Harwinton Rod & Gun Club

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)

• •Summer Outdoor 3-D League: Full schedule during warm months.

• •Public Tournaments: Four 30-target 3-D shoots per year with breakfast and lunch available. Registration opens 7:00 A.M., closes at 12:00 P.M.

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

• •Safety: NRA-trained range officers monitor all facilities. The club takes unsafe shooting practices seriously and addresses violations immediately.

HRG manages hundreds of acres across privately owned and leased properties for hunting.

• •Pheasant Hunting: Quality pheasants stocked on all properties under a managed program. Members can bring hunting dogs.

• •Small & Large Game: Designated properties allow deer and turkey 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

• •Land Management: HRG actively maintains habitat on privately owned properties with cover and food plots to support game and non-game species.

Two-and-a-half-acre private fishing pond stocked with rainbow, brook, and brown trout.

• •Opening day: Traditional fisherman's breakfast followed by children's fishing derby
• •Children's pond: Separate pond for kids
• •Pond management: Active fish committee continuously improves the pond and grounds

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

• •Gun Team Support: Dedicated team provides live-bird support so trainers focus entirely on the dog.

• •Field Trials: After training, enter your dog in HRG's formal field training events.

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.