Winchester Chapter IWLA

The Winchester Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sportsmen's club dedicated to outdoor recreation, conservation, and marksmanship training. Located at 2863 Millwood Pike in Winchester, Virginia, the chapter operates three distinct shooting ranges plus lake, camping, and conservation facilities.

Membership opens access to:

• •Rifle & Pistol Range (Clyde L. Heishman Memorial) with 7, 15, 25, 50, and 100-yard shooting positions
• •Shotgun Range featuring a 5-stand setup with 10 mobile clay launchers and patterning range
• •3D Archery Range with two trail systems in natural pine forest setting—blue upper trail with 4 backstopped lanes, grey lower trail with 3D targets and distance shooting stations
• •Fishing access to the chapter's private lake
• •Camping area and hiking trails
• •Chapter house rental (member rates)
• •Classes and training programs
• •Guest privileges (bring up to 2 guests to rifle/pistol range with waiver)

Rifle/Pistol Range operates seasonally: - March–October: Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM, Sun 10 AM–7 PM - November–February: Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–5 PM, Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Shotgun Range: Wed, Sat, Sun 1–3 PM

• •Safety first. Every member must complete a 90-minute Range Qualification course as part of new member orientation. This covers Standard Operating Procedures for each range plus a gun handling exercise. Annual requalification required—available online or in-person at the chapter house.

All memberships include National, State, and Chapter dues. New members pay a one-time $140 initiation fee plus $20 per gate card.

Membership isn't just range access—it's joining a community. Members commit to: - Learning and following all chapter rules and safety guidelines - Maintaining annual safety certifications - Volunteering and helping with fundraising - Supervising guests responsibly - Participating in chapter etiquette standards

The chapter hosts structured instruction across all disciplines:

• •Shotgun: Instructors work with shooters from novice youth to advanced competitors. Loaner shotguns available upon request. Instruction covers everything from basic safe gun handling to perfecting clay target technique.

• •3D Archery: Two-trail course (blue and grey) features realistic hunting scenarios in a natural forest setting. Field archery course under development (phase 2 expected summer 2022).

• •Armed Women of America: Dedicated program with regular events and training.

• •Precision Rifle & Pistol: Winter courses offered throughout the season.

• •Youth & Student Programs: Including the Mike Mercer Memorial Kids Fishing Derby and youth mentorship through the Student Membership sponsor system.

The Winchester Chapter is part of the national Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA), which has been supporting conservation and natural resource stewardship since 1922. Beyond shooting sports, the chapter maintains trails, manages its lake ecosystem, and organizes community fishing events and workdays.

• •Contact: 540-662-2976 (voice message) or [email protected]
• •Mailing Address: PO Box 2955, Winchester, VA 22604