Harwinton Rod & Gun Club sits on hundreds of acres of privately owned and leased land in Harwinton, Connecticut, offering members and the public access to multiple shooting disciplines, fishing, hunting, and dog training year-round. The club operates 30 acres of outdoor 3-D courses and a 35-yard ind...
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Harwinton Rod & Gun Club sits on hundreds of acres of privately owned and leased land in Harwinton, Connecticut, offering members and the public access to multiple shooting disciplines, fishing, hunting, and dog training year-round.
The club operates 30 acres of outdoor 3-D courses and a 35-yard indoor archery range for hunters and competitive archers. HRG is a member of the Connecticut Archery Association and National Field Archery Association (NFAA).
Winter Indoor Leagues (January through Spring): - NFAA 300 round target league — Thursday nights - Flint league — Monday, Wednesday, or Friday nights - 3-D hunter league — Saturday nights - Children's league — Sunday afternoons (instruction + league shooting with JOAD instructor)
Both leagues are open to club members and the general public.
The trap range features a five-station line-up with automatic launcher housed partially underground. Experienced shooters and newcomers welcome.
Shooting Schedule: - Spring/Summer/Fall: Friday evenings and late Sunday mornings - Winter: Sunday mornings - Public shoots: All shoots are open to the public; first-time shooters get instruction on proper gun handling
Standard handicaps keep competition fair across all skill levels.
Two outdoor ranges available to members all year from 9:30 A.M. to sunset from covered shooting benches.
Rifle Range: - Fixed backstops at 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards - Ideal for sighting deer rifles and patterning shotguns before hunting season - Accommodates muzzle loaders, rifles, shotguns
Pistol Range: - Six shooting stations - Up to 25 yards
Members can shoot any day, all year round, from covered benches. Great for family shooting with kids learning proper gun handling.
HRG manages hundreds of acres across privately owned and leased properties for hunting.
Pre-Season Preparation: - Trap shooting (Fridays and Sundays) to sharpen shotgun aim - Member-sponsored field trials for dog training on live game - Indoor/outdoor archery ranges and rifle range for bow and gun prep
Two-and-a-half-acre private fishing pond stocked with rainbow, brook, and brown trout.
Large trophy fish are not uncommon at HRG's pond—members regularly land fish worth bragging about all season.
Formal dog training area on HRG's Colebrook property, open year-round.
Experienced trainers help with: - Better retrieves - Stronger flushes - Young dog introductions to birds - Steadiness on the flush
| Activity | Member Access | Public Access |
|---|---|---|
| Archery leagues | Year-round | Winter & summer leagues |
| Archery tournaments | Yes | Public 3-D shoots (4x/year) |
| Trap shooting | Year-round | Public shoots (Fri/Sun) |
| Rifle/pistol ranges | 9:30 AM–sunset daily | Limited/member-only |
| Hunting | Member-only | No |
| Fishing | Member-only | No |
| Dog training | Member | Contact for details |
123 Campville Hill Road, Harwinton, Connecticut 06791
Email by Department: - Archery: [email protected] - Hunting: [email protected] - Fishing: [email protected] - Trap: [email protected] - Rifle & Pistol: [email protected] - Dog Training: [email protected]
Directions from Route 8:
Exit 42 to Route 118 east toward Harwinton Center. Halfway up the hill, turn right onto Wildcat Hill Road. Follow Wildcat Hill straight to the Y at the bottom. Turn right onto Campville Hill Road—HRG is on the left.
Harwinton Rod & Gun Club emphasizes safety, proper gun handling, and family participation. Parents regularly teach children shooting skills at the ranges. Members are encouraged to maintain the facility—brass policing on ranges is a shared responsibility.
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