named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Hunting and Fishing Access
Provides members with access to over 16,000 acres of land across New York State for hunting, fishing, and trapping activities.
Mad River World Classic 3D Archery Shoot
Annual archery event held in Lacona, NY, promoting outdoor sports and member engagement.
Workdays
Organized volunteer events for trail maintenance, clubhouse upkeep, and property improvements; members are required to complete annual workdays.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Administer membership operations including dues collection and communicationsCollects annual membership dues and manages member onboarding, renewals, and communications to support ongoing operations and engagement.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Advocate for and secure funding for conservation and sportsmen education initiativesSeeks grants and external funding to support conservation projects and educational programs on behalf of partner organizations including the Sportsmen Foundation, NYS Conservation Council, and Oswego County Federation of Sportsmen.
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Shooting Sports Training and Safety 1 activity
- Host recreational events including the Mad River World Classic 3D Archery ShootOrganizes and runs the annual Mad River World Classic 3D Archery Shoot in Lacona, NY, as a key recreational event for members and participants.
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Membership-Based Hunting and Fishing Clubs 1 activity
- Manage hunting, fishing, and trapping access on over 16,000 acres in New York StateLeases or owns extensive properties across New York State, including in Oswego County, the Tug Hill Plateau, and the southern tier, providing members access for hunting, fishing, and trapping. This includes management of a 270-acre property in Taylor, NY specifically for these recreational activities.
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Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
- Organize and maintain recreational infrastructure including roads, trails, and club facilitiesManages the maintenance of roads, trails, and club grounds through member workdays, including specific efforts such as filling potholes with gravel and preparing infrastructure for seasonal use. Activities are coordinated through organized member participation.
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Support youth and Veteran programs through local clubs and partnershipsProvides support for programs serving youth and Veterans in Oswego County through coordination with the NYS Conservation Council and the Sportsmen Foundation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$180K
Contributions & grants$111K62%
Program service revenue$45K25%
Investment income$4K2%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$163K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$407K
Cash$250K
Investments$0
Liabilities$34K
Net assets$373K
Liquid reserves18.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 19
- BRIAN WALTON — DIRECTOR
- DARIEN BROCK — 2ND VICE PRE
- DAVID VEZENDY — ASSISTANT TR
- DENNIS PARKER — DIRECTOR
- GARY CRAWFORD — PRESIDENT
- GARY DANIELS — DIRECTOR
- GARY GRANGER — DIRECTOR
- GARY MASELLI — DIRECTOR
- GRETA BURGHDURF — SECRETARY
- JEFF CHIVARO — ASST NEWSLET
- JESSICA GREEN — MEMBERSHIP
- JIM WALKER — DIRECTOR
- KEN HUMEZ — NEWSLETTER E
- LORI VEZENDY — TREASURER
- LYNDSAY ROWELL — ASST MEMBERS
- MARK BISHOP — 1ST VICE PRE
- MIKE LANE — DIRECTOR
- RACHAEL PITKIN — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT COLLAR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Bill Rowell Partner — Chair of Trails committee, overseeing trail maintenance efforts.
- Dale Macklen Partner — Chair of Building & Grounds committee, responsible for maintenance activities.
- Kamarie Perkins Partner — Chair of Workday committee, coordinating member volunteer activities.
- NYS Conservation Council Partner — Collaborates on conservation advocacy, education, and distribution of hunting and fishing regulations.
- Oswego County Federation of Sportsmen Partner — Collaborates on conservation, education, and youth and Veteran programs.
- Sportsmen's Foundation Partner — Collaborates on conservation, education, and grant-seeking efforts.
- Woodwise Partner — Approved the opening of all remaining roads and trails on the property.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Grant-Funded Advocacy for Conservationmethodology: grant-seeking_advocacyBy pursuing grants to fund collaborative conservation and education projects, we amplify our impact beyond member activities, because external funding enables broader outreach and strengthens partnerships in support of sportsmen's interests.
- Hereditary Membership Model for Access Preservationmethodology: family-restricted_membershipBy restricting new membership to descendants of current members during waitlist pauses, we maintain exclusivity and intergenerational continuity, because limiting access ensures long-term preservation of club culture and resource availability for committed families.
- Low-Impact Stewardship Modelmethodology: tread_lightlyBy promoting low-impact use of trails and natural areas, we preserve environmental conditions and ensure sustainable access for future generations, because minimizing human disruption maintains ecosystem integrity and supports long-term recreational viability.
- Member-Driven Conservation Engagementmethodology: member-engagement-through-serviceBy involving members in hands-on workdays and service activities, we strengthen community commitment and improve land stewardship outcomes, because active participation fosters personal investment in conservation goals and enhances social cohesion among members.