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St. Charles Sportsmen's Club
Elburn
•43.8 miles from Chicago
Founded in 1933, St. Charles Sportsmen's Club operates as a non-profit, members-only facility spread across 70 acres just off Route 47 in Elburn, Illinois. Whether you shoot trap, skeet, sporting clays, or rifle—or just want to practice archery—the club has dedicated facilities for each discipline. ...
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Founded in 1933, St. Charles Sportsmen's Club operates as a non-profit, members-only facility spread across 70 acres just off Route 47 in Elburn, Illinois. Whether you shoot trap, skeet, sporting clays, or rifle—or just want to practice archery—the club has dedicated facilities for each discipline.
- •7 Lighted Trap Fields – 16 to 27 Yard Trap, Trap Doubles, and Wobble Trap
- •Sporting Clays Course – 16 dynamic stations
- •Skeet Field & 5-Stand – Lighted American skeet, weekend 5-stand shooting
- •Rifle & Pistol Range – 25-yard pistol range, 100-yard .22 rifle with designated centerfire days
- •Archery Range – 3D targets and broadhead lane
- •Fishing Pond – Stocked twice yearly
New shooters can apply for Shooting/Trap-only membership on the third Saturday of each month at 9:45 AM, followed by mandatory safety briefing.
Full Members require an existing member sponsor and board meeting approval. Shooting & Trap-only memberships skip the sponsor requirement and get you started faster.
| Day | Hours | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 6pm–10pm | Year-round |
| Saturday | 9am–2pm | Trap, Sporting Clays; Full Members get Skeet, 5-Stand, Pistol, .22 Range |
| Sunday | 9am–2pm | Same as Saturday |
| Tuesday | 6pm–10pm | April 1–November 30 only |
The club participates in the Northern Illinois Winter Jackrabbit League—a 50-target trap competition that rotates between three clubs each week. Entry is $30, includes team and individual prize money, and welcomes both ATA and non-ATA shooters.
Founded on principles of sportsmanship and conservation, SCSC stays true to that mission while offering shooters at all levels a safe, welcoming place to practice and compete.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Members only (private club)
- •Full membership requires existing member sponsorship and board approval
- •Shooting/trap-only memberships available with mandatory safety briefing
- •Limited staffed hours - see event calendar for operating times
- •Eye and ear protection required
Pro Tips for Visiting
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7 Lighted Trap Fields – 16 to 27 Yard Trap, Trap Doubles, and Wobble Trap
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Sporting Clays Course – 16 dynamic stations
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Skeet Field & 5-Stand – Lighted American skeet, weekend 5-stand shooting
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Rifle & Pistol Range – 25-yard pistol range, 100-yard .22 rifle with designated centerfire days
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Archery Range – 3D targets and broadhead lane
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Fishing Pond – Stocked twice yearly
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