Vermont Supreme Court Hear Magazine Ban Challenge 11/17/2020

Bernard -- VTFSC Lawsuit Challenging VERMONT MAGAZINE BAN Will Be Heard at Vermont Supreme Court Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs 11/16/2020 The Federation is pleased to notify you that oral arguments on our Magazine Ban suit is now schedule to occur before the Vermont Supreme Court on NOVEMBER 17, 2020 starting at 9AM EST.   While you will not be allowed to attend in person, you can watch and listen to this pivotal discussion by going to the following link: Watch VTFSC Magazine Ban 11/17/20 Join The Fight : Donate Here To Protect Your Vermont Rights Read The Full Update Here: Full VTFSC Lawsuit Update While many entities and individuals helped fund this case to get it started and get it through the Washington County Superior Court (Thank You To All Who Stepped Forward), those funds only got us to the Vermont Supreme Court - not through it. In order to move this forward, the Federation stepped to the plate and used money from our dwindling Defense Fund to pay $10,000 to help bring this case to a what we believe we be a very successful conclusion. As we look ahead to the next biennium, we believe that there will be continued attacks on our firearm and sporting rights, and you need to know that across just this past biennium, almost $250,000 has been spent to lobby AGAINST those rights. PLEASE: Take a moment to consider how much your rights are worth, ask yourself how much you have donated to date to fight for your rights, and then please consider making a donation to the VTFSC. $5; $10; $50 - whatever you can donate will be a huge help, and then get your family and friends to donate.   You can donate to the Federation by going to the following page: Donate Here To Protect Your Vermont Rights   Yours In Freedom & Liberty Chris Bradley, President - VTFSC   Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Laberge Range Cleanup Day 8/23/20

Bernard -- It is cleanup day at the Laberge range in Charlotte Vermont. The Laberge range is one of the most frequented ranges in the state. It is a valuable resource to Vermont sports people. The range is graciously hosted for shooters by the Laberge family, who have fought and won several lawsuit's to keep the range open to the shooting public. It is time to step up and thank the Laberge family for their hospitality and generosity. Please take the time to come help clean up even if for a short time and of course this range is run completely by donations. Your help is needed to keep this range open for use to the Vermont sportspeople.   Where:  1904 Lime Kiln Road Charlotte VT 05445  Map To Laberge Range When: Sunday August 23rd 7a-5p   Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Free Fishing Day June 13 2020

Bernard --   This coming Saturday June 13th is free fishing day in Vermont.   This means people may fish without having to first obtain a a license for the entire day of June 13th. Free fishing days are a great opportunity to introduce new folks to fishing in Vermont.   Sports fishing in Vermont is an important part of wildlife conservation. The sportspeople of Vermont are the foremost stewards of conservation and wildlife preservation.   As such stewards of conservation, the Vermont Federation of Sportsman's Clubs encourages you to utilize this day of free fishing to help promote the outdoors sports in the Green Mountain State.  For More information click this link: Vermont Free Fishing Day June 13th 2020 Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Current status of the club and club activities.

Hello, Friends! Club members, I just wanted to reach out and clarify the current status of the club and club activities. First, the rifle and pistol

Hello, Friends! Club members, I just wanted to reach out and clarify the current status of the club and club activities. First, the rifle and pistol ranges are open for member use. We ask that you continue to abide by the current guidelines for social distancing. Do not congregate in large groups and try to maintain distance when you can. The shotgun program is currently on hold until we can work out a range officer schedule. Please stand by for an update on that. Rifle and pistol matches have started running again and are following guidelines set out by the state. Training classes will be starting again after we work out the protocol for club house usage. Thanks, Kurt Eckert SCFC President ©2020 Sportsman's Club of Franklin County | 851 Maquam Shore Rd. St. Albans Bay, Vermont Web Version   Preferences   Forward   Unsubscribe     Powered by GoDaddy Email Marketing ®

SCFC Spring Cleaning Day! June 6th

Hello, Friends! The club will be hosting it's annual spring cleanup day next weekend, Saturday, June 6th starting at 9:00AM and running until we are

Hello, Friends! The club will be hosting it's annual spring cleanup day next weekend, Saturday, June 6th starting at 9:00AM and running until we are done. Any help from members would be appreciated. Please plan on bringing a mask in case you are working on a project that will require you to work in close proximity with others. Rakes, shovels, battery powered hand tools, etc are always welcome. Thanks, Kurt Eckert SCFC President ©2020 Sportsman's Club of Franklin County | 851 Maquam Shore Rd. St. Albans Bay, Vermont Web Version   Preferences   Forward   Unsubscribe     Powered by GoDaddy Email Marketing ®

Hammond Cove Shooting Rage Open

Bernard -- HAMMOND COVE SHOOTING RANGE Hammond Cove Shooting Range will open Saturday, May 16.  Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland is free and open to the public, featuring a six-port 100-yard rifle range and a pistol bench. LOCATION: The Hammond Cove Shooting Range is located at the end of Ferry Road in Hartland - GET MAP AND DIRECTIONS HOURS OF OPERATION: May 16th - December 14th  Thursday – Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   CLOSED December 15th – March 31st All Tuesdays and Wednesdays All State and Federal Holiday RANGE RULES: A Vermont hunting or fishing license is required for users 15 years and older. License holders can bring one guest, but after three visits that guest must purchase a license. Shooters and spectators are required to wear hearing and eye protection. Children (aged 16 years or younger) must be accompanied by an adult. Do not handle or shoot any firearms while anyone is beyond or in front of the firing line, shooting benches or otherwise down range. Before going down range, you must communicate to all shooters to cease shooting. Loaded firearms must remain pointed in a safe direction at all times. All shooters must fire from, or next to, the shooting benches. Shooters must be on the firing line before capping and priming muzzleloaders. All firearms must remain unloaded, with actions open, until the shooter is ready to fire at the firing line. All objects, trash, targets and spent cartridge hulls must be removed or placed in trash receptacles by users before leaving the range. Only paper targets secured to target frames are allowed (e.g. no cans, bottles, or other items). Do not shoot at any target frames, vegetation, trash, range equipment or facilities. THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED: Using the shooting range at any other time than the posted range hours. Firing more than one round per second. Shooting long rifles or shotguns from the pistol bench is prohibited, as is shooting pistols from the rifle benches. Shooting from the hip or any other shooting position in which the shooter cannot properly utilize the sights. The use of tracer, armor piercing or steel core ammunition. Using any fireworks, pyrotechnics, or any other explosive targets, including tannerite. The shooting of any airborne or thrown objects (e.g. clay pigeons). The use of cigarettes, pipes, drugs or alcohol. Any person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The presence of any domestic animal or pets except bona fide Service and Assistance Animals. VIEW COMMISSIONER'S RULE FOR SHOOTING RANGES To ensure, these rules are followed, a range officer will be present when the range is open. Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

2020 Deer & Moose Electronic Meeting Tonight May 11 2020

Bernard -- The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is looking for your input to deer and moose hunting.  These meeting are being done electronically, so you can join from the comfort of your home. The Vermont Federation of Sportsman's Clubs encourages you to join the discussion about how our wildlife is managed by the Fish & Wildlife department. Follow this link to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Departments website. They have an excellent infrastructure setup for your ease of joining the discussion.  https://vtfishandwildlife.com/deer-moose-hearings   Stay Safe Stay Healthy Take a Kid Fishing   Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

VTFSC Annual Raffle Results

Bernard -- May 2, 2020   VT FEDERATION  OF SPORTSMEN'S CLUBS, INC.  ANNUAL RAFFLE RESULTS       OPERATION GAME THIEF (OGT) RAFFLE: Ticket sales started last summer and continued through the 2020   Yankee Classic and 2020 Barre Gun Shows. The Covid-19 Virus eliminated our sale opportunity   at the 2020 Lamoille Valley F& G Club Gun and Outdoor Sportsman's Show.  On April 16th,   Roland Lajoie at the WLVB, Morrisville radio station drew the winning ticket.  The prizes were the   Whitetail Buck  European style mount which scored 175 6/8 Boone & Crocket points along with a Marlin   Model 336C, 30-30 rifle.  Ralph Hewett from Woodbury, VT proudly took both home from The Old Fishing   Hole Gun Shop in Morrisville.  OGT is a non-profit wholly volunteer program operated to promote   sportsmanship, conservation, and protection of Vermont's wildlife and natural resources. Through the Orange   Co. Sheriff's Dept., OGT operates the state wide dispatch service for citizen reporting of suspected Fish &   Game Violations. OGT funds a reward program for citizen tips leading to the arrest and conviction of poaching   and destructive natural resource activities.  Additionally, Operation Game Thief supports youth attending the VT   Green Mt. Conservation Camps.     FEDERATION OF SPORTSMEN'S CLUBS (VTFSC) RAFFLE: Ticket sales started last summer and continued through   the 2020 Yankee Classic and 2020 Barre Gun Shows. The Covid-19 Virus eliminated our sale   opportunity at the 2020 Lamoille VF&G Club Gun and Outdoor Sportsmans Show.  On April 16th,   Roland Lajoie at the WLVB Morrisville radio station drew the winning ticket. The prize was a Henry   Golden Boy Silver 1000 Man Shoot Edition, .22 rifle. Derek Bevins from Cabot, VT picked up his new   firearm at The Old Fishing Hole Gun Shop in Morrisville with his new firearm. The VTFSC was established   in 1875 and is the oldest conservation and Sportsmen's and Women's rights organization in the Vermont.   Money from our annual raffle funds our various public outreach, educational, and youth scholarship programs.   Additionally, the Federation actively works to protect hunting, fishing, trapping and firearms ownership and use   rights in Vermont.  The Federation is a IRS 501(c)4 non profit organization.  And most recently, we are building   www.vtfsc.org, into a public information portal for items of interest regarding VT firearm and Fish & Wildlife bills.   Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

2020 Deer & Moose Electronic Meeting Tonight 4/15/20

Bernard -- The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is looking for your input to deer and moose hunting.  These meeting are being done electronically, so you can join from the comfort of your home. The Vermont Federation of Sportsman's Clubs encourages you to join the discussion about how our wildlife is managed by the Fish & Wildlife department. Follow this link to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Departments website. They have an excellent infrastructure setup for your ease of joining the discussion.  https://vtfishandwildlife.com/deer-moose-hearings   Stay Safe Stay Healthy Take a Kid Fishing   Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Passing and Funeral information for Burt McGowan It is with great sadness that the Sportsman's Club announces the passing of life member Burt McGowan

Passing and Funeral information for Burt McGowan It is with great sadness that the Sportsman's Club announces the passing of life member Burt McGowan on Wednesday April 1st. Burt was instrumental in building the Sportsman's Club to what it is today. Our condolences to his friends and family. Burt McGowan's funeral information can be found here: https://www.healdfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Burton-C-McGowan?obId=12655922. Please post your thoughts and memories of Burt on his memorial wall and if you can safely attend his service given the current situation then please do. Regards, Kurt Eckert SCFC President ©2020 Sportsman's Club of Franklin County | 851 Maquam Shore Rd. St. Albans Bay, Vermont Web Version   Preferences   Forward   Unsubscribe     Powered by GoDaddy Email Marketing ®