Tom Hamilton, Ron Bailey Sr., Jeff Gates and Jamie Eazor win 400-yard Score Target Matches

Here are the results from the August 19, 2012 Score Target match at Anderson Creek Sportmen's Club:

It was a great day for shooting till the 1:00 starting time.  Then the winds and mirage moved in. We shot 37 targets.

.22 Class:
1. Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
2. Tom Hamilton
3. Jeff Gates of Altoona

.30 Class:
1. Ron Bailey Sr. of Marstellar
2. Joel Dutra of Grampian
3. Tie
Ron Bailey Sr.
Joel Dutra

Unlimited Class:
1st thru 3rd Jeff Gates of Altoona

We tried a new target at the match - one used in groundhog matches. The result was a tie between Jeff Gates and Jamie Eazor of Reynoldsville.

- Tom Hamilton

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

August 11, 2012

Meeting Minutes

      Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on August 11^th, 2012

The July minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Bob McClure and a second by Breck Neeper. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Marty Hrin  and a second by Steve Strouse.

Match Reports – Tom Noble reported that the 7/29/12 Trap Shoot and Steak Feed was successful. There will be another Trap Shoot Steak Feed on 8/26/12.  Please let Tom know if you plan to attend by 8/21/12 to allow time to order the food. There were 2 shooters for the rimfire match and the scheduled rimfire matches have been cancelled for the rest of the season. Tom Hamilton will be attending an ARA match to learn more about our sanctioning as an ARA Match. There were 46 targets shot in the sniper match and 35 targets shot in the 22 caliber match.


Old Business
Charles Bungo donated lumber and material to build the shotgun backstop.  It was determined that the archery range will be built parallel to the driveway and between the Autumn Olive bushes, and a meeting will be held for the final plans.  Steve Strouse made a motion to supply $125.00 for the new archery range and the motion passed on a Dave McNeel second.


New Business

The Fishing Derby had 25 kids and approximately 40 adults in attendance. Despite a lot of rain the event was very successful with every kid leaving with a prize. Tom presented the club with a framed picture of the kids who participated, with special thanks to his wife for putting the picture and frame together.  Their will be a meeting in January to make plans for next year's fishing derby. There will be a work party in September to rebuild the 50 yard range target holder.

A discussion was held concerning rebuilding the front of the camp, it is estimated to cost approximately $1,000.00.  Joel Harris was presented as a new member and he was approved on a Bob Huston motion and a Tom Noble second.

Bob McClure won the prize drawing.

Tom Noble made a motion to adjourn and Ken Straub seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell, Secretary.

More great photos from the kid's fishing derby!

Kids Fishing Derby Winners:

 Front Row - Benjamin Chimenti, Eathon Finlay, Emma Wisor and Colton Neeper

Back Row - Aiden Lockett, Justine Derouin, Audery Smith, Ty Finlay, Jacob Peterson, Chance Pelton, Jacob Butterfuss, Kayla Butterfuss and Brianna Yanulitts

The weather was wet, but it did not dampen the spirits of the 25 kids that showed up for the fishing derby. It was a great success, with everyone catching fish.

We did shorten the time a bit because of the rains.

Many parents came up to me and asked if we were going to do this again, I told them yes. There were several fish caught that were 13" or better.

Many of our members, and wives, came out to help set up, measure fish, cook hot dogs and clean up. We had a great support group from the membership,

The winners were:

Biggest fish overall - Ben Chimenti
First angler to show up - Justine Derouin
Youngest angler - Colton Neeper
Under 5 - Eathon Finlay and Emma Wisor
5 & 6 - Ty Finlay and Jacob Peterson
7 & 8 - Audrey Smith and Aiden Lockett
9 & 10 - Chance Pelton and Kayla Butterfuss
11 & 12 - Jacob Butterfuss and Brianna Yanulittis

I want to let the membership know that they did a fantastic job at our fishing derby. Even though it rained the whole time, the fellows and wives, stuck it out till the end. We had 25 youth show up to fish and they all had a great time.

I received several phone calls on Saturday night from parents, and kids, about the wonderful time they had and are we doing this again. All comments were positive!

There were well over 100 fish caught and released during the day. If you are at the pond and see bobbers moving around, they are still connected to some rather large bass. Several were caught and broke 8-pound fishing line.

There are two new paddles under the canoe, if someone wants to go out with a harpoon, or real heavy tackle, and try to get them.

A picture, and names, of the winners will be in the Courier-Express, Progress, Gant Daily, WTAJ-TV and the "Big Ole Fish".

A special thanks goes out to my wife, Karen, Kristi Hamilton, Mike, Linda and Alan Solida, Steve McClure, Tom Noble, Jeremy Smith, Carl Huss, Rick Knisley, Breck Neeper, Andy and Melissa Chimenti, Brian Allen and Renea, Ed Spencer, Andy and Laura Shaffer.

We will be publishing more pictures from the Derby throughout the week.

 

Thank you all for a job well done,

~ Tom Hamilton

Excitement builds for Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday!

We are a few days away from our first Kids Fishing Derby from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 28.

The message channel on our local cable and Gant Daily have been advertising it for about a month now. My wife and I are expecting around 100 kids to show up.

The membership has been working very hard to get ready for this event by cutting brush, mowing, weed eating and supplying items for the derby.

So far we have had 10 fishing rods, 2 sleeping bags and a youth fishing vest donated by club members for prizes. Tom Noble has ordered 30 dozen night crawlers for the event and many members, and wives, have committed to come and help.

There are quite a few areas opened up around the pond for easy access to the better fishing areas. Because of the size and numbers of largemouth bass in the pond, we are going to allow a few to be taken out to give the smaller fish a chance to grow.

I want to thank the membership for the help they have given to the club for the kids and I know it will be a great time for all.

~ Tom Hamilton

Class winners, left to right:  Jamie Eazor, Ron Bailey Sr., Chuck Leroy and Jeff Gates.

Here are the results of the July 22 400-yard round target match:

Temperatures were great, winds a bit unpredictable and a lot of mirage to contend with, but we still shot 35 targets.

Unlimited Class:
1. Chuck Leroy of DuBois
2. Chuck Leroy
3. Jamie Eazor of Falls Creek

.30 Class:
1. Jamie Eazor
2. Ron Bailey Sr. of Marstellar
3. Tie:
Rick Knisley of Chestnut Grove
Mike Solida of DuBois
Ron Bailey Sr.
Jamie Eazor

.22 Class:
1. Jeff Gates of Altoona
2. Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
3. Steve Strouse of Boonesboro

Sniper Match:
Winner: Ron Bailey Sr.
  
Ron Bailey also won the Sniper Match last week and is our first two-time winner in this class. Congratulations, Ron!

~  Tom Hamilton

Work party does fantastic job of getting ready for fishing derby

We had a great day at the work party on Saturday, July 21,  and we are ready for the fishing derby next Saturday, July 28 . Eleven people showed up to give us a hand at the work party. 

Weed eaters, mowers, hammers and drills were running for almost four hours. The pond looks great! There are many places cut out for the kids to fish the whole way around the pond.

I would like to thank Wayne Hicks, Brian Brubaker, Breck Neeper, Andy Shaffer, Steve McClure, Jeremy, Caleb and Audrey Smith for a great job mowing and weed eating.

Tom Noble and Carl Huss did a fantastic job building and hanging a new door on the trap house.

Thank you very much fellows.

Our membership needs to give a special thanks to new member, Rick Knisley, for his work on our farm tractor. Rick picked up the tractor, made all the repairs, washed it, serviced it and brought it back in great shape with no labor cost to the club.

We moved 2 of the picnic tables down by the dock.  These will be put in the grove after next Saturday. I want to remind everyone that is going to help next week to come up to the club around 12 noon so we can take down chairs, tables and get things ready for the kids.

- Tom Hamilton

Big buck spotted at Hamilton camp

Got this picture of a trophy whitetail near my camp during the weekend of July 14. If you look closely at the rack, you'll see it is a 10 point.

~Tom Hamilton

Jamie Eazor fires 2 perfect scores

Jamie Eazor

Here are the match results from the 7/15/2012 400-yard Deer Target Match:


Jamie Eazor doubles up and fires 2 perfect scores, with 2 different rifles, in todays match.

Winds were very brisk, but the rain held off till after the match was over, and we shot 46 targets today.

Unlimited Class:
1. Jamie Eazor of Falls Creek - 2 perfect 25 out of 25 scores
2. Chuck Leroy of DuBois

Factory Heavy Barrel Class:
1. Steve Strouce of Boonesboro
2. Tie
Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
Mike Solida of DuBois
Steve Strouse

Deer Rifle Class:
1. Bob Huston of DuBois
2. Tie
Marty Hrin of DuBois
Bob Huston


~ Tom Hamilton

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

July 14^h, 2012 Meeting Minutes

      Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on July 14^th, 2012

The June minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Breck Neeper. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Marty Hrin  and a second by Ed Spencer.

Match Reports – Jeremy Smith reported there were 2 shooters for the rimfire match, and he is working on a new schedule for the matches to avoid conflicts. Tom Hamilton reported he is working with the American Rimfire Association to get our rimfire matches sanctioned. The fee is $20.00 per year and $1.00 per target. Walt reported 37 targets were shot for the deer rifle match. Tom Noble and Steve Beretsel will have a Trap Shoot and Steak Feed on 7/29/12. Please let Tom know if you plan to attend by 7/24/12 to allow time to order the food.

Old Business

Rick Knisley has repaired the tractor and donated his 4 hours of time spent to the club. Tom Hamilton anticipates about 100 kids for the Youth Fishing Derby to be held on July 28^th. Tom will get the hot dogs and condiments and Ed Spencer has been getting prizes. Guests and members are reminded not to bring dogs to the fishing derby.  Marty Hrin needs to know where to drill the holes for the 50 yard back stop. If a member does not have 2 books of raffle tickets by the August meeting, they will be sent to the member. Carl Huss has built a new door for the trap house.

 

New Business

Scott Brubaker has requested permission to put in an archery range, after a discussion permission was granted. There will be a work party on 7/21/12 starting at 10:00 am in order to get the club ready for the Fishing Derby. Walt Kuzemchock suggested we construct a new target for patterning shotguns to the right of the 50 yard range in order to reduce the damage done to the 50 yard target by shotgun pellets. Breck Neeper made a motion for the new target and it passed on a Tom Noble second after a discussion was held about what was needed for construction.

Steve McClure donated a solid steel gong for the 400 yard range. Joel Dutra is taking a group of young shooters to the National Matches in Camp Perry and thanked the club for allowing them to practice at the club ranges.  Joel Dutra discussed the construction of a new outdoor small bore range, and the availability of NRA grant money for such a project. He will review and present a proposal at a future meeting. Marty Hrin presented information on the August 19^th, 2012 PWHU pig roast to be held at the Dubois Lions Club park. Tickets are $20.00 and sponsor packages are available for $250.00. Steve Beretsel reported on the repair of the lawnmower and advised members that if the mowers need repair to contact him.

The scheduled rimfire matches have not been suspended as previously reported.

Randy Mitchell won the prize drawing.

Joel Dutra made a motion to adjourn and Dave McNeel  seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

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Kids & Adults enjoy great day of fishing!

We had a birthday party for my grandson at the club today, 6/30/2012, and had about 25 kids and adults fishing in our pond during the afternoon.

Pictured is Emma Leonard, daughter of Brian Leonard, with a beautiful largemouth bass she caught off the dock. Everyone that was fishing had a ball with non-stop action. This was a great test for our upcoming fishing derby.

We are still in need of a few more fishing rods for prizes and volunteers to help the day of the derby. I am going to have a work party the Saturday before the derby, 7/21 at 10:00 AM, to get the area around the pond ready.

Any member that has a weed eater or push mower they can bring up to help clear areas out for the kids would be greatly appreciated.

- Tom Hamilton

KIDS FISH FOR FUN DERBY

THE ANDERSON CREEK SPORTSMEN'S CLUB

WILL BE HOLDING A “KIDS FISH FOR FUN DERBY"

ON JULY 28TH FROM 2 TO 5PM

THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT

976 VIADUCT ROAD~ROCKTON~ PA

IT IS OPEN TO ANY CHILD, ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT,

AND WILL BE A CATCH AND RELEASE DAY OF FISHING.

THERE ARE BLUEGILL) PERCH AND LARGE MOUTH BASS

PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE YOUNGEST

BOY/GIRL

CATCHING A FISH, BIGGEST FISH, HEAVIEST FISH

AND OTHER PRIZES

WE WILL HAVE FREE HOT DOGS, CHIPS AND DRINKS

THERE IS NO COST FOR THE EVENT.

INTRODUCE CHILDREN, 12 AND UNDER,

TO THE FUN SPORT OF FISHING.

IF YOUARE INTERESTED,  CONTACT TOM HAMILTON AT (814) 236-3828,  OR E-MAIL AT

GUNRUNNERTH@HOTMAIL.COM

FOR INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS

Tom Hamilton, Jim Baum, Alan Solida, Jeff Gates win 400-yard matches

Sunday, June 17, was a day for shooting, despite the winds.  Temperature was in the 70's, but there was a bit of a mirage to contend with.  We shot 44 targets.  

.223 Class:  
1. Tom Hamilton from Curwensville  
2. Jeff Gates from Altoona  
3. Joel Harris from DuBois  

.30 Class:  
1. Jim Baum from Indiana  
2. Tie:      
      Tom Hamilton      
      Ron Bailey Sr. from Marstellar      
      Mike Solida from DuBois  

Unlimited Class:  
1. Tie:      
      Alan Solida from DuBois      
      Jeff Gates  
2. Tie:      
     Jeff Gates      
     Jamie Eazlor from Bonnesboro      
     Linda Solida from DuBois  

Sniper Match (winner takes all):  
Tom Hamilton 48 - 1X  

The sniper match continues to get good participation, and we will continue to shoot a relay at each match. 

At our test sniper match on June 10, we had seven shooters competing. Walt Kuzemchock won the match with a score of 47 out of 50. All contestants were able to keep all shots within the scoring area, no easy task with the mirage. 

We may make this a complete match for next year.  

-Tom  Hamilton

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

June 9^th, 2012

 Meeting Minutes

 Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on June 9^th, 2012

 The May minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Breck Neeper. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Shannon McKee and a second by Roger Thomas.

Match Reports – There were no shooters for the rimfire match, the match dates conflict with a sanctioned match. A discussion was held concerning rescheduling the trap and rimfire matches to avoid conflicts. Walt reported 38 targets were shot for the deer rifle match. The inaugural sniper match will be held 6/10/2012. The 400 yard targets selected are equivalent to a 1200 yard competition target. Tom Noble reported the trap shoot had 9 shooters.

Tom Noble will not be able to attend the 6/24/12 trap shoot and after a discussion it was decided that the trap shoot will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.

 Old Business

Tom Hamilton was unable to repair the tractor. Marty Hrin made a motion to run the tractor to Bob Knisley to have it repaired. Andy Shaffer seconded the motion and it was approved. Rick Knisley volunteered to bring a trailer and haul the tractor to have it repaired.

Tom Hamilton asked for donations for the Youth Fishing Derby to be held on July 28^th. The derby is open to children 12 and under and must be accompanied by an adult.  There will be prizes for the youngest, the biggest fish, the heaviest fish and catching a fish. Tom Noble will pick up 12 dozen night crawlers for the derby.

New Business
Tom Hamilton asked for volunteers to take the posts and fence that were around the apple trees and put them around the old well in the grove, to make it safer. Tom Hamilton has a new fire ring for the grove.

Marty Hrin volunteered a post hole digger for the holes for the backstop and Randy Mitchell will bring over a tractor to drill the holes.

Carl Huss volunteered to build a new door for the trap house. Joel Dutra reported that there a several broken trusses in the big pavilion roof. A crew will review the trusses and make arrangements for repair.

A sympathy card was circulated for the members to sign to be sent to Steve Beretsel Jr.. His father recently passed away after a car accident while on his way to the recent trap shoot.

Ed Gray, sponsored by Travis Spencer, appeared at the meeting for membership in the club. He was approved for membership.

Walt Kuzemchock won the prize drawing.

Joel Dutra made a motion to adjourn and Scott Hemminger seconded the motion

 Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Strouse, Hamilton, Gates and Eazler win 400-yard deer rifle matches

The temperature was hot, winds light, and mirage desert-like , but we still shot 44 targets Sunday, June 10, in the 400-yard deer rifle matches.

Deer Rifle Class:
1. Steve Strouse from Boonesboro
2. Marty Hrin from DuBois
3. Bob Huston from DuBois

Factory Heavy Barrel Class:
1 & 2. Tom Hamilton from Curwensville
3. Tie
Mike Solida from DuBois
Jeff Gates from Altoona

Unlimited Class:
1. Tie
Jeff Gates from Altoona
Jamie Eazler from Falls Creek
2. Tie
Ron Bailey Sr. from Marstellar
Bob Kingsbury from Falls Creek
Jamie Eazler from Falls Creek

- Tom Hamilton
 

.22 rimfire benchrest match set for Sunday, June 3, at 10 a.m.

Range opens at 8 a.m. for sighting and practice.

Good shooting!

Elk on the Caledonia Pike!

My wife, Karen, snapped these pictures of a 5-by-6 bull elk during the storm on Sunday, May 26.

She took them at 5 p.m. near our camp on the Caledonia Pike.

- Tom Hamilton

Members, shooters - take note!

1. At the next 400-Yard Deer Target Match, we will trying a new match format between relays. It will be a "Sniper Match" The target is a B34 Rev RC, a 50-foot reduced police target set at 400 yards. This is the equivalent of shooting a silhouette at 1200 yards. The firearm must be a factory rifle and shot off a bi-pod, you may use a rear bag. There are no limitations on the scope or ammo used. It is a challenging, but not impossible, target to shoot.

2. There are sign-up sheets in the club meeting room for the Kids Fishing Derby, coming up in July. There are 3 different ones. Volunteer the day of the derby, prize donations and drinks and chips.

3. If there are any members willing to rebuild the 50-yard back stop, please contact me and I will give you the dimensions and info on what needs done.

Thanks,

Tom

Photos from Sunday's Trap Shoot

- Photos by Jeremy Smith

Four-year-old Benjamin Chimenti, son of new member Andy Chimenti, was fishing on the Susquehanna Rive rrecently, across from George McCoy's shop, and got into a mess of trout. 

He is pictured here with the sixth one he caught.

Fishing derby for kids set for Sat., July 28

 After looking at the pond and seeing all the aquatic life, we are going ahead with the planning of the fishing derby. It will be open to any child, with an adult accompanying them.

I am asking the membership for help with the derby and with the food and prizes. Any member that can donate an inexpensive "kids fishing outfit" for prizes would be greatly appreciated. We also will need boxes of small bags of chips, juice boxes and water. The hot dogs and buns will be taken care of.

The derby will be held Saturday, July 28th, from 2 till 5 p.m.   It is a catch-an -release day of fishing of fun for kids. There will be prizes for the youngest boy and girl catching fish, the biggest fish, the heaviest fish and anything else we can think of. We are hoping this will introduce fishing to kids who may never have done it before

If you can help with the derby or want to donate items, please contact me anytime at 236-3828 or e-mail me at gunrunnerth@hotmail.com. There will be a sign up sheet for helping and donations in the club house.

Thank you,

Tom Hamilton

Anderson Creek Sportsmen will hold a  trap shoot and steak feed on Sunday, May 20, starting at 9 a.m.

The cost is $25 for three rounds of trap and a steak.  Additional rounds are $3 apiece.

Members should contact Tom Noble (590-5044)  or Steve Beretsel (371-1471) by Tuesday May 15^th to reserve a slot and order the steaks.

Tom Hamilton, Alan Solida, Steve Strouse, Bob Kingsbury win 400-yard matches

It was a great day for a match! Temperature was perfect, very light winds and a little drizzle at the end of the match. There were 37 targets shot today.

Deer Rifle Class:
1. Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
2. Derek Hoyt of Luthersburg (last years deer rifle champion)
3. Derek Hoyt

Factory Heavy Barrel class:
1. Tie
Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
Alan Solida of DuBois
2. Tom Hamilton

Unlimited Class
1. Tie
Steve Strouse of Boonesboro
Bob Kingsbury of Reynoldsville
2. Tie
Ron Bailey Sr. of Marstellar
Mike Solida of DuBois
Jim Baum of Indiana

Gant Daily (http://gantdaily.com/), our local web newspaper, has been posting our match results for several years now. Results are posted on the website today (5/14).

Gant is now posting upcoming events for us at no charge.

I ran a tag on the match results inviting the public to the 400-yard matches and letting them know there will be someone there to help sight in. We did shoot 37 targets on Mothers Day.

- Tom Hamilton

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

May 12^th, 2012 Meeting Minutes

       Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on May 12^th, 2012

 The April minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Ed Spencer and a second by Roger Thomas. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Breck Neeper.

 
Match Reports – There was no rimfire match and Walt reported a very light turnout for the 400 yard match. The targets for the rimfire matches were missing. Jeremy Smith was able to get new targets made by Kinko’s of State College. Members are reminded that the targets at the club are for the matches and are not to be taken by the members.
 
Old Business
After an interpretation of the new gambling laws we will no longer have a 50/50 drawing but will have a non-monetary prize drawing.

Tom Hamilton reported there are a lot of fish and tadpoles in the pond. The Fishing Derby for kids will be held on July 28^th  from 2:00 until 5:00. Members are asked to donate items to be used as prizes for the kids (fishing poles, gift certificates, etc..). Please bring any donations to the club at the next meeting, Tom Hamilton will coordinate the collection of donations.

New Business

The lawn tractor has been serviced and is ready to mow. The water pump has gone bad on the tractor and George McCoy got us a new pump at cost. The tractor will be repaired next Sunday the 20^th at 2:00 if you are willing to help.

Jeremy Smith reported a representative for the American Chestnut Society will give a presentation at our August meeting.

There will be a trap shoot on May the 20^th and will cost $25.00 per person for 3 rounds of 25 birds and a steak dinner. Members should contact Tom Noble or Steve Beretsel by Tuesday May 15^th to reserve a slot and order the steaks.

 Coca Cola has notified us that we must either buy our pop machine or lease it for $225.00 a year. We voted to lease the pop machine on a Charles Bungo motion and a Walt Kuzemchock second.   

We received a new insurance policy and we voted to change the tractor listed from the old John Deere to the new Case/IH and increase the value to $10,000.00 on a Walt Kuzemchock motion and a Joel Dutra second.

The following applicants appeared at the meeting for membership in the club, Ken Straub,  Rick Knisley and Andy Chimenti, they were admitted on a motion by Ed Spencer and a second by Roy Mahlon. Ed Gray,  Doug Ell and Tom Shaffer were not present.

Travis Spencer won the prize drawing.

 Joel Dutra made a motion to adjourn and Roger Thomas seconded the motion.

 

- Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Work party accomplishes a lot. Thanks to all who helped make the day a great success!

The 50-yard benches are rebuilt and ready for shooting. I want to thank Wayne Hicks for helping me with them, Dan Francisco and Andy Shaffer for working on the tractors and smoothing up the road to the 400-yard back stop, Bud and Roger Thomas for filling in the pot holes on the club driveway and pulling out the post around the apple trees, and Shannon McKee for cleaning up the club house. Great job!

- Tom Hamilton