Conway Sportsmans Club

Conway Sportsman's Club has been serving Franklin County since 1913. What started as a small group focused on game protection and stream stocking has grown into a full-featured outdoor club operating across 100+ acres in Conway, Massachusetts.

The club maintains facilities across three land parcels totaling more than 100 acres. The main clubhouse serves as a gathering point for monthly dinners and meetings. The shooting ranges include dedicated archery courses, clay shooting stations, and rifle/shotgun ranges—all open to members only.

Location: Conway, MA 01341 | GPS: 42.5449, -72.7027

The archery program dates back to 1974 when dedicated archers like Bud Ware and Dave Jackman inspired a growing community. The club is part of the Tri-State League, which connects archers across Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York.

Current Course Layout: - 30 targets on front half (negotiable on foot or ATV) - 25-30 targets under development on back half - Practice range with 10, 20, 30, and 40-yard target butts - Five shooting stakes per station - Classes organized by age group and equipment type

2026 Shoot Schedule: - May 31: Tri-State League shoot - June 28: Club archery shoot - August 2: Club archery shoot

Registration runs 7am–11am. Food available at all shoots. Medals awarded for youth participants.

The clay shoots follow the "golf with a gun" format—combining mental focus, reflexes, and target anticipation. The 15-station course spreads 100 targets across the front property and changes layout yearly to keep things fresh.

Course Details: - 15 stations - 100 targets per round - 3-hour average time on course - Two water stations - Squads up to 8 shooters

2026 Clay Shoot Dates: - June 28 - August 16 - September 20

Start Times: - Flight 1: 8:30 AM - Flight 2: 12:00 PM

• •Cost: $40 per round

Equipment Required: - Hearing and eye protection (mandatory) - Any shotgun capable of multiple rounds without reloading - Ammunition carrier for 100+ rounds - Sunglasses, bug spray, water, hat, rain gear (recommended)

• •Registration: Text Cyndie at (413) 475-0280 with "Clays" as the first word. Early registration recommended—squads fill quickly.

The club offers firearms safety courses for obtaining Massachusetts LTC (License To Carry) or FID (Firearm Identification) cards. Classes run when enrollment reaches a full class size.

• •Contact: Ken Ouimette at 413-369-4710 for upcoming class dates and registration.

The club runs year-round youth events that introduce young people to hunting, fishing, and outdoor skills:

• •Youth Week: Annual multi-day event
• •Youth Spring Fishing Derby: Hands-on fishing instruction
• •Youth Ice Fishing Derby: Winter fishing for kids
• •Youth Turkey Hunt Day: Field hunting education
• •Youth Pheasant Hunt: Upland game hunting experience
• •Youth/Parent Day: Family-oriented shooting and fishing
• •Winter Indoor Archery: Year-round archery training

All youth are welcome to attend these events regardless of membership status, though family membership provides full access to club grounds and facilities.

• •Cost: $25/year ($35 new member fee after April 1)
• •Includes: Full facility access, voting rights on club matters
• •Requirements: Attend 6 meetings OR work 3 events annually (or combination—one event equals two meetings)
• •Benefits: Clubhouse and pavilion access for events, 100+ acres of grounds, monthly dinner meetings, newsletter, youth event access, volunteer opportunities

• •Cost: $25/year
• •Includes: Range access, no voting rights

Application Process: Mail completed application with dues to:

Cyndie Ouimette PO Box 325 Conway, MA 01341-0091

Or bring it to the monthly club meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at the clubhouse.

Monthly Club Dinners & Meetings: First Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM - Features speaker presentations and member updates - Open to all members

Fundraising Events: - Game supper (annual) - Gun raffle - Lucky duck race

Basic archery instruction available. No formal classes currently scheduled.

• •Contact: Mark Von Haugg at 978-895-6451 for archery instruction inquiries.

The clubhouse and pavilion are available to members for private events. Rental agreement available through the club office.

The Conway Sportsman's Club maintains a youth scholarship fund, supporting young members pursuing education and outdoor opportunities.