Thanks to all members and officers who voluntered their precious time to support the PPHA. The target identification event went well for our first time. I made it a little too hard and learned from my mistakes what I need to do to make it better for the next time. The seven animals placed for identifcation were as follows, Skunk @ 137 yards, Racoon @ 204 yards, Coyote @ 238 yards, Red Fox @ 215 yards, Deer @ 261 yards, Bobcat @ 222 yards and Mt. Lion @ 193 yards in that order. Congratulations to Ben Smyser for winning the event with three out of seven targets correctly identified with a yardage difference of 71 yards. That is very good for how tuff it was (ask anyone who was there). Ben won the predator light that was graciously donated by Restorc INC. We had 12 people total enter the event.I can't thank Charlie and Matt enough for driving down from New York for our little association. They have a great light that is making the predator hunting community open their eyes (literally) . I purchased a light and if anybody wants see it, hold it or demo it, please let me know and maybe we can get together. Although I have not used it in a hunting environment yet, I think it will fit my style and needs perfectly. Stay tuned for some reviews from Ben and I on this light.The night shoot was another success. Seventeen shooters participated in the event and two junior members. Again I made some mistakes that I am chalking up to a learning curve and will improve on them the next time. Only 4 of the shooters hit all five vitals. Joe Carvaleo of Massachusetts was the winner with five vitals in 22.44 seconds. Nice shooting Joe. Joe won $85.00 which was half the take for the shoot.Youth Calling Contest Winner More Youth Calling Contestants Adult Calling Competition Winners L to R ( Bill Heagy Pres, Ernie Wilson 3rd place, Tim Deckard 2nd place, Ben Smyser 1st Place, DJ Beckey Calling Contest Official -Kee-YEEEE)PPHA Officers L to R (Justin Millinder Secretary, Bob Rozzo Dist 5 Rep, Tim Deckard Dist 3 Rep, Joe Bizub Dist 1 Rep, Bill Heagy Pres, DJ Beckey Dist 2 Rep, Jeff Millinder Dist 3 Rep & Temp Treasurer, Ian Captain Dist 6 Rep, Ben Smyser Vice President).
