Rhode Island Ruffed Grouse Society to Host Sporting Clays Championship Shoot

   09.08.11

The William Harnden Foster Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) will host its Dave Griskevich Memorial Rivers Edge Sporting Clays Championship at Addieville East Farm, 200 Pheasant Drive, Mapleville, RI on Sunday, September 18, 2011, beginning with registration and a warm up five stand from 8-9:45 a.m. Shoot begins at 10 a.m.

According to Sally Hayter, the entry fee for the 100 target shoot is $90 per shooter prior Sept. 14th, ($100 after) and $340 for four-person teams ($360 after). Each registration fee includes targets, lunch and shooting gift. Station sponsorships are available for $260 and $1,000 respectively and along with station recognition includes Boyt shotgun cases and RGS logo caps.

Using the Lewis Class system, prizes will be awarded to winners in six divisions.

As with all RGS fundraiser’s, proceeds from this event will be used to restore and protect grouse and woodcock habitat.

For more information contact Hayter at 401-568-3185.

Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is the one international wildlife conservation organization dedicated to promoting conditions suitable for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and related wildlife to sustain our sport hunting tradition and outdoor heritage.

Information on RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org.

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