Westby Rod and Gun Club

The Westby Rod & Gun Club started as a conservation organization back in 1937 and has evolved into Vernon County's most active sportsman club. They hold the distinction of being the longest surviving trout stocking operation in Wisconsin—and they're not slowing down.

Memberships start at $30 for a full year. For families, it's $50 (includes parents and kids under 12). If you're committed to the club, lifetime memberships run $200 per person or $300 for couples.

Your membership includes: - Unlimited range use - 10% discount on food at the clubhouse - Member-only discounts on camping and banquet hall rentals - Access to member-only drawings and raffles

Members get unlimited access to the shooting range for trap shooting and skills practice. The club actively recruits people interested in trap shooting, hunting, fishing, camping, and competitive shooting activities.

• •Trout Stocking: The club stocks over 10,000 Brook and Brown trout every year in Vernon County streams. This isn't a sideline—it's their core mission and has been for more than eight decades.

• •Pheasant Program: Each year, the club raises 200-400 pheasants for release in Vernon County. They fund the program through chicken BBQs and raffles (including a 3-gun raffle typically held in March).

• •Happy Hour: 3pm–6pm every day, and all day Sunday.

Lunch Specials (11am–1pm): - Monday: Grilled cheese and bacon with tortilla soup - Tuesday: Caramelized onion burger with mac and cheese and coleslaw - Wednesday: Reuben with macaroni salad and chips - Thursday: Beef tips over noodles with green beans and roll - Friday: Batter fried cod with baby red potatoes, coleslaw, and roll

Nightly Specials (Monday–Thursday): - Monday: $1 off appetizers (limit 3) - Tuesday: $2.50 tacos (hard or soft shell), $6 nachos or taco salad - Wednesday: $1 off burgers - Thursday: $1 off bone-in or boneless wings (6 for $5, 12 for $9)

• •Friday Fish Fries (5pm–9pm): Cod, walleye, and shrimp with two sides and coleslaw or cottage cheese. To-go orders available (18% service charge on takeout).

The club rents a 400-person capacity banquet hall with full bar and commercial kitchen facilities. Handicap accessible with plenty of parking.

Rental rates: - $250/day for non-members - $200/day for members

The club provides bartenders and bar service (all beverages must be purchased through the clubhouse). You arrange your own food and catering separately. Call (608) 634-4314 to schedule an appointment with the clubhouse manager.

The club actively recruits volunteers to help organize events, lead cleanup activities, manage fundraising and conservation programs, and update facilities. They're looking for the next generation to bring the 80+ year legacy into a new era.

"Share your knowledge, ideas, skills and laughter! Become a Westby Rod and Gun Club volunteer and a community leader."

215 S Main St Westby, WI 54667 (608) 634-4314 [email protected]

Open to anyone interested in shooting sports, hunting, fishing, or supporting conservation efforts in Vernon County.