Welcome to the Shippensburg Fish and Game Association Web site!
Here you can learn more about our club which is located in south-central Pennsylvania. Please check back often for updates on our activities and events.
June Big Gun Drawing - June 14: Thanks to all who helped and participated in this event. Click below to view winners of the 50 prizes.
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NOTICE: JULY WORK PARTY DATE CHANGE!!!
**The July work party will be held on Saturday, July 26th.**
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Shippensburg Fish and Game Association has established a scholarship program for children of club members in good standing. The applicant must be a high school senior or high school graduate to apply and be enrolled in a course of study related to outdoor activities supported by SFG (forestry, wildlife management, fisheries, parks and recreation, etc.) For additional eligibility requirements and to download a scholarship application, click on the SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION link below. Deadline for application is July 31, 2008. Directions for returning the completed application are noted on the form.
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Due to the large amount of interest we have received, will hold a second Hunter Education Course this year. The dates are Thursday, July 31
(6 PM to 9 PM) and Saturday, August 2 (8 AM to 5 PM). Registration is required through the PA Game Commission. Click here to register at their web site. For additional information, please contact Randy Holtry at (717) 423-5555.
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Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) - Shippensburg Fish and Game is now affiliated with CMP. The Civilian Marksmanship Program promotes firearms safety training and rifle practice for all qualified U.S. citizens with special emphasis on youth. The CMP operates through a network of affiliated shooting clubs and associations that covers every state in the U.S. The clubs and associations offer firearms safety training and marksmanship courses as well as the opportunity for continued practice and competition. If you would like to learn more, click here to visit the CMP official website. **Watch for additional information in upcoming club newsletters.
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A family picnic for club members and their families will be held Sunday, September 14, 2008 beginning at 2:00 PM. The club will supply hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. Those attending are asked to bring a hot or cold dish (pot luck). If you plan to participate, please call Randy Holtry at (717) 423-5555 by August 30th to let him know how many from your family will be attending. No alcohol will be served or allowed at this event.
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Fly-tying classes will be offered again in January 2009. Details will be provided here when they become available so please check back.
Hunter Education - The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking persons who are interested in teaching Hunter Safety Courses throughout the state. If you would like to learn more, please email the web master using the "EMAIL US" button on the left hand side of this page or contact Randy Holtry at 423-5555.
