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Hunting Reminder

To all Members,

Hunting Rules

Hunting Season Reminder

To all Members,

With hunting season starting soon, a few reminders for a safe season with no issues. In the past there were some issues with the property lines. We do not want any additional issues.  It is the hunter’s responsibility to know where they are. Hunt only on Bethlehem Property. Respect the boundaries.  Do not cross onto another property without express permission. Do not shoot across the property lines. Be respectful, good hunters. And always look beyond the target- be safe.  All stands are supposed to be marked with your name, badge number and phone number. Remember to sign in and out- it is a safety thing; in case someone has an issue or is missing. Stands can be set up after Sep1st and are to taken down after the season by December 31st. Have fun, good hunting and good luck.

Please sign in and out when using the club property- it is for your own safety.

Thank You.  The Board of Directors.

2025 Pheasant Stocking Schedule

Bethlehem Rod and Gun Pheasant Hunting 2024

10/04/25                              60 Pheasant                    30 Chukar

10/11/25                              60 Pheasant                    30 Chukar

                10/18/25  (Youth Day)       55 Pheasant                   30 Chukar

10/19/25                              30 Pheasant

                                    10/25/25                               50 Pheasant                  20 Chukar

                                    11/01/25                               55 Pheasant       

 01/10/26                             25 Pheasant

01/17/26                              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 18, 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

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

Special Pheasant stocking and hunt> 

Stocking Saturday Jan 18 at 9am.

Hunting starts 11AM.

Hunt all this coming week.

Help Needed. Hope I can see you out there. Last chance for club pheasants.

Any questions call Bob Bready 845-883-5935

 

Stocking is at 9am on 01/18/2025.  Hunting starts at 11 AM.

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.

Chairperson Bob Bready 845-883-5935

Any questions, or concerns, please direct them to:
Bob Bready
Pheasant Chairperson
845-883-5935
bjbready@aol.com

Range

Ralph DiTrocchio 845-774-9335 rafd45@hotmail.com

To check your 5 year NYS pistol recertification go to: https://firearms.troopers.ny.gov/pprecert/.

RANGE COURSES:

(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.”