Natural Resource Sporting Memberships…

are educational, value-based recreational programs firmly grounded in the tradition of safe sporting practices. Programs are dedicated to the responsible stewardship of our natural environment and to the personal growth that results when people spend quality time in the outdoors with family and friends.

Through Frost Valley's Natural Resources Membership Program, you can take part in hiking, camping, fishing and hunting opportunities on over 5,000 acres of forest, fields, meadows and streams, surrounded by more than 100,000 acres of New York State Forest Preserve. The Catskill region is famous for its historic pristine beauty and the recreational value of it natural resources.

With more than six miles of blue ribbon Catskill trout waters, the East & West Branch of the Neversink River, the famous "Brookie" streams of Biscuit Creek & Pigeon Brook, and the legendary White Pond. These high mountain, freestone streams make Frost Valley one of the premier fly fishing spots in the Catskill Mountains, "The Birth Place of Fly-Fishing".

Frost Valley 's waters are open for members to fly fish from April 1 through October 15. White Pond, stocked with wild brook trout, is available April 1 through October 31. Streams are limited to fly-fishing only and require a New York State fishing license. Lodging is available most of the year. Frost Valley offers superb meal service, outstanding meeting facilities and a wide variety of seasonal educational and recreational programs. For more information on fly fishing, email flyfishing@frostvalley.org.

Hunters are important to maintaining healthy wildlife habitat and diverse wildlife populations. Frost Valley YMCA sponsors an annual hunting membership and works with our hunting members and other outdoor groups to: Train youth and encourage hunting approaches that include family values, center on safety, teach outdoor skills, promote ethical animal harvesting, emphasize the overall quality of the recreational hunting experience, and the maintenance of wildlife diversity and healthy forest ecosystems.

2008 Events Coming Soon!

Frost Valley’s Natural Resource Sporting Memberships

Hiking & Wildlife Observation $50/yr (All Year)

On snow shoe or foot wander miles of trails and thousands of acres of pristine mountain forest habitats while seeking those elusive creatures of nature. Does not include skiing, mountain biking, or motorized vehicle use. Hiking on designated ski trails during winter ski season is prohibited.

*Hiking and Camping is included with all NR memberships.

Catskill Trout Fly Fishing $250/yr (April-October)

Beauty and history surrounds the clear crisp water of free stone mountain streams which makes hooking wild fish a real art and challenge. Catch and release is practice in most waters. Lake Cole is annually stocked with Brown Trout. Swimming and boating launch areas are always closed to fishing.

Seasonal Sports Hunting - updates pending

2008 Memberships begin in April

Wild game not seen by many is satisfying to seek and a thrill to find, especially when combined with the possibility of a skillful shot. The tradition of safe hunting whether for a solitary day here and there, or an annual family getaway helping to manage our resources and harvest the bounty. Includes all NYS game in season, Spring and Fall Turkey, Upland Game, Big Game Bow Hunting, Big Game Rifle Season, and Primitive Weapons Season.

Back County Wilderness Camping

Available to all categories of NR Members

With your Natural Resource Membership you may reserve one of more than 24 pristine wilderness camp sites for $10/site/night. Natural Beauty and seclusion for a night or a week on your own private sanctuary in the wilds of the Frost Valley Catskills.

Sporting Memberships includes all of the programs mentioned above price pending changes.

Family members under the age of 18 receive their membership for just 10% of the full cost. For more information on any of these sporting opportunities please email naturalresources@frostvalley.org

• Download membership application and sporting fees. (.pdf)
• Download a 2008 Family Sporting Events Calendar (.pdf)
• Questions?  Refer to our Rules and Regulations Handbook (.pdf)

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