For any members who are Charlton MA residents, there will be a Special Town Meeting held next Monday 1/12 at 7PM at Charlton Middle School. This meeting will be an opportunity to sign a petition regarding firearms rights in the Town of Charlton. Please reference the attached letter below. More information regarding can be found below on the Town of Charlton's website. 

https://www.townofcharlton.net/668/Special-Town-Meeting---January-12-2026-C

The North Brookfield Sportsmen's Club is hosting Jon Green of GOAL to give a seminar on the Gun Law. It's being held Wednesday January 21st with a snow date of the 28th at 6PM. All are invited to join. They are asking that people let them know if they are attending by replying to Brian via phone or text at 508-320-9156 or Tara at taramhayes11@gmail.com.

Someone has damaged our trap screens, as they were shot through with a slug or rifle while the screens were down. This caused damage to multiple screens. The screens are necessary for safety. Replacement of these screens will be expensive. If you see anyone shooting at the screens, please report it. 

Also, please remember, the trap range facing the screens is for sanctioned trap shoots. Please us the old trap field close to the trap house if you are using your own equipment.

We are looking for an interest in a new Fishing Chairman for the Club. If any members are interested in volunteering or have questions, please contact the President. We would love to be able to hold a winter and spring fishing derby and get those on the schedule!

Pond #1 - Members can fish the first pond anywhere they'd like until the Ice Racing contract kicks in on 1/8/26. After that, you're able to fish anywhere just not on the racing surface.

Ponds #2 & 3 can be fished at anytime and anywhere you like!

Reminder of trout limits - 2 per day per membership and 4 per week total. Be safe out there on the ice and have fun!

Our annual archery event has been scheduled for 2026! Don't miss out on registration! Visit the R100's website to register, and see the below flyer for additional information. 

https://www.r100.org/shop/2026-r100-sturbridge-ma-copy/

Always a fun weekend and it's open to the public!

Greetings Fellow Hamilton Rod & Gun Club Members,

Just a friendly reminder about membership renewals. To make the process as convenient as possible, we offer several options for submitting your renewal:

Renewals may be submitted:

• Online: https://hamiltonrg.org/Renewals

• By Mail:
  Hamilton Rod & Gun
  Attn: Membership
  P.O. Box 954
  Sturbridge, MA 01566-0954

• In Person: At any General Membership Meeting or Orientation Presentation

• During Drop-In Hours: Scheduled several times a month—dates can be found on the club calendar

Important Notes:

• If paying in person, please only make payments directly to a Membership Committee member. Do not leave payments—especially cash—with anyone else, as we cannot ensure they will be properly processed.

• The Membership Committee can only accept membership dues. We are not able to process other payments, such as UBC fees, camping fees, target access fees, etc.

• For check payments, please be aware that it may take a few weeks for your check to clear. Deposits are made once per month by the treasurer.

• As a reminder, we are all volunteers with families, jobs, and other commitments. Please do not attempt to pay your dues during social events, such as Friday nights at the bar—we will not be able to process your payment at those times.

Thank you for your attention and continued membership!

Friday Night Trap is back! We are starting back up Trap on Friday evenings. Runs on the 2nd & 4th Friday night of each month, starting at 6PM.

As a reminder, Trap is open to the public as well as members so come on down if you're interested!

We have installed a key card access on Shed B to access Target Stands!

First and foremost, we'd like to thank Mark Corriveau for installing the new RFID reader on Pistol Shed B. With this new system, Pistol will still be selling access to the shed for the target program and we will be able to easily manage the pistol shed access electronically. This will be an effective way to enable your key card to enter the pistol house and now the target shed. We also added all the people who have already paid into the key card access for shed B. If  you have issues getting into the shed, please send Zach Martins, Pistol Co-Chair, a message and he will address the issue. 

As a friendly reminder when using the Campground and Race Track gates, please lock them when you are done. The gates are there to protect your club and keep the property use for members only.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!