Koppel Big-Beaver Sportsmen's Assoc.

·          Camera system They dvr died due to a lot of dirt. A New DVR was voted on and bought ·          Wildlife Leadership Academy a motion was made to pay part of the tuition for Hannah Dean, Shenango High School, to go to the Wildlife Leadership Academy: passed Membership plan New Members: Currently the membership is closed and will have a cap of 400. Sponsors have to be a member for a year before they are able to sponsor anyone to join. A motion was made to accept the membership plan: Passed The full membership plan can be located by contacting the secretary or on our website.

April Highlights Self-Protection for Woman KBBSA is hosting a self-protection for woman class off of site with ten women. Turkey Shoots Four shoots Gave two money prizes at final shoot $95 and $200. Bulls Eye and Center fire The shoots are doing well. Cell Tower Still no news Indoor range The top of the range will be fixed tomorrow (4/28/17)

April BCSCL GAME Commissioners meeting Hunting and trapping season approved (see website and digest for allocations) Doe License allocations, WMU 1A - 52,000, WMU 2A = 50,000, WMU 2B = 60,000 Statewide archery bear season moved to the next-to-the-last week of archery deer season Eliminated post-Christmas Rough grouse Semi auto approved for Small game and Fur bearer, (regulations for mag restriction yet) Air rifle approved for small game .22 cal   (no FPS restrictions yet) $25 Pheasant permit Jr. hunters will not be effected by the permit (ear marked for pheasant program) Fish Reminder - November 1 through April 30 boaters on any canoe or kayak or boats less than 16 feet in length are required to wear a life jacket. This applies while the boat is underway or at anchor. A kayak capsized in Crawford County and the boater, who wasn’t wearing a life jacket, died. Fishing derby April 29 th 6:30 registration. Stocking the 27 th at noon. Camp 18-24 th...

Survey Maps The two large maps are in processes of being laminated Cell Tower No new news Turkey Shoot First shoot got canceled First night went well will go on until the week before Easter Indoor Range Two members have been contacted and one contacted us. One of the three fixed the whole bottom of our range. It is reminded that people are asked to help in assisting us who is damaging the range. Self-Protection for Woman KBBSA will be hosting a self-Protection for woman

Feb BCSCL Any Questions please contact Shawn Cox   Game Board commission meeting Monday Franklin county CWD deer found at deer farm is under quartertone. Pheasant hen and chick programs are eliminated, will not be raising from eggs now buying week old projected to save 1.5 million 1A 2A 2B same as always, week long turkey season with thanksgiving season Pulmonary approval for semi-automatic will be officially approved in march small game .22 under, shotguns under 10 gauge, big game No FMJ, air rifle .22 cal Pellet no BB Proposed $25 pheasant hunting permit. Also proposed on 1 week dog training provision in game lands to help keep the pheasants in the game lands Fish Trout stocking schedule FishboatPA app Crappie restriction approved March 1 st in OH and PA 20 per day 9in Fishing Derby April 29 th 8 till noon April 27 th stocking at noon   Camp June 18- 24 th at the larger camp up to 65 kids this year Possibly decreasing travel days, chan...

February Meeting Highlights Survey: The survey is complete. Laminated copies will be placed in the club; also there will be survey copies available to any club member who wants them. Membership agreed to leaving post and sign options up to the Directors and officers.   Dinner: Friday March 10 th 6:00pm clean up, Dinner on March 11 Bullseye and Compact practice Bullseye practice is going well. Wednesday’s at 7PM Compact shooting starting on the first and third Thursday of the month at 7pm Turkey Shoots Burt Neff made a motion to have the spring Turkey shoots seconded by Linda Watcher: Passed. Starting on March 15, 7:00, once rounds are full shooting will start. Indoor Range The indoor range is being shot up again, the directors and officers are considering the shutdown of the range.

Obedience Classes offered for your sub-compact or compact pistol We will cover home and range safety rules, types of pistols, type of sights training the mind, sight picture, grip and the promotion of basic shooting skill at 7yd.s Classes will be conducted under the NRA range rules of organized pistol shooting at the KBBSA indoor Range. The classes will be on the first and third Thursday of each month starting on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:00 PM Attend as many classes that you feel you need to train your pistol. For more information please call Dewey at 724-758-5102 *You will need (lead bullet) ammo, eye protection, ear protection and a hat. There will be a small fee for class materials Located at Koppel Big Beaver Sportsmen's Assoc. 665 Norwood Drive Koppel, Pa 16136