Preliminary work has started on the Lake area improvements that were approved by members at the October meeting. The 3 new bottom based aeration/diffusers have been installed and the surface aerator will be installed seasonally. The first round of stocking, which will be used to establish the lake as a  bluegill/bass ecosystem, has already taken place. Below is a list of the species that were involved in the initial stocking:

• 25 lb - Fathead Minnow
• 25 lb - Golden Shiner Minnow
• 100 - Bluegill Sunfish 3.5-5"
• 100 - Hybrid Bluegill 3.5-5"
  
• 50 - Largemouth Bass 5-7"

The submerged underwater structures that are used to improve the pond ecosystem have been put into place. Most of these structures are manufactured to be tangle free, making them easier to fish around in comparison to wooden structures. See the map below for current placement and examples of the these installed structure(s) and a map at the bottom of the page that was supplied by Jones Lake Management that shows approximate depths for Lake.
Note: Even though these are designed to be tangle free, you can see by the photo examples below that structures, such as the nursery structure, could present an issue if you are casting a spoon and let it sink to the bottom before you start to retrieve it.

We are scheduled to have  a Pennsylvania Hunter/Trapper Education Class at the Club for 2022

• Scheduled Date: October 28, 2023
  
• Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• You must be 11 years of age to register for this class
• Lunch will be provided
  

Use the link below to register for the Class:
https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/203575

You must know Chapters 1, 4, 5 and 9 of the "Study Guide for Hunting Education".
You can view those chapters in the study guide by using the link below:
https://www.hunter-ed.com/pennsylvania/studyGuide/20103901/

Basic Hunter-Trapper Education Certification
By law, all first-time hunters and trappers, regardless of age, must successfully complete hunter education training before they can buy a Pennsylvania hunting or trapping license.

Free, In-Person Training is available to anyone 11 years and older. Some independent study is required prior to attending this 1-day, in-person session. Prepare for your class by reading chapters 1, 4, 5 and 9 of Today's Hunter & Trapper in Pennsylvania.

A training certificate recognized throughout North America is awarded when you pass a test at the end of the Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education course. The training covers responsible hunting behavior, firearms basics and safety, basic shooting, wildlife conservation and management, outdoor safety and survival, hunting techniques, trapping and fur-taking basics, and hunting safety.

This is DCI Attack fundamentals class- Dynamic Critical Incident attack outside of 2 arms reach area.
This is about putting shots on target without sights! You will shoot approximately 100 - 150 of your own rounds on target. Currently there are 3 classes scheduled for this day.

Date:  October 1, 2022
Time of classes: 9:00 am - 12 Noon - 3:00 pm
Location: Paris Sportsman's Club
Time Length:  2 1/2 hours
Price: $25.00 per person
To Register
Call: 304-479-1575
Or Email: jayscopel@outlook.com

Class Description
The class will consist of only 8 students and there will be 3 classes that day - so only a total of 24 students can be signed up for the whole day.

Weapon Criteria
You must have a holster, a semi-automatic pistol, and 3 magazines that holds at least 10 rounds - sorry, no revolvers for this class

What To Bring and What to Wear
Handgun
Ammunition - 150 rounds
FMJ
Eye & Ear Protection
Brimmed Hat
Close-toed Shoes
Rain Gear (if appropriate)
Long Pants

USCCA membership info
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/membership/
As many of you know, our club has a relationship with the USCCA and as a club member in good standing, you can receive a discount on your monthly USCCA membership. A USCCA Membership brings you industry-leading education, training & the trusted legal protection you may need to protect your family with confidence. Join over 300,000 gun owners who’ve used the U.S. Concealed Carry Association to transform themselves into a community of responsibly armed Americans. The USCCA is dedicated to building safer communities by providing lifesaving training and resources to those in need.