CALENDAR
• July 18-20 — Master coach Bernie Pellerite will debut ''The School of Advanced Archery and Instructor Certification'' at The Marksman, 3017 Barber Road in Norton. The weekend classes feature curriculum used in the past NFAA Shooter's Schools. The three-day class is $375 per person and $25 for the instructor's certification. Classes are 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Registration required. Information: 330-745-2000.
• July 18 — Portage Lakes State Park will host a full-moon canoe outing beginning at 8:30 p.m. Space is limited. Registration is required. Information: 330-644-2220.
• July 19-20 — The Piedmont Lake Catfish Tournament begins at 7 p.m. at the marina. The open tournament is from 8 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday. The entry fee for the two-person event is $35 per team. The main tournament is for channel catfish only with a six-fish limit. An optional flathead pot is available for $5 per team. There is a 100-percent payout to top three teams. Weigh-in begins at 8 a.m. Sunday morning. For more information, call Jeff at 330-948-2018 or visit http://neocats.bravehost.com. • July 19 — From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., all youth under age 18 can attend a free NRA Youth Sportsfest Camp, sponsored by the Mahoning County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Road, Berlin Center, will host the event. The goal is to introduce youngsters to the fun and excitement of shooting and outdoor activities in a supervised, safe, positive and educational environment. Children are rotated in small groups through the following stations: .22 rifle shooting, air rifle shooting, archery, fishing, muzzleloader shooting, trap shooting, canoeing and wildlife displays. Free lunch and camp T-shirt. A responsible adult must be present with children. Registration required. Contact: Ken Pontius 330-654-1112, Fred Simeone 330-545-6969 or Dave Kuntz 330-549-3158.
• July 31 — Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio's fall controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing. Hunters can submit their applications online at http://www.wildohio.com. The online fee is $3 per hunt. Mail-in applications are $5 per hunt. Fees are non-refundable. These special hunts are held each fall on selected public-use areas to provide additional hunting opportunities.
• Aug. 14 — The Goodyear Hunting & Fishing Club, 1221 Wingfoot Lake Road, Suffield Township, holds its meetings the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Contact: Bob Schilling, 330-882-4939.
SHOOTS
• Today — Beaver Creek Sportsman Club, 1480 Washingtonville Road in Washingtonville, will host a 3-D archery target shoot the second Saturday and second Sunday of each month through September. All ages and equipment welcome. The kitchen is open for Sunday shoots. Information: Troy Todd, 330-427-1603.
• Today — The Lost Arrow Archery Club, at state Routes 30 and 241 in Massillon, will hold a 30-target 3-D shoot. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Information: 330-828-2372 or 330-933-0980.
• Tuesday — Sporting clay shooting, including a five-stand operation, will be at the North Lawrence Fish and Game Club, 15325 Lawmont St. N.W., North Lawrence. Shoots are 6 to 9 p.m. Similar dates: July 22 and 29. Contact: Frank Burkett, 330-837-2008.
• Tuesday — The Portage-Summit Field and Stream Club, 8504 State Route 224, Deerfield Township, hosts trap shoots from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday through Oct. 30. Open to the public. Contact: David Bencze, 330-650-3666.
• Wednesday — The North Lawrence Fish and Game Club, 15325 Lawmont St. N.W., North Lawrence, hosts league and practice trap shooting open to the public. Shoots start at 6 p.m. Similar dates: July 23 and 30. Call: 330-236-4171 or visit http://www.nlfg.org.
/> • Wednesday — Trapshoots at North Industry Sportsmen's Club, 7825 Beth Ave. S.W., Bethlehem Township, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• Thursday — Portage Summit Field and Stream Club, 8405 State Route 224, Deerfield Township, is hosting a program of summer shooting nights from 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 28. Ranges are open to the public for a fee of $3 per night to cover cost of targets. Events offered include basic pistol, self-defense shooting, light rifle shooting and sport hunting practice shoots. Shooters must provide their own firearms, ammunition and safety equipment. Shooters can qualify for NRA marksmanship awards. Club members, including some NRA pistol instructors, will be on hand to assist shooters. Contact: Bruce Knodel, 330-872-0674.
• July 18 — Lenape Trails Sportsmans Club in Mount Eaton, host trap shoots open to the public. Similar dates: Aug. 1, 15 and 29; Sept. 12 and 26; Oct. 10 and 24; and Nov. 7 and 21. Information: 330-695-9826.
• July 19 — The Copley Trap Range, 1665 Jacoby Road, is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Practice trap available all day during registered shoots. The 2008 Registered Shoot Schedule is posted at http://www.copleytrap.com. Information: Brad Harker, 330-855-1174.
• July 19 — BTM Clays, 4260 Antigua Road S.W., Carrollton, will host a sporting clays event beginning at 9 a.m. Cost is $20. Transportation will be available for disabled shooters. The event is open to non-disabled shooters as well. Food and rentals available. Information: 330-821-6136 or at http://www.carrollcountyohio.com/btmclays.
/> • July 20 — Goodyear Wingfoot Bowhunters Club, 425 E. Waterloo Road, Suffield Township, will hold a 3D shoot. Sign up between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact: Chuck Spearing, 330-644-1461.
• July 25-26 — Lenape Trails Sportsmans Club in Mount Eaton, will hold a 3D archery shoot from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Entry fee is $8. Similar shoots Aug. 16 and Sept. 1. For directions or more information: 330-695-9826.
LET US KNOW
• Seeking events — If you have an outdoors event planned, please submit the information to the Beacon Journal for inclusion in the Outdoors Calendar. Minimum information needed is: type of event, date, time, place (please include an address), cost and a number to call for further information. Include a Web site if applicable. Please submit items by e-mail to outdoorsabj@yahoo.com or by fax at 330-996-3629.

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