WILTON – The Wilton Fish and Game Association members and the WF&G Youth Shooting League are preparing for their annual open house during the weekend of the Wilton Blueberry Festival. Mark your calendars for the date of Saturday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 240 US Route 2.
The day will begin with free Basic Archery Instruction under the direction of a certified instructor from the University of Maine 4-H Shooting and Archery Camp at Bryant Pond. 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Ashlee and Troy McCormick, members of the Wilton Fish & Game, have recently taken a three day course for Archery Certification at Bryant Pond Archery Camp. This certification will enable the club to sponsor archery events with certified instructors. Also during the day the outside range will be open 9 a.m. -4 p.m. with the availability to try your skills at shooting the Gatling gun, or trying your skills with the shooting gallery. This is a great opportunity for young and old to learn the art of shooting with individual instruction on safety in many of the shooting sports.
The trap range will be open from 1 a.m. – 4 p.m. under the direction of Charlie Tappan. This is another fantastic opportunity for many sportsmen and women to try this sport as something new or to refresh their skills. WF&G members have witnessed many shooters who haven’t shot trap in years and took this day to try the challenge. Bring your ammo, hearing and eye protection. Beginners are encouraged to join us. The cost of this event is $4.50 for 25 pigeons. Members of the WF&G are looking forward to spending this time with citizens who like to enjoy the outdoors.
Members will be downtown with membership forms and tickets for their annual fall raffle on Friday and Sat. during the Blueberry Festival. The raffle offers many great prizes this year. The first prize choice is either a 12 gauge ATI Over/Under Shotgun, Kayak or Tablet. 2nd prize is a pair of Hand Crafted Youth Snowshoes and Harnesses donated by Russ and Rachel Dubois of UpCountry Snowshoes in Temple. 3rd prize is a Fly Fishing Package, 4th prize is a Hand Crafted Walking Stick made by Warren Bryant. A daily door prize will be drawn for a one year WF&GA Club Membership. The winning raffle prize tickets will be drawn on Sept. 20 at the Farmington Fair Club Booth. Membership is always open, meetings are held on the 3rd. Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (No Sept. Meeting because of Farmington Fair) FMI Call Phil @ 897-4305
A hamburger and hot dog lunch will be available at the clubhouse through the youth league. This is a fundraising event for the members to help support their shooting expenses and programs. While watching the parade look for the Club Youth Shooting League float. We look forward to seeing you at the clubhouse.
