GSFG is dedicated to sportsmen and women while creating learning opportunities for our youth.
Founded in 1932 by a small group of local outdoor sportsmen, Great Swamp Fish, Game, & Forestry Association is a non-profit organization located in Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Fishing Rules Change
From now on, in order to help prevent the introduction of invasive species into our ponds, minnows will not be allowed to be used as bait at all.
Big Buck Contest
Sign up for our annual Big Buck contest will be at the July (7/23) and August (8/27) General Membership meetings. You must sign up to win. Kevin Freed and Walt Sinwell will be accepting signups.
The deer must be legally harvested in Pennsylvania
Scoring will be at the February General Membership meeting
3D Archery Shoot on Sunday, July 21st
The next 3D Archery Shoot at Great Swamp Fish and Game is this Sunday, July 21st. Brandon has been doing an amazing job setting up and running the shoots but could use some help in setting up, then taking down the targets.
We would appreciate anyone that can come out and give him a hand. Setup will be at 10:30am on Saturday, July 20th, then removing the targets will start at 11am Sunday morning. This is a great opportunity for new members to earn some of the required volunteer hours, but all members are invited to come help support the club.
General Membership Meeting
Our next General Membership meeting is next Tuesday at 7:30pm. This will be your first opportunity to sign up for this year’s Big Buck contest. You must sign up to win. Kevin Freed and Walt Sinwell will be accepting signups.
We will also be welcoming Delta Waterfowl as our special guest speaker for this meeting. We hope to see you all at the meeting!
Great Swamp Fish and Game apparel will be available for purchase at the membership meeting.
New Boating Regulations for 2024
As of Jan 1, 2024, boaters must clean all watercraft before entering or leaving a waterway in Commonwealth waters. Bilges and live wells are to be emptied. All Anglers are advised Baitfish purchased at local Bait shop or collected from local waters are prohibited from being released into waterways. All to stop progress of invasives in Pa. waters. Michael will be able to answer your questions or concerns.
2024 3D Archery Shoot Schedule
The 2024 Great Swamp Archery Shoot schedule has been posted. Click here for additional details.
Volunteers Are Needed
Great Swamp Fish and Game is doing quite well, overall. Our only downside is getting volunteers to come out and help. We are in need of volunteers for the kitchen, bingo, and mowing the grass/ trimming. Please contact Tony Kulp for the kitchen, Jim Leberknight for bingo and Earl for mowing the grass. Without volunteers to help the club, the board will be forced to contract outside help which, in return, will force us to raise your dues.
Click here for contact information to reach out and volunteer!
Update from the National Deer Association
The Pennsylvania Senate recently amended and passed Pennsylvania House Bill 1300 (HB 1300) – the state’s annual budget bill that determines spending for all state programs. When amending and passing HB 1300, the Senate included a line-item that would transfer $150 million from the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s (PGC) Game Fund to another fund used for Chesapeake Bay restoration. This transfer not only undercuts the PGC’s budget – funded by hunters and excise taxes on hunting and shooting equipment – but it also puts at risk the agency’s eligibility for federal funding in the future.
Click here for additional information to see what you can do
Cut Firewood!
If there is anyone interested in purchasing cut firewood from the club, please contact Walt Sinnwell at 215-939-1381 to make arrangements.