Adirondack Hunting and Fishing at its Finest
Bear Creek Rod and Gun Club was established in the 1980’s by a small group of dedicated outdoorsmen. Our camp lies in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
Who we are
Our members come from many walks of life. We all share a respectful passion for the outdoors and all that the Adirondacks have to offer. Most are from the NY/NJ Metro area. But we have members from Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Connecticut, even Georgia.
We enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling on our property and the surrounding Adirondacks. We care for the land, ponds, streams, and lakes around us as good natural resource stewards.
We don’t waste whatever we take. We don’t take what we won’t consume. Our catch and release policy generally prevails on our own pond. We respect and follow all NYS fish, game and wildlife laws. We make safety a priority, and courtesy to fellow members a guiding principle.
Our Property & Camp
2 Cabins
A Beautiful Pond
750+ Acres
Surrounded by the 6 million acre Adirondak Park
Our 750+ acre camp is near the town of Long Lake in Hamilton County, NY. It is secluded at the end of a gated access road off a well-maintained county road. Our land is posted. Our only neighbors are another club, some private land, and the wildlife we share this pristine property with. Our two rustic cabins were crafted by early logging crews. They’re outfitted with gas generators powering outlets and lighting, and wood stoves for heat. Both also have propane kitchen stoves, cabinetry, counters, plumbing and outhouses. In the summertime we have running water to the sink and shower. On the pond near the main cabin there is a dock with canoes and kayak.
Located in NYS’s Northern Zone gives us a long season of varied game species hunting including trophy-sized white tails, black bear, bobcat, coyote, beavers, varying hare, turkey and grouse. We even have wily moose, but don’t hunt them. On our ponds one might see ducks or Canadian geese come in, a bald eagle overhead or hear the eerie call of a loon at sunset. Another shared amenity is our shooting range with bench for sighting-in.
The woodlands, marshes and meadows are full of winged species of birds for birders to seek out, along with a range of flora and fauna for nature lovers to enjoy.
Throughout the year members use the camp as a jump off point to explore the six-million-acre Adirondack Park and all it has to offer. There are island camping and fishing opportunities on nearby Lila, Little Tupper Lake, and many unnamed ponds.
There are 2,800 lakes and ponds, about 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, and more than 2,000 miles of hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobile trails within the Adirondack Park. All of it, right outside our cabin doors. Fly fishing opportunities abound. Of course, spinner baits work well on the ponds for colorful brook trout, small and large mouth bass, chain pickerel and pan fish. Whether fishing from kayaks or canoes, camping out under the stars, backpacking, or hiking, the opportunities are endless. Few areas in the eastern part of the country have the kind of remote, natural wilderness we enjoy here.
Activities by Season
Bear Creek Rod & Gun Club offers members year-round access for their use, and their guests. Because these big woods are vast, all members carry radios for communications. During hunting season there are hourly “radio checks” and when someone “bangs a shooter” we’re all on the radio to help “drag out” (cart) another trophy.
Springtime usually begins with a weekend trip into camp for maintenance and re-stocking the woodshed. That time refreshes camaraderie while we work into midday with chainsaws and our splitter, break for lunch, and then get some fishing in. Our main pond is just off the back deck. It has a healthy population of Tupper Strain Brook Trout and some panfish. In year’s past we’ve even stocked from a local hatchery. There are no predatory fish in our ponds. That weekend generally finishes with a terrific bar-b-que and refreshments out on the deck and maybe a nice cigar later at the campfire. There are always stories and jokes to share.
Summer is a time to enjoy the peace and quiet of these big woods with family. Members are free to use the cabins, facilities, and property by simply coordinating their reserved time with our Cabin Master. This way families can enjoy some privacy together and have a great getaway at no cost, and with no highway or background noise. All you’ll usually hear is the honking of Canadian geese overhead, and maybe an occasional Adirondack float plane. There is no cell coverage, just the peace and tranquility members seek.
In the Fall shared activities pick up again at camp. September and October bring with them early Bow and Muzzleloader seasons, then the regular rifle season, all six weeks of it. There’s normally another long weekend trip in preparation for these seasons. Members will get back out into the woods and check on tree stands, set up ground blinds or popups; They’ll reacquaint themselves with access routes and hunting areas, scout for trails and sign, and check trail cameras. The early fall is great opportunity to hook up with a few more “brookies” before the cold weather sets in. Another big “feed” may be put on winding down back on the deck or at the campfire ring.
The fun doesn’t end with hunting season either. Winter snow brings members back snowshoeing or snowmobiling sleds in with food and gear. This weekend is held when “cabin fever” sets in back at home. The winter snow and ice allow for access to parts that might otherwise be wet and less accessible. Snowshoeing to our mountain tops is always a challenge. The reward is snowy vistas and crisp breezes make it well worth the climb. Ice fishing for beautiful perch and chain pickerel also occurs with tip-up gear, heated tents and Buddy Heaters inside. Last, some hearty members may also take to the open woods again dressed out in white camo and use their coyote calls.
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