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 S...
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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:
| Membership | Price | Targets | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $1,000/year | 300 preloaded | Local shooters |
| Family | $1,500/year | 500 preloaded | Household members |
| Long Distance | $500/year | Target fee only | Shooters 100+ miles away |
| Long Distance Family | $750/year | Target fee only | Family 100+ miles out |
| Corporate | $4,000/year | 5 cards (5 people max) | Company teams |
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
Membership spots fill up regularly. Waitlists are implemented once capacity hits. A new Promatic Sporting Course was recently added, opening up additional member spots.
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.
Restrictions
- •Members only (non-members may visit up to 2 times per year)
- •Limited non-member event access
- •Facility hours: 9am to dusk
- •Membership required for competitive league participation
- •Corporate membership limited to 5 members per corporation
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