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Gem City Outdoorsmen
Fairview
•297.3 miles from Philadelphia
Gem City Outdoorsmen operates as a non-profit, non-political membership club focused on conservation, education, and responsible outdoor recreation. For over 70 years, they've supported hunters, shooters, and anglers across multiple disciplines. | Range Type | Status | |---|---| | Trap Shooting | Ac...
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Gem City Outdoorsmen operates as a non-profit, non-political membership club focused on conservation, education, and responsible outdoor recreation. For over 70 years, they've supported hunters, shooters, and anglers across multiple disciplines.
| Range Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Trap Shooting | Active with new pavilion |
| Pistol & Rifle Range | Gated facility, open seasonally |
| Long-Range Shooting | Phase 1 complete, pavilion coming spring 2026 |
| Outdoor Archery Range | Established course |
| Indoor Archery Range | Year-round access |
| Fishing Pond | Jim's Hut area |
- •General McLane Trap Team – Competitive clay shooting
- •Precision Air Rifle Group – Benchrest and target shooting
- •Archery Club – Field and target disciplines
- •N-SSA – Cowboy action shooting
- •Gem City Fly Tiers – Fly fishing community
- •Youth Programs – Hunter safety, Boy Scout projects, Future Hunters training
Membership Required – Use of all facilities and hunting/fishing on club property is available only to current paid members.
The club has completed Phase 1 of a long-range renovation with a new shooting pad and relocated benches. Phase 2 (pavilion and concrete) launches spring 2026. Recent upgrades include:
- •New trap pavilion with shade/shelter
- •Main road paving completed
- •New maintenance building roof
- •Pistol range gate for event management
- •Ground preparation for expanded long-range facility
Members sign in on hunting days, follow PA Game Laws, and adhere to specific rules:
- •Stands and blinds must be tagged with owner name and license number
- •One stand per person; ladder stands can stay up during season
- •ATV access limited to designated roads; hiking required beyond trailhead
- •Trail cameras removed once season begins
- •50-yard minimum spacing between hunters
"We're committed to evolving and growing GCOC to better serve our members and community." – Board of Directors
Third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at the clubhouse. New members and volunteers always welcome.
Phone: 814-474-2492 Email: [email protected]
Fire Restrictions Active
Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Members only - private club
- •Must sign in daily when hunting
- •One stand or blind per person on property
- •Ladder stands must be tagged with owner's name and CID number
- •Climbing stands and ground blinds must be removed after each use
- •Trail cameras must be removed after season begins
- •ATV use restricted to designated roads only
- •Minimum 50-yard distance from other occupied hunting sites
- •No screw-in steps or equipment damaging tree bark
- •All Pennsylvania Game Laws must be followed
Pro Tips for Visiting
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General McLane Trap Team – Competitive clay shooting
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Precision Air Rifle Group – Benchrest and target shooting
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Archery Club – Field and target disciplines
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N-SSA – [Cowboy action shooting](/handbook/cowboy-action-shooting)
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Gem City Fly Tiers – Fly fishing community
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Youth Programs – Hunter safety, Boy Scout projects, Future Hunters training
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