North Shore Sportsmen's Association

04/08/26
Meeting called to order by Charlie Gibbs 7:13pm
Secretary Report (Nov 2025) & Treasurer’s Report – Read & Accepted
Sick & Ailing – Virginia Confer passed away this winter. A moment of silence was
observed in her memory.
Range Report – Terry Botz resigned from the range, a new member will be posted to
the committee. Harry mentioned that the main post at the pistol range needs to be
replaced this year.
Buildings & Grounds – Harry noted that the main dock at the pond needs to be
replaced. The current dock is unsafe and closed until the project is completed.
Scholarship Committee – Charlie checked in with the school, no applications have been
received yet.
Old Business:
Charlie read article highlights pertaining to the following notes of interest –
400 trees were planted at Happy Valley and 13 acres of warm weather grasses were
planted at 3-Mile Bay to create additional habitat for birds.
Timber Harvesting - 33.1 acres at Little John have been cut, the contractor was ticketed
for unauthorized harvesting outside of the contract limits. There has also been clear
cutting at Happy Valley to promote young forest growth among the mature and
adolescent forests in that area.
Summer turkey numbers were down in 2025 but Bald Eagle nest counts were up by 22
nests.
Bear take is up 4% and is above the 5-10 year trends.
Dear harvesting – 13% of hunters harvested does, DEC is promoting doe harvesting by
limiting issuance of additional tags for bucks in certain regions.
Fish hatchery in Constantia open for the season – currently working with walleye.
Charlie also read 3 assembly bills for a group discussion with results to be presented to
the legislature.
Upcoming Community Events:
 Oswego Co Federation of Sportsmen’s Club Banquet is 04/11/26 at Glenwood
Golf Course – presale only. Contact Charlie Gibbs or Casey Gibbs for tickets
ahead of the event.
 Esposito Fishing Derby 5/2/26 – registration is at Altmar Hotel.
 Oswego Co 4H & Cornell Cooperative Extension 5/2/26 Youth Fly Fishing Course
$30
 Oswego Co. Soil & Water Envirothon 05/07/26 – rotating location, this year is
Selkirk Shores. NSSA sponsors this event and received a thank you note for the
2026 donation.
 Redfield Youth Fishing Derby 5/16/26
Upcoming NSSA Events & Reservations:
 Board Meeting 5/16/26 12pm to 2pm
 Spring Banquet 5/16/26 2p – 6pm Bring a dish to pass, event for members and
their families, no raffles at this event.
 Work Day 06/06/26 9a to 4pm
 James Sutton Reservation 04/18/26
 Marc Cheney Reservation 06/13/26
 Casey Gibbs Reservation FULL CLOSURE 09/19/26 *Board approved in 2025*
 **Request for Ron Smith Full Closure 09/26/26 going to board at May bod
meeting per the guidelines for approving Full Closures.
New Members:
Greg McNeely
Vern Williams
Michael Tankersley
Laurie Rienhardt
50/50 was won by Miranda Hodge
Pill Pull – winner not present, $23 carried to May meeting
Meeting adjourned 7:59pm