Junior Sportsmen & Sportswomen

Our Purpose

Our youth auxiliary is dedicated:

• to the improvement of outdoor skills through sportsmanship and the friendly exchange of fishing, hunting, target shooting, archery, and related activities designed to promote youth participation and a love for these recreational activities.
• to learn responsibility and teamwork through the operation of a youth organization whose activities and focus are decided by its members in a democratic manner, with guidance and advice from our parent organization.
• to fulfill all responsibilities to our community, our state, and our society by helping maintain natural wildlife resources, promoting conservation ideals, and by supporting the rules and regulations established by this organization. This includes:
  • Offering our state conservation department our organized moral and political support and encouragement.
  • Supporting our parent organization's interests and goals.
  • Promoting adherence to all conservation codes and standards.
  • Functioning as an effective link with other chapters of the Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs and embracing the principles of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
  • Developing business and communications skills (public speaking, writing, and organization), financial, teamwork, problem solving, coordination, and negotiation.

Membership Requirements

To become a member, a person shall:

• The youth applying for membership in Pleasant Valley Trout & Game Club, Inc shall submit a Membership Application and Medical Health Form.
• The youth must be between ages 12 - 17, or up to age 21 if still in school. At age 18 youth member can automatically become an adult member.
• The parents/guardians must provide signed permission for the youth to join PVT&G.
• The parents/guardians must be present for first TWO meetings to meet with adult supervisor.
• Approval of the membership committee.

Dues

Annual membership dues of $65 will be used to help pay for:

• Annual NRA chapter affiliation dues.
• Club shirt and hat (issued every 2 years).
• Insurance coverage.
• Organization activities.

Dues must be included with the submission of a membership application and will be returned if the applicant is not approved.

Interested persons should contact Warren Batson at 266-3862.

Come JOIN the Fun!