Sandy Creek Conservancy

Sandycreek Conservancy operates as both a public shooting facility and a nonprofit conservancy focused on land and wildlife preservation in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Located 40 miles north of Butler and 80 miles north of Pittsburgh, the club sits on property that includes Big Sandy Creek and Haggerty Run—both stocked trout streams.

The club isn't just a shooting range. Their mission centers on three things:

• •Eliminate pollution along Sandy Creek and its environs
• •Conserve and restore soil, water, wildlife, and natural resources (forests, vegetation, grasslands)
• •Educate the public about conservation and outdoor recreation

They plant wildlife food plots with clover, brassica, and turnips to increase the deer herd. They've planted apple trees (16 of them) near the rifle range for bears, deer, turkeys, and songbirds. Pine, Norway Spruce, and White Spruce trees are densely planted for shelter. Scouts and members help with ongoing tree planting projects.

Open to Members & Public: Sundays 9AM–2PM (weather permitting)

Rifle & Pistol Range - 10 covered bench rest stations - Beacon lighting for hot/cold range conditions - Stationary targets at 100 and 200 yards - Gongs at 200 and 245 yards - Portable targets available - Two 50-yard pistol bays (new) - Concrete markers at 25, 50, and 75 yards

Sporting Clays Course - 16 stations - 1-mile loop (relatively flat) - Choice of 50 or 100 round courses - Golf carts/side-by-sides permitted for accessibility - Easy access throughout

New Adult Members: $85 (cash) / $87.55 (card) Annual Renewal: $70 (cash) / $72.10 (card) Volunteer Discount: Volunteer 10+ hours and deduct $10 from annual dues ($60 total)

Membership runs March 1 – February 28. Renewals must be postmarked by March 31st. Join after October 1st and pay half the annual dues plus initiation fee.

• •Payment Methods: Cash, check, money order, credit/debit card (3% fee for cards)

Once accepted, members get an electronic gate access card for after-hours facility access. Lost/stolen card replacement: $15. Card pickup at clubhouse Sundays 8AM–2PM or monthly board meetings (2nd Wednesday at 6:30 PM).

• •Fishing: Big Sandy Creek flows half a mile through the property, stocked twice yearly with trout and smallmouth bass. Haggerty Run has native brook trout. Walk-in only for non-members; members may drive to the stream. Catch and release encouraged.

• •Community: Clubhouse and pavilion available for events. Official supporter and host to Scout Troop #412 (all Scout troops welcome). Hosts benefit shoots and dinners for local and national charities.

• •Address: 688 Polk Cutoff, Polk, PA 16342
• •Phone: (814) 432-9899
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Mailing: P.O. Box 454, Franklin, PA 16323

40 miles north of Butler | 45 miles NW of Clarion | 73 miles south of Erie | 56 miles NE of Youngstown, OH

• •Board Meetings: 2nd Wednesday monthly at 6:30 PM (open to members)

The club hosts and participates in benefit shoots throughout the year, including events for the Keystone Elk Country Alliance, Ruffed Grouse Society, Young Life, St. Paul's, and Bethesda organizations. Winter sporting clays season opens November 15th.