Richland County Fish & Game

Richland County Fish & Game has been the region's hub for serious sportsmen since 1942. Located at 1360 Poth Rd in Mansfield, this members-only club offers everything from competitive clay shooting to archery and fishing—all on grounds designed for year-round use.

Pistol Range - Covered pistol range with recently raised 15-foot backstops - Year-round protection with enclosed section for winter shooting - Comfortable shooting in all conditions

Rifle Range - Distances: 25, 50, and 100 yards - Permanent shooting benches with overhead cover - Designed for comfortable, consistent practice

Clay Shooting Sports - Trap Shooting: Lighted range running Wednesdays through spring and summer. Doors open 5:30 PM, Annie Oakley competition starts at 6:00 PM with 10-bird protection rounds. - Sporting Clays: Easy walk-around course on club grounds, running spring and summer months

Archery Range - Known-distance targets at 20, 30, and 40 yards - Both ground and elevated shooting positions

Fishing - Two fully stocked ponds - Species: trout, crappie, bass, and perch - Handicapped fishing access available

This is a members-only facility. New applications are accepted only twice per year: - First Wednesday of January at 7:30 PM (membership meeting) - First Wednesday of February at 7:30 PM (membership meeting) - Third Thursday of January at 6:30 PM (board meeting)

You must apply in person. Two current member signatures are required on your application, or you can be interviewed by the board. Year-to-year membership renewal required.

Important: No public access and no free trials. Membership applications follow a priority system: immediate family first, then active/retired military, then returning applicants, then random draw for all others.

Club provides free printable targets including: - NRA B8, B2, B16, B4, MR 31 targets - Specialty targets: squirrel, torso, turkey, bullseye - Training tools: tic-tac-toe, billiards, grid targets

• •Free youth pheasant hunts (2025 dates announced)
• •Pheasant release program with current schedule
• •Connected to major conservation organizations: Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Forever, Trout Unlimited

The club runs both trap and sporting clays—here's the difference:

• •Trap Shooting: Single launcher throws clay targets at varied angles from a stationary position. Shooters rotate through five stations. Great for building fundamentals.

• •Sporting Clays: 10–15 stations laid out like a golf course with multiple launchers at different heights and angles. Each station is unique, simulating real hunting scenarios. Best preparation for upland bird hunting.

For competitive shooting at either discipline, gun selection matters. Trap guns are heavy with tight chokes (usually 12 gauge). Sporting clays guns are lighter, more hunting-focused, with barrels typically 28–32 inches.

Richland County Fish & Game Club 1360 Poth Rd Mansfield, OH

Serving sportsmen in Richland County and surrounding areas since 1942.

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