CHESTER, VERMONT

Shooting sports.
Vermont roots.

A little time outdoors. A shared love of shooting sports. Welcome to Chester Rod & Gun Club.

Trap. Skeet. Rifle. Pistol.
A place to enjoy them all.

The Chester Rod and Gun Club clubhouse, with its original sign, surrounded by Vermont woods
OUT HERE, YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY.4137 VT ROUTE 11 WEST
YOUR LOCAL CLUBChester, Vermont
CLAY SHOOTINGTrap & skeet
FIREARM RANGES25 · 50 · 100 yards
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP$45 / person

WELCOME TO THE CLUB

A local tradition.
A club worth joining.

Just five miles west of downtown Chester, our club brings people together for shooting sports in the Vermont outdoors.

We welcome neighbors from Springfield, Ludlow, Londonderry, Bellows Falls, and throughout southern Vermont.

Membership is open to the public. Join us for clay shooting or time at the rifle and pistol ranges.

How to join

A current membership is required to use the club’s ranges.

01

Trap & skeet

Skeet, trap, trap doubles, and handicap trap. Year-round Sunday shooting, plus seasonal Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

$4 PER ROUND
02

Rifle & pistol

25- and 50-yard firearm ranges, plus a dedicated 100-yard rifle range. Bring your own equipment and paper targets.

The 100-yard range closes while trap and skeet are in use.
03

More ways to get together

Fun shoots, hunter safety courses, and a spring fishing derby for younger participants. Contact the club for upcoming dates and details.

Club members taking part in trap shooting at the Chester outdoor range
TRAP SHOOTINGTime well spent outdoors.
Skeet shooters beside the high house at Chester Rod and Gun Club
SKEET SHOOTINGMake it part of your week.

MAKE A DAY OF IT

See you at the club.

Plan your next visit.
All times are local to Vermont.

Range use requires a current membership.

REGULAR SHOOTING CALENDAR

Shooting schedule

Regular trap & skeetConfirm special events & closures with the club.

OUTDOORS, TOGETHER

Life at the club.

Good company. Shared interests. Time outdoors.

Hunter safety course participants gathered outside the red clubhouse
Hunter safety course
Adults and children practicing fly casting outdoors at the club
Sharing the joy of fishing.

YOUR NEXT GOOD DAY STARTS HERE

Join us.
It’s that simple.

$45per person / calendar year

Membership cards are available only at Erskine’s Grain Store in Chester Depot. Individual memberships run January 1–December 31.

Pick up your membership card

Erskine’s Grain & Garden
54 Grain Store Road
Chester, VT 05143
Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday
Closed

Planning to shoot on Sunday? Get your membership card before Sunday; the store is closed that day.

Store hours may change for holidays. Call 802-875-2333 to confirm.

BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT

A few things
to know.

Make your first visit a good one.

Do I need to be a member?

Yes. A current membership is required for all range use, including trap, skeet, rifle, and pistol. Membership is open to the public. Membership cards are available only at Erskine’s Grain Store in Chester Depot.

What should I bring?

Bring your own equipment, ammunition, eye protection, and hearing protection. The club does not rent firearms, sell ammunition, or provide eye or ear protection. Use paper targets at the rifle and pistol ranges.

When can I use the 100-yard range?

The 100-yard rifle range is not available while the skeet and trap ranges are in use. Contact the club to confirm access hours before visiting. Follow all posted range rules.

Can younger people participate?

The club provides supervised opportunities for younger participants, including a spring fishing derby. Contact the club for the current age, supervision, and membership requirements before bringing a minor.

Are lessons or hunter safety courses available?

The club does not provide professional shooting instructors. Hunter safety courses are held here at times during the year; contact the club for current dates and registration information.

COME FIND US

A short drive.
A warm welcome.

Have a question about joining, an event, or visiting the range? Get in touch.

VISIT THE CLUB4137 VT Route 11 West
Chester, VT 05143
Five miles west of the center of Chester.Get directions
GIVE US A CALL802-376-9929Paul Stoddard · club contact
MAILING ADDRESSP.O. Box 104 · Chester, VT 05143

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