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Greetings Visitor ,
Welcome to the May 2023 edition of the Branch Valley Fish Game & Forestry Association Newsletter. We hope you will find the information contained here useful and timely. If you have any comments or suggestions on how we can serve you better please let us know.
Included in this Issue
 President's Corner for May 2023
To the members, I hope this note finds you well this spring?
We find ourselves once again defending our rights from the power hungry, "we know what is best for you in Washington" politicians . For most of my life I can remember my family discussing this around the dinner table. We need to be on the front line at all times protecting our "Rights". Why I bring this up is May 16th primary election day. Be sure you know how even our local people seeking election if they are willing to defend our fragile Constitution and Bill of Rights?
I just read a headline "Pa. Game Commission expects lines and slowdowns with the new doe tag sales".
It appears our mailing of the pink envelopes is a thing of the past. The fourth Monday of June we will be standing in lines at your license vendor buying your doe tags over the counter or sitting in front of your computer trying to navigate the new process on line. Bryan Burhams, Game Commissioner executive director, " It could be most people go online or go to Walmart. We anticipate at peak times it's going to slow the system down".
Oh boy sounds like fun times for all!
On a lighter note. The kids day fishing went well and there were some whoppers caught. They fished hard as the trout weren't that cooperative. We have seen some really nice fish coming out of the pond this year. A big thank you to the fish committee. And to the kitchen crew on opening day. The breakfast was great. Next year even if you are not fishing opening day bring the family for a hearty breakfast.
Hope to see you at the meeting. And till next month all the best.
 2023 Youth Fishing Day Photos
The 2023 BVFGFA Youth Fishing Day was held Saturday April 8. The event was open to children of Club Members
Member Tom Schneider took a lot of photos of the kids.
 Outdoor Range & Other Items
The winner of the April Highpower Offhand math was Hays Raab with a 476/500 score. The unofficial high score was an impressive 497/500 prone score fired by Sean Prosser. Also, welcome to Don Moyer.
This month's match will be held on the 28th, will be a standard service and match rifle event, and will be dedicated to a fallen Veteran named at the event.
Black Powder shoot will be May 7th, and we hope to welcome Joe Gontek back after a long recovery from illness.
Branch Valley will be hosting a 4H Field Day on June 10th from 8AM until completion. It includes archery, air rifle, 22 rimfire, shotgun, and I'm not sure what else.
The Bucks County rifle team will hold practice sessions for this event in the indoor range from 7 to 9 PM on Friday June 2nd and 9th.
The overhead structure at the outdoor range(s) is there for safety and protection, and is not to be used as a sighting in medium. I shouldn't have to say this, but at least one member needs clarification regarding this issue.
Bob Gular This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Membership Report for April 2023
NOTE: 2023 MEMBERSHIP CARDS (YELLOW for 2023) MUST BE DISPLAYED BY ALL MEMBERS WHILE USING THE RANGES/FACILITY AT BVFG. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Few new members yet pending orientation. Next targeting Wednesday evening April 26th.
Membership at 905 including Juniors.
PLEASE NOTE SO THIS UNDERSTOOD:
Due to issues with some members violating the family membership (dependent children) policy; ages 18 - 22 enrolled as Fulltime college students NOTE: BVFG has closed this option. This change is in effect for 2023 calendar year and in effect for renewing in 2023. Renewal forms for 2024 will again will be requesting information on dependent in household children. Those 18 and over can move to an adult membership..
NEW MEMBERS, PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE AS REQUESTED AT ORIENTATION. If you change your email address do so on the BVFG web portal by "signing in" to manage this process. If not registered, please do so if you have email. It is important to streamline the newsletter mailing process.
Also if any news of interest please write to the club email address.
Please attend meetings. Next general meeting is May 2nd, 2023 @ 7:30pm .
Otherwise refer to this newsletter for current issues on John Helfrich's calendar and general information or the website.
We have new Pocket T shirts at the meeting XL and 2XL in navy blue and medium steel grey. Cost $20
T shirts can be ordered in various colors and sizes. Minimum order quantity does apply per the provider.
Please advise at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on BVFG Hotmail address.
New Arctic Hooded sweatshirts in various colors will re-establiished supply with BVFG logo embroidering. Most M, L, EX and 2XL some larger frames on most items available . BVFG Crewneck sweatshirts, Light denim shirts, T Shirts, some fleece jackets plus camo and blaze orange hats
Also plenty of available hooded sweatshirts, full zip. for sale at the club meeting. . Let me know via email link on website if preference for more colors.
Happy Spring everyone. Trout fishing once again is fantastic.
Regards, Paul S. PR Membership Committee/Director/Financial Secretary
NOTE: 2023 MEMBERSHIP CARDS (YELLOW for 2023) MUST BE DISPLAYED BY ALL MEMBERS WHILE USING THE RANGES/FACILITY AT BVFG. NO EXCEPTIONS.
BV Calendar for May 2023
* Indicates Outdoor Ranges Unavailable
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Event
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Time
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1
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Archery
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7-9pm
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2
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B.V. Monthly meeting
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7:30pm
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3
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B.V. Trap*
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6-10pm
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4
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B.V. Pistol
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7-10 pm
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7
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Black Powder
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7-noon
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8
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Archery
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7-9pm
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10
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B.V. Trap*
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6-10pm
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11
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B.V. Pistol
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7-10pm
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15
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Archery
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7-9pm
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17
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B.V. Trap*
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6-10pm
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18
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B.V. Pistol
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7-10pm
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21
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NRA Approved High Power Standard Service & Match Rifle
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9am
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22
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Archery
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7-9pm
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24
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B.V. Trap*
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6-10pm
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25
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B.V. Pistol
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7-10pm
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29
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Archery
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7-9pm
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30
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B.V. Board of Dir. Meeting
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7:30pm
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31
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B.V. Trap*
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6-10pm
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 Grounds Committee Needs Your Help
The Grounds Committee is looking toward Summer. We desperately need your help with grounds care this year.
Please consider stepping up to do some mowing and grounds work. A few volunteers would make the job that much easier.
For specific details and to put your name on the list please reach out to Mike Reiner or any Board Member.
 TRAP IS BACK AT BVFGFA!
PLEASE NOTE THE CURRENT PRICES FOR BIRDS AND AMMO
Cost: 25 birds $ 5.00
Shells at current market price or bring your own.
Hours: Wednesdays, 6:00- 9:30-10:00PM
Call your own. If cold temperatures below 25F, rainy, we do not open. If poor turnout, we close earlier.
Shotgun Committee needs helpers for Wednesday evening shoots.
Please contact Larry @ 267-424-0295
Please reach out and thank Larry for continuing to make this event happen.
Direct All questions to Larry Varichione.
May Meeting Night
Hoagies
Hot Dog
Dessert (Surprise)
Ice Cream Sandwich
Snack Packs
Coffee, Tea, Lemonade, Iced Tea
See you soon!
Larry Myers - Kitchen Committee
 Archery Club
The Archery club gets together Monday night indoors from 7 till 9 to shoot a round of 3D targets.
The indoor range has a green arrow curtain that can be pulled in front of the pistol backstop. The curtain is rated for a 50lb bow using blunt bullet tip points. We have target bails and foam blocks to be placed between the targets and the curtain. This is to prevent damage to the curtain and to your arrows in the unlikely chance you miss.
On the outdoor archery range target houses have been placed at 20, 30, 40 and 50 yards. CrossBow speed bags are installed on all of the target houses. Please put the crossbow speed bags back on top of the foam blocks to keep them out of the weather when you are finished.
Good News! Broadheads can be shot at the Styrofoam blocks in the target houses. Just be careful when removing the broad heads and pulling out large chunks of the foam.
PLEASE DO NOT SHOOT BROADHEADS AT THE “CROSSBOW SPEED BAGS” OR ANY OTHER TARGET ON THE CLUB GROUNDS.
 Fishing Committee May 2023
The Trout season started with the most attended Junior Member Day that we have had in recent memory. The fish did not cooperate that morning but the successful Juniors caught large trout.
We have also had more trout caught than in recent memories with even pages of reports filled in by the end of the second week. There are many trout still in the pond, you have to have a line in the water if you want to catch them.
Many of the trout have a pinkish or even red flesh. Reports are that they are excellent on the table. Enjoy them while you can.
The Fishing Committee
Jack Patcella
Pistol Team Report May 2023
Important Reminder!! The indoor range continues to suffer from projectiles hitting things that were not meant to be shot. Be sure to stand close enough to put your shots on the target or at least on the backer. Shooting the walls, the ceiling, and furniture in the room is not acceptable.
Please: Only shoot paper targets.
Approved calibers posted on the range.
Place finger on the trigger ONLY when ready to fire.-SAFETY FIRST.
Unsafe practices damaging BVFG range or property may cost your membership.
Please take out the trash when the containers are full.
Clean up all your brass.
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 RAFFLE WINNERS for 2022/2023
| June 2022 |
Steven Yuzwiack |
| July 2022 |
Dean Leach |
| August 2022 |
Brian Prowling |
| September 2022 |
Carl Bayer |
| October 2022 |
Stephen Lear |
| November 2022 |
Rich Moody |
| December 2022 |
Anthony Zadlo |
| January 2023 |
Joseph Gibbons |
| February 2023 |
William Kioro |
| March 2023 |
Darius Puzinas |
| April 2023 |
Kirt Stillings |
| May 2023 |
Flowers for Mom? |
 Members and Friends,
It's up to each one of us to keep track of what our elected representatives are up to and let them know our opinion. One of the best and easiest methods is to sign up at the Gun Owners of America (GOA) web
page:
There is no cost and you don't have to join the organization. GOA will send you email alerts when any bills (pro and con, US and State) come up for votes, advise you of executive actions and more.
If you also enter your physical address, it will tailor pre-written reply letters to your specific US and PA reps and senators. You can always write your own reply text or alter the pre-written version as you see fit. You can look up voting records, voter guides, legislation info, etc.. It is a great resource to help keep track and quickly let you opinion be known.
Remember, Freedom Is Never Free!
Jim Hildenberger
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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