The Hunter Education Internet Field Day to be held on August 24, 2024 at SCC is available for registration in the DNR GoWild portal. Spots are limited, and it is open to the whole state, so register soon. You will need to have completed the online Hunter Education curriculum prior to attending that day.
Attention SCC Members:
We will definitely be asking for volunteer help with the cleanup, but please be patient!
Come shoot Sporting Clays on June 15! $20 per round of 50 birds. Shells are available for purchase, along with food and drink from the Viking Lead Slinger youth trap team. You can also enter their raffle fundraiser!
Additional sporting clay shoots will be on July 20 and August 17. 9 AM to 3 PM.
Bring friends, this event is open to the public.
The annual kids’ fishing derby is being held on June 22 from 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM. This is a free event open to all kids 14 and under. All kids receive a “goodie” bag, and drawings for prizes will be held for anyone who fished.
Meet at the Forton St. Bridge in Stoughton, in the Division St. Park. Bring a fishing pole, bait, and an adult!
The rifle range is having overhead lights installed in June, probably on a Friday. There is not a set schedule for this work, nor will we have a lot of advance notice. The range will be closed while the contractors are working. We’ll let you know if we know more, but we appreciate your flexibility.
Our old beverage distributor has ceased operations, and we are having trouble finding a new distributor that understands private clubs (we’re not complicated…).
If you are, or know, someone that can restock the coolers on a consistent basis please reach out to the Board of Directors at sccbod@stoughtoncc.com. THANK YOU.
The next Hunter Education Internet Field Day will be held on August 24, 2024. The indoor archery range, trap/skeet fields, rifle range, and main clubhouse will be in use. Hunter Education is important as it helps the club maintain its nonprofit status.
Instructors are always needed. It’s fun and rewarding to become a DNR instructor. Interested? Please contact Merlin at 608-206-1832 or merlinkotajarvi@gmail.com.
Thank you to all who participated in updating the Rules & Procedures Handbook. The new handbook, and a list of the major changes, can be found at:
Printed copies will be available in late June in the clubhouses.
Do you use the Pistol Range? If so, we could sure use your help cleaning it on July 15, 6 PM to 8:30 PM. It’s also a good way to learn more about how the range works.
A reminder that annual elections are held in September. Are YOU ready to be a larger part of how the Club operates?
Congratulations to the S3DA archers, two of whom took first and second places in their categories at the State competition. At this rate we may need a bigger clubhouse for all their trophies!
Save the date and stock up on shells for the Trap-athalon on Saturday, August 3, wherein you will be able to explore all the different trap disciplines (singles, handicap, wobble, doubles).
Come out, ask all sorts of questions, and learn how these things work in a safe and fun environment!
This is a list of events and range closures as of June 10. For the most up-to-date list:
https://stoughtoncc.com/calendar/
Regular activities and other events will cause ranges to be unavailable at times.
Current Leagues & Standing Events:
Upcoming Events:
Trap & Skeet fields will be closed from June 14 at 1 PM to June 15 at 5 PM for Sporting Clays.
The 4-H Fair Shoot on June 29, 7 AM to 5 PM. All ranges will be closed. Please know that many generations of 4-H folks throughout Dane County are very grateful for the Club’s support.
The Pistol Range will be closed for cleaning on July 15, 6 PM to 8:30 PM. Please come help.
Trap & Skeet fields will be closed from July 16 at 1 PM to July 17 at 5 PM for Sporting Clays.
Hunter Safety on August 24, 8 AM to 5 PM, involving the clubhouse, indoor archery, rifle range, and trap fields.
The SCC Board of Directors has ratified the updated Rules & Procedures Handbook. A big thank you to all who participated in the updates. over the last five months.
The final revision, effective immediately, can be found in PDF format at:
and is also linked from the main page of the Club web site.
There were many updates to the Handbook to remove duplication and simplify the rules across all the ranges. The biggest changes are:
Safety is paramount at SCC, and these rules help ensure that, as well as proper operation of the club and protection of the facilities so all can enjoy them. If you have questions contact the Board of Directors at sccbod@stoughtoncc.com.
We are all empowered to remind each other to be safe, especially if you see unsafe or unwise behavior.
Signs, orientation materials, and the web site are being updated throughout the summer to reflect rule changes. If in doubt, follow the Handbook. Thank you!
Update: The final version can be found at: https://stoughtoncc.com/2024/06/updated-club-rules-procedures-handbook/
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As many of you know, the SCC Rules and Procedures Handbook has been undergoing a revision. We have gone through two comment periods, and the Board of Directors has reviewed, discussed, and decided on the requests for rule changes. The Final Draft is now available for review, along with the disposition of the major requests we’ve received:
SCC Rules Procedures Handbook – Final Draft – 2024-05-13
SCC Rules Procedures Handbook – Final Draft – Disposition of Handbook Revision Requests
Moving forward, this Handbook draft will be ratified at the Board of Directors meeting on May 27, 2024, pending final review. These are NOT the Club rules yet.
Feedback, comments, and other concerns can be addressed to bob@plankers.com, and will be brought before the Board of Directors as appropriate.
With nice weather comes maintenance projects and summer leagues at SCC. As always, maintenance takes priority over any other activities at the club. Almost everyone you see doing work at SCC is a volunteer. If someone is working on a range that you’d like to use, consider lending a hand if you can, or talk with them about when they’ll be done with the work they’re doing. Without our volunteers, club activities would grind to a halt! Thank them for the work they do!
We do sometimes hire professional contractors to work on our facilities as well. If contractors are working on something, give them the space the need to get their jobs done.
Here’s a few things we know will be happening:
If you, your family members, or your guests make a “mess” please clean it up. Our cleaning service has reported finding some absolutely disgusting messes in the bathrooms. Accidents happen, but if they do please clean them up!
This also goes for the kitchen area. If you make a pizza or something in the kitchen, please clean up after yourself. Wash the utensils, throw away trash, etc.
If we can all work together the club will be much cleaner for everyone!
There are a few leagues and lots of other things happening at SCC over the summer. Check the website, calendar, and our Facebook page for more details about each activity. Here are a few things that are happening:
