Cowboy Action Match - Delaware County Field & Stream Association

Delaware County Field & Stream Association was founded in 1939 to promote conservation, hunting, and fishing. Today the club operates as one of Eastern Pennsylvania's most comprehensive shooting sports venues, with over 4,000 members enjoying 10 distinct shooting ranges across 65 acres in Brookhaven.

The club maintains dedicated ranges for every major shooting discipline:

• •Archery Range - Monday-Sunday, 9 AM to sunset
• •Black Powder Range - Monday-Sunday, 9 AM to sunset
• •High Power Rifle Range - Monday-Sunday, 9 AM to sunset
• •Rimfire Rifle Range - Monday-Sunday, 9 AM to sunset
• •Pistol Range - Monday-Sunday, 9 AM to sunset (no magnums before noon on Sundays)
• •Airgun Range - Monday-Sunday, 9 AM to sunset
• •Trap Range - Tuesday-Sunday with staggered hours
• •5-Stand Range - Thursday-Sunday with staggered hours
• •Skeet Range - Seasonal hours varying between 11 AM and 4:30 PM
• •Table Trap Range - Monday-Sunday, 9 AM to sunset (Sundays start at noon)

The club operates 364 days per year, weather permitting. Good Friday is reserved as a work party day. All closures due to weather are communicated via email to members.

The Table Trap Range is specifically designed for beginner shotgun shooters and young hunters. The range operates 8 table-top manual clay machines with color-coded springs:

• •Yellow spring - Slowest clay target speed
• •Blue spring - Medium speed
• •Red spring - Fastest speed

Shooters can try single birds or load two shells for increased challenge. The range requires a two-person operation (one shooter, one puller). Basic equipment needed:

• •Sporting shotgun (12-gauge or sub-gauges: 20, 28, 410)
• •Shot sizes #8, #8½, or #9 only
• •Eye and ear protection
• •Shotshell pouch or vest

Table Trap specific rules prohibit pistol-grip shotguns (unless equipped with full shoulder stock), release triggers, and Damascus/twist barrels. Only target loads permitted—no hunting or magnum loads. Sessions limited to 30 minutes per group or 50 shots per person if others are waiting.

The club runs multiple flagship programs annually:

• •Hunter Education classes
• •National Hunting & Fishing Day events
• •Youth Pheasant Hunt
• •Youth Fishing Events
• •Junior Field Day
• •Scouting support programs
• •Conservation activities

"None of these events would be possible without the dedication and passion of our partners and club volunteers."

Applications require:

1. Current photo ID with address + driver's license copy 2. $40 non-refundable application fee 3. Complete police record (full history including DUI, ARD, expungements) 4. Three endorsement signatures (two current members + one club officer) 5. Two mandatory orientation classes: general orientation + pistol-range specific training 6. Office staff must witness application completion and signing

Applications reviewed by Executive Committee (4th Wednesday each month). Approved applicants get 60-day temporary card after general orientation; permanent card after completing both orientations. Applicants expire 60 days after approval if orientation not completed.

The club operates a full-service snack bar serving burgers, hot dogs, cheesesteaks, sandwiches, drinks, and snacks with rotating weekly specials. Contact the club directly for current menu.

Delaware County Field & Stream Association 713 Chester Creek Road Brookhaven, PA 19015 Phone: 610-872-9728 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dcfsa.org

Current Board Leadership: President Tom Hennessy | Treasurer Rick Egick | Recording Secretary Jean Young