The New Richland Area Sportsmen's Club has operated since the 1930s—making it one of the oldest continuous shooting clubs in Minnesota. What started with meetings in a local creamery evolved into a full-featured range facility and community hub for hunters, shooters, and anglers. The club operates f...
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The New Richland Area Sportsmen's Club has operated since the 1930s—making it one of the oldest continuous shooting clubs in Minnesota. What started with meetings in a local creamery evolved into a full-featured range facility and community hub for hunters, shooters, and anglers.
The club operates from a 17-acre property east of Highway 13 that includes:
The facility was significantly upgraded through a $7,000 LCMR (Legislative Commission for Minnesota Resources) grant in 1998, with matching club funds raised through fundraisers and local business donations.
The club administers Minnesota DNR-certified firearms safety certification for youth. Here's how it works:
Requirements: - Must be 11+ years old - Required for anyone born after 12/31/1979 to purchase a hunting license in Minnesota - Counts toward apprentice hunter validation
Training Process: 1. Complete 12-15 hour online course at huntercourse.com ($24.95) 2. Pass the online test 3. Attend all-day field day (typically April) – includes live fire on the rifle range 4. Self-certify online at mndnr.gov ($7.50 fee)
2025 Field Day Details: - Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025 - Capacity: 25 students (first come, first served) - Cost: $5.00 (covers lunch and refreshments) - Sign-up: New Richland School or email [email protected] - What to bring: Birth certificate, field day voucher, safety glasses, appropriate clothing and footwear (no flip-flops—wooded walking areas)
Students can bring their own rifle or shotgun, or use club-provided rifles. A parent/legal guardian must attend registration and sign parental release forms.
| Membership Type | Cost | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Family Annual | $20 | Gate key, rifle range, pistol range, trap shooting |
| Gate Key Purchase | Included with membership | From Budach Implement in New Richland |
Purchase memberships from: - Any active club member - Officers (contact info below) - The New Richland Liquor Co. - Jennifer Dunnette: 507-461-1040 - Lee Mendenhall: 507-475-1444
Children must be accompanied by an adult member at all times.
The club organizes numerous public events:
St. Olaf Lake is also home to the Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener (host lake 2019). The public access area includes a concrete boat ramp, floating dock, hand rails, and recently upgraded facilities.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Dave Dunnette ("Sharky") |
| Vice President | Dennis Bolduan |
| Treasurer/Secretary | Tom Steidler |
| Membership Secretary | Melissa Bolduan |
Contact: - Email: [email protected] - Mail: PO Box 234, New Richland MN 56072 - Phone: 507-475-1444
The club relocated to its current 17-acre site in the early 1990s after purchasing a former school portable classroom (28'×32'). Major renovations include:
In 2024, the facility narrowly avoided flooding—water levels came within 2 inches of entering the clubhouse.
The club actively manages the surrounding habitat:
The newly renovated clubhouse is available for rental to members in good standing. Contact club officers for details.
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