Fishing

We Follow state law

Some common sense requirements to follow during the 2020 Trout Season at the Souderton Harleysville Game Fish and Forestry Association Inc.

This list does not supersede the CDC recommendations:

Due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) status THERE WILL NOT BE A FISH CLEANING AREA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Take your fish home to clean.

If you feel sick, stay home.

If your children are sick, keep them at home.

If someone in your household has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19), keep the entire household at home.

Avoid shaking hands, handling other member’s rods, nets or equipment.

Practice social distancing, Keep 6 feet apart.

Consider arriving later in the day as opposed to waiting for the opening at 8 am.

Practice good hygiene.

Wash your hands, especially after touching any frequently used item or surface.

Disinfect frequently used items and surfaces as much as possible. Use sanitizer.

Avoid touching your face.

Sneeze or cough into a tissue, or the inside of your elbow.

If using the Portable toilets keep them clean. Sanitizer is provided by the toilet supplier.

Fishing Parking map

The Fly Fisher’s Code of Ethics

1). Obey all laws and regulations, and report violations.
2). Release fish carefully and quickly.
3). Be considerate of private and public property.
4). Set a good example for and help others who are not as experienced
as you are.
5). Rotate the pool and /or positions, so others may have an opportunity to fish, especially during a hatch.
6). Respect the area in which someone is fishing. Do not intrude or crowd other anglers.
7). Assist another angler who has hooked a fish, including reeling in your line if appropriate.
8). Keep our waters and surrounding property free from trash and litter.
9). Wade carefully and do not disturb water unnecessarily.
10). Treat others as you would want them to treat you.

This applies to all types of fishing, not just fly fishing.

Indoor .22 Bullseye Pistol Shooting League

Indoor Bullseye will begin the first Wed. in Nov, start time is 7:00 pm till 10:00.

This is open to all shooters, but non members must pay $75 for the season and sign a release.

Standard .22 ammo only.

Outdoor Pistol Starting in April

The Wednesday night Outdoor pistol League is starting soon (Starting First Wednesday in April 2021)!

To participate, you must complete a club safety check.

There is no fee for club members. It is part of your membership.

Non club members can participate in the season for a fee and must sign a waiver. You must pay for the season

(fee is $75).

All new participants must pass a club safety check.

We do 4 safety checks before the season begins.

If you have already done a safety check, you do not have to do another.

You only need to attend one of the four dates below.

2021 Safety Check Dates :

Wed 3/3/2021 at 6:30pm

Saturday 3/13/2021 at 10am

Wed 3/17/2021 at 6:30pm

Sunday 3/21/2021 at 10am

Upper pistol range will be closed during these safety checks.

For the Safety check, you will be shooting. You will need a firearm in a case, at least 3 magazines, eye protection, ear protection, and one box of ammo.

No Holsters please.

All firearms must be unloaded and in a case for the safety check.

Rifle Range

There is a new sign-in station and 24 hour cameras due to recent abuse and destruction of the range.

We had an incident on the range of someone handling a firearm while people were down range. This is unacceptable. No firearms are to be handled while anyone is down range, period.

The 200 yard pit is for authorized use only and NOT for general use by the membership.

Small Bore Rifle

See Newsletter

Trap

- Eye and Ear protection Required

- Kids wanted for Trap Scorers

- All non members participating in shooting events at our club will be required to sign an accident liability release form before entering these events: By order of the Board of directors.

Summer 2021 trap series info <click here>

SIGN-UPS WILL BE INSIDE YOU MUST STAY OUTSIDE AT ALL TIMES

ONE WAY IN AND ONE WAY OUT

WHEN SIGNING UP KEEP 6FEET APART

TABLES WILL BE SET UP OUTSIDE FOR BAGS ONLY

LEAVE GUN CASES IN YOUR VEHICLE

YOU MUST WEAR A MASK EXCEPT WHEN SHOOTING

THERE WILL BE NO FOOD AVAILABLE JUST DRINKS

- Please call Henry for more information at 215.313.7265.

General Membership Meeting

Meetings will be posted in news letter.

Directors Meeting

Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm Fisherman's cabin.

Alerts

Notice

The Upper Pistol Range Will be closed for a private NRA basic pistol class on Saturday 5/15/2021 from 9am to noon. The Lower pistol range will be open for member use during that time.

The Lower Pistol Range will be closed for a private NRA basic pistol class on Sunday 5/23/2021 8:30am -11:30am. The Upper pistol range will be open for member use during that time.

Notice - May events

May 11th - 200 Yard Small Bore Rifle Match

May 7th and 21st - Trap 6:00 - 10:00p

May 9th - Mother’s Day May 30th - PA Fish for Free Day

May 31st - Memorial Day

Rifle Range

Rifle range will be open to members on June 1st. 2020 No organized shoots will be held at this time. All members must follow the additional rules below. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Remain 6ft apart at all times.

Mask must be worn.

Do not move benches. They will be spaced a safe distance apart.

Bring your own targets. The club won't be providing them. Targets should be at least 14x14 inches if not bring cardboard backing.

Bring pen or pencil to sign in.

Bring your own staple gun or tacks to hang targets.

If the range is crowded keep shooting time to 30 minutes.

These additional rules must be followed along with the standard range rules. Failure to follow them will result in loss of membership. Be safe.

Notice.

As a reminder to all members, the minimum age for unsupervised shooters is 18 years of age. This applies to rifles, shotguns, handguns and archery. Anyone under the age of 18 participating in any of these actions must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Venison Donation opportunity

Club members can help their neighbors in need by donating extra venison to Keystone Opportunity Center’s Food Pantry in Souderton. Processed venison, especially ground meat, can be donated by calling Cindy Dembroski, the food pantry coordinator, at 215-723-5430. For additional information please contact club member Randy Floyd at 215-416-1679.

NOTICE - New Additional Club fishing rules

Click link to download: NEW CLUB FISHING RULES 2021

Reminder...the club follows all the state rules for fishing...you must display your fishing license and club membership card. No more than five (5) trout per person per day and ONLY five trout allowed on a stringer. This changes to 3 trout depending on the date. Please be calm, safe and friendly to fellow club members. Please do not litter. Thank you and good luck!

NOTICE

Attention all members of the club. We must start following the club rules for our clubs protection and to avoid problems. ALL members are required to have their membership cards exposed so all members can identify them as fellow members. If you see anyone that does not have their membership card clearly visible, ask them for it. If they do not have a fishing license clearly visible.. ask them for it. If you see someone not obeying the rules of the club please say something to them and report it to the directors, if possible get their license number, make, model, and color of their car. That means if someone is throwing rocks on the ice, not picking up after their dogs, leaving trash on the grounds, feeding the trout in the tanks (especially if it is corn) mishandling a firearm or handling a firearm when someone is down range, fishing without a license, taking more fish than allowed, etc. SAY SOMETHING and REPORT IT TO A DIRECTOR. This is your club and you must try to protect it. If you have questions ASK. If you see something that should be changed make a point of asking about it a membership meeting which are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month OR through a director.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING - SAY SOMETHING

- The Board of Directors

PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE FISH in the holding tanks...they are on a controlled diet to keep them healthy and to promote their growth.

Medical Marijuana and Guns

click here to learn more

Please note that the clubs email address has recently changed to shgffa@gmail.com please update your records.

Important Information

A Florescent orange hat or vest is mandatory on the rifle range and while hunting. Not to supersede Pennsylvania Game Commission laws. Recommended, but not mandatory for all others. All Pennsylvania Game Commission laws apply.
Firewood Available for next year - $175 per Chord
If you walk your dog on Club grounds, it is your responsibility to pick up after the dog.
Every member is required to have their membership badge and a valid picture ID in their possession at all times while on Club property.

FISHING NOTICE

It is requested that anyone who legally catches bass over 12 inches please consider keeping them. Once these fish get to be that big or bigger they tend to consume a lot of other fish and food that is needed for the trout.

NEW RIFLE RANGE PROCEDURES

Please take note of new rule posting on rifle committee page

Outdoor Rifle and Pistol Range Hours

Monday - Saturday - 7:00 AM - Dusk

Sunday - 9:00 AM - Dusk

The only exceptions are league shoots which must end by 10:00 pm

Click Here for more information on House Bill 1029

*IMPORTANT-Calling 911 for Emergencies on Club Property

There are nine 911 Emergency Signs (see below) that have GPS Coordinates listed for that specific location. Follow the directions listed on the sign for the most accurate information. Request Grand View Ambulance service if possible since they are the closest.

The 911 signs are located at the Pistol and Rifle Ranges, Trap Range Clubhouse on Gun Club Road, the Large Pond and between the Large Pond and the Kids Pond, Fisherman’s Cabin on Schultz Road. If you do not have a cell phone there is a phone for emergency calls only located in the screened deck area of the Fisherman’s Cabin by the bridge.