Allison Park Sports Mens Club

Allison Park Sportsmen's Club operates out of 2807 Mt Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA 15116 as a community-driven organization dedicated to outdoor conservation and recreation in western Pennsylvania.

This isn't a typical gun range or retail shop. APSC focuses on environmental stewardship and community engagement through hands-on conservation work and educational events:

• •Trout Stocking & Stream Management - Regular stocking programs in Pine Creek's Designated Habitat Area for Lake Origination (DHALO). Members put in 18 buckets of fish during recent stocking events.
• •Stream Cleanup & Trail Maintenance - Organized Pine Creek cleanups removing debris and maintaining fishing access. Members use specialized equipment like brush-cutting edgers to clear trails upstream and downstream.
• •Kids' Fishing Events - Fawcett Fields programs introduce young people to fishing. Recent events had large turnouts with snacks supplied by Giant Eagle, supported by partnerships with Shaler Township and local law enforcement.
• •Monthly Meetings & Speakers - Regular member meetings featuring presentations on fly fishing destinations (recent talk on Catskills fly fishing), hunting trips, and regional history.

A massive cyanide discharge in 1979 wiped out an estimated 740,000 fish and most aquatic life in Pine Creek. The responsible company paid only $14,000 to restock.

Members like Charles Kolich had spent five years preparing that stream before the disaster. This history drives APSC's ongoing commitment to stream restoration and why they position themselves as "the eyes and ears on the ground" for local waterway protection.

APSC works with: - Trout Unlimited - Co-sponsors events including booths at the USA International Outdoors Show (Feb 17-19) and Cabin Fever events - Shaler Township - Commissioner support for community fishing programs - Giant Eagle - Provides snacks and drinks for youth events - Local Law Enforcement - Shaler Township Police participate in community events

The club emphasizes three core values:

1. Conservation - Dedicated to preserving nature and local ecosystems 2. Adventure - Promoting outdoor activities for all skill levels 3. Community - Building relationships through shared outdoor experiences

Unlike commercial ranges or retail shops, APSC is member-driven and focused on long-term environmental impact rather than profit. Their work directly addresses what they call the ongoing reality: "The fight for clean water and healthy ecosystems never truly ends."