During these winter doldrum days it's a good time to take in a flea market for some good deals on hunting/fishing and trapping gear

Now that we’re in the winter doldrums period, it’s a good time to take in a sportsmen’s show to perhaps pick up some new and used gear for the upcoming fishing, hunting seasons. And that can be accomplished by checking out the Alburtis Sportsmen’s 31st Annual Spring Flea Market on Sunday, March 1. 

The market will feature new and slightly used fishing, hunting even trapping equipment. Plus, hard to find collectibles. And the best part of this flea market, it’s hosted by Alburtis Boy Scout Troop 86 with food being served by Cub Pack 86.

As in the past, the flea market will be held at the Alburtis Area Community Center, 220 West 2nd Street, Alburtis, 18011. Admission is a $4 donation with children under 12 free. Since it’s hosted by Scout Troop 96, it’s a worthy cause and all proceeds will benefit Troop 96. 

For information and table reservations call weekdays between 6-9 pm at 610-762-9292. And for those new to the area and unfamiliar with the Alburtis Community Center, it can be located from I-78 and Rte. 222S. From 309S, or from 309N, take Rte. 222S and from Rte. 222 N take Rte.100 S to the center. Or merely type in the address in MapQuest or Waze apps in your smartphone. 

NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION EVENT  

March brings another event when the Jerry Zimmerman Memorial Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host their 28th Annual Hunting Heritage Superfund Membership Banquet. The banquet is set for Friday, March 6 at the Homewood Suites, 3350 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, 18034, beginning at 5 p.m.

As in the past, a preview of raffle and auction items will be held along with a plated dinner and refreshments. The live auction will feature wildlife prints, sculptures, home furnishings, jewelry, collectibles and it will follow at 8 p.m. of the banquet.  

Some of the raffle items feature a 1st prize of a Henry Brass Side Gate 35 REM, or $800 in cash; 2nd prize is an H&K VP40 S&W pistol; 3rd prize, GZ 75B 9mm pistol; 4th prize, Ruger American Gen II (w/choice of caliber); 5th prize, Center Point Spectrum 3-9x40m rifle scope. The drawing will be held at the banquet but winners need not be present. 

There’s also a Loaded Gun Safe Raffle that’s loaded with 4 guns; a handgun, a rifle, a shotgun and a home defense firearm. That ticket is $50 per ticket and is limited to 125 tickets. 

Tickets may be purchased prior to the banquet by mailing $5 per ticket or 3 for $10 or 7 for $20, to Bruce Dietrich, 8005 Allenmaengel Road, New Tripoli, 18066. 

Seating for the banquet is limited and registration deadline is Feb. 24. There are several ticket prices offered so it’s best to check the list and order online by going to http://events.nwtf.org/EVT-20513. For added information call Brice Dietrich at 610-298-2424 or Scott Richards at 610-393-9761. 
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The banquet helps enable the organization to do valuable habitat work in Pennsylvania as well as land acquisitions. In addition, it gives disabled hunters an opportunity to be afield through NWTF’s Wheelin Sportsman program and also provides for a JAKES Youth Field Days plus Women in the Outdoors events.