2024 Fishing Derby

Our 2024 fishing derby was a great success. 65 kids were in attendance this year.

  For the second year in a row, Rori Deason of Rockton was our winner with a 20 1/4" large mouth bass.

  Age division winners were Hunter Moore, Grayson McCoy, Dalton Harman, Kora Sass, Axle Heckthorne and Willow Beck.

  I would like to thank our members for coming out and supporting the kids. Special thanks to my wife Karen Hamilton, Carolyn Spencer and her husband Ed Sugarbear Spencer and Mary Lynn Portzer.  

  A big thanks to the Clearfield Walmart, Dubois Walmart, Dubois Shop n Save and DEASONS Bait and Tackle Shop in Rockton for their generous donations.

  Pictured is the winner, Rori Deason.

 

Groundhog RESULTS 6/9

We held our first Groundhog Match of the year today, 6/9, and it was a wind fest. 24 shooters fought the blowing conditions all day.

  Coming out on top of the Custom Class was Delmas Burkett of Burkett Hollow. Second was Jon Pap, of Columbia, third was a tie between Gene Delp of Brookville and Joe Kramer of Loganton.

  First in Factory Varmint Class was Ed Rethi of Dixonville and second was Joe Lash of Hillsdale.

  The side group match was won by Kevin Dufford, of Karns City, with a 5 shot group at 300 yards that measured 1.108".

  Pictured is Delp, Burkett, Dufford, Kramer and Pap.

Deer Match 5/19 RESULTS

We held our first Deer Target Match of the season today, 5/19. There were 21 shooters in attendance.

  Austin Sass, of Olanta, was the top gun in the Custom Class. Second place was a tie between Jeremiah Keefe, of Hastings, and Jim Waltenbaugh of Apollo.

  Winning the Factory Varmint Class was Joe Lash, of Hillsdale. Second went to Ed Rethi, of Dixonville and third was David Shaw of Curwensville.

  The side group match was won by Alvin Lee of Duncansville. He fired a 5 shot group, @ 400 yards, that measured 0.874".

  Pictured is Sass, Rethi, Shaw, Lash, Keefe, Waltenbaugh and Lee.

Big Catch!!

Jack Snyder, son member Zach and Amy Yutzey-Snyder, just caught this monster off the dock at the club.

  I think we might have a new record at the derby next month.

04/13 MATCH RESULTS

We held our final winter match of the season on Saturday the 13th. 18 competitors battled winds of 20 to 40 mph all day long. 

  Coming out on top of the Custom Class with the, score of 199 out of a possible 200, was Tyler Smith  of Glen Richey. There was a three-way tie for second, with identical scores of 198, between Frank Carrier of Summerville, Delmas Burkett  of Burkett, and Stu Smith of Hormtown.

  The Heavy Varmint Class was won by Caz Silvis of Brookville. Second and third were David Shaw  of Curwensville and Dean Brosius of Olivesburg.

  The side group match went Burkett with a 5 shot group, @ 200 yards, that measured .831".

  Pictured is Smith, Carrier, T. Smith, Brosius, Burkett, Silvis and Shaw.

FINAL WINTER MATCH 4/13 Balon $20 Bounty

April 13th will be our final Winter ❄️ Match of the year.

  Jack Balon has finished 1st at every match this year. It has been decided that there will be a $20.00 bounty on his head in addition to the 1st prize money.

Winter Match 3/9 RESULTS

We held our monthly Winter Match on Saturday, 3/9.

  At one time during the match we had to cease fire as some rescue boats winner by from all the rain. It was a nasty day.

  For the 3rd time this year, Jack Balon of Ebensburg was the winner Custom Class.  Joe Kramer, of Loganton, was second followed by Frank Carrier, of Summerville, was third.

  Factory Varmint Class winner Dwaine Roush, of Allensmills. Second went to Dean Brosius, of Olivesburg, and third place was Caz Silvis of Brookville.

  The group match winner was Bud Delp, of Sigle, with a 5 shot group @ 200 yards the measured .545".

Kill Phil Match Results

19 shooters showed up our second annual "Kill Phil" Groundhog Match. 

  Taking first place with a 208 was Jack Balon of Ebensburg.  Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings followed with a close second with a 207. Third place was a 4 way tie between Gina Kunselman  of Punxsutawney, David Shaw  of Curwensville, Stuart Smith of Reynoldsville and Steve Brennen of Ridgeway with identical 205's.

  Delmas Burkett  of Burkett Hollow won the group match with a 5 shot group, at 200 yards, that measured .410".

  Pictured is front row Smith, Kunselman and Burkett. Back row is Keefe, Balon, Brennen and Shaw.

Kill Phil 2/10

Our 2nd annual "Kill Phil" match is coming up on the 10th. 20 record shots @ 200 yards. This match is open to the public and starts at 10:00AM.

UBR RESULTS 10/22

The final UBR match of the season was held 10/22, and it was a great time. 20 shooters arrived to wind gust reported to be 40 mph with 20 mph sustained winds and 43 degree temperature. We did manage to avoid the rain, that was welcomed by all. Some figured it out, some did not but everyone seemed to accept the challenge. Jeremiah finally ditched his shorts, our eyes are glad, and was rewarded with a fine 238 score in a very wild condition as the wind never left up, some say getting worse towards the end. So a great season, thanks to all who contributed by working . Jeff Sass through the efforts of his wife provided us with some fine hot chili that sure was welcome today. Thanks Mrs Sass. Jack Balon shot a 1.068 5 shoot group to capture the side pot. Pic, Jack Balon, Jeremiah Keefe, Gene Delp, and before I stop, Good Luck to the ANDERSON CREEK SPORTSMEN group going to the Tack Driver. We are all rooting for you, have a safe trip.

Hunt Safe!

Thursday, Friday and Saturday there will be alot of kids in alot of deer stands with mentors of some sort across PA.

 Some will be family others friends or teachers or folks that have simply been asked the favor of, can you take my child.

  Best of luck to everyone and may your hunt be safe and successful. 

  Safety and following the laws are first and foremost. Secondly have fun and remember they are just kids, don't turn it into work for them. If they are happy let them shoot it. 

  Stay blessed everyone and enjoy these three days and make some memories

Groundhog RESULTS 10/15

We held our final Groundhog Match of the year Sunday, 10/15. There were 20 shooters in attendance.

  The top gun in the Custom Class was Jack Balon, of Ebensburg, collecting $100.00 for his efforts. Second place was Delmas Burkett, of Burkett Hollow, $60.00 and third went to Frank Carrier, of Summerville, $40.00.

  The group match was also won by Balon. He fired a five shot group, at 300 yards, that measured .883".

  Pictured is Burkett, Balon and Carrier.

RESULTS 10/8

First and foremost, thanks to the 26 shooters, some from close 4 hours away, who turned out today despite a tough forecast. But, no rain, some sun, and plenty of wind to make it not for the faint hearted. Secondly, I asked the goup if they wanted to add a 300 yard shoot the third Sunday of this month, I believe every hand went up. On a roll, I asked who would help next year, once again I think every hand went up. What a great group we have assembled this season.A heartfelt thanks to all of you. Frank Carrier volunteered to run the line today and Dave Shaw ran targets. Thanks to Jeremiah Keffe for filling in as need and for collevting my flags. Our warm weather golf cart responded to some prodding from Tom Anderson start in spite of the temperature in the morning in the 40s. Tom brought is 12 year old son Nolan who shoot like an adult, I hope he becomes a regular. We need another golf cart driver Nolan. Ok enough, now the results.

Custom Class First Jack Balon 245, Jack also won the 5 shot side group,match with a .586 group , this in winds between 15 and 26 mph. He was rewarded with $115.00.

Second Jim Wonders with a 243 took home $70.00

Third Austin Sass shooting a 240 showed he is in tune with his new rifle. $45.00 went home with him.

Factory Class First Dave Shaw $$

Second Dean Brosius $$

Junior Class First Nolan Anderson $$

Come shoot the last UBR Match of the year Sunday October 15.

Pic, Dave Shaw, Austin Sass, Jack Balon, Jim Wonders

Deer Match RESULTS 9/17

 The last Deer match of the season is in the books. 23 shooters participated in some rather good conditions.

  Scores were close with a tie at first and second places. Frank Carrier of Summerville and Delmar Burkett on Burkett Hollow were the top shooters today. At second was Pat Demeglio of Stroudsburg and Austin Sass

RESULTS 9/14

The weather conditions were hard to believe! Taking advantage of it and whipping all the boys today was Kim Weidler. Not once, but twice in the same match. Kim won the match with a fine 199. Not content, she also cleaned out the side match group money can by shooting at 300 yards, a sizzling .320. Great shooting Kim, make Bill do the dishes tonight. Hey, maybe all week. Lookin forward, next week is the last 400 yards deer match for 2023. Hope to see everyone there. Results from today:

First Kim Wiedler 199

Second Out of retirement, John Showman 196

Third Frank Carrier 195 Nice shooting Frank.

Pic Frank Carrier, Kim Weidler, John Shoeman

Match Results 8/22

Nice day on the mountain. Warm and a bit windy. As the match progressed the mirage increased. Thanks to the 23 shooters who attended. We had several new shooters which is great. One of them Cody Guyer won a coveted First Loser sticker losing out to Frank Carrier on the second target best group by .013. Nice shooting Frank. Cody, better luck next time. Now for the rest of the shoot it was also highly contested as the results show.

Custom First place a tie at 88- Jeff Gates and Jeremiah Keefe both collecting 82.00.

Second place also a tie at 84- Alvin Lee and Cody Guyer both collecting 22.00

Factory Class had Dave Shaw in first 10.00

Ed Rethi getting 6.00 for second

Thanks to Dave Shaw for cooking, Frank Carrier for doing whatever needs done, and the the folks who enjoyed the competition. Next match will be the Groundhog on Sept 10. Then the Deer on the 17th. No UBR in Sept but back at 200 yards Oct 7. Pics , front row Frank Carrier, Alvin Lee, Jeff Gates. Rear Ed Lethi, Dave Shaw, Jeremiah Keefe, Cody Buyer. Cody with his FIRST LOOSER sticker

Help Needed!

The rifle match season is down to 2 months for the year. That being said, we need younger members to step up and learn how to run matches or they will no longer exist. The average age of the people doing the matches is 70 and we are getting tired.

  Please contact me if you are willing to help. 3 of us have been running matches for almost 20 years, while working full time, so I'm too busy won't cut it.

GROUNDHOG Results

Last night the weather went to 9 and 22. Not much 9 but lots of 22 gusts. Some guys really overcame adversity. Kevin Dufford arrived at the match only to discover one of his new tires installed yesterday was flat. Really flat. Did not bother Kevin as he won the small group at 400 yd's in wild wind with a group slightly over 1.5 in. 400 yards sorted out the field although the tiny 10 half ring at 100 put the hurt on a lot of guys and ladies at the closet target of the match. Back in the winners circle today with a 191 in Custom was Jeremiah Keefe. As an indication of the gusting switching crazy wind today it usually takes around 200 or more to win. Jeremiah has his new proprietary 30 case cooking. Tied with a lowly 186 for second were 3 shooters. Gene Delp, Steve Kaffana, and Jack Balon. The rest of us mere mortals......cannon coder. Ed Rethi as the lone Factory shooter was first.....and last. But hey, he took home money, I didn't. It was good to see Peggy Yonkosy and Al Croft today. Thanks to all who attended and helped. Pics; Kevin with his excellent 400 best group target, Ed Rethi, Kevin Duffore, Gene Delp, Jack Balon, Jeremiagh Keefe, Steve Kaffana

UBR Results 8/5

The monthly UBR match was held on 8/5.

There was a tie for first place between Stew Smith, of Reynoldsville, and Jim Wonders of Johnstown. 2nd place was Steve Kaffana of Lancaster.

Factory Varmint winner was Ed Gilbert of Rockton and second went to David Shaw of Curwensville.

22lr Class winner was Gary Felege of Erie, followed by his grandson, Zach Stargaggi also of Erie.

Pictured is Kaffana, Smith and Wonders.

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Tack Driver 7/28

We hosted the 2nd "Anderson Creek Sportsman's Tack Driver Lite" match on Sunday, 7/28. 48 competitors competed in some of the most challenging conditions some had ever seen. The only weather they didn't see was snow. Shooters came from as far away as North Carolina.

  The overall winner, with a $500 payday, was Mike Hagan of Rimersburg. Second place went to Ebensburg's Jack Balon. Bob Horton, of Windburn, took third place. The smallest group of the day went to Art Engleka, of Rockwood PA, with a 5 shot group at 300 yards that measured .360".

  Pictured is Horton, Hagan and Balon. Engleka is holding his winning group target.

Snake Excursion

New member, Jason Gill, went on a rattle snake excursion today, I'd say he found them. He estimated there were 25 on the rock ledge.

Deer Target RESULTS 7/16

We had our monthly Deer Target match today, 7/16, we had every condition but snow. Wind, rain, sun, and some mirage.

  The top gun in the Custom Class was Jeff Gates of Altoona. Second was Frank Carrier of Summerville. 3rd place was a tie between Mike Huth of Punxsutawney and Alvin Lee of Duncansville.

  Deer Challenge winner was Ed Rethi of Dixsonville and the Factory Varmint winner was David Shaw of Curwensville. Gates also won the side group match with a 5 shot group, at 400 yards, that measured 1.692".

  Pictured is Rethi, Shaw, Gates, Carrier and Huth.

Fishing Derby Winners

We held our annual fishing derby today and what a derby it was!  54 young anglers were in attendance.

  The top bait thrower was Rori Deason of Rockton. Her 19.5" large mouth bass topped the list.

  Age group winners were:

11 & 12 Brooklyn Hemminger

9 & 10 Kendra Mitchell

7 & 8 Lauryn Anderson and Dolton Harmon

5 & 6 Milo Conner

4 & U Elliot Skrabe

  Pictured is Deason with her winning fish and her first prize and random pictures.

Goundhog RESULTS 7/9

We held our monthly Groundhog Match today, 7/9, and brother did it start out wet.

  Kevin Dufford, of Karns City, was the top dog in the Custom Class, firing a near perfect score of 199 out of 200. Closs behind was Mike Huth, of Punxsutawney, with a 198 and Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings with a 197.

  Ed Rethi of Dixsonville was the Factory Varmint winner and Steven Strouse of Reynoldsville was 2nd.

  Jim Wonders of Johnstown was the group winner, shooting a 5 shot group, at 200 yards, that measured .494".

  Pictured are, Rethi, Wonders, Dufford, Huth, Keefe and Strouse.