The shotgun range is open to members who provide their own targets and throwers from 9am until sunset daily at no cost. The range is open and manned on Sundays, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, for members and up to four sponsored guests. On Sundays the club's electric throwers will be in operation and shooters may choose to shoot rounds (25 targets) of trap, 5-stand, or the Hunter Challenge. The 5-stand course provides shooters the opportunity to select their own targets. The Shotgun Hunter Challenge presents shooters with a variety of singles, doubles, and simultaneous doubles similar to what may be experienced when hunting waterfowl or when upland bird hunting. This course of fire is designed for beginner to advanced recreational shooters.
New members are given a coupon for a free shoot at the range. Give it a try! Loaner shotguns are available at the range. Free advice and limited coaching is available from range operators.
The shotgun range safety and habitat enhancement effort has been completed with the planting of 175 seedlings. Success was assured by the efforts of our sponsored scout organizations, youth shotgun team members, and conservation committee. Chapter efforts will now focus on long-term care to ensure the seedlings survive and thrive.
In keeping with the IWLA league's conservation theme, the shotgun range has made significant strides towards efficiency and energy conservation. Thanks to the efforts of some of our members, 4 of our field trap machines are now solar powered. This not only reduces electric power requirements and cost, but simplifies operations, supporting our transition to 7 day a week trap machine access for all our members.
Volunteers have recently installed a wireless, card-based control system. The system allows any individual that has purchased a card and had clay targets loaded to their card to shoot on the range using available 5-stand and trap machines. Cards will be activated once you have completed a 30 minute orientation intended to ensure you are able to safely load clay targets and turn machines on and off. Cards should be available in December.