
Founded in 1958, Maywood Sportsmen's Club has grown from a handful of hunting and fishing enthusiasts into a thriving 80+ acre facility serving hundreds of members across the Chicago area. The club remains governed by an elected board of working directors who donate their time to maintain the missio...
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Founded in 1958, Maywood Sportsmen's Club has grown from a handful of hunting and fishing enthusiasts into a thriving 80+ acre facility serving hundreds of members across the Chicago area. The club remains governed by an elected board of working directors who donate their time to maintain the mission: safe, family-friendly outdoor recreation with conservation and education at its core.
The club operates seven trap fields with voice-activated release systems, an ATA-registered shooting program, and a 14-station sporting clays course with varied presentations (hunting, rabbit, chandelle). Members shoot at competitive rates: $5/round for trap, $25 for 50 targets of sporting clays. A full pistol range is available for full members only. Professional lighting enables evening shooting Wednesday and Friday (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM during Oct 1 - Apr 1), plus Sunday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM year-round.
"The water is absolutely stunning, I've rarely seen such clear water anywhere in this area. The fishing was absolutely amazing!" — Mike Wiley, Google Reviews
Two lakes—a 20-acre main lake and 5-acre secondary lake—are regularly stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Electric motors only (no gas motors) keep the environment peaceful. Docks, shoreline access, and boat fishing available. Full members also get a designated swimming area with sandy beach and shallow sections for families.
28 realistic 3D animal targets set throughout natural forest terrain with varied elevation and shooting angles. Walking trails, practice range with bag targets, and equipment available for purchase. Suitable from beginners to advanced hunters.
| Program | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Safety Course | 2 weekends | Spring & Fall |
| Trap 101 (Beginners) | 3 hours | Spring & Fall |
| Archery Fundamentals | 4 weeks | Quarterly |
| AIM Program (Youth 12-18) | 8 weeks | Fall & Spring |
| Basic Fishing Skills | 1 hour | Summer |
Monthly dinners and board meetings (first Tuesday, 7:00 PM). Weekly trap league open to members and non-members with handicap system for fair competition.
Shooting Membership: $120/year - Trap and sporting clays access - Lower per-round fees ($5 trap, $25 clays) - League participation - Member events - Approval at trap counter, no board meeting required
Full Membership: $450/year - Everything in Shooting Membership - Fishing lakes, archery course, pistol range - RV/tent camping privileges - Swimming facilities - Board eligibility and voting rights - Requires sponsorship from 1+ year member and board approval at monthly meeting
Both membership levels require sponsorship from a current member in good standing. Shooting memberships are fastest to obtain (available at trap counter). Full membership applications are reviewed at monthly board meetings.
Eye and ear protection mandatory at all ranges. Ammunition specs enforced: 2¾" shells only, max 1⅛ oz shot, no larger than 7½ shot, max 3 drams powder. No alcohol on shooting ranges. Severe weather closure policy: closes if O'Hare wind chill forecast is below -14°F or extreme snowfall conditions.
700 N County Line Rd, Elmhurst, Illinois
Easily accessible from throughout the Chicago area with ample parking. Trap Counter: (630) 530-9862 (shooting hours only). Board meetings held monthly on first Tuesday at 7:00 PM—members in good standing welcome to attend.
1. Visit during shooting hours or contact current members 2. Find a sponsor (must be 1+ year member in good standing) 3. Complete membership application 4. For Full membership: attend monthly board meeting with your sponsor for introduction 5. Pay dues and start enjoying facilities
Work hour contributions required from full members (or equivalent fee). Guest fees apply for non-members using ranges ($7/trap round, $30 for 50 sporting clays targets).
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