LAMOILLE VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB
A PLACE TO SHOOT
There's Always More for You to Do at Our Club.
We're Vermont's largest four-season outdoor shooting range and woodland sporting club.
Open all 365 days for members 7:30 am until dusk.​​
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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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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 with 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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VT State Cowboy Action Championships
10 Stages Plus Side Events
July 18 – 20
Take a shot at the top spot in the 2025 Vermont State Cowboy Action Shooting Championships. It’s hosted by our own Verdant Mountain Vigilantes in their annual Green Mountain Mayhem event.
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The championship meet will feature 10 full stages of cowboy action shooting on Saturday and Sunday. Plus there’ll be an extra day of special side shooting events on Friday.
See a detailed listing of all the stages and events on the Verdant Mountain Vigilantes' website.
Cowboy Action Shooters everywhere are welcome to attend as well as anyone else who’d like to learn more about the sport. And there’ll be free onsite camping as always.
Interested? Click here to download a registration form.
We’ll see you there!
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Open House & Family Day
Public Welcome
July 26, 9am – Noon
Have you ever wondered about the wide variety of target sports available at the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club? Or perhaps you know someone who does?
Then you're invited to stop by our Open House & Family Day and find out. It's free and everyone is welcome—and that includes kids ages 10 and older with an adult.
At the event you can try out and learn more about everything our range has to offer:
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Skeet
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Target shooting
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Handguns
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Archery
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Rifles
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Muzzleloaders
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Cowboy Action Shooting
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Info on Youth Hunter Safety Ed and our Kid’s Fishing Derby
We provide all firearms, ammo, safety gear and expert instruction free of charge thanks to the generous support of our club members.
So visit our 2025 Open House and Family Day. It'll be educational and you'll have a great time too!
For more information contact Bob Lindemann
Phone: 802-229-2062
Email: rlindemann@pshift.com
Text: 802-760-9539
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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
3D Archery Trail Opens for
Weekly Archery League
Wednesday, June 11
Bow shooting anyone?
June 11 marks the opening of our 3D Archery Trail and the start of our weekly Archery League Shoot at the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club.
Join the league and shoot with your friends every Wednesday at 6:00 PM. The league runs all summer from June 11 through September 17. Take aim at 15 life size Reinhart targets along the wooded hills of our 1.3 mile course and shoot for the prize. Click to download a league registration sheet with full details.
The 3D archery trail is also available to range members for general bow shooting and practice. It's open every day during regular range hours.
Check it out!
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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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Our Annual Gun Show Made for a Very Busy Weekend
Gun and outdoor sporting enthusiasts filled the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction over the weekend of March 22 & 23 to attend the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club's annual gun show.
Attendees browsed over 200 exhibitor tables showcasing new and used, modern and antique firearms as well as hunting equipment and sporting accessories.
Firearm purchasers from all corners of the state especially appreciated the convenience of our special arrangement allowing them to pick up their guns at any licensed dealer most convenient for them.
So watch for next year's show. We'll be building a big one.
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Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet Was a Great Success
Everyone had a great time at the Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet held last weekend by the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs.
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In addition to dinner, there were many games and big winners. Winning prizes included
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Over a dozen brand-new firearms
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Straight cash
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Outdoor equipment
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Cool giveaways for the kids
All proceeds benefit the Federation in their mission to protect your sporting freedoms and gun rights. Learn more about the work they do.
Join us next year; you won't want to miss it!
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Two Great Raffles
30 Winners Already
Two More Still to Go
Click here to get your tickets now! There are still two great chances to win two more great guns in the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs’ Operation Game Thief Raffle. Good luck!
To see who's already won in the Federation's 30/30/40 contest, see the listing here.
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Lamoille Valley Fish & Game Club Had a Great Year in 2024
Important Safety Reminder
No Shooting After Dark
During this time of year when the days are short and night falls early, it’s important to remember a vital safety fact.
Shooting after dark is hazardous. And shooting after dark has always been strictly prohibited at the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club.
So we ask all our members to be sure to plan their range visits for daylight hours only. We're counting on you to be safe and to set a good example for the shooting community.
Thank you.
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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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VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs Sues State of VT in Federal Court to Restore Gun Rights—You Too Can Help
Liberty. It's up to all of us.​
On December 15, 2023, the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs filed a lawsuit in Federal Court challenging two unconstitutional Vermont gun laws. One is the three-day waiting period for firearm purchases, the other restricts magazine capacity.
Support for the Federation's work has been provided by donations from firearm dealers and sporting organizations throughout Vermont. And our own Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club has proudly contributed significantly as well.
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The Federation asks that you too to join in their mission. Donations can be made directly using this link. Mail-in contributions may also be addressed to VTFSC Defense Fund, 14 Stafford Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661-8514.
A for questions concerning this lawsuit, contact Federation President Chris Bradley at vtfsc.president@gmail.com
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2024 7th Annual Primitive Biathlon, Largest Yet, First Place Finishers Announced
Black powder shooting enthusiasts showcased their muzzleloading skills at our 7th Annual Primitive Biathlon on the weekend of January 27th and 28th. The weather was perfect with temps in the 30s and good snow coverage. It was our biggest biathlon event yet with 71 entries from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Canada.
Participants on snowshoes traversed a two-mile biathlon trail targeting four shooting stations running through varied woodland terrain. A rustic campfire canteen halfway along the trail served breakfast, lunch and refreshments. In keeping with the spirit of the primitive event, most participants wore traditional garb as well.
There was something for everyone in categories including Men, Women, Senior (70+), Junior (16 and under), Modern (inline), Woods Walkers (not timed), Pistol and Smoothbore firearms. Everyone had a great time thanks to the 30 volunteers committed to making the 2024 Primitive Biathlon a huge success.
Congratulations to the medalists! Plaques will be awarded to the following first place finishers in each category:
Men, Rollo MacWilliams
Women, Danielle Rougeau
Senior (70+), Eric Piccioni
Junior (16 and under), Owen MacWilliams
Pistol, Brian Rowell
Smoothbore, Brian Rowell
Woods Walker, Eric Piccioni
Modern (Inline), no entrants
Click here to see all scoring data.
And be sure to join us again in 2025 for our next Primitive Biathlon event!
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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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