Reedsburg Outdoor ClubOur mission at the Reedsburg Outdoor Club, is to share a passion and love of the outdoors with as many as possible.
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Established in the Late 1940'sThe Reedsburg Outdoor Club was formed back in the late 1940's. The club raised trout in a spring feed pond northwest of Reedsburg next to a rock known today as Lighthouse Rock. The trout were then planted as stock in area streams. But eventually a fungus or bacteria contaminated the trout ponds and it became necessary to abandon the project.
Also in the late 1940's though the late 1960's, pheasants were raised and released each year. The first pens were located on the southwest side of Reedsburg. In the mid 1950's new pens were erected on the east side of town. Approximately one thousand pheasants were released into the fields in the Reedsburg area each year. But by the late 1960's the bird's local winter habitat had been destroyed, with the resulting winter carryover of birds becoming practically nil. Again, a project had to be abandoned and the pheasant planting discontinued. In 1969, a major decision was made to move the club grounds from the east side of town due to the rapid expansion of home building in that area. The old grounds were sold and the Reedsburg Outdoor Club moved to its present location - northwest or Reedsburg on twenty-eight acres of pasture, swamp and woods. In the 1970's the focuse was on building a complex suitable for as many outdoor activities as possible. In the first seven years, three trap fields were constructed under lights to provide for night shooting. we also built a 20' x 30' club house. Eventually, as interest in trap shooting increased, we needed a larger and more efficient club house. In 1976, we started building a 40' x 60' club house which is currently used every Wednesday night all year around for trap shooting. In the late 1970's interest in archery has increased tremendously and we have expanded our activities to include this sport also. In fact, we now have archery leagues every winter. In the mid 1980's an indoor archery range was added along with a field course. Annually we hold a three day archery, trap and black powder shoot on or around the 4th of July weekend. Camping is available on the club grounds, along with food and beverage during competition hours. This event draws good crouds every year. Another source of revenue for the club is our annual smelt feed currently held at Club Chapparal the end of March. Chicken and beef are also served for this event. The club has been very active in hunter safety and learn to hunt programs throughout the years. The fishing clinic has had great turnouts over the years.This clinic provides a child with a free fishing pole and tackle along with a fishing experience usually the held the first week Saturday in June. |
Welcome to the Reedsburg Outdoor Club. Annual Memberships - Adult $25 Youth $10 Family $50 Husband/Wife Life $400
All Memberships end on December 31 Indoor Archery Fees $3 per hour, $5 /Family, 1 Target included Outdoor Archery Ranges $5 per round Pistol Range included in membership Please clean up range after use Trap Practice round $5, Non member $6 Mershandise shoot $3 each Payback Merchandise or $5 Beer Birds, 2 sodas or 1 regular brand beer 12 Gauge and 20 Gauge shells for sale Regular Brands $10.50 Premium Brands $13 (must be shot at ROC) |
Our Team
Gary Shear
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Ken Boehnen
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Steve Dempsey
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Members of the Reedsburg Outdoor ClubAll of the members of the outdoor club are always looking to help get people motivated into the outdoors. If we don't have time to help you we are proud to say that we will get you to someone that will. Our main goal is to keep the love of the outdoors growing in our community and abroad. We are always looking for ideas and activities' that will draw more people to the club. If you have some ideas please don't hesitate to reach out to any of the board members. We look forward to working with you all.
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