Rockdale Rod & Gun Club

Rockdale Rod & Gun Club has been the backbone of shooting sports and outdoor tradition in Mt. Upton since it was established. With over 200 active members, the club operates as a hub for competitive shooters, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts across central New York.

Membership covers access to all ranges plus exclusive event registration and guest privileges. Each resident member can bring two invited guests to participate in range use. The club requires residency within a 25-mile radius of Mt. Upton for resident membership, though non-resident memberships are available for former members.

The club runs active competitive programs:

• •Sporter Rifle Team – Local and regional rifle matches, Thursday nights Sept–Feb
• •.22 CESRPL Pistol League – Handgun competition with expert coaching and regular practice
• •Clay Cats Youth Team – Shotgun/trap shooting for BG school students grades 7-12, sanctioned through NYS
• •Outdoor Bullseye League – Summer .22 rimfire and centerfire pistol, Thursdays May–August, weekly cash payouts
• •Steel Challenge – 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 5:00pm (May–Sept)
• •.22 Bench Rest – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays (May–Sept)

Regular events include:

• •Trap/1200 Pistol Shoot – Speed and accuracy tests for trap and pistol shooters
• •Youth 4H Shooting Sports – Certified instruction in firearms and archery safety for young participants
• •CMP Shoots – Civilian Marksmanship Program matches with official scoring
• •Monthly Club Meetings – 7:00pm meetings for networking, event planning, and club business (usually 3rd Wednesday)
• •Senior Citizens Meets – 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 11:00am–3:00pm (Apr–Nov)
• •Youth Trap League (BG Clay Cats) – 9-week program last week of March, Sundays & Tuesdays
• •Work Days – Scheduled as needed for facility maintenance

Membership dues are due October 1st annually.

The club's core mission centers on wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, and hunter education. They partner with:

• •NY Department of Environmental Conservation
• •Hunter-Ed New York
• •Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)
• •NYS Conservation Council
• •4H Youth Programs
• •National Rifle Association
• •SCOPE (Shooters Committee On Political Education)

The club actively works to spread knowledge of fish and game laws, promote responsible and ethical hunting practices, and certify youth in shooting sports safety.

Membership eligibility requires:

1. Primary residence within 25 miles of Mt. Upton, NY (or non-resident status if previously a resident member) 2. Two sponsor signatures from current resident members in good standing for 2+ years 3. Attend at least one club meeting or activity (waivable by majority vote) 4. Membership vote approval at a regular club meeting 5. Annual dues payment by October 1st (set yearly by membership vote)

Non-resident dues are 2.5x resident rates. Non-residents cannot sponsor new members.

The clubhouse, BBQ pit, and surrounding grounds are available for private rental. Rental reservations require a form submitted to the activities committee at least 4 weeks in advance. Fees are set by membership vote and payable in advance.

Club woodlands are available for hunting during small game, archery, and big game seasons. Portable tree stands are allowed with liability waivers and member identification tags (must be removed 2 weeks after big game season closes). Screw-in steps and permanent stands are prohibited.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 128 Guilford, NY 13780

Physical Location: 312 Rockdale Rd Mt. Upton, NY 13809

Phone: (607) 764-8679 Email: [email protected]

"Conservation, Ethics, & Tradition for Future Generations of Outdoorsmen."