Seymour Fish & Game Club

Seymour Fish & Game Club started in April 1926 when a group of locals from Seymour and Oxford decided they wanted a place to shoot and hunt. They met in a hardware store at first, practiced at a vacant lot near an auto parts shop. By 1934 they'd bought an acre on Chestnut Tree Hill Road in Oxford and incorporated. Today they sit on just over 19 acres and run one of the region's most active clay shooting programs.

"What makes Seymour Fish & Game Club special isn't just the shooting, it's the camaraderie. Our members support each other, host one of the region's largest wild game dinners, and give back through scholarships and youth programs. Whether you're trying trap for the first time or competing in doubles, you'll find challenge, fun, and friendship here." — Jim Weed, President

Two combination trap/skeet fields handle the club's shooting programs year-round. Unlike most ranges, Seymour is the only clay bird club in the area open for night shooting—members can shoot Tuesday and Thursday evenings 3-9pm, keeping weekends free for family and other commitments.

• •Special games and leagues keep things interesting: trap doubles, Doc Adams format, Annie Oakley League, and occasional 5-Stand competitions. These aren't pickup games—they're organized leagues with consistent scheduling running throughout the year.

• •3D Archery Course - Realistic hunting scenarios set up on the property for practicing shot placement and field craft. Works for beginners learning the basics and experienced hunters staying sharp.

• •Stocked Fishing Pond - Family-friendly fishing opportunity on well-maintained grounds. The club partners with the Town of Oxford to run a youth fishing rodeo each year.

• •Pheasant Hunting Program - Started in 1964 through a matching program with the State of Connecticut. The club purchases adult pheasants for release on leased land. At the program's peak, over 600 birds were released annually across 3,000 acres. Current releases continue the traditional upland bird hunting heritage, though available land has become scarce due to residential development.

Safety comes first in their youth programs. Young shooters learn shotgun handling, develop eye-hand coordination, and get direct instruction from experienced members. The club gives out two Bob Marshall Scholarships annually to area high school seniors pursuing environmental science studies.

The annual game dinner draws over 450 people and funds the club's annual charitable donations, which have supported Ducks Unlimited, Oxford Ambulance Association, Little League, and local Rotary.

Requirements to join: - 18 years old or older - Hold one Connecticut state certification: - Permit to carry pistols and revolvers, OR - Shotgun/Long Gun Eligibility Certification, OR - Ammunition Purchase Eligibility Certification - Sponsored by a current Regular or Life member

Costs: - One-time initiation fee: $250 - Annual membership dues: $235 (prorated by join month) - Combined first-year cost ranges from $308.75–$485 depending on when you join

New members can join twice yearly. Monthly meetings held second Monday of each month.

• •Phone: 203-888-2805
• •Mailing: P.O. Box 547, Oxford, CT 06478-0547

Monthly meetings: Second Monday of each month