Dug Hill Rod & Gun Club

Dug Hill Rod & Gun Club started in 1940 as a hunting, fishing, and conservation organization in Carroll County, Maryland. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the club brings together an active and diverse membership from all walks of life with a clear mission: promote sportsmanship, conservation, gun safety, responsible ownership, and youth education through 4H programs.

The facility is built for serious shooters:

• •Trap ranges – throws singles, doubles, and wobble
• •Pistol range – 25 yards
• •Rifle ranges – 50, 100, and 200 yards
• •Archery range
• •Specialized training range – available for law enforcement, military, and security training

Membership is capped at 165. Here's how it works:

1. Get sponsored by a current member in good standing 2. Attend a membership meeting to introduce yourself 3. Submit application and $75 non-refundable fee 4. Pass background check 5. Get voted in at the next club meeting (2nd Monday of each month) 6. Pay annual dues of $125 (can be prorated monthly) 7. Receive badge and access card

Must be 18+ and of sound moral character. Members must be present at the voting meeting to be accepted.

Hunting season runs November through February with specific windows: - Until 11:00 AM daily - 3:00 PM to end of day daily

All Maryland DNR regulations apply. Club events and range rentals take priority—no hunting if a shooting event or rental is scheduled. If nobody's hunting by 9:00 AM, ranges open up.

Mailing: P.O. Box 36, Manchester, MD 21102