LAMOILLE VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB
A PLACE TO SHOOT
There's Always More for You to Do at Our Club.
Vermont's largest four-season outdoor shooting range and woodland sporting club is open for members all 365 days, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.​​
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Join the Range and see for yourself.
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Range activities include
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Target Shooting
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Black Powder Muzzleloading
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Knife and Axe Throws
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Special Range Events
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Private Functions
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Gun Show March 21–22
There’s a Lot to See
Click the image above to download the show flyer
Don’t miss our Gun & Outdoor Sportsman Show on the weekend of March 21– 22 at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.
With over 200 tables for exhibitors, our gun show is among the largest in the Northeast. You’re bound to find something interesting.
Volunteers are always appreciated. Call Rick Reed at 802-355-6558 to sign up.
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Annual VTFSC Banquet
Fun, Food, Friends,
Raffles and Prizes!
Let’s win some new guns and prizes!
The Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs is having its 28th Annual Fundraising Banquet on Saturday, March 14, at the Elks Club in Barre.
Doors open at 4:30 pm for friends, a cash bar, and games of chance to win any of a number of new firearms. Feeling extra lucky? Try the Calcutta Raffle—the grand prize is $2500!
Then after dinner, winners for all games and raffles will be announced. There's even a door prize for just showing up. Plus, all youths 12 and under will receive a free prize of their own choosing too.
Sounds good? See more details here.
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Club Meeting
February 26
All Members Welcome
Don’t be fooled by the gavel—we’re not always this serious
Join us at the VFW in Hyde Park on Thursday for our monthly meeting. A full dinner will be available at 6:00 pm then followed by club news and business at 6:30.
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Legislative Mixer Tonight an Opportunity to be Informed and be Heard
Click event sheet above to enlarge
The Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs is hosting a Legislative Mixer tonight, February 25, at 4:00 pm in the Statehouse Cafeteria in Montpelier.
Meet and mingle with like-minded friends, legislators and distinguished speakers in support of our State’s rich outdoors and firearms traditions.
And not only will this be an informative event, but you’ll be able to make your views known too.
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Presidents Day, 2026
Thomas Jefferson, Third President
“The laws that forbid the carrying of arms are laws of such a nature. They disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes….”
—Thomas Jefferson, Commonplace Book (quoting 18th century criminologist Cesare Beccaria), 1774-1776
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2026 Primitive Biathlon
Black Powder all Weekend!
January 24 & 25
It's more than a rifle; it's American history
Traditional black powder shooters—join us for our 9th Annual Primitive Biathlon.
Put on your capote and strap on your hurons then trek our woodland trail and take your best shot at a variety of rustic target stations. And there are other ways to shoot the course too. There’s something for everyone.
So bring your winter camping gear and stay both days. Our clubhouse with its big fireplace will be available as well. You'll have a blast!
For more information or to volunteer contact Rick at rickreed802@gmail.com
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Midnight, January 1
Fireworks are almost as fun as target shooting at the range!
Have a great new year and let’s look forward to it being the best one yet!
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It's That Time of Year...
Antlers come in handy for hanging holiday decorations
Best wishes from all your friends at the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club.
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Winter Range Hours
The LVFGC Woods Walk Trail in winter
Winter hours are now in effect at the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club.
The club’s main gate will open for entry every day between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm to reflect the season’s shorter hours of daylight.
Please be sure to complete your activities and exit the range by dusk or sooner. Thank you.
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Another First Perfect Round of Skeet
Scott Rossi accepting his trophy hat from
Skeet Manager Mike Mayo
Scott Rossi shot his first perfect skeet score of 25 on the sunny Sunday afternoon of September 28.
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And now that Scott’s achieved this milestone, there’s no doubt that he’ll be back to do it again.
Way to go Scott!
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Prepare for Hunting Season with a Hunter Ed Class
Learn Even More About the Outdoors in Other Programs Too
Vermonters have a proud heritage of living close to the land
Are you looking to pick up your first hunting, archery or trapping license?
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The first step is to successfully complete a Hunter Education class offered through the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Click here to find a certified class near you.
And did you know that the Fish and Wildlife Department also hosts a wealth of additional learning opportunities for the entire family all year long? Explore their website and see.
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Reminder: Don’t Let Summer Humidity Rust Your Firearms
The manufacturer’s charge to refinish this revolver starts at $220
Keep rust at bay by simply wiping down your firearms with an oily cloth from time to time—especially during this humid time of year.
It’s a quick and easy thing to do anytime that’ll save you a costly refinishing job later.
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“Disperse you Rebels—damn you, throw down your arms and disperse!” shouted British Major John Pitcairn at the militiamen who were assembled on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.
But that shout was not well received by the American Colonists who at the time were still under British rule.
Because even then, when neither our nation nor our Second Amendment were yet to exist, the right to bear arms was already deeply rooted in our culture.
So early Americans fought to keep that right and it's a right that we still keep to this very day.
Read more about it in the article “Gun Control Had a Lot to do With the Shot Heard ’Round the World” published by the NRA in America's 1st Freedom magazine.
Our right to keep and bear arms is but one of the many reasons why we commemorate the 4th of July. Let’s make sure that this right will always be here to stay.
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Congratulations to
Larson Schultz for a
Perfect Round of Skeet!
Here’s a big shout out to Larson Schultz for shooting his first perfect round of skeet—all hits and zero misses—on Sunday, June 1.
The Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club awarded Larson a trophy hat in recognition of his special skills.
But this of course meant that he could never wear his old hat again. Watch the video below to see how his skeet friends “helped” him with that.
Here's one way of dealing with an old hat
Summer Skeet
2pm Sundays & Tuesdays
Open to the Public
Have more fun—
Shoot a bonus round on the house.
Our Summer Skeet Shotgun Program is in full swing at the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club. Join us and break some clays every Sunday and Tuesday at 2pm.
It's easy. Club membership is not required. Loaner shotguns and safety gear can be provided. Ammo if you need it is available too.
And if you're new to skeet or even just a bit rusty, call ahead for an intro. Contact Mike at 802-793-5745 for more information.
But here’s the best part. Our Skeet Card for $30 gives you six rounds of shooting for the price of only five. Individual rounds are $6.
Skeet is really fun—give it a shot!
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Spring Skeet
Quarter Finals Winner
Congratulations to John Ulrich for taking the top spot in the Spring Skeet Quarter Finals.
Join us for some summer skeet shooting and take your best shot too!
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Lamoille Women's
Shooting Group
The Lamoille Women's Shooting Group is a firearms education and training group. Our focus is to provide women with the knowledge and confidence to handle firearms safely, with an emphasis on defensive use.
LWSG meets monthly throughout the year for outdoor training and indoor classes.
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Contact us for more information.
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A Conservation Note to our Club Members and Hunters
As you can see, the animals living on our club grounds are quite accustomed to the sound of our firearms as well as our actual presence among them.
It was slow going to help move this doe along—patience though was the key.
Let's all do our part in our role as stewards for the protection of Vermont’s rich outdoor resources.
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Chip Chaffee, Top Skeet Shooter
Congratulations to Chip Chaffee as Top Skeet Shooter of the 2023 season at the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club.
To win his title, Chip shot three perfect rounds breaking all 25 clays as well as numerous additional rounds where he hit 24 of 25.
And now there's the range's New Winter Skeet Program for Chip to continue honing his skills. We have no doubt that he's going to be doing exactly that.
Great shooting Chip and best of luck in the new season!
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Slow is Always Best When Driving at the Range
The narrow roads on our range can get crowded during shooting competitions and special events.
And driving fast under these busy conditions could not only be hazardous but it also kicks up tons of choking road dust as well.
So please take it easy on the gas pedal. Your fellow range members will appreciate your consideration.
Thank you.
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Trouble With the Gate?
Don't Try This
Please note that the security gate at the range entrance always locks in the down position. Attempting to lift it manually will only break it off.
The surveillance video frame pictured above shows exactly how this can happen.
So if you do experience a problem with the gate, always call 802-371-7280 for assistance. Thank you.
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2023 Sixth Annual Primitive Biathlon
Recap, Photos and Top Scores
On the snowy weekend of January 28-29, black powder enthusiasts gathered at our club to test their muzzleloading shooting skills at our sixth annual Primitive Biathlon.
See the recap to learn more about this traditional event.
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