Townsend Rod and Gun Club

Townsend Rod and Gun Club is a not-for-profit organization owned and operated by its members. Located at 46 Emery Road in Townsend, Massachusetts (North Central region), the club sits on 300+ acres of private land and has been a community resource for over 80 years.

• •Outdoor range: 80 yards with targets at 20, 40, 60, and 80 yard distances
• •3D archery course: Targets set up for all skill levels
• •Indoor heated 20-yard range: Winter practice option
• •Pro shop with bow press: Paper tuner and full tune-up/repair tools available in a cabin on the property
• •3D shoots: Public welcome, $5 admission, Sunday mornings in season
• •Saturday Archery Vegas League: Regular competitive shooting
• •Adult archery lessons: Offered seasonally
• •Scout programs: Youth-focused instruction

• •5-position concrete pad with voice-activated clay throwers
• •Year-round schedule: Sundays and Thursdays, 9 AM–12 PM (in-season)
• •All ability levels welcome
• •Seasonal competitive events with scheduled shoots

• •100-yard rifle range: Outdoor, covered, 16 stations, metal targets available
• •50-yard pistol range: Outdoor, covered, 16 stations
• •Down-range warning system: Voice-coordinated safety between shooters
• •Seasonal trap shooting events

• •Handmade log cabin on primitive black powder range
• •Monthly shoots: Scheduled every third Sunday, year-round

• •Trout-stocked main pond: Also contains largemouth bass (some over 5 lbs), yellow perch, hornpout, chain pickerel, sunfish, golden shiner
• •Stream-fed bass pond
• •No license required for club ponds (members)
• •3-fish daily limit per membership
• •Fishing derbies with cash prizes for trout

• •20-yard indoor air rifle range
• •Onsite kitchen: Hot meals at select events, breakfast and lunch during derbies
• •Camping area with designated fire areas
• •Trail system: Walking, mountain biking, horseback riding, off-road vehicles
• •Family-friendly: Children under 18 welcome if supervised by a club member

Membership Types: - Individual Membership - Member and Married Spouse (legally married couples) - Student (full-time students under 23, requires college ID + proof of full-time status) - Junior (ages 16-17, children of members, free) - Junior Supplemental (for junior members whose parents are already members) - Married Spouse Supplement (for spouses of existing members)

How to Join: 1. Find a club member sponsor in good standing 2. Attend BOD interview (usually 6 PM, third Monday of month) 3. Attend membership meeting for vote (usually 7 PM, first Monday of month) 4. Attend mandatory BOD-led orientation to receive gate card

• •Payment: Credit/debit card strongly encouraged at application. Checks accepted if mailed to PO Box 289 Townsend, MA 01469-0290 before membership meeting.

Many club events are open to the public without membership: - 3D archery shoots: $5 per person, Sundays in season - Fishing derbies: Open entry (some restrictions apply) - Black powder shoots: Public participation available - Trap shooting sessions: Open range times

Check the club calendar at www.trgc.club for dates and times.

"A family-oriented club" — that's how they describe themselves. Children are welcome at any event with supervision. Once kids turn 18, they can apply for their own gate cards.

Townsend Rod and Gun Club is member-owned and operated—not a commercial business. That means decisions are made by shooters, for shooters. The 300-acre grounds give them room for everything from 3D archery to black powder to fishing, all in one place. The archery pro shop with bow press means you can bring a bow, tune it, and shoot the same day. The trap range has voice-activated throwers for consistent clay presentation. And unlike commercial ranges, the club maintains stocked fishing ponds and miles of trails for other outdoor activities.