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.
AUGUST MEMBERSHIP MEETING HELP IS NEEDED
Meeting will be Monday Aug 26 at 7pm .
We will be outside rain or shine bring a lawn chair umbrella optional!
Help is needed at 5pm to put up the tent / setup for the meeting / food runners .
Meeting meal PIG ROAST a RICE DISH and CORN ON THE COB. Come enjoy yourself have a nice meal and meet the new members being taken into our club.
Attention All Members:
Due to regular notifications by email and texts to our members
by criminal outsiders asking for various forms of money-
ALWAYS DISREGARD THESE MESSAGES
Our President and any officer/board member/Chair will never contact you directly for
money. Under no circumstance ever purchase and send any type of cash cards or send through any link requested.
If you have any questions on a communication- call Tony Sorentino direct to verify.
You will always notice that the sender email on these communications is not any of the
legitimate emails listed on our site or newsletter.
Thank-You
Bethlehem Rod and Gun Pheasant Hunting 2024
SO we have leased the —- Farm again this year. We will continue to stock pheasants on weekends in Oct and have one weekend in November and January. The club stocks both pheasant and chukars. Since we are a lease and not a preserve, we must adhere to NYS Hunting Rules. There is a 2 pheasant per day limit. There is also a 2 chukar per day limit. Stocking is done on the scheduled days at 7am. Helpers are always needed. It is a great way to learn the property, get in some work hours and of course be there at 9am to start hunting. Last year we had a great turn out and we need to sign in and out and list the birds, taken so I can report to the board the usage and success rates. It is important to report so we can justify the budget.
The stocking schedule and lease rules are below
2024 Pheasant Season
Bird Lease Rules
BETHLEHEM ROD and GUN CLUB
10/05/24 50 Pheasant 20 Chukar
10/12/24 50 Pheasant 20 Chukar
10/19/24 (Youth Day) 45 Pheasant 20 Chukar
10/20/24 30 Pheasant
10/26/24 50 Pheasant 20 Chukar
11/02/24 50 Pheasant
01/11/25 25 Pheasant
Stocking is at 7am on the date above. Lease is at the Hoekstra Farm, Hoekstra Ln, Montgomery NY.
Hunting starts at 9am, thru sundown
Badges must be worn at all times.
Limit is 2 Pheasant and 2 chukar per day per person.
NYS Hunting License/backtag and club badge are required. Hunter Orange required.
Youth Day Saturday Oct 19 hunting for youth 16 years and under only until 1PM. Adults after 1PM. Please register your youth by calling the Chairperson Bob Bready 845-883-5935
Please register your youth by calling the Chairperson Bob Bready 845-883-5935
Any questions, or concerns, please direct them to:
Bob Bready
Pheasant Chairperson
845-883-5935
bjbready@aol.com
TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY OCT 6th
Event starts at 10am and consists of 100 birds-50 regular trap and 50 wobble.
Contact Mike Hall with questions 845-565-5881
YOUTH ARCHERY CLINIC
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 @ 10:00
Ages 8 – 17
Pre-registration Required – Print Form Below
Thanks
Ed Malle
S3DA Coach, Bethlehem & Black Rock
Archery Chairperson, Bethlehem Rod & Gun Club 845-541-6775
Reminder: Kids Fishing Derby is Oct 13th from 10am-2pm, sign in starts at 9 am. Please preregister with Clara at 845-774-6004.
We are in need of volunteers for
The Kids Fishing Derby
On: Oct. 13 from 10-2
Please contact the Chairs:
Clara Bartunek 845-774-6004
Brian Hetherly 845-883-6877
Also a very enjoy way to get your work
hours credit in.
Thank You.
Oct 8, the stocking of trout is canceled due to high water temperature
Michael Sano
michaeljsano4@gmail.com
We are in need of volunteers for The Kids Fishing Derby On: Oct. 13 from 10-2
Please contact the Chairs:
Clara Bartunek 845-774-6004
Brian Hetherly 845-883-6877
Also a very enjoyable way to get your work hours credit in.
Thank You.
It’s easy for Veterans to apply to be poll workers
May 2024 Newsletter
Ed Malle
Archery Chairperson, Bethlehem Rod & Gun Club
845-541-6775
Archery Shoot August 4th
Photos consist of some ground photos, archery photos, fishing rules.
Photos by Joseph Valastro
Photos taken 4/5/24 at the club. The day was cold and windy yet two men went out on the lake in a boat with electric motor to try their luck fishing. Other photos show the large pond developed by all the heavy rain. Some show photos of the clubhouse and our board of upcoming events.
Photos by Joseph Valastro
tuvals@optonline.net
Boats patiently waiting on shore for that spring has sprung moment!
NRA CERTIFIED RSO CLUB MEMBERS
Rifle Pistol Range Chairman Ralf DiTrocchio is looking to compile a list of all club members that are certified NRA RSO’s.
Please contact Ralph with your info and expiration date of your current certificate. Note that certificate needs to be renewed every two years.
Ralph DiTrocchio 845-774-9335 rafd45@hotmail.com
Attention All Members Renewing RSO Certification
Class to be held at the Clubhouse on:
September 21,2024
8 am to 4 pm
Class limited to the first 15 members to sign up.
The 150 fee is being waived for all participants
as long as the Club member is a current NRA member.
Contact: Julio DeLeon at: 845-401-5108
Thank You
We’re having a shootout March 30th from 7 AM to 2 PM .
It will be $10 a person.
We will be serving breakfast and lunch,
So come on, get out of your house and enjoy a good day of fishing.
Attention All Members:
There is now an authorized operator list for the Kioti tractor.
No one is permitted to use unless you are approved and listed.
Any questions, call Greg Fischer (Chairman Grounds and Maintenance)
Thank You.
Madeleine Cerone harvesting her first deer with her father, Sam Cerone,
at Bethlehem Rod & Gun Club.
22 inch 4 lb. 4 oz. rainbow trout was caught at the club on 6/10/23 by member Jazmyn Toombs
Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club is looking for a Few Good Members
Members needed to step up and assist with leading club events. There are plenty of workers willing to step in and help work the events but need a leader to Chair the event. The Club has many members who have helped out and will gladly back you up and assist with the work and create a great event. Events such as the Family Day, Pig Roast and events you can think up are waiting for a Chair to lead the event. We and many members are ready to join and work the event. We need to get work hours and will help you out. So please step up and contact Tony Sorrentino (the President) and volunteer your efforts. Do your part to help make this Club a better place and have fun.
To all Members,
Hunting Rules
Hunting on Bethlehem Rod and Gun Property is for members only. All hunters must abide by all NYS Hunting and trapping rules. Failure to do so could lead to expulsion from the club.
It is the hunter’s responsibility to know where they are and to hunt only on club owned property.
Any stand or blind (tree or ground) is not to be left up year-round. Fall Hunting (deer, turkey) stands can be placed no earlier than Sep 1st and must me be removed by Jan 31st. Spring Turkey stands can be placed April 15th and must be taken down by June 15.
Stands are to be labelled with the Member’s Name, badge number and phone number. Unlabeled stands are subject to be confiscated by the club.
Please sign in and out when using the club property- it is for your own safety.
If you have any questions, please contact the Board of Directors.
TOP GUN DRAWING
Starting Sales 1-6-24
Bethlehem Rod & Gun Club
372 NEW UNIONVILLE RD.
PLATTEKILL, NY 12568
845-728-0084
One Drawing for $6500.00 Cash
***Only 50 Tickets Sold***
Donations $200.00
Drawing is 4-29-2024
TOP GUN DRAWING
Name ______________________
Phone #______________________
Badge #______________________
Contact Mike Schetter for more info 845 453-6666 or
for tickets see a Board Member
Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club
Tickets for ALL raffles go on sale at the Club
Starting 1-6-2024
Saturday mornings from 10 am to 2 pm
A – club-$ 100,00 for 12 monthly drawings of $1000,00
B – club $50,00 for 12 monthly drawings of $500,00
PLEASE HELP SUPPORT ALL THE ACTIVITIES WE TRY TO SUPPLY,
Thank you
N. Michael Schetter
Rifle/Pistol Range hours for the month of May 12noon to 9pm.
(Spring Turkey Season) Use the lock box in the range house for guest fees
Mike
845 728 2862
Michael Regulbuto 845-728-2872 MRegulbuto@gmail.com
To check your 5 year NYS pistol recertification go to: https://firearms.troopers.ny.gov/pprecert/.
May 2nd 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Click on Photo for Registration Form)
June 6th 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Click on Photo for Registration Form)
Cost $75.00 and exclusive to members and their guests up till 3 weeks before the course.
Please Note: When you registrar at link, $50.00 is deposit, the remaining is due day of class in cash.
“Please make sure you have read the required equipment list and prerequisites.”
LIFE MEMBER SAM CERONE JR
1-13-1944 2-2-2024
With heavy hearts the Officers and Directors of Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club announce the passing of Life Member Sam Cerone.
Please keep Sam and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Services for Sam will be held Thursday February 8th from 3-7pm at Brooks Funeral Home 481 Gidney Ave Newburgh NY 12550.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday February 9th 10am
at St Francis Church 145 Benkard Ave Newburgh NY
A Lighted Candle In Memory of Our Departed Club Members
