Our Mission
The purpose of this organization shall be the encouragement of organized rifle, handgun, shotgun, and bow shooting among the members and citizens of our community, with a view towards a better knowledge on the part of such members and citizens of the safe handling and proper care of firearms as well as improved marksmanship and preservation of shooting and fishing sports. It shall be our objective and purpose to further the development of those characteristics of honesty, good fellowship, self-discipline and self-reliance, which are the essentials of good sportsmanship, the foundation of true patriotism and the encouragement of conservation through service to our community.
Our next club meeting is Tuesday May 6th at 7PM
Kalicoontie Fishing trip is Monday June 2nd 2025 on the Blackhawk2 out of Niantic CT. $100 per person includes bait and tackle. Boat leaves at 7am returns around 2pm. Be there 1 hour early to sign in and board boat. Call Joe D at 518-537-3997, or 518-965-4990 for more info or to sign up. Limited to 35 passengers. We have 25 signed up as of now.
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TURKEY SHOOTS
Kalicoontie Rod & Gun Club has Spring and Fall Shoots! Join us and support the club with a chance to fill the freezer in a safe and fun way. Hams, Turkeys, Pork Loins, Kielbasa, and other Misc prizes.
Hunter Safety Courses
The NY Hunter Education course (Hunter Safety course) is required to purchase a hunting license in New York. The course covers the necessary safety techniques and responsibilities that a hunter must know when using a gun, muzzleloader, crossbow or bow to pursue wild game.
Last year the club held a successful Youth Trout Derby at member Ed Unkel’s Pond in the spring. Open to club youth members and their friends, the event gained some attention. The pond was stocked with some nice trout provided to us from the Beaverkill NY fish hatchery. This was our second time doing an event like this and it turned out to be a success. Over 30 kids showed up in search of “ Big Bertha, Bubba” and the rest of the hungry fish in the water. After all the fishing, food, and fun, the determined anglers all received prizes for their days catch. So this years event will be held on Sunday, April 13th starting at 9 AM. Hope to see you there!
Youth Fishing Derby
Game Dinner
Usually, in February, the members get together and participate in the annual free game dinner. Each member will bring a dish for others to try. It ends up being a smorgasbord of food. What started out as an actual game dinner has now morphed into a bring what-you-got event with all sorts of fare being served. Couple that with some really nice door prizes and numerous firearms raffles, and you have a great time. Being that February is usually a cold and nasty month it is always good to get out and beat back that cabin fever.
Adopt a highway
“Four times a year club members participate in the Adopt a Highway program to help keep a 2 mile stretch of Rt. 9 in Livingston NY clean for travelers and the local community. It doesn’t take us long and there is a positive response from those who are driving by while we are at work!”
— Dave Triebel
Kids to camp
Each year the club will sponsor youth to go to one of the NYS Dec environmental camps. The camps combine environmental education, hunter education programs, and outdoor recreation into a fun adventure. They use a hands-on approach to teach about the environment. Camps run Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
Campers will have the opportunity to learn outdoor skills including backpacking, camping, and canoeing. They will explore New York's diverse habitats, have the chance to learn basic ecological concepts, and how human activities affect the environment. Campers solve challenges, explore environmental concepts, practice outdoor skills, and spend the week immersed in nature. The 2022 Camp Season marked 75 years of fostering a love for the natural world.
Kalicoontie Rod & Gun Club Fishing trip is Monday June 2nd
If you are interested in going contact Joe at 518-965-4990 to get your name on the list. This past trip sold out all 35 spots that were available. We are chartering the Blackhawk2 out of Niantic Ct.
I want to thank the 35 anglers who attended our second annual Kalicoontie fishing trip yesterday. From now on to be known as Porgypalooza this event was a great success. We had another beautiful weather day and the fish were definitely cooperating as well. The morning started out with us jigging for Stiped Bass and ended with us plucking boat limits of Scup off the bottom. Photos and videos will be coming soon! Get in on the action while the fishing is red hot. Sign up for the next trip which will be end of June. You can’t catch ‘em from the couch!
Please call Joe at 518-965-4990 for any questions. Motel 6 on Flanders road, Niantic is where i stay when i am down there. Not the Taj Majal but a place to stay that is 15 mins from the boat.
