Groveton Fish & Game Club Inc.
PO Box 1
Groveton, NH 03582-0001

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Dedicated to responsible firearms ownership and use since the 1920s

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The Groveton Fish & Game club is located on Lost Nation Road in Groveton, NH.

Directions from RT-3 / RT-110 intersection in Groveton: Turn right on Lost Nation Road and proceed about 3 miles. The range will be on your right.

Directions from Page Hill Road: Turn left on Lost Nation Road and proceed for about 2 miles. The range will be on your left.

IF YOU ARE THE LAST ONE TO LEAVE:
LOCK THE red shed and main gate


Officers and Directors - 2009

Groveton Fish & Game Club Officers

Karl Sawyer Groveton, NH President 2009
Jack Bowen Lancaster, NH Vice President
Phil Page Lancaster, NH Treasurer
Charlie Duursema Lancaster, NH Secretary

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Groveton Fish & Game Club Board of Directors

Paul Shepard Lunenberg, VT
Paul Pavletich Lancaster, NH
Bob Pivin Groveton, NH
Gerry Lepine Groveton, NH
Brian Emerson Groveton, NH
Richard Burgess Guildhall, VT
Leo Rideout Lancaster, NH
Brian Connors Lancaster, NH
Les Hilton Lancaster, NH
Steve Young Lancaster, NH

The Groveton Fish & Game Club, Inc. is a private club. Club membership is open to anyone who can legally own
firearms. Our membership is presently about 170 members strong in 2007. The Club was founded in the 1920’s and
incorporated in the late 1950’s.

To join the Groveton Fish & Game Club, visit Emerson Home Center, 28 State Street, Groveton, NH, or by
contact any of the Club Officers.

Whether you are a new member or are renewing your membership, you will be issued a membership
card for your wallet and a membership badge to be worn at all times when on the Club’s property.


Club membership is valid for a full calendar year from January 1st to December 31st .

Annual Dues:
$35.00 for a single membership
$40.00 for a family membership

NRA membership is encouraged.


2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

These following special events are held at the Groveton Fish & Game Club’s range.
4H Shooting Sports:

2nd & 4th Saturdays, May through September, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Sporting Clays:
Wednesdays, May through September, at 5:00 PM
A small fee is charged per event to cover expenses.

Fishing Derby:
Sunday, June 7st, 2009, 10:00 AM

Contacts: Karl Sawyer 603-636-7878

Ivan Shannon 603-636-2358
Phil Stearns 603-636-1469

Kid's 22 Shoot:
Saturday, July 11, 2009, 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Contacts: Karl Sawyer 603-636-7878

Les Hilton 603-788-3113

Steve Young 603-788-4639

Hunter Safety Range Day:
Saturday, September 26, 2009, 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
This is part of the NH Hunter Safety Program
Class size is limited to a maximum of 30 persons
Contacts: Les Hilton 603-788-3113
Steve Young 603-788-4639


Black Powder Shoot:
Saturday, October 10, 2008

(tentative & based on interest)
Traditional and modern black powder rifles
Contact: Steve Young 603-788-4639

Ranges


Targets and target frames are available for members to use, or you may provide your own.

Handgun Range: Up to 35-yards.

Rifle Range: 25, 50 and up to 100-yard range to the right, and a 200-yard range to the left. There are presently four shooting positions
under cover. Firing from other than the covered positions is permitted provided that the shooter’s position is not forward of the
covered firing line if other members are present. For 2008, we are planning extensive improvements.

Shotgun Range: This range is informal. Members may use the club’s trap or their own equipment.

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The Range has rules for safety that must be observed without exception.


Range Discipline

These range safety rules and regulations are designed to make our range as safe as possible and to safely and conveniently
accommodate as many of our range members as possible at any given time. All members have authority and the responsibility to enforce these safety rules and regulations.

The Groveton Fish and Game Club, Inc. is not responsible for enforcing either State or Federal Firearms Laws. We urge any member with questions about these laws to contact an attorney or law enforcement officer for this purpose.





General Range Use

        1. The range is open from 8:00 A.M. until sundown.
        2. With the exception of organized tournaments or special club activities, the use of the range is restricted to members holding a range membership, and their guests.
        3. These members are encouraged to wear their badge in plain view and be able to produce their membership card when asked.
        4. The range on which the match is being held will be closed for that day to non-participants.
        5. No drugs or alcoholic beverages are permitted on range property at any time.
        6. Junior members (under age 18) must be supervised by a parent or guardian having full range privileges.
        7. All of your personal litter should be removed from range property. Spent shells must be picked up and placed in the trash barrels.
        8. Pets and children must be under the supervision of an adult, and are not permitted to run at will.
        9. For range safety, rifle shooters are encouraged to use an Empty Chamber Indicator when away from the shooting bench and when servicing targets downrange. These are available at the range for $1.00 each for both .22 rim fire and center fire rifles. Contact a club officer about purchasing these items.



Safety Rules For All Ranges

All safety rules and regulations must be strictly adhered to at all times, without exception.

Firearms and Ammunition Restrictions

          1. No fully automatic firearms are permitted.
          2. The use of firearms not designed to be fired from the shoulder or hand-held are prohibited.
          3. The use of tracer or incendiary ammunition is prohibited.
          4. The use of armor piercing ammunition on any steel target is prohibited.



Mandatory Safety Rules for All Ranges

      1. Firearms may be handled only when the firing line is ready (that is, when firing is permitted). NEVER handle a firearm during a cease-fire.
      2. If you handle a firearm when anyone is in front of the firing line you WILL be asked to leave the range property immediately.
      3. The muzzles of all firearms must be kept pointed downrange and toward the targets at all times or placed in the gun rack, with the breeches open.
      4. Before shooters proceed forward of the firing line, the line must be made “safe”; that is, all firearms must be placed on a firing bench or placed in the gun rack, with the breeches open. The use of an Empty Chamber Indicator is recommended.
      5. When transporting a firearm to and from a firing bench, it must be unloaded and should be in a gun case.
      6. At all times, treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
      7. Targets representing ANY identifiable person are strictly forbidden.
      8. Any firing at glass bottles, wildlife or any other improper target is strictly prohibited.
      9. There will be no reckless rapid firing on any range.
      10. The wearing of hearing protection and proper eye protection is recommended for all shooters and anyone standing along the firing line.
      11. Firearms shall be loaded on the firing line only (except muzzleloaders).
      12. Shooting at signs is prohibited. Anyone found doing so will have their membership revoked.

 

Rules for the Handgun Range

          1. When loading a handgun, always keep it pointed downrange. Never point the gun towards the side.
          2. Junior members (under age 18) are not allowed to fire handguns unless accompanied by a qualified instructor or a parent or guardian.
          3. Police barriers are not to be used as targets or target frames.

 
 
Rules for Black Powder Firearms

          1. Only black powder or black powder substitutes may be used.
          2. No smoking within 8 feet of black powder.
          3. All loading will be done from pre-measured loads.
          4. Pre-measured, self-contained loads only may be used on the firing line.
          5. All capping and priming will be done on the firing line only.
          6. No duplex loads are to be used in muzzleloaders.
          7. All powder cans and horns must be kept closed and on the loading bench.

Join the NRA !
Click on the NRA logo below

Link to NRA National Rifle Association Join Here section of web site.

http://membership.nrahq.org


Join the Gun Owners of New Hampshire – GO NH

Link to Gun Owners of New Hampshire web site to join and learn more about GONH.

http://www.gonh.org/

Join the Groveton Fish & Game Club

Print this membership card and complete it with your information. Take it to Emerson Outdoor Outfitters or the Groveton Market, which are both located in Groveton, NH, or contact a club officer.

With payment of your annual membership dues, you will receive a new membership card and a badge to be worn when on the club’s property.

Click here for a printable membership card.

Range improvements are being accomplished on a continuing basis.




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