF REPORTS INCREASE
IN GUN SALES RELATED TO
PUBLIC CONCERN
DMSC SHORT SHOTS
● At the next meeting, May 28, frequent guest
Kim Stolfer (FOAC and ACSL) will provide an
George Romanoff, overview of the Harrisburg 2nd Amendment
president of ACE rally and the upcoming legislative challenges.
Sporting
Goods,
came to the Club to ● Here’s information on an NRA stimulus
speak about the package. Click on www.nrahq.org/
new products com- nrabonus/ and you will find a great deal. You
ing out of the Las can join the NRA and get a free one-year trial
Vegas
S H O T membership. You also have the option of a
show. this past two-year membership for $25 (the first year
January. But his being free), 3 years for $50, and life memberp r e s e n t a t i o n ship for $500. The regular membership sign up
quickly turned to site off the NRA home page has 1 year for
the gun buying $35, two for $60, 3 for $85 and life memberfrenzy gun dealers ship for $1000. Free is always hard to beat,
George Romanoff
and the other substantial savings are signifiare experiencing.
George noted dealers across the country are cant, while your membership adds to the voice
seeing record sales. Handguns are flying off of the NRA in the battle against unreasonable
the shelf. At ACE, February was the second firearms legislation.
best month in 60 years. It is almost impossible to get reloading product. Once high inven- ● This year’s Fish For Free days are Saturtories are now at minimum levels. If you want day, May 23 and Sunday, June 7.
9mm ammo, 9 out of 10 shops wont have it.
You can’t get 22 Rimfire ammunition. Why? ● News and pictures of the new trap range
There are two basic factors. First, customers are on Page 7.
fear tighter gun laws from the Obama administration that also has Eric Holder as Attorney ● When you do something stupid do others
General. Then there is the increase in law- say you have rocks in your head? Well, one of
lessness that has created a perceived need our conscientious members found evidence of
some rock-headed stupidity on the rifle range.
for self-protection.
Some fool had set up rocks on the 50 yard
We need to keep alert for and battle against
SHOTS Continued on Page 2
anti-gun legislation. For instance, Governor
Inside This Issue
Rendell is talking about classifying the AR-15
Shooting Opportunities
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as a hand gun, which would then require
Club Facility Improvements
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them to be registered. George sees four
New Trap Range
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groups of citizens that can be the watchdogs:
May Work Party
8-9
Gun dealers, Consumers, Sportsmen’s clubs,
CMP News
10
and Sportsmen’s Associations.
PSRL and CMP Award Winners 10
On a less somber note, George discussed the
ACE Continued on Page 2
CMP /High Power Scores
Notes From the Field
Trading Post
11-12
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ACE Continued
feedback from the SHOT show. Examples of
new firearms, on the rifle side, are a Winchester lever action 30-06. Henry has two rim fire
commemoratives—a Boy Scout model and an
Abe Lincoln model. Then there’s a Marlin 338
express. There were also a ton of new handguns at the show, but you don’t see them in
the market place. Those products are too numerous to list individually, but if you have a
question about something you heard, stop in
ACE and ask George for details.
SHORT SHOTS Continued
(chicken rail) and used them for targets. Can
you say ricochet? On the plinking range there
was evidence of computer monitors being targeted and beer drinking. These idiots must
get a thrill from breaking the range rules. Of
course, if they are identified, losing their membership may only be the first step.
● The NRA and CMP have separate and
sometimes different rule books. and there
have been some NRA Rapid Fire Rule
Changes that will impact CMP matches. Al
Jaworski reports at www.JarHeadTop.com
you’ll find a detailed discussion on the
changes that have to do with topics such as
when do you HAVE TO stand up and when
CAN you load your rifle under each system.
These may seem like simple matters, but the
significance will become apparent at the
Camp Perry matches. The site also has some
tips relative to the Camp Perry experience.
An interesting trend is the large amount of firearms designed with pink stocks or grips to appeal to the female market. That’s not only
good marketing sense, but will also help get
more women involved in the sport. However,
as with all weapons, George reminded that
consumers don’t just buy a gun and put it in a
drawer. Women and men alike should participate in the shooting sports and learn how to
use the weapon correctly and confidently.
● To memorialize the late DMSC icon Mike
Eddy, the Pittsburgh and Suburban Rifle
A recent email blast got 39
League established the Mike Eddy award for
bounce backs. Please update
the Highest Average—Kneeling. .Ray Harvey
your e-mail address if you’ve
of the Murrysville Rifle Club is the first winner
changed it since December
of the award with a 99.93 average.
2008 or later.
There was a large turn out at the April CMP match, as shown below. See the M-1 CMP and the
NRA Hi-Power scores on the inside pages as well as info on the July CMP M-1Carbine Match
and the CMP Special Event to get ready for the Camp Perry trip.
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June 2009
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
6:00PM
Outdoor
Pistol (NMC)
2
7-10:00PM
Trap Range
Wednesday
3
5:00PM
Smallbore
Rifle
Thursday
4
Friday
5
6
9:00
NRA
High
Power
▲
7:00PM
Indoor Air
Pistol
7
9:00AM1:00PM
5-Stand
8
6:00PM
Outdoor
Pistol (NMC)
9
7-10:00PM
Trap Range
PFBC
FISH FOR
FREE
DAY
14
9:30AM
Antique
Rifle
Match
10
5:00PM
Smallbore
Rifle
Saturday
11
7:30
Board
Meeting
12
13
18
19
20
7:00PM
Indoor Air
Pistol
15
6:00PM
Outdoor
Pistol (NMC)
16
7-10:00PM
Trap Range
17
5:00PM
Smallbore
Rifle
WORK
PARTY
7:00PM
Indoor Air
Pistol
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FATHERS
DAY
9:00AM1:00PM
5-Stand
11:00AM
CMP Rifle
Match
22
6:00PM
Outdoor
Pistol (NMC)
28
29
6:00PM
Outdoor
Pistol (NMC)
23
7-10:00PM
Trap Range
24
5:00PM
Smallbore
Rifle
7:00PM
Indoor Air
Pistol
▲▲
25
8:00PM
Members
Meeting
26
1:304:00PM
Silhouette
Setup
▲
27
9:00AM
Outdoor
Pistol
Silhouette
▲
▲
30
7-10:00PM
Trap Range
▲
UPPER RANGES CLOSED
▲▲ ALL RANGES CLOSED
WP WEATHER PERMITTING
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Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club
P.O. Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Next Membership Meeting: May 28, 2009
Kim Stolfer, FOAC, ACSL Legislative Chair
The Harrisburg Rally and Legislative Challenges
EXECUTIVE STAFF
GEORGE TAYLOR IV........................................ PRESIDENT
THEODORE HILDABRAND......................VICE PRESIDENT
ELLSWORTH F. VINES ....................................TREASURER
MILES FORD..............................RECORDING SECRETARY
BRUCE UNGAR ...................EXECUTIVE RANGE OFFICER
LOU ROMITO……... ............................. NEWSLETTER EDITOR
DAN CAMPBELL……………………... MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS AND DUES
Active (Full-fledged membership)
Senior (65 years old, 10 years
consecutive membership)
Intermediate (18 - 21)
Junior (12 - 17)
Initiation fee (one time)
Computer Gate Card
$70.00 per year
$25.00 per year
$25.00 per year
$ 5.00 per year
$25.00
$10.00
AFFILIATIONS:
National Rifle Association
Allegheny County Sportsmen’s League
Washington County Sportsmen’s
League
Metropolitan Police Revolver League
Pittsburgh and Suburban Rifle League
National Sporting Clays Association
CLUB DIRECTORS
ROBERT L. ATKISON.....................724-941-5882
CHARLES R. AUGENSTEIN, II ......724-941-9538
GEORGE A. DIETZ .........................412-344-4027
MILES R. FORD ..............................412-833-0813
DOUG GAWRONSKI ......................412-531-5043
THEODORE K. HILDABRAND........724-942-2125
THOMAS H. KRAMER, JR..............724-873-0683
RAYMOND C. NIST ........................724-942-9845
LOU ROMITO..................................412-835-6881
EARL L. TAYLOR............................724-941-4649
GEORGE TAYLOR, IV ....................412-344-8750
BRUCE D. UNGAR .........................412-343-2256
ELLSWORTH F. VINES ..................412-343-5752
RONALD J. WATTON .....................724-941-5891
DAVE WILLARD…………………….724-941-6620
SANCTIONED BY:
Department of Civilian
Marksmanship
Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol
Association
United States Revolver
Association
CLUB COMMUNICATION
Club Web Site:
www.mdi.net/dml
Club House Phone:
(724)745-9794
Membership Inquiries:
[email protected]
Newsletter:
[email protected]
MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO CARRY THEIR GATE CARDS AND BE ABLE TO
IDENTIFY THEMSELVES WHEN ASKED TO BY ANOTHER MEMBER OR THE CARETAKERS
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SHOOTING OPPORTUNITIES
PISTOL
MONDAY NIGHT OUTDOOR (NMC). The
first line shoots at 6:00PM. Call the program
leaders, George Taylor (412)344-8750 or
Bruce Ungar (412)343-2256, for additional
information.
WEDNESDAY INDOOR AIR PISTOL. This
new program shoots Wednesday evenings,
at 7:00PM. Call Bob Nipar for details at
412.831.0697 or [email protected].
SATURDAY OUTDOOR SILHOUETTE. The
monthly outdoor program fires every fourth
Saturday at 9:00AM. Call George Taylor (412)
344-8750 for additional information on Saturday activities.
RIFLE
CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM.
The program shoots the third Sunday of each
month. The range is open at 9:30, the match
begins at 11:00. For information, call Bruce
Ungar (412)343-2256. New shooters must
contact Bruce for a CMP range safety orientation prior to shooting.
RIFLE REMINDERS.
√ A NEW M-1A match will shoot May 31.
Space is limited to 15 shooters. The match
will be start at 10:00 AM. Shooters should arrive no later than 8:30 AM. Cost is $6 for targets with each shooter supplying their own
ammunition.
√ The 2nd Annual M1 Carbine Match will be
held on Sunday July 19, 2009. Cost of the
event will be $6 for targets with each participant furnishing their own ammunition. The
match will begin at 10:00A.M.
√ A special CMP shooting event—an M1 Garand Match and a Springfield/Vintage Military
Rifle Match—will be held Sunday, July
26. There are four relays involve. The cost for
each relay is $7 for targets only, and $20 for
40 rounds of 30-06 ammo and targets. The
match will begin at 10:00A.M. As this is a special event, there will not be an opportunity for
first time shooters to participate.
More details for all three programs are on the
next page. If you have any other questions,
contact John Tupta at [email protected] or
724-941-1494.
NRA HIGH POWER. The program fires at
9:00AM the first Saturday of each month.
Remember, the program has a modified F
class that permits the use of scopes. Call
John Tupta (724)941-1494, or Al Jaworski
(724)746-7033 for equipment requirements
and other particulars.
BLACK POWDER. Contact Ron Watton,
(724)941-5891, or [email protected].
SHOTGUN
TRAP. Shoots Tuesday, 7:00-10:00PM. The
cost is $3.00 per round. Call Doug Gawronski,
412-531-5043, for information.
5-STAND. Shoots the first and third Sundays ,
9:00AM-1:00PM, beginning June 7. Call Tom
Kramer, 724-873-0683, for information.
Note: Tom is looking for assistance to run
this program. It takes a lot of time the day
of the shoot to set up all the computercontrolled bird sites that make this match
so much fun. Call Tom if you can help out.
IMPORTANT NOTE If your membership
card has been pulled, for whatever reason,
you need to initiate a call to Executive Range
Officer Bruce Ungar, at (412) 343-2256, to
get your card back.
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LOOKIN’ GOOD
Here’s an overview of the work that’s been done
around the club early this year with the use of
informal work parties and outside contractors.
Chuck Augenstein arranged with our neighbor
farmer Ed Martin to plow a couple of our fields
and sow hay grass and corn. This is a win-win
situation . Ed will eventually harvest the fields and
use the products for feed. We benefit from the
acreage being maintained in accordance with the
Wild Turkey Federation guidelines under their
grant program.
Bob Atkinson has done a wonderful job handling
our road improvement program, with most of the
work contractual. The road adds a great look to
the club, hinders erosion, and prevents pot holes.
The final phase will be done next year.
The area in front of the rifle firing line has been
graded and filled, and additional bench rests have
been constructed and placed on the long range
rifle shooting line. Thanks to Ted Hildebrand, Ron
Watton, Roy English, and Ray Nist for the nice
work along with Ken Zupkow, the Michelangelo of
heavy equipment. .
Finally, read the next page to find out more about
the terrific new trap range area just put in action.
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NEW TRAP AREA
Ell Vines announced good news for
trap shooters. There is a new area set
aside for practice at the rear of the
clubhouse—between the trap house
and the archery main frame
Feel free to use The Club’s throwing
machines during approved shooting
hours. You need to bring your own
birds Shells are limited to 3 drams
with no greater than 7 1/2 size shot.
We don’t want to be putting pellets on
Wilson road.
The set up is a two-person operation
because of the manual crank and pull.
Access the shooting area from the
rear on the designated path. If more
than one set of shooters is using the
range, work out a firing sequence.
Before operating a thrower, read the
conspicuously posted user instructions. The throwers are easily operated once you familiarize yourself with
the routine but the process is not intuitive. So, again, read the instructions.
And when you’re finished, please police the area. That way, those who
follow you can also enjoy a pleasant
shooting experience.
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MAY WORK PARTY
The first official
work party of the
year brought out
an early crowd
that was eager to
get as much work
done as possible
before the forecast thunder
showers turned
the dirt into mud.
Head honcho Ted Hildebrand
The primary obsorted out the work assignments
jective was to finish the field where the barn was, removing the
on the project “to-do” list.
rocks and brush and grading before seeding. The tractors were
out in full force. Ken Zupkow, above, ran the harrow, with Chuck Augenstein, middle, and
George Taylor, far, moving the heavy loads. Smaller material was hand picked by Jim Caster,
Dan Kiselica, Brian Garlick, and Bob Kirsopp, while Doug Gawronski cleared the underbrush.
Unfortunately the shots of Brian and Bob came up blank. We’ll make it up to them at the next
Jim Caster
George Taylor
Dan Kiselica
Doug Gawronski
Chuck Augenstein
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Chuck Comstock, above, was clearing holes to provide placement for the target holders. The groundhog eventually let go of his arm. Tony Kourakos, left,
and Ralph Tijerina, right. sealed the pistol bench
area. Hey, we need to get more paint pans.
Team Tupta was well represented with daughter Stephanie and dad John handling mowing chores in the bench rest
and rifle areas, while son Stephen helped pros Gary Shearer, below left, and Pete Cassini, below right, put together
some target holders for the rifle range.
work party. After the team did the field work,
George and Chuck focused on solidifying the
berm of the new road by putting in and compacting a border of small stone to aid in drainage and support the road’s edge.
There was plenty of other work to do in the upper range area. It was gratifying to see a nice
mix of long-time members and new members
jumping in to lend a hand in maintaining the appearance and operational effectiveness of the
club. It’s the members who make it happen.
Maybe we’ll see you at the next work party in
June.
You are the club. The club is you.
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CMP-RELATED RIFLE EVENTS
M1A MATCH.
This is a first time offering for all of you M1A
owners: the opportunity to show off your skill
with this fantastic rifle. The match will be held
on Sunday May 31 starting at 10:00 AM.
Shooters should arrive no later than 8:30 AM.
The course of fire will be the NRA High-Power
50 round match to include the following
stages: 10 rounds Offhand, 10 rounds RapidSitting, 10 rounds Rapid Prone, 20 rounds
Slow Prone. Cost is $6 for targets with each
shooter supplying their own ammunition.
Since the match will be held on the 200 yd
range it will be limited to the first 15 shooters
registered.
Contact John Tupta at [email protected] or 724-941-1494 for registration or more information.
CMP M1 CARBINE MATCH
The 2nd Annual M1 Carbine Match will be held
on Sunday July 19, 2009. The course of fire
will be 40 rounds fired on the 100 Yd. range:
10 rounds Slow Fire Prone, 10 Rounds Rapid
Fire Prone, 10 Rounds Rapid Fire Kneeling/
Sitting, and 10 Rounds Slow Fire Offhand.
Cost of the event will be $6 for targets with
each participant furnishing their own ammunition. The Match will begin at 10:00A.M. Contact John Tupta at [email protected] or
724-941-1494 for more details.
HONORS KEEP COMING FOR DMSC SHOOTERS
After our rifle team captured second place in the
Pittsburgh and Suburban
League, the expected individual honors followed.
Amy Smith, who led our
team with a 296.79 average, was High Lady, High
Amy Smith
Iron Sights, and
2nd
Place Standing (98.14). Rick Janoski won 2nd
Place Kneeling (99.75), and Fritz Hempelmann
won 3rd Place Sitting with a 49.94, 4.24x average. Amy, Rick and Matt Piatt all placed in the
league Top 10 (Amy 4th, Rick 6th with a
295.63, and Matt 9th with a 295.22). Great!!
CMP SPECIAL EVENT
The CMP Program is pleased to announce a
special shooting event: an M1 Garand Match
and a Springfield/Vintage Military Rifle Match
on the 200 Yd. Range. This event will be held
on Sunday
July 26, 2009. There will be
four relays each shooting the 30 round
Course of Fire: 10 Rounds Slow Fire Prone,
10 Rounds Rapid Fire Prone, 10 Rounds
Slow Fire Offhand. Relay # 1: M1 Garand
Match (10:00 A.M.); Relay #2 Springfield/
Vintage Military Rifle Match (11:00 A.M.); Relay # 3: M1 Garand Match (12:00 P.M.); Relay
#4 Springfield/Vintage Military Rifle Match
(1:00 P.M.). The cost for each relay is $7 for
targets only and $20 for 40 rounds of 30-06
ammo and targets. As this is a special event,
there will not be an opportunity for first time
shooters to participate. Each shooter will be
assigned to a specific relay and as space on
the 200 yd range is limited, registration will be
on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact
John Tupta at [email protected] or 724941-1494 for registration and more information. Come out and prep your skills for the
CMP National Matches at Camp Perry.
DMSC SHOOTERS ACHIEVE
NATIONAL CMP RANKING
In a compilation of all Garand rifle match scoring in 2008, two of our Club members found
their names in the Top One Hundred rankings
nationally. Chuck Augenstein (below left), with
a 1.0183 rating, ranked 79, while Jim Madar
(below right ) with a 1.0152, ranked 97. When
the scores are considered for the Northeast
region, their ratings put Chuck and Jim at 25
and 28, respectively.
Chuck Augenstein
Jim Madar
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CMP MATCH April 19, 2009
Offhand
Sit/Kneel
Prone
Total
168
171-2x
94
131
153
145
181-1x
162-1x
106-2x
157
171
129
64
153
152
96
153
80
487-1x
506-2x
369
258
462
417
417-1x
464-1x
338-2x
184-2x
178
178-2x
176
177-1x
167-1x
517-3x
532-2x
508-3x
177-2x
544-2x
184-2x
120
124
173-2x
158-2x
187-3x
157
159-1x
171
173-2x
162
160
154-1x
188
AR-15
186-3x
111
170
188-5x
159-1x
196-4x
191-1x
183-3x
166-1x
187-1x
184-3x
161-1x
172-2x
192-2x
100-1x
134
189-1x
127
188-4x
198-4x
183-1x
179-2x
184-2x
154
164-1x
167
563-7x
331-1x
428
550-8x
444-3x
571-11x
537-5x
525-5x
516-3x
544-5x
500-3x
485-2x
493-3x
Sit/Kneel
132-1x
M1 CARBINE
Prone Rapid
161-1x
Offhand
70
Total
363-2x
Marc Burns
Dave Burd
Paul Curry
Spencer Jordan
Mark Kern
William Kern
Mike Ligman
Bruce Long
Erik Windows
162-1x
164
146
63
156
120
140
149
152
Ted Hildabrand
Gary Scherer
Ken Zupkow
157-1x
177-1x
163
Dave Willard
179
Chuck Augenstein
Dan Campbell
Pete Cassini
Matt Gillenberger
Brian Jacobs
Allan Jaworski
Jim Madar
Bob Polander
Stephen Tupta
John Tupta
Zak Willard
Brad Wucher
Dan Zenger
Brenden Croup
Prone
M1 GARAND
M1A
BOLT ACTION
What a GREAT DAY! Twenty eight shooters on line, sunny skies, and a warm 60+ degrees. Welcome to new shooters Erik Windows, Bruce Long, and Spencer Jordan; we
hope that you enjoyed this event and will join our CMP bunch for many more matches.
Allan Jaworski continues to hold the top scoring position, this time with a 571-11x.
Great shooting Allan! Top M1 score goes to Dave Burd with a 506-2x., and Gary
Scherer claims the M1A top spot with a 532-2x. We continue to see the scores improve,
the gun talk informative, and the banter/humor entertaining.
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DORMONT-MT. LEBANON SPORTSMEN’S CLUB
HIGH POWER RIFLE LEAGUE MATCH
May 2, 2009
MATCH NO. 2
200 YARDS
NAME
C. AUGENSTEIN
CLASS
MASTER
OFFHAND
RAPID –
SITTING
RAPIDPRONE
SLOWPRONE
TOTAL
91-1X
98-4X
95-2X
175-2X
458-9X
M. FORD
92-2X
92
87-3X
194-6X
465-11X
J. MADAR
83
91-1X
95-2X
184-1X
453-3X
92-3X
85
87
176-4X
440-7X
90-1X
98-2X
97-3X
190-5X
475-11X
J. TUPTA
87-2X
86
92-2X
176-2X
441-6X
S. TUPTA
85-1X
68
962X
177-2X
426-4X
93-3X
94
96-3X
189-4X
472-10X
85
96-2X
94
170-2X
445-4X
81
81-1X
89
82
77
90-2X
77
170-2X
324
423-5X
D. WILLARD
A. JAWORSKI
EXPERT
S-SHOOTER
MARKSMAN
G. SCHERER
T. HILDABRAND
MASTER UNC
P. CASSINI
B. LONG
Notes: A very beautiful day brought out eleven shooters for this second match of the 2009
High Power season. Match high was taken by Allan Jaworski with a 475-11x. Once again,
good shooting Allan! Accolades also go to Gary Scherer with an equally impressive 472-10x;
unofficially this could be a PR for Gary. A hearty welcome to new shooter Bruce Long; we
hope to see you more often when your schedule permits. It was nice to see three shooters on
the line with an M1A; this may have something to do with the upcoming DMSC M1A match.
Next match will be on June 6, 2009 and all are welcome to attend.
John Tupta
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NOTES FROM THE FIELD
FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
(PFBC) has awarded almost $2 million in
grants to 14 municipalities, conservancies and
land trusts for the acquisition, development,
improvement or rehabilitation of public recreational boat launches. Local projects include:
● Roaring Run Watershed Association, Armstrong County - $12,000 to improve the Roaring boat launch facility along the Kiskiminetas
River near the town of Apollo, PA
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● Borough of Ohioville, Beaver County $142,000 to pave the parking area and the access road to the boat launch along the Little
Beaver Creek adjacent to the Ohio River.
● Allegheny Valley Conservancy, Venango
County - $75,000. to purchase a 13-acre
property with 3,300 linear feet of stream frontage along the Allegheny River. The Allegheny
Valley Conservancy plans to use the property
to improve canoe, kayak and fishing access to
the Allegheny River. This segment of the river
is designated as a National Wild and Scenic
River and is in the middle section of the Allegheny River Water Trail.
● Emlenton Borough, Venango County $15,000 to construct a canoe/kayak access
on the Allegheny River at the Allegheny River
Trail parking area in Emlenton.
● Pittsburgh, Allegheny County $985,991 in
federal funding through the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service’s Boating Infrastructure Grant
(BIG) program to construct transient docks on
the Allegheny River along the Convention
Center Riverfront Park in Pittsburgh
Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, June 7 are Fish
for Free Days. Each year the PFBC designates two Fish for Free Days to coincide with
Memorial Day and National Fishing and Boat
ing Week. No fishing license , resident or nonresident, is required to fish on Pennsylvania's
waterways on these days. All other fishing
regulations still apply.
GAME COMMISSION
It’s spring and deer are on the move so the
PGC has issued some deer safety tips for motorists:
* Stay alert and don’t count on deer whistles or
deer fences to deter deer from crossing roads
in front of you. Deer can’t hear ultrasonic frequencies and there is no scientific evidence
that deer whistles are effective.
* Watch for the reflection of deer eyes and for
deer silhouettes on the shoulders of roads. If
anything looks slightly suspicious, slow down.
* Slow down in areas known to have a large
deer population; where deer-crossing signs
are posted; places where deer commonly
cross roads or are struck by motorists; areas
where roads divide agricultural fields from forests; and whenever in forested areas between
dusk and dawn.
* Deer do unpredictable things. Sometimes
they stop in the middle of the road when crossing. Sometimes they cross and quickly recross back from where they came. Sometimes
they move toward an approaching vehicle. Assume nothing. Slow down, blow your horn to
urge the deer to leave the road. Stop if a deer
stays on the road; don’t try to go around it.
With the outdoor programs in full swing it’s a
good idea to review the Revised Range
Rules posted on our web site. “I didn’t know”
is not an excuse. The old saying “Better Safe
Than Sorry” is never more important than on
the shooting range. Remember, everyone is
responsible for range safety. If you see a
range violation or a potentially unsafe condition you can call a cease fire and calmly and
courteously discuss your perception of the
situation with the other shooter. A good
shooter will understand.
THE TRADING POST
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For sporting equipment associated with
club related activities—shooting, hunting, fishing, and archery. That means
no golf clubs, soccer shoes, weight
benches, old tires, personal dating services, etc. ...you get the point.
I WANT TO BUY
OFFICIAL DORMONT-MT. LEBANON
SPORTSMEN’S CLUB APPARREL
Wait a minute!!! I can get some by calling
Chuck Augenstein, the DMSC merchandising program manager, at (724)941-9538.
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A
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S&W UMC hardball, 100 rnds CCI Blazer 40
S&W hollow points, 20 rnds Federal Premium
40 S&W Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow-point,
20 rnds Winchester 40 S&W hollow-point, 5
rnds Glaser(?) R P 40 S&W blue tip. Price
new - about $931.00. FOR SALE at: $690.00.
Contact: [email protected] or call
412-303-8539. (05/09)
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A. Short sleeve pocket tee shirt, $10
B. Club cap, camo, adjustable $10
C. Long sleeve denim shirt, $30.
D, E. Short sleeve polo $25.
Available in colors shown.
State size, S-M-L-XL
MAGNUM RESEARCH .500 S&W
REVOLVER with Leupold 4x28 model FX-11
scope and wood grips. Excellent hunting/
shooting set up. Total invested approx. $1,500
asking $1,000.
Email Brad at [email protected],
or call at 724-825-7250. (05/09).
I WANT TO SELL
GLOCK MODEL 27 (.40 CALIBER) with Crimson Trace sites; “The Backup Glock: Small,
light, accurate and powerful. Includes: Crimson
Trace sites, Black De Santis Leather Thumb
Break Scabbard Holster, Grip extension(s),
extra magazine, original case, Glock magazine
loader(s); Ammunition: 50 rnds Remington 40
The Trading Post is a free clearing house service for DMSC members. It bears no responsibility or liability for accuracy of information, item condition, or reliability of submitter. Mail Trading Post items to DMSC
P.O.Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241, or e-mail to [email protected]. Indicate whether you want to
buy or sell, list the general item, then specific details, and include a contact point, as well as a picture if
available. After two issues the item will be removed unless the submitter requests an extension.