State
Mackinaw, Illinois
Hours
- Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Sunday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Description
All about Oak Ridge Sportsman’s Club (of Illinois)
Oak Ridge Sportsman’s Club, located in Mackinaw, Illinois, is an outdoor, public shooting facility specializing in clay target shooting. Here are detailed insights about the club:
1. Shooting Facilities:
- 5-Stand: A shotgun shooting sport where participants rotate through five stations, shooting clay targets launched in various trajectories and angles. This setup is ideal for practicing various shooting techniques.
- Sporting Clays: Often called "golf with a shotgun," the club features two 11-station sporting clay courses. Sporting clays simulate the flight paths of game birds, providing a more challenging shooting experience. The courses are designed for both beginners and experienced shooters.
2. Competitions:
- Sporting Clays Competitions: The club regularly hosts sporting clays events, including competitions such as FITASC (a type of sporting clays with more complex rules and target trajectories).
- Open to Public Events: The facility welcomes both members and non-members for its public events, making it an inclusive shooting venue.
3. Clubhouse and Amenities:
- The club includes a clubhouse or lodge where shooters and guests can relax between rounds. It serves as a social hub for members and visitors, providing a comfortable setting to discuss events or shooting techniques.
4. Management and Operation:
- The Oak Ridge Outdoor Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, assumed management of the club in 2023. The foundation's goals include enhancing the quality of the shooting experience while also organizing charitable events to give back to the community.
- Under this management, the club remains a go-to destination for recreational shooters and competitive participants alike, supporting a broad range of shooting disciplines and activities.
5. Access:
- The club is publicly accessible, meaning it doesn't require membership to participate in certain events. Visitors can take part in the shooting activities and use the facility, though some events or facilities may have member-exclusive access.
6. Contact Information:
- Phone: (309) 453-2099
- Address: 1301 Weishaupt Rd, Mackinaw, Illinois, 61755.