Orcas Island Sportsmen Club

Founded in 1949 as an informal rifle club, the Orcas Island Sportsmen Club has grown into San Juan County's anchor shooting facility. What started as members meeting at picnic shelters and resort gatherings now operates across 39 forested acres on Enchanted Forest Road, two miles west of Eastsound.

OISC spreads its facilities across multiple specialized ranges:

• •Trap Range — 16-27 yard trap, Continental trap, Five Stand, Doubles, and Sporting Clays
• •Small-bore Rifle & Pistol Range — Sheltered facility with Range Safety Officer on duty; noted as one of the safest in Washington State
• •Large-bore Rifle Range — 100-yard high-power rifle shooting (by appointment)
• •Archery Range — Newly opened dedicated archery facility
• •Clubhouse — Remodeled in 2008 to house air pistol competition and meetings

Before showing up, call 360-376-5660 or 360-317-6291. OISC operates on volunteer Range Safety Officers and Range Masters. Posted hours exist, but ranges only open when volunteers are available.

• •Regular Schedule (weather and volunteer dependent):
• •Wednesdays: Trap only, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
• •First & Third Sundays: 10:00 AM opening (closing times vary seasonally; cease-fire 12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
• •Second, Fourth, and Some Fifth Saturdays: 10:00 AM opening (closing times vary)
• •Weekends: Small-bore rifle and pistol range typically 10:00 AM–12:00 PM or 2:00 PM

Download the monthly range schedule from their website or call for specifics.

Starting at $25/year for youth and seniors; $50 for individuals; $75 for couples; $95 for families.

Lifetime membership available for $500. Membership dues run January 1–December 31. First-time shooters who join after July 1 pay 50% of annual dues; those joining after November 1 pay full dues the following year.

• •Eligibility: 16 years or older with interest in shooting sports. Younger youth considered case-by-case.

This isn't a commercial range trying to maximize throughput. OISC is a non-profit sportsmen's club rooted in conservation, education, and family participation. The club's foundational creed traces back to its Poggie Club roots:

"I am a sportsman. I guard the rights of my fellows in field and on stream. I take my game fairly. I do not waste what I take. I protect and conserve."

Members have consistently competed at statewide and Olympic qualifier levels in pistol and air gun disciplines. The club actively teaches hunter education and firearm safety. Free instruction is offered on a limited basis for beginners, including children and adults.

The 40 acres were purchased in 1952 for $1,000 through an arrangement between founding members and the Kimple family. Members constructed the original clubhouse in 1957 using donated materials. The trap range came in 1965-67, a dedicated Pistol Shed in the early 1980s, and the archery range recently opened.

The club maintains roughly 100 members and regularly hosts special events open to the general public. Members emphasize family involvement—potlucks, community days, and multi-generational shooting are standard.

1906 Enchanted Forest Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

Driving from downtown Eastsound: Head southwest on Enchanted Forest Road for about two miles. Look for the entrance gate on your right. Coming the opposite direction, it's on your left.