Dear Members,   

If you would like to have your photo with your quarry (harvest) uploaded to our website, please send them to Nicole Hewson, our Club Secretary by email @ ShawangunkBODSecretary@gmail.com  She is assisting Andrew Olesh, your Huntmaster, with completing our Hunting and Game page.  Thank You.  It would be nice to showcase the wonderful times and experiences you've had at our club.

RIFLE AND PISTOL RANGE MASTER'S MESSAGE:

A message from your Rifle and Pistol Range Master, Joe Tavernise...

All Ranges are currently open again, as maintenance has been paused for the moment.  Thank you

FISHING/POND COMMITTEE UPDATES:

Dear Members, Please be advised of the following information:

At our June 22nd Monthly Membership Meeting, our Membership unanimously passed a Resolution that two fishing poles are allowed per person fishing.  

Our club does not allow for the hunting of snapping turtles on our property because the New York State Law only allows the harvesting of snapping turtles during hunting season by use of firearm or bow.   Our pond is in too close of a proximity to residential housing so this practice is prohibited due to the unsafe situation it would cause.  Harvesting snapping turtles by any other means would be a violation of New York State Law, therefore it is not allowed on our property.

Fishing Members are only allowed up to 2 guests at a time.  This does not apply to Family Memberships.  All members who are fishing must sign in  and sign out and complete all of the information including guests filling out and signing waivers and placing them in the envelopes provided.  If the envelopes have run out, they can also be found at Range #5.  The Fishing/Pond Committee Chair, Brian Barker must have a record of what you caught and released to keep a record of the number of the fish in the pond, and to maintain the biological integrity of the pond. 

Thank you for your participation and compliance.

TRAP COMMITTEE UPDATED HOURS AND RULES REMINDER:
Trap Committee Member, Craig Manning, has indicated at last night's Monthly Membership Meeting (June 22, 2026) that the Trap Range hours have changed.  He also clarified a few Trap Range Rules.  

The Trap Range is Open:

Wednesday and Friday Evenings from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M

Sunday Afternoons from Noon 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

The Trap Range is no longer open on Saturdays.

Regular Members may use their own equipment on the Trap Range when the Trap Range is not in Session but they do not have permission to use the Trap Equipment and they must clean up after themselves.    If Regular Members wish to shoot Trap when the Trap Range is in Session, they must join the other Trap Shooters on the range and not use their own equipment. 

ATTENTION NEW APPLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP:  TO BE PLACED ON OUR WAITING LIST, PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING:

Our club no longer has a Post Office Box.  Our application does still list the old address, and we are working on changing this form and printing new ones.  Please do mail your application to 51 Beakes Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940 instead.  Thank you

NOMINATING COMMITTEE MESSAGE:

Greetings Everyone,

You are receiving this notice to make you aware of the three open Board of Directors seats that are available at the Shawangunk Fish & Game club. If you feel you would be interested in joining the Board please respond to us NO later than July 4th so your name can be added to the nomination list. Time is also needed to make up the ballots. To be on the Board you must be a club member of good standing for 2 years. Voting will be held at the clubs annual meeting on July 27th. All members are welcome to come and cast their vote to fill the open seats. 

Thank you for being a member.

The Nominating Committee

Craig Manning, Bob Zovinka, and Mike Monohan

Check out our Facebook page for lots of photos from recent events such as the Chicken BBQ, Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Day.

We also have a few heartfelt updates to our Clubhouse :  Bill Bright Memorial Plaque and U.S. Flag Presented to Nicole Hewson at the Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Day.  Nicole has dedicated it to all Veteran Members of Shawangunk Fish and Game Association, and took part in displaying it on the second story of the Clubhouse.  This flag was Graciously Donated by The Flag Guys.

You can log onto our Facebook Page to see many photos from our Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Day.  Many thanks to our guest, Erin Moulton for sharing so many great pictures with us!  There will be more uploaded at a later date.  Facebook Page with Photo Posts  (click link)

Sometimes words cannot capture what is written on someone’s heart, but today it is pure G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E!  Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Day is this admin’s favorite day of the year at Shawangunk Fish & Game Association!  There are many people and businesses to thank for making this a perfect day for our Veterans and First Responders! We are proud to call the people and businesses below our partners!

-To each and every one of our Veterans and Community First Responders who put their lives on the line to protect our lives, our homes, and our freedoms-WE ESPECIALLY HONOR YOU TODAY and ALL DAYS OF THE YEAR!!

-U.S. Veterans’ Administration and Megan, Lenny, and Pedro

-Nam Knight, Jimmy Licardi

-Hudson Valley Honor Flight and Lou Ingrassia

-Middletown Vets Center and Nicole and Joel Murns

-The American Legion’s Women’s Auxiliary and Cindy & Gina

-The Flag Guys

-Tire Discount Center of Middletown, NY

-Roamin Reptile Educational Lectures of Orange County, NY

-Kasey’s Cast-Aways Bait Shop of Port Jervis, NY

-Erin Moulton of The Outdoor Adventure Society and Legend of E

-NYSCOPBA

-USOC Adventures TV

-Jeff Selear Music

-Buffalo Wild Wings of Middletown, NY Matt and Fabiola

-First Federal Saving Bank of Middletown, NY

-Shoprite of Middletown, NY

-Tractor Supply of Middletown, NY

-Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc., Middletown, NY

-Sam’s Club of Middletown, NY

-Bella Lena’s Restaurant of Middletown, NY

-To our club members who worked together as a team and made this day such a joyful one for Veterans’ and First Responders from all over the Hudson Valley.

-To our club members who gave generously from their pockets to make this event wonderful even if you could not be here.

Many thanks to all who contributed by way of their time and resources to make our Veterans' and First Responders Appreciation Day a big success!

Please go to our Facilities Rental Section to see Carrol Phillip's team working on the Cook Shack at last month's work party.

Our Hunt-Master Committee Co-Chair, Andrew Olesh, shared this link with the club as to the NYS DEC Hunting Awards. NYS DEC Hunting Awards 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Please see our Fishing section to view the photos from our recent Youth Fishing Derby taken by August Yeomans and Jay Knosp.

If any members are interested in purchasing Merchandise, please reach out to Facilities Manager, Stefano Milioto or Secretary, Nicole Hewson at ShawangunkBODSecretary@gmail.com  Our apologies that the link to do so electronically is not yet set up but it is something we are working on with Association Sphere.