WELCOME TO THE NANTICOKE CONSERVATION CLUB

Chartered on April 4, 1951, the Nanticoke Conservation Club is an active organization of hunters, fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts. Our goal is to protect, preserve, and manage our areas wildlife and natural resources.
CLUB OFFICERS President-Gary Gronkowski Vice President -Joel Antolik Treasurer-Robert Katra Secretary-Paul Wazenski
  • Public Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot
  • Sunday,
  • November 17, 2024
  • 12pm to 3pm
  • At The Cabin Armory and Training Center
  • 10 Pethick Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA
  • $10 for 1 Target
  • $15 for 2 Targets
  • $20 for 3 Targets

  • Division 1 10 to 17 Years
  • Division 2 18 and Older

  • We have a house rifle with open sights for use at no charge.
  • Top 5 Scorers in each division win a Thanksgiving Turkey. In the event of a tie score, best time will win. One turkey per shooter.
  • Preregistration Recommended
  • Email us at nanticokeconservationclub@msn.com
  • All proceeds benefit our Christmas Giving Fundraiser

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Our Harvey's Creek Clean Up was completed on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Thanks to the members of the Nanticoke Conservation Club, WAAC, and BSA Troop 418 of Nanticoke, the entire Rt 29 Corridor along Harvey's Creek is spotless!
Annual Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Tournament Congratulations to the winners of our 2024 Tournament 1st Place Bill Talanca /Brandon George 11 lbs 10.0 oz 2nd Place Casey Rishel/Rennie Rodarmel 10 lbs 15.4 oz 3rd Place Tony Glazenski/Brad Glazenski 10 lbs 1.2 oz Lunker Award Bill Talanca 3 lbs 13.4 oz

OUR SPONSORS

Wyoming Valley Real Estate 270 Pierce St Kingston PA 570-718-8320
wyomingvalley-realestate.com
Ski Shack 200 Montage Mountain Rd Moosic PA 570-343-4700
skishacksports.com
Want to become a sponsor? Email us at nanticokeconservationclub@msn.com for options.

What We Do

01
Annual Ice Fishing Derby
Nanticoke Conservation Club's Annual Ice Fishing Derby
 THIS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
 Held every year on the first Saturday in February at Frances Slocum State Park, Luzerne CountyDerby runs from 8 am to 1pm. No entrants allowed on ice until 8amWeigh-in 12:30 to 1pm Failure to be at weigh in by 1pm will result in a complete disqualificationRegistration begins at 7am at The Patrick Solano Environmental Education Center
 Preregistration is recommended but not required. If you want to preregister, email us at nanticokeconservationclub@ msn.com Please provide the age of anyone 15 and younger. Sorry, we are not offering any prepayment at this time.
Please do not approach the small artificial islands anchored on the lake.
Cost :
Adults(16 older) $10 Junior(15 to 10) $5 Children (9 younger) FREE
Food and Refreshments, Raffles, 50/50 drawing all at the Education Center
 Cash Prizes for the heaviest fish in the following categories:Bass (15 in minimum), Perch, Trout, Crappie, Bluegill and Pickerel
Special prize for the heaviest fish of any of our categories caught by anyone 15 and under.
Cash prizes based on number of participants.

02
Harvery's Creek Clean Up and float stocking
Every spring and fall our club cleans the entire Rt 29 corridor of Harvey's Creek. This is in partnership with PENNDOT through the Adopt a Highway Program. A total of 11 miles of roadside is cleaned. Every spring we assist the PFBC by dispersing the trout throughout Harvey's Creek by float stocking. These portable floating baskets hold 12 buckets of trout and are taken down stream. The trout are dispersed over a longer stretch of waterway.
03
Kid's Trout Fishing Day
Kid's Trout Fishing Day
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8 am Harvey's Creek, Rt 29.
In the event of high water conditions, this event may be canceled.
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CHILDREN
To register please provide the following information:
Childs full name, age, name of adult accompanying child AND an emergency contact name and number. (SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE ACCOMPANING ADULT)
You can email us at nanticokeconservationclub@ msn.com
1.3 miles from Rt's 11 and 29 in West Nanticoke
Open to children 4 to 15 years of age
Limit 50 children
Start times for children will be based on age.
Check in is required prior to fishing
Staggered start times as follows:
4 to 7 years 8:00 am
8 to 11 years 8:30 am
12 to 15 years 9:00 am
THERE IS A 3 FISH LIMIT- CATCH OR RELEASE-NO EXCEPTIONS
ALL children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please remember, this is a children's event. We understand they will need help, but given the opportunity we are providing, let them experience as much as they can.
Food and refreshments will be on hand for a minimal charge.
Bathroom facilities will be provided.
50/50 drawing open to all who attend.
04
Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Torunament
Annual Susquehanna River Bass Fishing Tournament

Saturday, June 15, 2024 Susquehanna River Boat Launch,Hunlock Creek Access, Rt 11, Union TownshipSponsored by The Nanticoke Conservation Club OPEN TO ALL FISHERMEN6 am to NoonRegistration Begins at 5am

To preregister: Email us at nanticokeconservationclub@ msn.com
Please provide full name of participants and cell numbers of each participant

Weigh in is Noon.FAILURE TO BE AT WEIGH IN BY NOON RESULTS IN COMPLETE DISQUALIFICATION.Entry Fee $25 /person. Lunker Buy In Fee $10.Total Combined Weight Award and a Lunker Award.Prize amounts based on number of entries.Limit 5 Bass Per Boat/12 " minimum.All boats required to have live wells.All live wells to be inspected prior to tourney.1 Lb Penalty for each dead fish.All bass to be released after tourney.Entrants responsible to obey P F & BC Rules and RegulationsFailure to obey will result in disqualification.

05
Turkey Shoot
THANKSGIVING TURKEY SHOOTLooking for a fall activity? Join the Nanticoke Conservation Club at the Cabin Armory and Training Center for a Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot on Sunday, November 17, 2024 from noon to 3pm.Test your shooting skills with a 22 caliber, open sight rifle at a distance of 25 yards. Don't own a 22 rifle? No problem, we have a house rifle available at no charge.A Shooting Range Officer will be present for each participant.The Cabin Armory and Training Center is located at 10 Pethick Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA.For information on their facility see their Facebook page or website cabinrange.com.Need more than one target? We have 3 options available:$10 for 1 Target$15 for 2 Targets$20 for 3 Targets2 Divisions: Division 1 10 to 17 Years Old*Division 2 18 and Older *(10 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult, no exceptions)Top Scorers in each division win a Thanksgiving Turkey.In the event of any tie scores, better shooting time is the tie breaker.One turkey per shooter.Preregistration Available/Walk Ins WelcomeEmail us at nanticokeconservationclub@ msn.com Provide your name, phone number and age when registering.
06
Christmas Giving
Every holiday season our club purchases, wraps, and donates presents to local families in need. More than just toys for the children to play with, we also provide warm winter clothing. Proceeds from our Turkey Shoot help pay for the necessary items. Please contact our club if you want to contribute to our Christmas Giving fund.

Work Projects and Events for 2024

Saturday January 13, 2024 Christmas Party Friday, January 19, 2024 Set up Whitetails Unlimited Saturday, January 20, 2024 White Tails Unlimited Deer Camp
Saturday February 3, 2024 Ice Fishing Derby
Thursday, February 8, 2024 Fish and Game Dinner
Saturday March 16, 2024 Creek Clean Up /Float Stock Saturday, April 20, 2024 City Wide Earth Day Clean Up
Friday, May 17, 2024 Net Installation at Harvey's Creek
Saturday, May 18, 2024 Kid's Trout Fishing Day
Saturday, June 15, 2024 Susquehanna River Bass Tournament Friday, August 9, 2024 White Tails Unlimited Set Up Saturday, August 10, 2024 White Tails Unlimited Event
Saturday, September 14, 2024 Clam Bake
Saturday, September 21, 2024 Fall Creek Clean Up
Sunday, October 13, 2024 Fall Heritage Days
Sunday, November 10, 2024 Turkey Shoot at The Cabin Armory
Sunday, December 17, 2024 Christmas Present Wrapping Day

Nanticoke Conservation Club Honorary Members

"25 Years Of Dedication" Honorary Member Year Joined

Charles Krol 1946 Ron Keiner 1968 Sylvester Kushkiewicz 1968Anthony Korch 1968Theodore Kwiatkowski 1968William Stochowiak 1968Chester Lubecki 1973Andy Novak 1973Steve Fromel 1975Phillip Levandoski 1975Joseph Novak 1975Gene Wydoski 1975William Kloap 1976John Novak 1977Thomas Bukowski 1978Frank Buchalski 1978 Robert Lewis 1978Edward Sklaney Jr 1978David Trescott 1979George Turner 1979John Hermanofski 1982 Neville Lewis 1983Phillip Makara 1983Paul Warchal 1983Gary Moyer 1984Bill O'Connor 1985John Motel 1985Mark Makara 1985Ed Slusarik 1987Dave Washinski 1988Ed Brosh 1988Dave Dorris 1989Joseph Dudinski 1989Ted Glowacki 1989Robert Katra 1989Ron Marshallick 1989Jerry Bavitz 1990Ken Kasperzak 1990Robert Bartlow 1991 Gary Gronkowski 1993 Pete Slota 1993 Ron Trzeciak 1993John Green 1994Rich Wiaterowski 1994Ted Wiaterowski 1994Daniel Byorick 1995John Breita 1996Jeff Warchal 1998John Bloshinski 1998 Ted Katra 1999

Member of the Year

Joe Novak 2001 Phil Levandoski 2002 Ken Kasparzak 2003 Ron Wojtash 2003 Bill O'Connor 2004 Mark Makara 2004 Joe Rutchauskas 2005 John Pavloski 2006 Joel Antolik 2007 Ed Mountjoy 2007 Jerry Bavitz 2008 Joe Emelett 2009 Mike Yamelski 2009 Dan Owazany 2010 Charlie Waligun 2010 Ron Keiner 2011 Andy Yanchick 2012 Larry Leiby 2013 John Bloshinski 2014 Pete Slota 2014 Ted Wiaterowski 2015 Jerry Hummel 2016 Robert Smith 2016 Shane Engle 2017 Jason Ziolkowski 2018 Jared Cross 2018 Charles Alles 2019 Ron Domzalski 2020 Josh Ruminski 2021 Jason Tarnowski 2021 Paul Wazenski 2022 Henry Karpinski 2022 Paul Warchal 2023

Our Many Projects

Artificial Islands for Frances Slocum State Park
American Chestnut Tree Grove Planted in 2009. Although not blight resistent, we have managed to produce a crop of chestnuts the last 2 years.
Concrete City Clean Up. Over a 2 year period with 3 dumpsters filled.
With community support, the City Wide Earth Day Clean Up is a huge success!
Our Own Flat Pond Park
Halloween in the Park

Contact Us

nanticokeconservationclub@msn.com
Mailing Address
Nanticoke Conservation Club 36 Birch Ave Nanticoke PA 18634
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