5 Stand Sporting Clays - Portage Rod and Gun Club
Portage Rod and Gun Club sits on over 200 acres just west of Portage on Highway 16 (easy access via I-39, exits 89B/89C). It's a working club that depends on member volunteers to operate, and they take that seriously. Ranges: 25-yard outdoor pistol range 100-yard rifle range Dedicated archery range ...
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Portage Rod and Gun Club sits on over 200 acres just west of Portage on Highway 16 (easy access via I-39, exits 89B/89C). It's a working club that depends on member volunteers to operate, and they take that seriously.
Ranges: - 25-yard outdoor pistol range - 100-yard rifle range - Dedicated archery range - 4 trap stations - Skeet station - 5 Stand Sporting Clays
Members also get hunting privileges on the club's 200+ acres.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $50 (January–December, no proration) |
| Work Requirement | 4 hours/year (valued at $12.50/hour) |
| Work Buyout | $50 to skip the hours |
| Family Coverage | Spouse and children under 18 included |
| Guest Access | One-day guest passes: $10 |
Members get a combination lock code for the security gate. Don't share it—doing so gets you expelled immediately.
Clubhouse Hours: - Tuesday: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (when 5 Stand is running) - Wednesday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 5:30 PM–10:00 PM - Thursday: 5:30 PM–10:00 PM - Saturday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM - Shooting hours: 8:00 AM until dusk
Memberships can be purchased at the clubhouse or at DW Sports Center in downtown Portage. If you buy at DW Sports, you still need to pick up your gate code at the clubhouse.
Portage runs trap leagues and 5 Stand Sporting Clays events. Check their calendar or Facebook for the current schedule—they host IDPA shoots, ATA shoots, and other competitive events regularly. Board meetings happen the third Monday of each month at 6:00 PM (open to all members).
The clubhouse is 30' × 55' and holds up to 200 guests. It comes equipped with: - Central air conditioning - Ample seating for large groups - Separate bar area with two wide-screen TVs
Available for weddings, parties, corporate functions, and banquets. Outdoor storage is also available—contact a club officer for details.
The club doesn't have full-time Range Safety Officers. Members are expected to police themselves and follow universal firearms safety rules at all times. Specific rules cover: - Eyes and ears (safety glasses and hearing protection) mandatory on all ranges - No tracer, incendiary, armor-piercing, or steel core ammunition - All projectiles must hit the impact berm - Metal targets only (AR400 or AR500 steel) - Pistol targets minimum 15 yards away; rifle targets minimum 100 yards - No rapid fire outside your target zone - Cold range protocol when targets need to be serviced
Active military personnel on leave can use the ranges without membership if they have credentials and a leave pass.
Portage is serious about compliance. Members: - Must be 18+ (exceptions for youth accompanied by adults) - Receive a membership card and gate code - Can bring one guest at a time on a one-day membership ($10) - Cannot hunt with guests (hunting only for members) - Must track and complete 4 work hours annually - Face expulsion for property destruction, poor sportsmanship, or rule violations
No pets allowed in the clubhouse.
Portage Rod and Gun Club is an official NRA-affiliated organization.
Club Address: W10450 State Highway 16 Portage, WI 53901 (608) 742-6885 [email protected]
Mailing Address: PO Box 453 Portage, WI 53901
Club Leadership: - President: Charlie Kirk (608-516-8305) - Vice President & Marketing: Clayton Simonson (608-742-2334) - Treasurer & Membership: Bruce Weyh (608-981-2582)
Visit their Facebook page for calendar updates and announcements.
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
- •Members only (membership required)
- •One-day guest passes available with active member supervision
- •Gate code security system in place
- •All club rules must be reviewed before facility use
- •Minimum 4 work hours annually required from members
- •Eye and ear protection required
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