All about Foosland Sportsmen's Club

Facilities and Ranges:

The club provides multiple ranges to accommodate different types of shooting:

• 100-Yard Range: A dedicated range for longer distance rifle and possibly pistol shooting.
• Pistol Range: A specific area for handgun practice and events.
• Trap Range: Facilities for the shotgun discipline of Trap shooting, which involves shooting clay targets launched from a single trap house.
• Archery Stand: In addition to firearms, the club also features an archery area.

Services and Activities:

Foosland Sportsmen's Club runs a full calendar of activities and offers services to both members and the wider community:

• Monthly Shooting Events: The club hosts regular competitions and practice sessions, with a schedule that changes seasonally. Events commonly include:
  • Bowling Pin Shoots
  • Trap Shoots
  • Splatterboard Shoots (typically running during the winter months).
• Educational Clinics: The club partners with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to host special events like Youth/Women Wingshooting Clinics, which provide classroom and field instruction on shotgun shooting for beginners and novices.
• Membership: The club is supported by a membership base. Members are permitted to bring guests, though all guests must be signed in, and an appropriate guest fee must be paid before entering the range.

The club emphasizes safety and requires all shooters to follow range rules, including proper sign-in procedures and adherence to cease-fire rules signaled by a red rotating light.