Putnam Fish and Game

Putnam Fish and Game started in 1939 when about 15 guys renovated the top floor of a barn on Church Street in Putnam. Today, more than 80 years later, the club operates on 47 acres in Woodstock, Connecticut with 350 members and a full facility that keeps growing.

Members have 24-hour access to the property with their lock combination. Here's what's on the grounds:

• •100-yard outdoor rifle range - traditional setup for distance shooting
• •Heated indoor pistol and rifle range - year-round shooting without weather issues
• •Archery targets - dedicated area for bow practice
• •Fishing access - boats (free to use) on Little Pond and Roseland Lake, plus Allard's Pond is stocked with trout
• •Pheasant stocking - members-only hunting in fall (October-November dates published annually)
• •Game dinner - annual event that's free to members, heavy on wild game
• •Clubhouse facilities - meeting room with seating for 200, game room with pool and ping pong tables

The club runs regular matches and skill events:

The annual game dinner is the biggest event of the year. Nobody knows exactly what will be served because game is a big part of the menu.

Currently full - not accepting new applications until early 2026. When they do open again:

• •You need a current pistol permit (non-negotiable requirement)
• •You must be sponsored by an existing member (also non-negotiable)
• •$25 application fee at interview time (checks only, no cash)
• •10 hours of required work per member per year (unworked hours charged at $20/hour at renewal)
• •One full year of membership in good standing needed before hall rental privileges

The clubhouse expanded significantly over the decades. The original 1953 structure is now just the game room. A larger meeting room was added in 1956, and an upstairs hall built in 1964 that seats 200 people. The whole setup is available for member rentals at $85 flat fee for family-oriented events (baby showers, birthday parties, anniversaries, etc.).

Any member with one full year of membership and current dues can rent for $85. Restrictions: member-only events (immediate family only), member must be present during rental, no alcohol, no outside organizations.

Contact hall rental chair Bruce Firlik at [email protected].

Monthly newsletters and club meeting minutes go out electronically to all members who've provided email addresses. Minutes are available in PDF format through the member portal on their website.

110 Stonebridge Road, Woodstock, Connecticut 06281. The club is open 24 hours to members (combination lock access).