The motto, "One Voice Represents Many."
Putnam County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs was incorporated as a non profit in January 11, 2022 as Putnam Federation of Sporting Clubs, Inc.
To address the concerns regarding the future management of natural resources and the preservation of local outdoor spotting opportunities, the Putnam County-based sportsmen's clubs created the Putnam County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs in 1954. The founding members were the Garrison Fish and Game Club, Kent Rod and Gun Club, Putnam County Fish and Game Association, the Putnam Lake Rod and Gun Club and the Spruce Hill Rod Gun Club. Other clubs subsequently joined.
Today, the Federation, led by a board of one delegate from each member club, represents more than 1,500 sportsmen and women The Federation has gained departmental status within the Putnam County government, and since 1958 the county government has allocated a portion of the general funds to support programs to improve hunting and fishing opportunities and to promote education in conservation and resource management. Designated by the county legislature to oversee the implementation of those responsibilities, the Federation has conducted pheasant and quail stocking, trout and walleye stocking, county land stewardship and educator training sponsorship. In addition, a Federation member represents Putnam County sportspersons as a delegate to the New York State Conservation Council.
Furthermore, the Federation works closely with the Department of Environmental Conservation by offering suggestions on habitat improvement and game and fish conservation measures, The Federation also assumed the mission of attempting to persuade the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to offer more fishing and hunting opportunities on the New York City watershed property.
Teaching by example, the Federation has "adopted” one mile of the Taconic State Parkway and Route 301 and conducts and conducts periodic cleanups. The Federation participates in the county 4-H programs and sponsors a youth fishing contest at the annual 4-H fair.
The motto, "One Voice Represents Many." adopted long ago, but it continues to articulately and loudly suggest its underlying strength and purpose.