Eagle's Nest Sporting Grounds

Eagle's Nest Sporting Grounds sits on 300+ acres of varied terrain in Mount Gilead, Ohio, making it one of only a handful of facilities in the state that offers this many different shooting disciplines in one place. The property includes:

• •2 Sporting Clays courses
• •6 FITASC parcours
• •2 American Field Sporting (AFS) fields
• •1 Five-Stand course
• •Promatic clay target system

Eagle's Nest operates as a membership club, but non-members can visit twice per year without joining. All registered events and advertised fun shoots are open to the public, making it accessible whether you're a member or testing the facility before committing.

Five membership tiers suit different shooters and situations:

All memberships include: - Promatic card (yours to keep) - $0.45 member target fee (cheaper than public rate) - $25 golf cart rental per use - Access to all five courses - 7 days a week, 9am to dusk access - Catch-and-release fishing - Bulk ammo ordering when the club coordinates large orders

Club Championship Shoot runs annually with separate results for Sporting, FITASC, and combined champion divisions. Classes M-E are recognized. Recent championships drew 20+ competitors.

5-Stand League runs seasonal with weekly scoring, class-based competition, and handicap divisions. Results posted weekly.

Fun Shoots happen year-round with 50-target and 100-target events in multiple gauges (12g, 20g, 28g, .410).

Eagle's Nest offers lessons through the Out in Front Shooting School:

• •Dan Bailey - Available for private instruction. Book directly through the website.
• •Christina Loudenslager - Also available for lessons.

Instructors work with shooters of all levels on fundamentals, competition prep, and technique refinement.

The on-site pro shop stocks:

• •Castellani Products - Full selection of shooting vests, gear, and accessories. Fitting services available in-house.
• •Negrini Cases - Custom gun cases in any configuration. Staff can order any Negrini model and will help specify the right case for your needs.
• •Wild Hare Products - Shooting apparel and accessories.
• •Clenz Oil Products - Gun maintenance products.
• •Eagle's Nest Clothing - Branded facility merchandise.
• •Firearms for sale - Limited used/new inventory through the pro shop.

Beyond league play, Eagle's Nest hosts:

• •NSCA competitive shoots
• •Corporate outings (non-members welcome)
• •Fundraiser events
• •Private group bookings

Address: 3918 County Rd 172, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338 Phone: 330-275-0083 Hours: 9am to dusk, 7 days a week (members); non-members by appointment or during events Parking: Full facility

The property overlooks a lake stocked with fish (catch-and-release available to members) and sits on terrain with natural elevation changes that provide excellent backdrop variety for clay presentations.

"Blissful views, competitive style targets, and good people." - Eagle's Nest Sporting Grounds

Eagle's Nest is actively seeking sponsorship partners for the 2026 Championship Shoot. Contact the club directly for sponsorship opportunities.