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 range...
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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.
| Type | Initiation | Annual Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (local, under 65) | $110 | $170 |
| Family (local, up to 2 adults) | $145 | $225 |
| Retiree (65+, local) | $145 | — |
| Student (full-time, 18-21) | None | None |
| Distant (75+ miles) | Varies | Varies |
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.
No initiation fees for returning members, active military, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, students, or transfers from other chapters.