Blue Grass Sportsmen's League

Blue Grass Sportsmen's League (BGSL) has operated since 1945 to promote honor, dignity, and sportsmanship among shooters and hunters. Located 4.1 miles south of Wilmore at 2500 Handy's Bend Road, BGSL is a non-profit organization spanning 1,400 acres—Kentucky's finest shooting facility.

The club exists to advance wildlife conservation, hunter education, habitat restoration, and youth education. BGSL works directly with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to establish hunting and fishing programs and develop Kentucky's natural resources.

Members access dedicated shooting areas:

• •Rifle Ranges: 300-yard rifle range, general purpose 100-yard rifle/pistol range
• •Pistol: Dedicated pistol range plus practical shooting/pistol pits
• •Shotgun: Trap, skeet, and sporting clays
• •Airgun Range: Dedicated airgun facilities
• •Archery Range: 3D archery shoots and traditional archery
• •Muzzleloader Range: Dedicated muzzleloader shooting area
• •Fishing: Casting pond and fishing areas
• •Gun Dog Field: Training grounds for hunting dog work

BGSL hosts sanctioned competitions across multiple disciplines:

• •Pistol Division: Competitive and recreational shooting
• •Rifle Division: All rifle shooting disciplines
• •Shotgun Division: Trap, skeet, and sporting clays with ATA and NSCA sanctions
• •Muzzleloader Division: Traditional and inline muzzleloader shooting
• •Archery Division: Bow hunting and 3D competitions
• •Gun Dog Division: Hunting dog training and trials
• •Casting Division: Fly-casting instruction and competition
• •Airgun Division: Air rifle and pistol shooting

BGSL's Training Committee coordinates firearms and shooting instruction. The club maintains approved instructors across multiple disciplines:

• •Natalie Bohon: Pistol instruction
• •Timothy Johnson: Firearms instruction
• •Brian King: Firearms instruction

Classes and workshops are regularly organized. Members interested in leading training must apply to become an Approved Instructor through the Training Committee.

"If there are areas that you would like to have some formal training in or just a workshop by some of the local experts in our great club, just send an email and we will try and organize something for you."

BGSL maintains a Youth Committee focused on developing the next generation of responsible shooters. The club:

• •Partners with Kentucky Hunter Education programs
• •Hosts youth events like the Gallop and Glow 5K benefitting Justin's Place
• •Offers educational shooting opportunities for young members
• •Teaches wildlife conservation principles

BGSL hosts regular sanctioned matches including:

• •Kentucky Steel Challenge State Championship (August)
• •Big Blue Cancer Blast (Sporting Clays charity event for UK Markey Cancer Center)
• •General Membership Meetings (first Tuesday of each month)
• •Regular USPSA, IDPA, and SASS matches
• •ATA, NSCA, and other shooting sport sanctioned events

Annual Membership: $350/year with payment plans available (annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly)

One-Time Fees: - Initiation: $50 - Gate card: $10

Optional Division Dues: $20–$40 annually for competition and sport-specific programs

Additional Membership Types: - Life memberships available - Corporate memberships available - Contact office for pricing details

Members receive: - Full facility access across 1,400 acres - Unrestricted shooting at all ranges - Hunting and fishing opportunities (deer, turkey, quail, dove, pheasant, squirrel, duck, goose) - Access to camping and RV sites - Voting rights at club elections and general meetings - Regular email updates and event notifications

BGSL practices and promotes wildlife conservation, education, and habitat restoration. The club manages carefully monitored hunting programs for:

• •Deer
• •Turkey
• •Quail
• •Dove
• •Pheasant
• •Squirrel
• •Duck
• •Goose

Members benefit from habitat restoration efforts that support over 300 wildlife species across the property.

Blue Grass Sportsmen's League 2500 Handy's Bend Road Wilmore, KY 40390-8029 Phone: 859-858-4060 Email: [email protected]

Call or visit to schedule a facility tour. The club newsletter keeps members updated on events, training, and competition schedules.