Newtown Fish & Game Club

Newtown, CT
Newtown CT

Game

Newtown Fish and Game Club's game stocking program shifts into full gear in the Fall as Connecticut's leaves start to change color.  Properties owned and leased are stocked with pheasants twice weekly during the Fall hunting season.

Properties owned by NF&GC, other than at Taunton Lake, are 90 acres in Falls Village and 155 acres in New Milford.  In addition, the Club currently leases approximately 1,000 acres in Fairfield and Litchfield counties for bird liberation.

All properties are open solely to Club members who enjoy the outdoors, nature and the sport of hunting with or without their bird dogs.

NF&GC also maintains a State sanctioned Dog Training Area at the New Milford property.

WHERE HAVE ALL THE PHEASANTS GONE?

Coyote taken on March 7, 2009 at West Meetinghouse property using Traditional Muzzleloading gear by Member Ed Miluski of Fairfield, CT.

 

FIELD TRIALS IN SOUTHBURY

Field trials were organized by John Cappelli for all to enjoy in early October.  There was a great turnout and after a successful day, lunch was served for everyone who participated.  Raffle prizes were part of the package and helped to raise some additional money for the NF&GC.  Thanks to John for putting this event together.  The weather was fantastic and a hot air balloon passing over the fields ended the day on top!!



DECEMBER HUNT IN SOUTHBURY

After one of the first snows of the season, members headed out for a day of pheasant hunting at Mitchell's Farm.  Enjoy the photos and if you have more to share, please let us know!

 

A DOUBLE DECKER!!

Spring Turkey Season was successful for member Mark Hull.  CONGRATS!  What time is dinner?! 

RULES OF CONDUCT

Guests -- No member may take a guest fishing or hunting on any club maintained property. The only exceptions to this rule will be at Club sanctioned member/guest events and item 14 outlined in "Fishing Rules of Conduct".  Also, any member fishing or hunting with someone with a Land Owners Permit will be responsible for that person having all CT State Permits, required tags, and Fishing and Game regulations that are required to participate in that sport on person.  If for any reason the proper documents can not be supplied, the member will be considered in the wrong.  The member will be written up and brought before the Board of Directors, who will deem the appropriate penalty.

General

  1. Current Connecticut boating, fishing, and hunting regulations are to be observed at all times.
  2. All Club members must purchase and display a valid "back patch" visible to all.
  3. Members must show Club Wardens and/or members their membership identification cards upon request.
  4. Members must allow Club Wardens and/or members to examine their harvest of fish or game upon request.
  5. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsman like manner at all times and to respect and cooperate with Club Wardens and fellow members.
  6. Failure to observe good safety practices will not be tolerated.
  7. Harassment of any kind directed toward any Club member or property owner will not be tolerated.

Hunting

  1. Connecticut hunting regulations, seasons and game regulation daily limits must be observed.
  2. Bird hunting starts at 8:00 A.M. and ends at sunset without exception.
  3. Dogs must be leashed prior to 8:00 A.M..
  4. Dogs shall be kept under reasonable control at all times.  Any dog having a "bad day" shall be leashed and removed from the field out of courtesy to other members.
  5. Once a member has reached his/her limit of birds, they shall leave the field with their dog on a leash or at heel.  If such member wishes to join and assist another hunter with reaching their limit, they may do so.
  6. When pheasant hunting, Club members must park in designated areas and shall not leave the parking area until 8:00 A.M..
  7. There is to be no shooting over any road within 500 feet of any occupied building or structure.
  8. Shooting birds on the ground, shooting in front of another's dog on point and the like will be considered unsportsmanlike conduct.
  9. The non-member spouse of a member may hunt providing they have a valid Connecticut hunting license and have purchased and display a "back patch".  Member and spouse must share the daily game limit.
  10. Members are encouraged to hunt with their children.  In the interest of their safety, children must always be in direct company of their parent and must never be left alone in the field or permitted to leave the field unaccompanied.
  11. Children of members under the age of eighteen may hunt with a member providing they observe all appropriate regulations and share the bag limit.
  12. No member shall hunt on any property posted as SANCTUARY.
  13. All posting sighs shall be observed.
  14. All hunters are required to wear "Hunter Safety Orange Hats" and are encouraged to wear eye protection when in the field.
  15. No hunter shall intentionally allow their dog to flush birds that they do not intend to shoot.
  16. No rabbit hunting is allowed till after the Connecticut pheasant season concludes.

Property

  1. Damage to Club or landowners property will not be tolerated.
  2. Littering on Club or landowners property will not be tolerated.
  3. Permits for hunting for deer or turkey must be obtained from the "Land Chairman" according to the process approved by the membership.

Enforcement

  1. The Board of Directors is empowered to enforce all Club rules and shall assess such penalties as it deems appropriate except in regard to fish and game harvest limits.
  2. The penalty for exceeding fish and game limits shall be an assessment of $250.00 for each fish or bird taken over the limit and suspension of all membership rights for one year for each fish or bird taken over the limit.  During the term of suspension, all membership dues and assessments must be paid.  Any appeal of this penalty must be brought before the Board of Directors, which may at its sole discretion modify such penalty.