Cable Rod & Gun Club
Cable Rod & Gun Club operates trap, skeet, pistol, and rifle ranges at 14780 McNaught Rd in Cable, Wisconsin. They're a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports competitive shooting sports, youth education, and casual range time. The club's primary activity is their summer trap league, which ...
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Cable Rod & Gun Club operates trap, skeet, pistol, and rifle ranges at 14780 McNaught Rd in Cable, Wisconsin. They're a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports competitive shooting sports, youth education, and casual range time.
The club's primary activity is their summer trap league, which typically runs Thursday evenings (5:30 PM to dark) and Sunday mornings (10 AM-1 PM) starting in June. Skeet shooting also runs during the summer season. These are competitive leagues with published standings and season results.
Starting in May, the club hosts monthly NRL22 rifle shoots on the 2nd Saturday of each month. These are practical shooting competitions using .22LR rifles:
- •Equipment needed: Any .22LR rifle (adjustable scope and detachable magazine recommended, but not required)
- •Rifle rentals available if you don't own one
- •Match format: 5 official stages + 2 bonus stages, typically 10 rounds each on 2-minute timers
- •Targets: Reactive steel targets at distances 25-100 yards
- •Positions: Barricades, props, and multiple shooting positions
- •Pre-registration encouraged (limit 21 shooters, walk-ins welcome)
- •Sight-in and safety briefing start at 10:00 AM
- •On-site instruction available for new shooters
- •Youth welcome
"Are you interested in becoming a better shooter? Would you like to know more about practical shooting techniques? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at FRIENDLY competitive shooting?" — Club description of NRL22 program
Match director is Mitch Tromberg: (715) 431-0169 or addicted2[email protected]
Informal pistol shooting meets run Thursday evenings during trap league season:
- •Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members
- •Bring: Your pistol, ammo, and targets
- •Who shows up: Carry permit holders, new shooters, and experienced competitors
- •Conditions: Rules posted for range safety; everyone shoots from the same line
- •Level: Low-key format that welcomes newcomers and serves as skills practice for experienced shooters
| Item | Member Cost | Non-Member Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Annual membership | $50 | — |
| Shotgun shells (per round) | $5 | $8 |
| Range visit (minimum donation) | Included | $5 per person |
| Pistol Thursday shoots | Free | $5 |
- •Why members save: The $50 annual membership pays for itself in shell discounts alone if you shoot regularly. Non-members pay per-visit fees.
The club hosts special events throughout the year:
- •Pig Roast — Labor Day weekend
- •Ice Fishing Contest — February
- •Camping events — Various dates (separate from regular shooting)
- •Birkie parking — Club grounds used for parking during the Birkie ski event
The club actively supports youth shooters and the Drummond High School trap team. Membership dues go toward:
- •Teaching proper firearm handling
- •Youth competitive shooting opportunities
- •Building the next generation of hunters and sport shooters
The club has been investing in facility upgrades:
- •Safety upgrades — Completed designs for improved pistol and rifle range safety
- •DNR Range Grant — Applied for Wisconsin DNR funding for safety projects
- •Website updates — Ongoing improvements to cablerodandgunclub.com
- •Building improvements — Clubhouse repairs and facility upgrades planned annually
- •Refinanced debt — Better terms to fund operations and improvements
Mailing Address
Cable Rod and Gun Club, Inc. P.O. Box 201 Cable, WI 54821
Physical Location
14780 McNaught Rd Cable, WI 54821
Online
Facebook page and website at cablerodandgunclub.com for event calendar, league results, and match schedules.
New shooters: Call match director Mitch Tromberg at (715) 431-0169 if you have questions about getting started with NRL22 or any club activities.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Members only (non-members may visit by donation)
- •Eye and ear protection required
- •Firearms must be unloaded except on firing line
- •Follow all posted range safety rules
- •Rifle range closed during NRL22 events
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