2010 -- Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation (QUWF)
Location: 11986 Lucky Hill Road,Remington
Contact: 540-439-2683
Aprl 24, 7 am - 5 pm. This day promises to be a fun time for all participants. Corey Raner, Retired, Washington Redskins football player, will be there to shoot, interact and sign autographs for attendees. Many games and events are scheduled for the kids. The primary purpose of this event is to get youth and adults together to interact and have fun. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for our on-going quail habitat restoration project with the Dept of Interior, Bureau of Land Management at Meadowood Farm, Lorton, VA and for other youth and wildlife projects planned for this year. QUWF is a 501(C) (3) non-profit conservation organization. Generating revenue for “Turnin-The-Dirt™© at the local, grass roots level by the chapters and doing the work locally is what QUWF is all about. Our members want to get out there and make a difference by performing upland wildlife projects that have an impact. More information about QUWF can be found by visiting www.quwf.net.
2009- National Hunting and Fishing Day
Location: One Partnership Circle, PO Box 1987, Abingdon, VA
Contact: Mike Tutko, Chairman NHFD, mike.tutko@med.va.gov.
Date: September 12
Sponsored by the Picatinny Rod & Gun Association
Open to all eligible sportsmen, their families, and authorized guests.
FREE ADMISSION
Location: Lynn’s Pond @ the Picatinny Rod & Gun Lodge, Bldg 337 - Rain or Shine -
SPECIAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Youth Fishing Contest - around 300 trout will be stocked
Pellet Gun Range
Archery Range
Conservation Displays/Literature/Video
Food and Refreshments
Water Fowl Retrieving Demonstration
Bird Dog Pointing Demonstration (Live Pheasants)
OPEN FISHING AT LYNN’S POND
Fishermen 16 years and older must have their 2009 Picatinny fishing permit and 2009 NJ fishing license with trout stamp.
As an added feature, the Annual Pig Roast will also be held on Saturday the 12th at 1700 hours at the Rod & Gun Club. The cost is $30.00 a couple, $17.00 for a single, $9.00 for children 12 and under, and under the age of 6 is free. For more information, or to volunteer your time to support this significant community event. *Funding Support Provided by CWC
2009- Bass Pro Shops National Hunting and Fishing Day
Location: 1972 Power Plant Parkway, Abingdon, VA
Contact: Sonja Horton, slhorton@basspro.com, 7572625200
Date: September 26, 10 am - 4 pm
Bass Pro Shops invites you out to participate in seminars, competitions, and activities while celebrating the opportunity to hunt and fish. This FREE event is open to all ages. Go to www.basspro.com for complete info.
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