In 1941 the Club started in the basement of the
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church on Rt 94 heading into Washingtonville NY as a 22 league; hence the name.
Our first deed in Plattekill (for 86 acres) was 1984; with our current club house built in 1985.
We currently own 7 parcels of land totaling 186 acres.
Members enjoy; hunting, fishing, trap, pistol & rifle range, archery, and boating.
Attention All Members
As a reminder: the June Member Meeting will be held:
Monday, June 28 @ 7 PM
Thank You – Anthony Sorrentino
Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club Membership Dues Collection Schedule 2021-2022
May – After Membership Meeting (date TBD)
June — Sat 5th 9am to 12 noon
June — Sat 12th 9am to 12 noon
June – After Membership Meeting (date TBD)
June — Sat 26th 9am to 12 noon
IF THE ABOVE SCHEDULE DOES NOT FIT YOURS CALL ME @ (845) 236-7349
2021-2022 MEMBERSHIP YEAR BEGINS JULY 1st LAST DAY TO PAY YOUR DUES IS JUNE 30TH GATE AND CLUBHOUSE CODES WILL BE CHANGED JULY 1ST
TO PAY DUES BY MAIL SEND TO THE FOLLOWING
John Mazza, Jr
2 Dragotta Road,
Marlboro, NY 12542
INCLUDE $4.00 TO COVER POSTAGE
DO NOT SEND DUES PAYMENT TO CLUB’S PO BOX
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO BETHLEHEM ROD AND GUN CLUB OR BRGC
DUES FOR THE 2021-2022 MEMBERSHIP YEAR ARE AS FOLLOWS
ADULT DUES $125.00
BUILDING/LAND RAFFLE 25.00
PLUS WORK HOUR ASSESSMENT @ $15.00 PER HOUR NOT WORKED ADULT MEMBER WORK HOUR OBLIGATION IS 8 hrs
SENIOR DUES $50.00
BUILDING/LAND RAFFLE 25.00
PLUS WORK HOUR ASSESSMENT @ $15.00 PER HOUR NOT WORKED SENIOR MEMBER WORK HOUR OBLIGATION IS 4 hrs
DUES FOR JUNIOR AND SPOUSAL MEMBERS ARE $35.00
LIFE — JUNIOR — AND SPOUSAL MEMBERS HAVE NO WORK HOUR OR BUILDING/LAND RAFFLE OBLIGATION
PAYMENTS MADE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL THAT DO NOT MEET MEMBER’S FULL OBLIGATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED – NO PARTIAL PAYMENTS ACCEPTED
Fraternally John Mazza, Jr (845) 236-7349
New Bethlehem Store is now open for a limited time. The BRGC apparel store will be open till Nov.1, 2021. There will be bulk pickup, once all orders come in after closing date, all orders will be distributed at a Club meeting.
Scholarship application for 2021-2022
Application must be received by July 1st to be considered.
Chairperson: Dave Levinson’s tele. (H) 845-562-0091
(C) 914-213-5333
Disregard the dates on the application.
Winner will be announced at the July Membership meeting.
Saturday, April 24, we’re going to have a work party to cleanup Rita’s old property. This requires walking in the woods and bagging smaller trash. We’ll use the tractor to cart the bags (as well as larger items) to a dumpster. Coffee at 8am, work starts at 9am. Lunch will be served when the work is done. (great day – see photos in gallery on our website to the right – all photos by Joe Valastro).
Any questions … Contact Mike Barton @845-489-1358
Drawings will continue at next meeting.
On Oct 17th, 2020, Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club hosted its annual Pheasant Youth Hunt. We had 6 young hunters come out to start the day. Three additional youngsters joined us for the afternoon hunt. The Club dedicated to youth hunters only. All hunters were required to have hunter safety, a NYS hunting license and had to wear hunter orange. NYS made it easier to take Hunter Education this year by allowing it to be taken on-line. I hear it was not a breeze to get thru the class, but it was a thorough course. The youth who came are Jason Baird, Mackenzie Guinto, Giuseppe Palladino, Anthony Schetter, Chris Schetter, Conner Wright, and Sean Wright.
The day started with juice, coffee and donuts with a history of pheasant and pheasant hunting in New York State. The youth then learned why and how to stock the pheasants. At 9AM the hunting kicked off. The dogs found the birds and the kids got to shoot plenty. We restocked the fields throughout the morning, so the youth had plenty of opportunities. There was the state legal limit of two pheasants per day and we allowed two chukar as well. This was the same as for regular members throughout the season. The youth had a great time. The weather was cooperative and many of the youth shot the limit. Three arrived late and hunted the afternoon with a few from the morning who had not shot their limit. More birds were stocked for the afternoon for any adults and the youth. Thanks to all the adults who came out to volunteer and for bringing their dogs. A particular thanks to the dogs who came and hunted hard for the kids.
Photos by Joseph Valastro
2020 agreement has been agreed upon for pheasant land to hunt.
Please click on details below:
Directions
Schedule
Bird Lease Rules
Farm Parking
In order to learn the property come with another member who has been here before or contact Bob Bready.
Any questions, or concerns, please
direct them to:
Bob Bready
Pheasant Chairperson
845-883-5935
bjbready@aol.com
CLOSED DAILY FROM SUNRISE TO NOON, MAY 1st – MAY 31st
DUE TO SPRING TURKEY SEASON
RIFLE / PISTOL RANGE
ARCHERY RANGE – UPDATE WILL BE OPEN
ARCHERY 3D COURSE
Jeff Pearl spaguy11@gmail.com
Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club is a member of Tri-County Archers Association. The archery committee is co-chaired by Edward Malle and Bob Hillerio. As a reminder, every person using the facility, must sign in. Members are responsible for the actions of their guests
Archery is believed to the first step in the shooting sports. Well before pellet, BB and paintball, this is where youth are first exposed to how much fun and challenging the shooting sports can be.
The Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club hosts four 3D archery shoots each year and is looking to expand its program. The Archery Committee is supported by the club and club event fees. We do not to charge kids under 12 at our events and members participate at discounted fees.
Archery Committee
I am proud to say the Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club has a very active archery committee. The goal of the Archery committee is to expose youth to the outdoors and to encourage others to enjoy the sport of archery through education and instruction in a safe environment. Each 3D event is supported by volunteers and instructors who are dedicated to the advancement of archery as a means to build confidence in young children and individuals who are new to archery.
The work of the Archery Committee includes the design and construction of the course, trail clearing, marking the course, maintaining the targets, conducting the 3D shoots and breaking down the course. There are ample opportunities to complete the mandatory work requirement within the archery program.
Range
The Archery Range features a 60 yard range with yard markers every 10 yards. The main range includes two large bag targets for bows and crossbows and a separate target for broadheads (during hunting season). On occasion, a 3D target is set out for the members and guests to use. Broadheads are allowed on the range but only on the designated target. Cross bows are allowed at the range, bag targets only.
Equipment
We are currently looking to expand our inventory in order to have bows, arrows and targets for our youth and members new to the sport of archery to utilize. Sponsors are welcome.
3D Shoots / Course
The 3D course has evolved over the years and currently occupies the side of a large ridge. This gives us a very scenic, well wooded terrain with a variety of elevation changes. We allow the terrain to dictate the placement of our targets with the intent to mimic real life scenarios. The club is proud to display Rinehart targets. Our 3D shoots are open to the general public. The course has 30 stations with approximately 36 – 40 targets. Only field point arrows are permitted on the 3D course. The course is open to the members throughout the summer.
We look forward to new members becoming familiar with the course and the property through sharing of the work load and participating in the shoots. All the 3D shoots are on Sundays. We set up on the Saturday before the shoot . Registration for the shoots is Sunday morning at 7:00 AM. Registration ends at 12:00 noon and the course closes at 2:00 PM. We collect a couple of targets, bring in the signs and general clean up and end approximately 3pm
Tri-County Archers
Tri County Archers consists of five sportsmen’s clubs located in Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties, in New York. The schedule and directions to each participating club may be found at our website also. Each club conducts an average of four 3-D archery shoots between April and September. The Tri County Archers Association has responsibility for promoting and advertising the various 3D shoots. This is accomplished through web, Facebook, word of mouth, email and newspaper. Funds for advertising are raised from the annual Father’s Day shoot which boasts 40 stations, wide selection of food and drink and possible prizes.
The Tri-County Archers include the following clubs:
2021 3D Shoot Flyer < click
Click here for the 2021 3-D Shoot Schedule and Club Directions
Links to more information
Click here for information on BRAGC Archery Range
Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club
Having some Fun – Photos by Rich Toombs
Michael Hall – 845-565-5881
Jim Hutlock and I, Debbie Foster, would like to thank each and everyone of our club members, who helped on Oct.18, with the kids fishing derby. We could not have done it without you. Our club members pulled together and showed everyone a good time, it was an awesome family day . So again thank you all for pitching in…
JIM HUTLOCK & Debbie Foster
845-245-0341
A Lighted Candle In Memory of Our Departed Club Members