Lamoille Valley Fish & Game Club
Lamoille Valley Fish & Game Club operates as the largest four-season outdoor shooting range in Vermont, located in Morrisville. The range is open daily to members 365 days a year from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with winter hours adjusted for daylight. The club supports: Shotgun Sports: Summer Skeet program...
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Lamoille Valley Fish & Game Club operates as the largest four-season outdoor shooting range in Vermont, located in Morrisville. The range is open daily to members 365 days a year from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with winter hours adjusted for daylight.
The club supports:
- •Shotgun Sports: Summer Skeet program runs Sundays and Tuesdays at 2pm (open to public, no membership required). Loaner shotguns, safety gear, and ammo available. Skeet card: $30 for six rounds (price of five).
- •Rifle & Pistol: Target shooting and USPSA pistol competition matches
- •Archery: 3D archery trail with 15 life-size Reinhart targets along a 1.3-mile wooded course. Weekly Archery League shoots Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm (June-September)
- •Black Powder: Muzzleloading and flintlock shooting. Hosts Vermont State Muzzleloader Championships (Labor Day weekend)
- •Cowboy Action: Full stages for traditional cowboy shooting. Hosts Vermont State Cowboy Action Championships (July) and special events like the Josey Wales shoot
- •Primitive Biathlon: Annual January event with snowshoe trekking and rustic shooting stations. 2024 event drew 71 participants from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Canada
- •Specialty Sports: Knife and axe throws, primitive biathlon competitions
| Event | When | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Skeet | Sun & Tue at 2pm | Open to public, all skill levels |
| Weekly Archery League | Wed 5:30pm (Jun-Sep) | 15-target 3D course, seasonal |
| USPSA Pistol | Scheduled matches | Competitive handgun events |
| Primitive Biathlon | January | Snowshoe + shooting stages |
| VT State Muzzleloader Championships | Labor Day weekend | Flintlock, percussion, pistol, smoothbore categories |
| VT State Cowboy Action Championships | July | 10 stages, multiple side events |
| Annual Gun Show | March | 200+ exhibitor tables, antique & modern firearms |
Lamoille Women's Shooting Group: Monthly training emphasizing defensive firearm use and safety. Combines outdoor range time with indoor classroom instruction throughout the year.
Hunter Education: Club refers members to Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department certified courses.
- •Clubhouse with fireplace for events and gatherings
- •Wooded range grounds with multiple shooting stations
- •Camping available (free dry camping during cowboy events and biathlon)
- •Onsite food service during major competitions (lunch, pot luck dinners)
Online and mail-in membership available. Day passes offered for specific events like summer skeet shooting (open to public). Open House & Family Day held in summer showcasing all range activities (instructors, all firearms and ammo provided).
Annual Meeting: January—all members welcome. Held at VFW Post in Hyde Park with dinner at 6pm, business meeting at 6:30pm. Election of club officers and bylaw votes.
Rick Reed serves as a primary club leader and contact. The club has hosted the Primitive Biathlon since at least 2018 (with 2024 being the 7th annual event). Lamoille Valley Fish & Game Club contributes to the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, which actively litigates gun rights cases in federal court.
No membership required for summer skeet shooting on Sunday and Tuesday afternoons—just show up at 2pm with $6 per round, or grab a Skeet Card for $30 (six rounds for the price of five).
For skeet info: Mike at 802-793-5745 For Open House details: Bob Lindemann at 802-229-2062, [email protected], or text 802-760-9539 For Primitive Biathlon: Rick at [email protected]
Location: Morrisville, VT (Lamoille County)
Fire Restrictions Active
Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Membership required for regular access (public welcome at select events)
- •Range hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm daily; must exit by dusk
- •Cease fire and exit range before dark
- •Black powder and muzzleloading regulations apply
- •All firearms must be unloaded outside of shooting areas
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