2025 Steve Alias Memorial Youth Rifle Tournament @ Bull Creek Sunday, August 17th! Sign Up Now...

 

The 13th annual Bull Creek Youth Rifle Tournament will be held Sunday, August 17th, 2025 beginning at 9:00 AM. We will have three age brackets with trophies awarded for first, second and third place in
each bracket. The entry fee is $10.00 per child payable on the day of the event.
Every entrant will receive a prize bag with items donated by many sponsors who help support this great activity and promote the teaching of safe firearm handling, shooting and marksmanship.

This tournament is open to the public. If you have a son or daughter in any of the age brackets (see entry form) you may print out the the entry form (see below) and either bring it to a monthly club meeting or mail it to the address listed (Do not send money, pay only at the event).

This event has been very successful and offers a great opportunity to learn gun and range safety as well as compete in a structured yet fun atmosphere!

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2025 Valley Trap Summer League Schedule

2025 Valley Trap League

The public is welcome!

Valley League: The Valley League consists of 5 clubs roughly located along the Allegheny River valley north and east of Pittsburgh, PA. You do not have to be a member of a club to shoot in the league for that club.

The clubs involved are Bull Creek Rod and Gun, West View Sportsmen, South Buffalo Sportsmen, Ford City Sportsmen and Frazier Sportsmen. The shoots are every Tuesday evening, with sign-ups from 4:30pm to 8:00pm.

Costs: program - $13.00, Junior (under 18) - $7.00, Practice: - $13.00

Program shoots 50 targets from 16 Yards.

You do not need to be a member of Bull Creek to shoot for Bull Creek!

2025 VALLEY TRAP LEAGUE SCHEDULE
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(HTE) Hunter/Trapper Education Was Held by Bullcreek Rod & Gun Club On March 22nd

 

(HTE) Hunter/Trapper Education held by Bullcreek Rod & Gun Club. Taught by club member John Hendrickson with a full class.A great mix of adult, youth, boys and girls.

 Special thanks to Pennsylvania State Game Warden Kolton Boyer for attending and his teaching assistance as well as his commitment to advocating for safety in the outdoors. Thank you to everyone involved with making this event a success.

Please Donate A Toy This Thursday!

 

Open To The Public! 4 Week Indian Summer Trap League: 4 Weeks in September!

 Open to the public!! Come out and have some fun.

Tuesday's in September...

Reserve the Date, August 18th! The Steve Allias Youth .22 Rifle Tournament

 On August 18th Bull Creek will once again be hosting the

2024 Steve Allias Youth .22 Rifle Tournament.

This is for kids 8 to 16 split into 3 competitive categories. 8 to 10 year old, 11 to 13 year old and 14 to 16 year old. Trophies will be handed out in each category. Please print this entry form and send in to register. NO MONEY TO BE PAID UNTILL DATE OF EVENT!

Forms can also be picked up at the club.

Hunter Safety Course at Bull Creek next Saturday, June 8th

Hunter Safety Course at Bull Creek next Saturday, June 8th from 8:00am to 4:00pm!! 9 seats remaining, sign up now!! The course is FREE!! Follow this link for all information...

https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/209720

RIP Bob Fotheringham, Gold Key and Long Time Bull Creek Member

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of long time Bull Creek Gold Key member Bob Fotheringham.

Robert Murray Fotheringham, 74, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. 

He was born November 28, 1949, in Natrona Heights to the late Robert M. and Doris (Negley) Fotheringham. Robert served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. 

He retired after 36 years of service from Allegheny Ludlum Steel, Brackenridge. Robert was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of the V.F.W. in Lower Burrell and the Bull Creek Rod and Gun Club. 

Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a hunter safety instructor at the Bull Creek Rod and Gun club. 

He is survived by his wife of 46 years. Patricia (Menhart) Fotheringham, children, Scott (Karen) Ostrovecky, of Haymarket, Va., Andy Fotheringham, of Natrona Heights and Jenny (James) Taylor, of Surprise, Az., grandchildren, Erin, Katie, Tyler, Hunter, Austin, Connor, Grady, Lilly and Alexander, 5 great grandchildren, brothers, David (Debbie) Fotheringham, of Lower Burrell, Mark Fotheringham, of Lower Burrell and Paul Fotheringham, of Kittanning, sisters, Claudia (Randy) Hoak, of West Deer and Althea Goldie, of Valencia. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Lydia Barczykowski and by his brother-in-laws, Steve Barczykowski and Jim Goldie.

Friends will be received on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights 724-224-8688, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Nick Chybrzynski. Burial with full military honors accorded by the Vandergrift Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.

Reform Pennsylvania's Fishing License Validity Period

       Reform Pennsylvania's Fishing License Validity Period

Currently, Pennsylvania's fishing licenses are valid from January 1st to December 31st of the same year, regardless of when they are purchased. This system is not fair to those who purchase their licenses later in the year, as they do not receive a full year's worth of use. We propose that Pennsylvania change its fishing license validity period to last from the date of purchase until the same date in the following year. This would ensure that everyone gets full value for their license fee.

According to statistics from The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, over a million fishing licenses were sold in 2019 alone. However, there is no data on how many were purchased later in the year and thus did not provide a full year's worth of fishing privileges. By changing this policy, we can ensure fairness for all anglers in our state.

We urge you to support this change and make sure every angler gets what they pay for - a full year’s worth of fishing privileges. Please sign this petition today!

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RIP Jim Martin, Gold Key/Life Member Of Bull Creek

It is with a heavy heart, that I am informing you that our friend and member Jim Martin passed away this afternoon.

Jim was a Gold Key / Life Member of Bull Creek and was a great asset to our club. He is the brother of Steve Martin, and uncle of Brian Martin, both members of the club. He will be sorely missed.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace !!