St. Lawrence River Walleye Association Hosts Walleye-Bass Classic
The St. Lawrence Walleye Association is presenting the 7th Annual Waddington Bass and Walleye Fall Classic on Sat., Sept,11. The event is a two-person, team competition, and the winning team will be determined by the heaviest weight of four fish, two bass (smallmouth or largemouth) and two walleyes.
The entry fee per team is $50 for SLRWA members and $60 for non-members. Payout to winners will be based on the number of entrants. In addition, there will be an optional Big Fish Contest ($20 per team), and 50% of money will go for biggest bass and 50% for biggest walleye. Participants must pre-register by 6 p.m. on Friday, September 10. Registration sites are Sandy's Custom Tackle in Lisbon, The Ale House in Massena, and Natures Trophies Bait, Tackle, and Taxidermy in Waddington.
Fishing hours are from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., and all boats must be in the water at the Waddington Boat Launch at 6:30 a.m. Fishing boundaries extend from the top side of the Robert Moses Power Dam in Massena to the Iroquois Dam in Waddington. Anglers may fish both the Canadian and U.S. sides of the river. The weigh-in station opens at noon at the boat launch, and all fish must be weighed prior to removing a boat from the water.
The cash awards and other prizes will be awarded at River Lanes at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Mike Gagne 769-1902 (work) or 384-3450 (home), or visit www.stlawrenceriverwalleyeassociation.com.
White-tailed Deer Seminar
With the arrival of September, sportsmen and women turn their attention to the approaching deer season, and there is no better way to prepare for this fall's hunts than to attend the Charles Alsheimer seminar entitled 'Strategies for Whitetails.î Whether the hunter is a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the sport, Alsheimer's presentation is guaranteed to both inspire and educate.
The seminar is sponsored by Ogdensburg Firefighters Local 1799 and will take place on Thursday, September 9 at the Odd Fellows Community Hall on State Route 37, Ogdensburg. Tickets ($10 for adults and $7 for youths 13 and under) are available at the Ogdensburg Fire Station, and the seminar is slated for 6 p.m. For more information, call the department at 393-5120.
New License Year
The new license year begins on October 1, but a number of hunting seasons open in September so those individuals who plan on hunting the September seasons are reminded that they must possess the current year's license (2009-10) and valid tags. Hunters are advised to check the new Regulations Guide for season dates and regulations, but the September hunting opportunities include squirrels, Canada geese, ruffed grouse, black bear, deer (bowhunting), youth pheasant hunt, and youth waterfowl hunt.
Bowhunter Education Course
A Bowhunter Education Course is slated for Saturday, September 25 at 714 Chub Lake Road in Gouverneur. Course hours run from 8 a.m. until finished. Don Davenport is the instructor, and participants must pre-register by calling 785-2533.
Venison Donation Coalition
The Venison Donation Coalition is celebrating its 10th year of sportsmen helping the needy. To date, over 750,000 pounds of venison have been donated to three million folks. Each year, approximately $10,000 is donated at license-issuing outlets, and the coalition is hoping to increase that dollar amount which helps pay for the venison processing. When purchasing your license this year, consider telling the clerk that you would like to make your donation ($1 or more) to the Venison Donation Coalition.
Calendar
August 31 -Seaway Valley QDMA Banquet.
September 1 - September Goose Season Opens in Northeast Goose Hunting Area.
Sept. 1 - Squirrel Season Opens.
September 4 - Chippewa Bay F&G Club's Annual Corn Roast.
September 4 - Northern NY Bassmasters Team Trail Club Tournament on St. Lawrence River at French Creek in Clayton.
September 9 - Whitetail Deer Seminar by Charles Alsheimer at Ogdensburg Odd Fellows Hall.
September 9-10 - Hunter Education Course at Gouverneur R&G Club (Pre-register at 287-7805).
September 9-11 - Hunter Education Course at SLVSC (Pre-register at 393-2709).
September 11 - St. Lawrence River Walleye Association's 7th Annual Fall Classic.
September 11, 14, 17, and 18 - Hunter Education Course at Black Lake F&G Clubhouse (Pre-register at 344-4017 after 5 P.M.).
September 14-16 - Hunter Education Course in Massena (Pre-register in-person with Town Clerk).
September 20 - Ruffed Grouse Season Opens in Northern Zone.
September 21-23 - Hunter Education Course in Massena (Pre-register in-person with Town Clerk).
September 25- Youth Pheasant Hunt at Upper and Lower Lakes/Basswood Lodge (393-2709).
September 25 - Bowhunter Education Course at 714 Chub Lake Road (Pre-register at 785-2533).
September 26 - River Valley Gun Dog Club's Pheasant Hunt for Soldiers (393-5318).
