Fishing festive along river
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Things will get festive along the Buffalo River this weekend.
Valley Community Association holds its eighth annual “Buffalo Riverfest” from 5 p. m. to midnight Friday and from noon to midnight Saturday.
Science Firsthand will offer kids a Free Fishing Contest at the Ohio Street Boat Launch from 10 a. m. to noon Saturday. VCA officials note, “Some fishing poles will be available, but bring your own if you don’t want to wait. Bait is available, but feel free to bring your own tackle.” Prizes will be given in four age groups: 4-6, 7-10, 11-14 and 15-16, and a grand prize will be awarded for the biggest overall fish entered.
For details on the kids fishing contest, call 823-4707, ext. 2. For information on all Riverfest activities, go to thevalleycenter.com.
Top targeteers
Three youths have completed Teen Shooting Academy Sharpshooter qualifications, two in rifle class and one in shotgun class.
Brian Kaempf, 16, of Williamsville, an Eagle Scout, attained a Two Bars Award in January and took a Marksman First Class Award in June in the Sharpshooter Rifle Class.
William Rogers, 16, of Eden graduated in June with a Two Bars Award and will attend the fall class to obtain his Expert Rifle status.
Town of Boston shooter Philip Wharton, 17, completed the Sharpshooter class with a Two Bars Award in the Shotgun Class. Wharton enjoys trap shooting and looks forward to big game hunting this fall.
“All you have to do is show up with a smile,” said academy coordinator Bob Church. Teen Shooting Academy supplies all the equipment interested kids will need to participate. For details on upcoming classes, check with Church at 592-7211.
Top turkey
The spring wild turkey season in New York State ended at noon May 31 and many a 20-pounder hit the scales this past season. To date, the biggest area-harvested bird has to be a gargantuan gobbler West Seneca hunter Jack Cox called in on May 16 while hunting that morning in Perrysburg.
“I called the turkey for an hour before it came into gun range,” Cox said, adding, “It was one of those days when everything just worked out perfect.” His trophy turkey sported a 9- inch beard and pushed the scale to the 27-pound mark.
Summer sleuthing
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has developed a program to teach and learn bird identification for upper elementary youths. “BirdSleuth: Most Wanted Birds,” a teaching module, helps kids recognize bird species and connect with nature—and a healthy dose of fresh air—this summer.
To view this or any of the CLO Bird Sleuth curriculum modules, go to birdsleuth.net.
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