Hillside Rod & Gun Club

Hillside Rod & Gun Club operates out of 625 Gulick Street in Blossburg, Pennsylvania—deep in the Appalachian Mountains of northern Pennsylvania. Members have access to dedicated facilities for trap shooting, rifle and pistol practice, and archery of all distances.

The club maintains:

• •Trap Field – Wednesday evening practice starting at 3 PM with singles, handicap, and doubles options
• •Indoor Archery Range – 20-yard basement range for year-round shooting
• •Outdoor Archery Range – Up to 80 yards for distance shooting
• •3D Archery Course – Being developed for 2024 and beyond
• •Rifle & Pistol Range – Dedicated facilities for centerfire practice
• •Clubhouse – Full facility with bar service
• •Large Pavilion – For events and gatherings
• •BBQ Pit – Outdoor cooking available

The clubhouse operates:

Membership requires a formal application process:

1. Download and complete the membership application (PDF available on their website) 2. Secure signatures from 5 current regular members to act as sponsors 3. Include the correct membership fee with your application 4. Submit in person or mail to: P.O. Box 71, Blossburg, PA 16912 5. Your application is voted on at the next General Membership Meeting (typically the third Monday of each month) 6. Pick up your membership card the following weekend, or it's mailed within 3 days

The club offers two membership classes: - Regular Membership – Annual dues required - Life Membership – Available to members age 65+ who've paid dues for 10 consecutive years (exempt from future dues)

• •Must be at least 21 years old
• •Must reside in the United States
• •Must be sponsored by 5 current regular members

Hillside's archery section welcomes shooters of all ages and maintains a family-friendly atmosphere. They offer an Indoor Archery League with a published schedule and fee structure. A 3D archery course is currently under development, with work-bees and weekend shoots planned for 2024.

For archery-specific updates, follow the Hillside Archery Club Facebook page.

"Hillside Archery welcomes shooters of all ages with its family atmosphere."

The trap section runs competitive and recreational shooting. 2024 trap leadership includes Mark Hoffman (President), Suzi Owens (Secretary/Treasurer), Scott Cooper (Vice President), and Jerry Owens (Trap Manager).

• •Wednesday Practice: Open to all members starting at 3:00 PM. Offers single, handicap, and doubles competitions.

Hillside operates under bylaws adopted in 1982 (revised December 2023) with a full executive structure:

2025 Officers: - President: Robb Bowens - Vice President: Alan Williams - Secretary/Treasurer: Tammi Perla - Club Manager: Cassie Atkinson - Executive Board: Doug O'Connors, Nate Barnes, Addam Spencer, Steve Wagner, Mike VanHorn

General membership meetings occur the second Wednesday of each month. Executive Committee meetings are held Mondays preceding each regular meeting.

625 Gulick Street Blossburg, PA 16912

Hillside Rod & Gun Club P.O. Box 71 Blossburg, PA 16912

• •Phone: (570) 638-3516
• •Email: [email protected]

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