18 Middle Lane, Harveys Lake, Pa 18618
We have some sad news to share with our members. Jake Turcan, a Club member since 1989 & Club Director passed away August 10, 2023. Jake was involved in many activities over the years in addition to serving as a Director, he maintained the Grounds, managed the Membership process, promoted youth activities, & volunteered countless hours of his time to help improve the Club. Rest in peace, our friend.
Attention Members & Non-Members. We are accepting quotes to replace the posts (7) on the 100-yard bench cover. Anyone interested in quoting this job contact Marty 570-855-8060 for more details.
Trap Shoot this Sunday 6-4-23. Registration starts at 11 am. Shoot starts at Noon. Check out our Club Calendar to for dates & times of other shoots.
May 21st the Club will be conducting a Sporting Rifle Shoot & a Muzzleloader Shoot. Registration begins at 9:00 am & Shoots begin at 10 am.
2023 BMPA Kid’s Fishing Day
When: May 6th, 2023 (rain or shine) Check-in begins at 7:30am
Where: Pavilion #3, Frances Slocum State Park
Who: (Registered Children only; no walk-ons)
5 to 12-year-old residents of the Back Mountain & West Side
Registration deadline: April 30, 2023
Registration confirmation: You will receive an email or phone call by May 4th, 2023
Mail registration to:
Back Mountain Police Association
P.O. Box 1731
Shavertown, Pa 18708
Registered children (limited to 200 children) fish a net enclosed area of the lake stocked with over 1000 trout, free of charge. Handicapped accessible. Bait and fishing poles are provided (DO NOT BRING BAIT, POLES, OR EQUIPMENT). Free fish cleaning is available. Great give-a-ways. Grand Prizes are bicycles. Prizes also received for the largest fish in each group for the boy and girl.
Fishing Instruction Program, arts and crafts t-shirt creation by Kathy Kelchner of Frances Slocum State Park (BRING A LIGHT COLORED T-SHIRT), K-9 demonstrations, Fire prevention education and Smoke House, a free lunch, and interact with law enforcement and other emergency personnel. Bring a cooler of ice if you wish to keep your fish.
Special drawing for a bicycle to be held for Children with a Grandparent.
THIS EVENT IS NOT JUST ABOUT FISHING, it includes a full day of several activities. Your child will be assigned to a group, MUST STAY WITH the assigned group, and is expected to participate in ALL activities. If your child wants ONLY to fish and does not want to participate in the other activities, please do not register your child. Instead you may bring your child to the fishing area on Sunday, May 7th, 2023 from 9am to 12 noon when it
is open to children (through age 15) to fish.
Hello ,
Once again our local NEPA Council, BSA is holding their annual Sporting Clays Classic fundraising event at Rock Mountain on 5/5/23. Anyone interested could contact me by email or phone # below if they wish to sponsor, form a team of 4, or buy raffle tickets. It’s a great event and a fun day at Rock Mountain, all helping the NEPA BSA. The cost is tax deductible and includes the round and lunch buffet.
All the best,
Don Kretchmer
570-855-2552
commissionerdon@gmail.com
