On August 13, 2015

Rod & Gun Club hosts active weekend barbecue

LUDLOW — The Black River Valley Rod & Gun Club held it’s annual barbecue and field day Sunday, Aug. 9. Mike Sylvester of Ruger Firearms provided pistol, rifles and shotguns to test fire. Vermont’s Fish & Wildlife Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” program was also in attendance and provided fly casting demonstrations and fly-tying instruction in addition to their regular equiptment for fishing.

Fiddler’s Jon and Ida Mae Specker provided musical entertainment and many got out and danced as the burgers grilled on the barbecue and between rounds at the range.

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