Izaak Walton League-Rockville Chapter

The Izaak Walton League-Rockville Chapter has been serving Maryland hunters and outdoors enthusiasts since 1956. Located in Germantown on 18301 Waring Station Road, this member-supported club offers shooting facilities, archery ranges, fishing access, and extensive education programs.

• •Shooting ranges (pistol and rifle - no trap or skeet)
• •Archery facilities
• •Jim Berrier Memorial Lake for fishing and water sports
• •Nature trails on club grounds
• •Chapter house available for events and meetings

The Chapter has trained over 2,400 Maryland residents in hunter education since 1956. Maryland-certified instructors teach classes covering hunter responsibility, firearms safety, marksmanship, bow and muzzleloader hunting, wildlife management, and state legal requirements. First-time hunters in Maryland must complete this course before getting a license.

Beyond hunter safety, IWLA-R runs youth conservation education for kids 5-12, water quality training through Save Our Streams, drone programs, range safety officer training, Stop the Bleed instruction, and scholarships for students pursuing conservation studies.

Members are required to volunteer 6 hours annually or pay a fee in lieu. The club emphasizes conservation work—trail maintenance, forestry education, deer management, and habitat restoration are core to the chapter's mission.