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📅**Upcoming Meetings & Special Events at the Club**

**General Membership Meeting**
Thursday, May 7 — 7:00 PM Tan Building

**Club Wide Work Party**
Saturday, May 9 — 8:00 AM-2:00 PM

**4H Meeting & Shooting**
Sunday, May 17 — Noon to 2:00 PM Tan Building & Short Range

**Fish & Game Committee Meeting**
Wednesday, May 20 — 7:00 PM Green Building

**Board of Trustees Meeting**
Tuesday, May 28 — 7:00 PM Green Building

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⭐ May 2026 Club Calendar

by Vince Sullivan

PLEASE NOTE: The date for 10 Stand Sporting Clays has been changed from 5/24 to 5/31 due to the 24th being on the Memorial Day weekend.

Event dates and times may change for various reasons. Please check the calendar on the website for last minute changes.

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⭐ From President John Terrell

Greetings LRGC Members,

April was a busy month, and the rollercoaster weather certainly presented a challenge. It’s great to see all weekend events back in full swing—come out and enjoy some time at the club.

Speaking of events at the club, please note that the date for 10 Stand Sporting Clays in May has been changed from 5/24 to 5/31.

The Easter Bunny event was a big success, and the Mel Walts and Dave Steen Flea Market also went very well. Thanks to everyone who attended.

John Besack and his crew planted over 120 pine trees along the short range. Many thanks to Lee Stoker for bringing his equipment to help with the planting. This was a significant project, and we appreciate everyone who contributed.
We also now have four new shipping containers that will be used for storage. Equipment and supplies from the old sheds will be moved into the new units as soon as possible.

Jim Luning signed 15 new members—welcome to LRGC!

Thank you to everyone who played a part in a successful month, helping to run events and keep the club operating smoothly.
We look forward to seeing everyone at upcoming events—be sure to check the calendar.

Happy Memorial Day!

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📢 **Special Announcements & Upcoming Events**

PLEASE NOTE: The date for 10 Stand Sporting Clays has been changed from 5/24 to 5/31 due to the 24th being on the Memorial Day weekend.

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Opportunity for Veterans and Their Families

LRGC member Dr. Ron Cook (Professor Emeritus of Entrepreneurship, Rider University) has shared information about a free entrepreneurship training program available to veterans, their spouses, dependents, and transitioning service members. This six-week program, held locally at Rider University, is offered at no cost through grant funding and provides instruction, mentoring, and access to university resources.

Deadline to register is May 8, 2026. Class begins May 13. Additional information available at:

Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program | Rider University

Please see the flyer below for full details, including program dates, registration information, and eligibility.

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Hunter Trapper Education (HTE) Notice

by Frank Homer

Why Teach Hunter-Trapper Education?

Since 1959, hunting-related shooting incidents have declined drastically. Hunting is safe and getting safer, thanks to hunter education. By law, all first-time hunters and trappers, regardless of age, must successfully complete a six-hour hunter-trapper education training before they can buy a Pennsylvania hunting or trapping license. Individuals may take hunter-trapper education either through an in-person class or by completing an online class.

Legacy and Tradition!

During the last 15 years, Langhorne Rod & Gun Club has held more than 46 classes and has graduated over 1,140 students. We are actively seeking new Certified Hunter-Trapper Education Instructors to continue leading this important tradition of educating our future hunters and trappers. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for knowledgeable and experienced hunters and trappers to teach both basic and advanced HTE programs. Volunteer instructors receive certification training, all necessary teaching aids, and materials including the easy-to-use, standardized curriculum.
Instructors must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. If leaving a legacy of safe, responsible, ethical hunting is important to you, please consider becoming a Certified HTE Instructor. All applicants must pass a criminal background check and child abuse clearance check. Contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission HTE Team at 717-787-7015, or at pgchuntereducation@pa.gov for questions.

For more information at the Commonwealth of PA website, click here.

In-Person Class Option
LRGC is hosting the following classes this year: When: July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, & November 8 (All 2nd Sundays) Where: Green Building Time: 8am to 3pm

Online Class Option
The PGC makes available several online HTE courses for students who prefer to learn through an online format. The following links provide more information:

Basic Hunter-Trapper Education Online Course
Online Hunter-Trapper Education for Ages 16 & Older in Spanish
NRA Hunter Education

Contact Frank Homer at 215-968-4202 x7052 or HTE@langhornerodandgunclub.com with questions or for additional information about Hunter Trapper Education at LRGC.

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📢 **Recent Events**

Easter Egg Hunt, April 4th

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Sporting Goods Flea Market, April 18th

Photos by Les Trzesniowski

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⭐**Matches and People**

Steel Challenge, April 18th

“Here are the Results of the Steel Shoot on 4-18-26.
Thank you for spending a beautiful Saturday morning with us.
As Spring hits all cylinders, don’t forget to check out our calendar of events.”

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8 Plate, April 22nd

Here are the scores for the April 22nd 8 plate shoot. Thanks for the great turnout and for all of the RSOs and volunteers who came out to help make this event happen.

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Practical Rifle Match, April 25th

“Great day at the Champion’s Match. The weather cooperated, the course ran safe and smooth, and everyone pitched in — really appreciate the help. We’ve got a solid group of guys here. Hope everyone had a good time out there.

Anthony took 1st place and is our Champion. Dominic had a phenomenal run and took 2nd place, followed by Dimitry and his excellent performance for 3rd place.
And thank you Les Trzesniowski for awesome photos from today’s match!”

Mike

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10 Stand Sporting Clays, April 26th

Submitted by Les Trzesniowski

Having never participated in a shotgun event, I decided to check out 10-Stand Sporting Clays at the club.

The course consists of ten shooting stations set up in the field, with shooters moving through them in sequence. Each station presents one or more clay targets thrown at different angles, distances, and trajectories—designed to simulate real-world shooting scenarios and test a shooter’s adaptability and marksmanship.

Upon arriving at the Trap Field, I observed a group of shooters progressing through the stations in front of the green building. Targets were presented as either true pairs (thrown simultaneously) or report pairs (one thrown on pull, the second on the sound of the shot). The thrower occasionally varied target size and angle to increase the challenge.
Off to the side, a grill was set up with hamburgers and hot dogs, and coffee and other beverages were available inside. Some members were shooting, others observing, and a few were preparing for later rounds.

Overall, it felt like a relaxed, low-pressure, and enjoyable event—one that definitely caught my interest and may be worth trying in the future.

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⭐ **Member Contribution**

From the Editors: The following is an article submitted by LRGC member Erik Cohen. Erik and his son recently travelled to Florida for an interesting (and perhaps a bit unusual?) hunting trip. Our thanks to Erik for reaching out and sharing this experience with our members!

We highly encourage all members to share your outdoor experiences with all of us. We would love to post articles about your hunting, fishing, or trapping experiences. Competitions and matches you’ve participated in at other clubs would be very much appreciated too.

We hope you enjoy the following article by Erik, and we hope to share a lot more like it as well.

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Hunting in the Urban Jungle: The Invasive Iguanas of South Florida

Submitted by Erik Cohen

With few natural predators and the right climate, the population of the Green Iguana (and a few other species as well) has exploded in South Florida over the past 30+ years. The problems can primarily be traced back to uninformed pet owners who released their lizards, not realizing the impacts so many years later. At this point, Iguanas are considered an invasive species and are really causing havoc by damaging landscaping, burrowing in sea and canal walls among other things.

Despite the downside of this invasion, some creative fishing guides have turned this into a cottage industry of sorts and are now offering full or combination guided trips to hunt these invasive pests. My good friend, Capt. Justin Nguyen is one of those guides. Justin has been guiding fishing trips in South Florida for many years. His main business is hunting Peacock Bass and other exotic species in the Everglades from “Lady Jade”, his 16’ Skimmer Skiff.

A few years ago, Justin saw the demand for Iguana hunting and he now offers both full day hunting trips or “cast n’ blast” combo trips where you can do a little hunting and a little fishing on the same trip. All of these can be done from his boat.

Most of the Iguana population is near the human population. So you’re generally hunting in populated areas along canals in the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area. Because of that, you’re not using traditional fireams because if you miss, you can put a round in someone’s living room. All of the hunting is done with air/pellet rifles. Models like the Gamo Swarm Whisper and the Walther Reign 22 PCP are used in the hunt. Most of the iguanas set up on the banks of the canals and generally stay still while enjoying the Florida sun. Shots are taken from about 50-100 ft and a good head shot will take one out immediately. If you don’t achieve a clear head shot, often times a second shot can be taken if the reptile is stunned. If you miss, they generally get spooked and run up into the closest tree.

My son & I recently did a trip with Capt Justin and really enjoyed it. I’ve been fishing with Capt. Justin for years but this was actually my first Iguana hunt with him. My son enjoyed it a lot more than the fishing. We were able to get about 6 iguanas in a few hours as well as some really cool photos of our ‘catch’. During the hunt, multiple homeowners came out to thank us for the service. The Iguanas really can do some serious damage to peoples lawns, gardens and plant life around their house. Since we were there on vacation, there wasn’t really an option to take the meat with us but Capt. Justin (who is also a trained chef) sent me some lovely pictures the next day of the iguana stew that he made for his family and neighbors.

If you find yourself in South Florida and are looking for something really interesting to do for a day, I highly recommend giving this a try. You won’t be disappointed!

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⭐ **Monthly Work Party**

Saturday, April 11th

Photos by Rob McHugh

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 ⭐**Membership – Misc**

First Aid Boxes – Keeping Them Stocked

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Range Rules

Membership Renewal

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NOTE: The contact list seen below is in the process of being updated with privacy and accuracy in mind. If you are included in this list, and would like your contact information updated, please send an email to editor@langhornerodandgun.com