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* Renewing RSO Certification – see below * Correction – Tuesday, December 10, 11 o’clock will be stocking the lake with Trout * Trap Closed until further notice – see below * HAPPY THANKSGIVING & A MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HANUKKAH * See All Again In January! *
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Bethlehem Rod & Gun Club

Bethlehem Rod & Gun Club

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.

Youth Pheasant Hunt

Youth Pheasant Hunt

On Oct 19th the Club holds its annual Youth Pheasant Hunt from 9a-12/1P at the Leased land. No adult hunting until after 1PM. The event is open to all Youths 16 years and younger. They must have NYS Safety and Hunting License. Blaze Orange is required (hat at minimum). Please contact Chairperson Bob Bready to pre-register the youth or if you plan to help out or bring a working dog.I need to make sure we have enough dogs etc. Helpers are needed and welcome. It is a great day to get the youngsters involved.  They will have shots and should (no guarantees) get some birds.

Any questions and to register (youth and Dogs) please call and leave info with Bob Bready (845-883-5935).

From President

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

2024 Pheasant Hunting

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

Pheasant Season Rules & Schedule

2024 Pheasant Season

Bird Lease Rules

  1. Lease hunting hours are 9am till sunset
    1. Lease use is the release dates and the week following.
    1. Lease is for birds only- no other game is authorized.
  2. Lease is for club members only- no guests or family members allowed.
  3. All members must sign in, record dates and times, record take and sign out.
  4. Members must wear club button during hunting.
  5. Members must have NYS hunting license, display back tag and wear hunter orange.
  6. Eye protection must be worn.
  7. All firearms must remain unloaded until safely in the fields.
  8. No hunting or discharge within 500 feet of house.
  9. All dogs must be in control at all times.
    1. Aggressive or out of control dogs will be asked to leave.
  10. Be aware farm has cows, ducks, guinea hens and domestic turkeys.
  11. Keep the lease clean
    1. Pick up empty shot shell hulls
    1. Remove garbage-if you brought it in, take it out.
  12. All members must sign out and record take and time.
  13. Park in allocated parking area.
  14. Head of stocking work detail will sign off on work hours.
    1. Members must present membership card at time of work detail.
  15. Members not complying with rules may face DISCPLINARY ACTIONS AND POSSIBLE EXPULSION FROM THE CLUB. The Board of Directors will review any complaints and has final decision.
  16. No use of the property for any reason other than authorized bird hunting.
  17. Bird Limit is 2 pheasant daily and 2 chukar daily.

    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

Attention all Members Due to the early snow- Trap shooting has ended for the season. We will post when it will begin again in 2025. Thanks for your participation. Any questions please contact Mike Hall.

                        Contact Mike Hall with questions 845-565-5881