CALLING CONTEST, BANQUETS & EVENTS

Sat. Feb 21, 2009 MA STATE CALLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
@ Springfield Sportsman's Show at the Big-E - West Springfield, MA
Contest Starts at 1:00 p.m. Click for ENTRY FORM

HUNTING HERITAGE BANQUETS

Sat. March 7, 2009 Nashoba Valley Long Beards 1st Annual Banquet
5 p.m. VFW Post 6538 - 491 Main St. West Townsend, MA
More info: Jim Liberacki - President (978) 658-5978

Sat. March 14, 2009 Pioneer Valley Long Beards
6 p.m. The Bluebonnet Diner - Northampton, MA
More info: Ronald Gleason 413-772-0406 or Scott Cushing at 413-539-5239

Fri. March 14, 2008 Northeast Mass Chapter
Being held at DiBurro's - Ward Hill (aka as Haverhill), MA
More info: Real Jussaume 603-635-8684 or Jim Liberachi, or contact Bill Tatro: NWTF Mass Regional Director: cell (401) 524-7886,  Email: billtrd@ct.metrocast.net
CLICK HERE for PDF of NE 2008 Banquet flyer

Sat. March 21, 2009 North Shore Longbeards Chapter 1st Annual Banquet
Being held at: 6 p.m. Franco American Club - Beverly, MA
CLICK HERE for PDF of Berkshire County 2008 Banquet Flyer
More info: President Martin Pomeroy  Ph: 978.468.6256

Sat. March 28, 2009 Cranberry County Longbeards
Being held at: Christopher's Ribs - West Yarmouth, MA
Click here for PDF of Cranberry 2008 Banquet Flyer
More info: President Mark Galkowski Ph: 508-771-8528 email: wildturk@outdrs.net

Sat. April 4, 2009 Berkshire County Chapter
Being held at: 5:30 p.m. Berkshire Hills Country Club - Pittsfield, MA
CLICK HERE for PDF of Berkshire County 2008 Banquet Flyer
More info: President Bill Bailey  Ph: 413-269-4309 email: mosquitobayma@aol.com

Sat. April 24 , 2009 Central Mass

Fri. April 11, 2008 Central Mass Chapter
Being held at: Spencer Country Inn - Spencer, MA 01562
More info: President Brett Fritze Owner Archery Plus Spencer Mass. Store 508-885-3336 or 508-885-7476, or Contact Bill Tatro: NWTF Mass Regional Director: cell (401) 524-7886, Email: billtrd@ct.metrocast.net
CLICK HERE for PDF of Central Mass 2008 Banquet flyer

May ??, 2008 South Shore Chapter
Being held at: The Halifax Country Club - Halifax, MA 02338
More info: Contact Bill Tatro: NWTF Mass Regional Director: cell (401) 524-7886, Email: billtrd@ct.metrocast.net

President Joe Sullivan Ph: 508 866-3151 email: jsullivan@dpi-Boston.com

ALL EVENTS listed in order by Mass State Chapter:
Berkshire County – President Bill Bailey  Contact: 413-269-4309
email: mosquitobayma@aol.com
BANQUET: Sat. March 28, 2009 at Berkshire Hills Country Club
Click here for PDF of 2007 Banquet Flyer
Jakes Day: June 14th
Wheeling sportsman .... none planned as of yet
WITO.... none planned as of yet.
Fishing derby June 14, 2008
Ice fishing derby - Lake Buehl - March 8, 2009
Conservation: Food Plots - Planting day
Other events: Under discussion - Still target shoot.

Central Chapter - President Brett Fritze Owner Archery Plus Spencer Mass. Store 508-885-3336 or 508-885-7476.
BANQUET: April 24, 2009 Being held at: Spencer Country Inn - Spencer, MA 01562
Jakes Days T.B.D.
Wheeling sportsman events.... none planned as of yet
WITO.... none planned as of yet.
Fishing derbies T.B.D.
Ice fishing derbies T.B.D.
Conservation: none planned as of yet.
Other events of note: Look for updates soon

Cranberry County Long Beards - President Mark Galkowski Ph: 508/771-8528
email: wildturk@outdrs.net
BANQUET: Mar. 21, 2009 - Christopher's Ribs-South Yarmouth, MA
Jakes Days T.B.D.
Wheeling sportsman events.... none planned as of yet
WITO.... none planned as of yet.
Fishing derbies T.B.D.
Ice fishing derbies T.B.D.
Conservation: none planned as of yet.
Other events of note: none.

Nashoba Valley Long Beards – More info: Bill Tatro: NWTF Mass Regional Director: cell (401) 524-7886, Email: billtrd@ct.metrocast.net or Jim Liberachi
BANQUET: Mar. 7, 2009
More info:
Jakes Days T.B.D.
Wheeling sportsman events.... none planned as of yet
WITO.... none planned as of yet.
Fishing derbies T.B.D.
Ice fishing derbies T.B.D.
Conservation: none planned as of yet.
Other events of note: none.

Northeast Mass Long Beards – More info: Real Jussaume 603-635-8684 or Jim Liberachi or contact Bill Tatro: NWTF Mass Regional Director: cell (401) 524-7886, Email: billtrd@ct.metrocast.net
BANQUET: Mar. 14, 2008 - Di'Burro's - Ward Hill, MA
More info:
Jakes Days T.B.D.
Wheeling sportsman events.... none planned as of yet
WITO.... none planned as of yet.
Fishing derbies T.B.D.
Ice fishing derbies T.B.D.
Conservation: none planned as of yet.
Other events of note: none.

North Shore Long Beards – More info: contact Bill Tatro: NWTF Mass Regional Director: cell (401) 524-7886, Email: billtrd@ct.metrocast.net or Martin Pomeroy email: mpomeroy@bg-llp.com

BANQUET: Mar. 19, 2009
More info:
Jakes Days T.B.D.
Wheeling sportsman events.... none planned as of yet
WITO.... none planned as of yet.
Fishing derbies T.B.D.
Ice fishing derbies T.B.D.
Conservation: none planned as of yet.
Other events of note: none.

 

Pioneer Valley Long Beards – President Scott Cushing at 413-598-0894
BANQUET: March 14, 2009 The Blue Bonnet Diner - Northampton, MA
Jakes Days T.B.D.
Wheeling sportsman events.... none planned as of yet
WITO.... none planned as of yet.
Fishing derbies T.B.D.
Ice fishing derbies T.B.D.
Conservation: none planned as of yet.
Other events of note: none.

South Shore  – President Dave Gould
BANQUET: Sat. Mar 20, 2009 - The Halifax Country Club-Halifax, MA 02338
More info: Joe Sullivan Ph: 508 866-3151 email: jsullivan@dpi-Boston.com
Jakes Days T.B.D.
Wheeling sportsman events.... none planned as of yet
WITO.... none planned as of yet.
Fishing derbies T.B.D.
Ice fishing derbies T.B.D.
Conservation: none planned as of yet.
Other events of note: none.

Hampden County Longspurs  – Leadership opening - if interested contact: Bill Tatro: NWTF Mass Regional Director: cell (401) 524-7886, Email: billtrd@ct.metrocast.net
BANQUET:
Jakes Days T.B.D.
Wheeling sportsman events.... none planned as of yet
WITO.... none planned as of yet.
Fishing derbies T.B.D.
Ice fishing derbies T.B.D.
Conservation: none planned as of yet.
Other events of note: none.

Sat. Feb 21, 2009 MA STATE CALLING CONTEST
@ Springfield Sportsman's Show at the Big-E - West Springfield, MA
Contest Starts at 1:00 p.m. Click for ENTRY FORM

Shown Below 2007 Winners Mass. State Calling Contest:
Held at the Big E - During the Sportsmans Show in Feb. 2007
Junior winner Andrew Panek holding donated calls from Scott Berry of Ohio & Randy Sullivan of MA.
Pictured Left to Right: Joe Judd - Quaker Boy Pro Staff, Custom Callmaker Rob Ballam (Rob solicited donations from 8 custom callmakers who kindly donated a total of 10 calls to our junior competitors. Rob is a member of the Custom Callmakers website and in 2007 placed 5th in the Hunter Call Division for Wingbone Yelpers at the NWTF National Convention on his first attempt there.), Jr. Division winner Andrew Panek and Scott Cushing - Master Judge.

Resident Division winners
Pictured left to right:
Andrew Panek (1st)
Ron Kazlauskus (2nd)
Sandy Pirog (3rd)  

 

Friction Division winners
Pictured left to right:
Tim Van Dyke (1)
Phil Salzand (2)
Ted Nassirera jr. (3)



Senior Division Winners
Pictured left to right:
Pete Anderson (2)
Tim Van Dyke (1)
Matt Wettish (3)

 

 

NATIONAL LINKS:
NATIONAL CONVENTION & SPORTS SHOW: Feb. 21-24, 2008
http://www.nwtf.org/special_events/convention.html
TURKEY SHOOT:
http://www.nwtf.org/special_events/turkey_shoot.html
STILL TARGET CHAMPIONSHIP:
http://www.nwtf.org/special_events/stilltarget.html
CONSERVATION CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT: http://www.nwtf.org/special_events/conservation_cup.html
CALLING EVENTS:
http://www.nwtf.org/in_your_state/calling_events.php
SHOOTING EVENTS:
http://www.nwtf.org/new_shooting_events.html
HUNTING HERITAGE BANQUETS in Mass:
http://www.nwtf.org/in_your_state/banquet.php

The BIG MOE - MASS STATE EVENTS - 13TH ANNUAL MASSACHUSETTS OUTDOOR EXPO FOR FAMILIES
SEPT. 27, 2009

Families, friends, Scouts and other youth groups should mark their calendars for September 27 and join the fun at the 13th annual Massachusetts Outdoor Expo (Big MOE) from 9AM - 4:30 PM held at the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club grounds, off New Boston Road, in Sturbridge. The Big MOE, sponsored by Facts About Wildlife and Nature Society (FAWNS), is a free, family oriented event celebrating Outdoor Skills, Nature, Art & Animals. This all day family event is free thanks to co-sponsors including MassWildlife, Hamilton Rod and Gun Club, The Weatherby Foundation and a new media sponsor, 100 FM The Pike (WWFX, Worcester). A number of sportsmens clubs, locally based outdoor related businesses, and other conservation groups sponsor a variety of skills stations, craft tables and other exhibits relating to wildlife and the outdoors. The "Big MOE" is the perfect opportunity to introduce young and old to outdoor skills and activities.

The "Big MOE" is an annual event and is the perfect opportunity to introduce young and old to outdoor skills and activities.

New activities and exhibits this year include: Map and Compass Skills, Chainsaw Wood Sculpture Demonstration, Eating Healthy with Wild Game, Take a Hike, and Boulder Climbing for Young People. Visit the information booths from the Worcester and Hampden County Leagues of Sportsmen, New England Freshwater Guides and the Western Massachusetts DSS Foster Parent Recruitment Office.

As in the past, impressive live birds of prey, snakes and turtles will be on display. There are opportunities to scale a rock climbing wall, paddle a kayak or get your face painted! Try your hand at tomahawk throwing, fishing, building a bird house, wildlife crafts, or testing marksmanship skills on the airgun, rifle, shotgun or archery target ranges under safe and expert supervision. Observe Taxidermy and Jr. Olympic Air Gun demonstrations and visit a New England Pioneer Encampment. Offerings from MassWildlife include: Massachusetts Junior Duck Stamp drawing competition, forestry skills and fishing with the Angler Education Program. There is something at the Big MOE for the whole family! Admission and parking are free.

The Big MOE is also in need of enthusiastic, outdoor oriented volunteers willing to assist at several skills stations or to host a skill station. There is a specific need for assistance at the wildlife and nature crafts, the bird box building and the safe firearms handling stations. Clubs and other conservation organizations wishing to host a skill station or assist others at an existing station are welcome! For more information visit the FAWNS website at www.fawnsociety.com or contact Gary Zima, 508/389-6314.

LOCAL JAKES EVENTS

            Local - See Individual chapter listings above.

            National http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/  

LOCAL XTREME JAKES EVENTS

            Local - See Individual chapter listings above.

            National http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/xtreme/xtreme.html

WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS EVENTS – Thanks to the National Wild Turkey Federation and its partners, women have discovered that camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, shooting, boating and bird watching are fun ways to reconnect with special people in their lives. Through these events women receive expert instruction and a chance to try outdoor activities. Participants also learn the importance of wildlife management and the role hunters play in conservation.

            Local - For more information please contact:
Pat Thompson - Regional Women In The Outdoors Coordinator
for ME, MA, CT, RI, VT, NY, NH, Canada
21 Old Mountain Rd. Wyoming, RI 02898 401-491-9047

            National - http://www.womenintheoutdoors.org/wito/?SUBSITE=wito

SHOOTING EVENTS

            LOCAL

            NATIONAL STILL TARGET COMPETITION Annually at The Wild Turkey Center, Edgefield, SC: Making a clean and ethical shot on a wild turkey is an important part of being a good hunter, and to practice, hunters pattern their shotguns before season begins. Participants in The Outdoor Connection Inc. - NWTF World Wild Turkey Still Target Championships, however, take it one step further, competing to see who can put as many shot pellets as possible in a 3-inch circle from 40 yards. The last competition was held in Oct. at NWTF headquarters in Edgefield, S.C. For complete rules and next years registration information, click here.

FISHING DERBIES

            Local - See Individual chapter listings above.

            National –

OTHER FUNDRAISERS -

LINKS TO NATIONAL - STATE PAGES & NATIONAL EVENTS PAGES – TURKEY SHOOT, CONVENTION…

NWTF NATIONAL - WWW.NWTF.ORG
JAKES PAGES -  http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/  

WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS - http://www.womenintheoutdoors.org/wito/?SUBSITE=wito

WHEELING SPORTSMAN  - http://www.wheelinsportsmen.org/wheelin/?SUBSITE=wheelin

Educational materials in the form of Turkey Education Boxes are also made available to interested teachers and schools. These can be arranged for through your local chapters.