Groveton Fish & Game Club

Groveton Fish & Game Club operates separate rifle, pistol, and black powder ranges designed to keep shooters and activities properly segregated. This setup reduces conflicts and allows each range to enforce specific safety rules tailored to the firearms being used.

The range operates 8:00 A.M. until sundown daily. Access is restricted to members and their guests—members must be present when guests are shooting. Junior members under 16 must be supervised by a parent or guardian with full range privileges.

The club's approach is straightforward: all members have authority to enforce safety rules. This isn't passive—it's collective responsibility. Key mandatory rules across all ranges:

• •Firearms may only be handled when the firing line is ready (never during cease-fire)
• •Muzzles pointed downrange or on benches with breech open at all times
• •Treat every firearm as loaded, always
• •Hearing and eye protection required for all shooters and anyone on the firing line
• •Targets representing identifiable persons are strictly forbidden
• •No reckless rapid firing

No fully automatic firearms, tracer/incendiary ammunition, or armor-piercing rounds on steel targets. Centerfire rifle ammo is prohibited on steel pistol targets.

Junior members under 21 cannot fire handguns unless accompanied by a qualified instructor, parent, or guardian who's a current club member. When loading handguns, keep the muzzle pointed downrange—never to the side.

For muzzleloader enthusiasts, the club maintains dedicated black powder facilities with strict protocols:

• •Only black powder or black powder substitutes allowed
• •No smoking within 8 feet of powder
• •Pre-measured loads only
• •All capping and priming on the firing line only
• •Powder cans and horns kept closed and on the loading bench

• •No illegal drugs or alcohol on club property
• •No unauthorized ATV or snowmachine use
• •All shooters must police their brass—spent cases in trash barrels
• •Pets and children must be constantly supervised
• •Personal litter must be removed

The Groveton Fish and Game Club is not responsible for enforcing State or Federal Firearms Laws. Members with legal questions should contact an attorney or law enforcement.

This is a range run by shooters who understand that consistent safety enforcement protects everyone.