July & August 2024 Newsletter

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Storm Damage & Closures

The storms over the past weeks have taken a toll on the Club. A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who have helped restore the ranges. The pistol range is expected to reopen soon, but with future work still needed. Always check the web site, calendar, and Facebook for status before arriving.

Trap & Skeet Intro: July 17

On July 17 the Club is conducting an Intro to Trap & Skeet Workshop at the club. Long Range system orientations at 3 PM and 6 PM, and intro to trap and skeet between and after.

This is a great opportunity if you’d like to learn how these sports work, or need the Long Range training. Bring guns and ammo.

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/scc-trapskeetintro

Rifle Range Lights: July 19

The rifle range will have overhead lights installed on July 19. The range will be closed.

Sporting Clays Coming Up

Come shoot Sporting Clays on July 20 and August 17! $20 per round of 50 birds. Shells are available for purchase, along with food and drink from the Viking Lead Slingers youth trap team (July has smashburgers).

9 AM to 3 PM. Bring friends, this event is open to the public.

Trapathalon: August 3

There will be a new event at the Club on August 3: the Trapathalon! 9 AM to 1 PM, come out and shoot 16 yard singles, 25 yard handicap, 16 yard wobble, and 16 yard doubles. 9 AM to 1 PM, $40 for 125 birds. Bring your own ammunition and gun.

There will also be a flurry (a whole bunch of birds launched at once… very fun!). Folks who sign up in advance will receive a ticket for one flurry. Additional flurry tickets are $5.

Sign up: https://bit.ly/scc-trapathalon

There will be prizes when everyone is done!

Break Down Boxes

When you recycle boxes you must break them down FLAT so they all fit each week!

Youth Trap Season Success

Congratulations to all the youth and a big thank you to all the volunteers who make Viking Lead Slingers possible. Their season concluded with the state shoot, participants shooting scores like 92/100 in the rain. Nice!

Hunter Ed: August 24

The next Hunter Education Internet Field Day will be held on August 24, 2024 and is posted on GoWild. 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.

September Elections

A reminder that annual elections are held in September. There will be open Board positions. Are YOU ready to be a larger part of how the Club operates?

October Tree Orders

Every year the club sponsors a group order of tree and shrub seedlings from the DNR. Last year it was bundles of 50 trees per species minimum, max of 200 trees. Keep this in mind. More information coming this fall.

The species available last year are listed at:
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/treeplanting/pricelist

Club Projects

The club has completed a number of projects on our “long range” planning project list:

  • Siding and painting skeet houses
  • Removal and treatment of buckthorn
  • Trap walkway and concrete changes
  • Additional sporting clay throwers
  • New tree stands for woods course
  • Refurbishment of trap throwers
  • Upcoming pistol range track system

A big thank you to all involved who spend great time and effort making the Club better.

Clubhouse/Range Closures

This is a list of events and range closures as of July 11. For the most up-to-date list:

https://stoughtoncc.com/calendar/

Storm damage cleanup continues and will affect range availability at times as volunteers and contractors work. Thank you for your understanding. Remember you can shoot pistols at the rifle range!

Current Leagues & Standing Events:

  • Monday Morning Trap & Skeet (Clubhouse):
    Monday, 8 AM
  • Broadhead Archery League (Outdoor Archery):
    Wednesday, 5 PM to 9 PM
  • Trap League (Trap/Skeet & Clubhouse):
    Thursday, 5:30 PM to 10 PM
  • Membership Meeting: (Clubhouse):
    Second Monday, 7 to 9 PM
  • Board Meeting (Clubhouse):
    Last Monday, 6 to 9 PM
  • New Member Orientation (Indoor Archery):
    Second Monday, 5 to 7 PM

Upcoming Events:

Some Trap & Skeet fields will be in use on July 17 from 3 PM until dark for the Intro to Trap & Skeet Workshop and Long Range Orientation.

Trap & Skeet fields will be closed from July 19 at 1 PM to July 20 at 5 PM for Sporting Clays.

Trap & Skeet Fields will be closed on August 3 from 8 AM to 5 PM for the Trapathalon.

Trap & Skeet fields will be closed from August 16 at 1 PM to August 17 at 5 PM for Sporting Clays.

The outdoor archery ranges and woods course will be closed from August 24 at 7 AM to August 25 at 5 PM for the 3D Archery Tournament.

Hunter Safety on August 24, 8 AM to 5 PM, closing the clubhouse, indoor archery, rifle range, and trap fields for regular use.

Long Range Orientation and Intro to Trap and Skeet

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Long Range Orientation and Intro to Trap and Skeet

(Members Only)
On Wednesday, July 17, we will be offering two options for a Long Range Orientation at 3:00 and 6:00.
Between the two sessions Dan Ripp will be teaching people the basics of Trap and Skeet if there is interest. You can learn how to shoot both games, and Dan will give pointers on improving your shooting. Please bring your shotgun and appropriate ammo (#7.5 or #8 shot).
Please sign-up in advance if possible or contact Dan (608-712-1532). If there are no sign-ups we will cancel.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949A4AB28A1F94-50293154-long

 

Hunter Education Internet Field Day Registration Open

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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.

https://gowild.wi.gov/

Pistol Range OPEN

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THE PISTOL RANGE IS OPEN!

Update 7/15: The pistol range is now open!
Update 7/8: All outdoor archery ranges are now open! Pistol building is open, but the pistol range remains closed until some more repairs can be completed.

Original Post:

Attention SCC Members:

The pistol range building is closed until further notice!

Several trees fell on the building during the storms on Saturday night. There are tree branches coming through the roof in the pistol range and the power lines to the building are on the ground. Please avoid the area!
Broadhead Archery League is cancelled this week due to the large number of trees that are down on the woods course.
The outdoor archery and crossbow ranges are closed.
There will be a cleanup work party for the woods course soon, watch for more details!

We are asking that all members avoid the area. Please do not start cleaning up until our insurance company can assess the damage, and we can make sure the area is safe.

We will definitely be asking for volunteer help with the cleanup, but please be patient!

 

 

 

 

Sporting Clays – June 15th

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This Saturday is the 2nd of four Sporting Clays events at Stoughton Conservation Club in 2024!
Come on out and break some clays on Saturday, June 15 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Location: 918 Collins Road, Stoughton, WI
Cost: $20
Lewis Class: $5
Viking Lead Slingers will be providing food for a donation.
This event is cash only.

See you Saturday!

Save the Date:

  • July Sporting Clays: July 20
  • August Sporting Clays: August 17
  • Trapathalon: August 3rd
    • Shoot all disciplines of trap
    • 16 yard Trap Singles
    • 25 yard Trap Doubles
    • Wobble Trap
    • Doubles Trap

 

 

 

 

 

Kids Fisheree – June 22nd

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2024 Kids Fisheree

This year’s Kids’ Fisheree is Saturday June 22nd!
This is a free event open to all kids up to 14 years old.
Fishing from 8:00 until 11:30, rain or shine.
Meet at near the Forton St. Bridge.
Every kid gets a goodie bag! Prize drawing at 11:15.
Kids should bring:
– Fishing pole
– Bait
– and an adult!

 

 

 

June 2024 Newsletter

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Sporting Clays: June 15

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.

Kids’ Fishing Derby: June 22

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!

Lights in the Rifle Range

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.

We Need Beer!

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.

Hunter Ed: August 24

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.

Updates to Club Handbook

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:

https://bit.ly/scc-handbook

Printed copies will be available in late June in the clubhouses.

Pistol Range Cleaning

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.

September Elections

A reminder that annual elections are held in September. Are YOU ready to be a larger part of how the Club operates?

Congratulations Archers!

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!

The Trapathalon Nears

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!

Clubhouse/Range Closures

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:

  • Monday Morning Trap & Skeet (Clubhouse):
    Monday, 8 AM
  • Broadhead Archery League (Outdoor Archery):
    Wednesday, 5 PM to 9 PM
  • Trap League (Trap/Skeet & Clubhouse):
    Thursday, 5:30 PM to 10 PM
  • Viking Lead Slingers (Trap/Skeet):
    Sunday, 9 AM to 2 PM
  • Membership Meeting: (Clubhouse):
    Second Monday, 7 to 9 PM
  • Board Meeting (Clubhouse):
    Last Monday, 6 to 9 PM
  • New Member Orientation (Indoor Archery):
    Second Monday, 5 to 7 PM

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.

Updated Club Rules & Procedures Handbook

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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:

https://stoughtoncc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stoughton-Conservation-Club-Rules-and-Procedures-Handbook-20240528.pdf

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:

  • Simplification of the range rules, including:
    • TAB-K is the fundamental set of rules for the club.
    • Shooting outside of posted hours is universally intolerable.
    • No firearms loaded or handled, at all, while people are downrange.
    • Clean up after yourself, and so on.
  • A guest is now defined as an individual and members of that individual’s family, similar to how we define a member.
  • There is no longer a limit on how many times someone can be a guest.
  • The guest fee is waived for active-duty military family members stationed out of state.
  • The Club no longer rents facilities.
  • Holsters are no longer prohibited.
  • Drawing from holsters IS prohibited. If you wish to shoot a holstered firearm remove it at your vehicle.
  • Rules about transport of firearms have been unified across all activities. It is no longer required that a firearm be cased, but it must be unloaded with the action open while being moved, and always follow TAB-K.
  • Trap range is lead shot only.
  • Pistol range is limited to ammunition that does not produce more than 6000 ft-lb.f per square inch of impact energy at the backstop. In short, what is permitted is BB, .177 pellet, and .22 LR, 38 Special, 380 Auto, 9 MM, 40 S&W, and 45 ACP. All other ammunition is not necessarily permitted unless authorized by the Board. This includes all magnum rounds, including .22 Magnum. There are provisions for authorizing hand loads that are “down-loaded.” See the Handbook appendix for computing this.
  • Pistol Range limited rapid fire is permitted, five shots in ten seconds, to match the Pistol League competition. This is only for the Pistol Range. Other ranges must stick to the 2 second rule. Especially archers! (ha ha)
  • Clarification of member expectations to include safe, civil, respectful, and courteous conduct, free of harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior.

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!

Making Hay June 5-8, 2024

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Attention Trap/Skeet Shooters!

Be on the look out for farming activities this week. If there’s any farming or other maintenance happening in the field, trap and skeet are closed.
The farmer will be cutting hay likely on Wednesday and baling on Friday afternoon and/or Saturday morning.
Thanks!

Sporting Clays – Saturday, May 18

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Saturday is the first Sporting Clays event of the year at SCC!

  • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • $20 per round of 50 birds
  • Cash ONLY!
  • Food and drinks sold by Viking Lead Slingers!
  • Get tickets for the VLS gun/grill raffle. Prizes:
    • Browning Citori CXT 32 with adjustable comb
    • LOCO Flattop Grill
    • $500 cash

Future dates:

  • June 15
  • July 20
  • August 17