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On Saturday Sept. 19^th – starting at noon – the Club will host its annual Family Picnic at the Butler Farm.:  452 Pine Tract Rd.
ALL  ARE WELCOME!   The event is a chance to gather with fellow club members, family and friends.  
Spread the word!

The picnic starts at noon.  Food and drink will be provided.  (Eating around 3:00)  We ask that you bring a covered dish or dessert that can be shared.. 

If you think you will attend, we would appreciate help in getting an estimated headcount so if you could let Tracy Heyl know of your desires to attend…  Tracy can be reached at:  gtheyl@zoominternet.net

Also, if you are able to assist in the planning or execution (setup / cleanup) of this event and earn service time that can be applied towards Active Member status, just let us know.   

The Club will be hosting a Hunter-Trapper Education program on Sat. Sept 12^th at the club.  The program will run from 8:30am to 4:30pm.   This event is open to ALL persons ages 11 years or older and so, please, feel free to tell anyone you know who might be interested in this program.  This is a six-hour training class required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license.

Registration is required.  As soon as we have an online link we will provide such. 
(Day-of walk-ins may be allowed depending upon the number of folks pre-registered.)

If you have any questions, contact Tim Nicotra – 412-874-8136 /   talg4@zoominternet.net
If you’d like to help out with preparations – setting-up the club for the event – folks will be meeting the Friday evening before the event.  (Note: Any such setup time goes towards fulfilling your service requirement time for Active Member status.)

Request:  Instructors Needed! 
Dave Lewis has also asked that if anyone is interested in becoming an instructor that they contact him or Tim Nicotra and they will assist in getting you the necessary training.  The Club could really use additional instructors so PLEASE consider such.  Dave or Tim can give you all the details so please feel free to contact either of them at the contact info provided above. 

It is with great sadness that we report long time member Ernie Castello passed away on Friday. For many years Ernie was the club Secretary, and his sense of humor will be missed at meetings.

Ernie will be received from 12:00-3:00 on Thursday August 6 only, at King Funeral Home in Allison Park, PA. Please think of Ernie and keep his family in your prayers.

Obituary information: https://www.kingfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ernest-Ernie-J-Castello?obId=49163799

Join the Kids Can Fish Foundation at the Richland Sportsman’s Club’s Butler farm for a day of youth fishing and family fun. Each registered child will receive a FREE Zebco fishing rod and a goodie bag with fishing gear! This year we will focus a bit more on techniques, rigging, casting, and conservation. Lunch will also be provided!

Registration is limited and required: https://www.kidscanfish.net/event-details/richland-sportsmens-club-youth-fishing-rodeo-1

The Butler farm property is 481 Pine Tract Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061.

More information about the Butler farm: https://richlandsportsmensclub.com/butler/

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

Due to a lack of registrants, the Club has been forced to cancel its Hunter-Trapper Education program which was to be hosted at the clubhouse on Sat. April 11^th. 

Please be advised that a Fall session has been schedule.  The date for that one:  Sept. 12th.   More information on that event as it approaches. 

If you have any questions regarding this cancellation or the Hunter-Trapper program in generalm, contact program coordinator / instructor:  Tim Nicotra at 412-874-8136  /  talg4@zoominternet.net. –  Or John Kelly at: 724-272-0078  /  john.kelly@benshaw.com

Original post below:

The Club will be hosting a Hunter-Trapper Education program on Sat. April 11^th at the clubhouse.  The program will run from 8:00am to 4:00pm.  This is a six-hour training class required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license.  You must pass a certification exam at the end of the class to complete the training. 

Lunch will be provided.

IMPORTANT – Online registration is required.   CLICK HERE for online registration – available at the PA Game Commission Upcoming Events web site.  
Day-of walk-ins will be allowed as long as pre-registration is not full.

SPREAD THE WORD!!!  This event is OPEN TO EVERYONE ages 11 years or older and there is still plenty of time to sign-up (or walk-in day-of) so, please help spread the word.CLICK HERE for a copy of a promotional flyer you can hand-out / post. 

If you have any questions, contact program coordinator / Club President Dave Lewis at: 412-320-6531 or joedave52@gmail.com   –   Or one of the Club’s program instructors, either:  Tim Nicotra at 412-874-8136 / talg4@zoominternet.net. –  Or John Kelly at: 724-272-0078 or john.kelly@benshaw.com

If you’d like to help out with setting-up the clubhouse for the event, folks will be meeting the Friday evening before – probably around 4:30 to begin event setup.  Feel free to just stop on by the club at 4:30 or preferably contact Dave, Tim, or John to confirm and coordinate such efforts.   (Note: Any such setup time goes towards fulfilling your service requirement time for Active Member status.)  

Once again, Santa Claus is coming to town! (And to the Richland Sportsmen’s Club!!!)

ALL ARE WELCOME to the Club’s Annual Christmas Party on Sunday Dec. 14^th starting at 1:00PM – going until… ???   Please sign-up so we have a good idea of how many folks to plan for.  Let us know if you’ll have kids attending so Santa can plan for that accordingly. If you could provide a small gift for your child (around a $20 value)… Santa would be happy to distribute.  Food and beverages (incl. libations!) will be provided but please bring a covered side-dish or dessert.   Any questions or to confirm attendance, or if you wish to help out (and get time towards your Active member status),, contact us at:  info@richlandsportsmensclub.com

The Club’s Board has recently decided to ‘officially’ close the Butler Farm shooting ranges DURING CERTAIN HUNTING SEASONS.  The closures will be published on our Calendar, and are:

October 18^th to the 25^th 

Nov. 29^th to Dec 13^th 

Dec. 26^th to Jan 29^th 

Sunday November 9, 2025 11am-?? (probably 2 or 3) at the Richland clubhouse

ALL ARE WELCOME – Public welcome – No age limit – Young and old
Spread the word! 

Take aim at the Lucky X paper plates and if your aim is good (and you’re lucky) you could win a turkey (or other prizes)!   Thanksgiving is just around the corner.

Use the club’s rifles or your own.  We supply the ammunition,
22 cal. scatter shot
$2 per shot

Food and beverages will be available. 
(Note:  The Steelers game is in the evening so… And if folks are interested in other games the clubhouse TV can be tuned into that action.) 

The annual Buck Pool resumes tonight through the end of the season. Entry is $10, see any club officer or join us at a monthly meeting.

On Saturday Sept. 13^th – starting at noon – the Club will host its annual Family Picnic.  This event will take place at the Club’s recently purchased new property at the Butler Farm.  (452 Pine Tract Rd.)
ALL  ARE WELCOME!   The event is a chance to gather with fellow club members, family and friends.  
Spread the word!

The picnic starts at noon.  It is open to all Club members and they are welcome to bring family and friends. Food and drink will be provided.  Though we ask that you bring a covered dish or dessert that can be shared.. 

If you think you will attend, we would appreciate help in getting an estimated headcount so if you could let Tracy Heyl know of your desires to attend…  Tracy can be reached at:  gtheyl@zoominternet.net

Also, if you are able to assist in the planning or execution (setup / cleanup) of this event and earn service time that can be applied towards Active Member status, just let us know.