About | Bearcamp Valley Sportsmen’s Club

Who We Are

Bearcamp Valley Sportsmen’s Club is a volunteer-run organization based in Tamworth, New Hampshire. The club provides a safe, welcoming environment for shooting sports, outdoor activities, and community events for members and guests throughout the Lakes Region.

Club History

The club’s roots date back to the early 1970s, when local volunteers came together to establish a place for safe shooting and outdoor recreation.

1973

Club formation and early organization

Mid-1970s

Clubhouse use established at the current location on Stratton property

Fishing Derby was introduced

Late 1970s

Range operations and property use expanded

1982

Property officially deeded to the club, including the clubhouse

Mid-1980s

Trap shooting introduced

1970s–1980s

Community traditions included:

Hunters Breakfast events before opening days
Turkey shoots held at Harkins Barn (Great Hill area)
Fourth of July parade floats (including Bicentennial participation)
Cribbage tournaments in the early 1980s

Early-2000s

Fishing Derby moved to the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm pond

2011

Action Pistol events introduced

2016

Robert Sears’s Memorial 1911 match introduced

2025

Trap machine replaced with a new wobble machine

The early efforts helped shape the club into the active and community-focused organization it is today.

Today at the Club

Today, Bearcamp Valley Sportsmen’s Club supports both experienced shooters and newcomers through organized events, hands-on instruction, and a strong emphasis on safety.