Membership
New Membership Application Process
New membership applications are only accepted here online by clicking on the Online Membership Application link at the bottom of this page. Please note it will require an email address to submit. Once your membership is approved your email address will become your Username used to access your online record in our membership database, and for future year’s online membership renewal and payment.
New Member dues are not submitted with the application, payment will only be made at an Orientation Meeting you must attend after your application is approved and you have been notified as such.
Membership is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. New Member Applications will be submitted for consideration and approval by the members in attendance at the next monthly Membership Meeting after receipt of the application. Online applications must be received before the end of day on the second Tuesday of each month for consideration at the Membership Meeting held the second Wednesday of each month. Applications received after that Tuesday deadline will be automatically held for the following month’s Membership Meeting. By signing the New Member Application, you agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Club, and that violations of such may be grounds for dismissal, without remuneration.
Currently there are no restrictions on new memberships, however a Prospective Member may be denied membership if a known history of dismissal from another sportsman’s club, or significant conduct or safety concerns, is expressed to the members in attendance at the monthly Membership Meeting where their application is considered. Prospective Members do not require sponsorship by a current Member, nor must they attend the Membership Meeting where their application is being consider, but all new member applications must be approved at a monthly Membership Meeting.
If membership is approved, the Applicant will immediately receive an email advising them of approval with instructions to attend an upcoming Orientation Meeting where you will pay the New Member Dues and receive your new membership card. The Orientation Meeting will introduce new members to all aspects and activities of the club, all rules, regulations and, most importantly, the expectations for using the facilities in a safe and responsible manner. Orientation Meetings will be held the second Sunday of every month at 10:00am, and the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. Reservations are not needed for any Orientation, just show up at the designated time to the lower entrance to the clubhouse.
2027 New Member Dues are $100.00 the first year, and are not prorated.
Approved New Members attending Orientation beginning in September 2026 through August 2027 will have 2027 membership privileges good through December 31, 2027.
To be eligible to renew your 2027 new membership for 2028 you must participate in (1) scheduled Work Party during your first year only of membership. Failure to do so will preclude you from renewing your 2027 membership for 2028, and you would then have to reapply as a 2028 New Member, following the same application process just completed, including application approval and the Work Party requirement.
As an alternative to participating in a Work Party, you can pay a $100 Work Party Waiver Fee in addition to your $100 New Member dues. This Waiver Fee can be paid at Orientation, or any time thereafter up to December 31, 2027 to be eligible for 2028 renewal.
Work Party exemptions without fees are available for active-duty military service, law enforcement, and those with physical disabilities preventing manual labor.
The remaining 2026 Work Party dates are September 12, and October 10.
The 2027 Work Party dates are tentatively scheduled for March 27, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 7, September 11, and October 9.
Please check the Calendar of Events on this website for final dates. Work parties run from 8:00am until 12:00pm. No reservations are needed; simply show up prepared for outdoor work. All current members are also welcome to participate, and all help is appreciated.
2026 Current Member Renewal Process for 2027 Membership
2027 Annual Dues are $50.00 and the Annual Newsletter with 2026/27 renewal information will be mailed in late September 2026 to all current members. Mail-in 2026/27 Membership Renewal Applications are included in this newsletter and can be completed and returned with the $50.00 Annual Dues by cash, check, or money order starting immediately.
2027 Online Renewal Dues are $35.00 and the 2026/27 Online Renewal period opens October 1, 2026, not before. Between October 1 and December 31, 2026 you may login to the My Membership page on this website and complete the 2026/27 renewal process for a discounted $35.00 Online Renewal Fee, with payment by Visa, Master Card, or Discover credit card. This is a third-party safe and secure online payment processor and Cocalico Sportsmen does not see nor retain your credit card information.
Mail-in renewal envelopes must be postmarked by December 31, 2026 or they will be returned to you and Online renewals will close December 31, 2026. If you don’t renew by December 31, 2026 your only option is to re-join as a new member, with the Orientation and Work Party requirements of a new member regardless of how long you had previously been a member. NO EXCEPTIONS and NO EXTENSIONS!!
Please note checks for dues payment may only be completed and signed in Blue or Black ink, as required by our bank. Checks returned from the bank for any reason will be returned to the signer and require them to pay the bank service charge in addition to the original dues and fees in question and re-submit by certified check or money order.
Lost, damaged, or stolen Membership Cards will be replaced the first time for free, but subsequent replacements will incur a $10 replacement fee each.
If you have any questions regarding your membership status contact Membership Chairman Steve Hildebrand, preferably at steveh@ptd.net, or at 717-368-6359 if urgent.
Click here to download a PDF of the current Membership Manual.
Click here to download a PDF of the Cocalico Sportsmen Constitution and By-Laws.
CURRENT MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE!!! DO NOT USE THE NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION BUTTON BELOW TO RENEW YOUR CURRENT MEMBERSHIP!!
THIS APPLICATION BUTTON IS FOR 2027 NEW MEMBERSHIP ONLY. CURRENT MEMBERS CLICK ON THE MY MEMBERSHIP TAB AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE FOR RENEWALS.
Online Membership Application
Guest Privileges Policy
All Members in good standing are entitled to host guests to use our facilities, under their direct supervision at all times, and are responsible for the conduct of their guests while on club property. Host Members with guests should be considerate of not interfering with other Members using the facilities.
Members are limited to a maximum of (3) guests per visit. A guest is permitted to use club facilities a maximum of (3) times, after which they should join as a Member. Guests may use the pond but may not keep fish; catch and release only. Members may not use the Guest Pass for commercial purposes including charging guests for admission or firearm training purposes.
Guests must complete and sign the Guest Liability Waiver prior to using the facilities. Detach and display the Guest Pass on the bottom of the Waiver along with the Host’s membership card while using facilities and deposit the signed Waiver in the marked box at the clubhouse entrance.
Click here for a PDF of the Guest Privileges Policy, Liability Waiver, and Guest Pass.