Shotgun Pattern Area

Above: The field along the road to the range.
Just follow the Signs.

Picture taken from the 20 yard marker.

A new addition for Club members and visitors. Bring your target sheet and find out where your gun will pattern. Please pick up your empty hulls, etc and take with you when you leave. The area is located just past the 200 yard firing line. Hang a right.

Photos by Dick

June 2010 Business Meeting

The June business meeting will be conducted on Tuesday, June 8th at the Rifle Range Clubhouse, begining at 7:00 pm. All members and non-members are welcome.

June 2010 Gun Shows

June 5 - 6: National Guard Armory - St Cloud 763/434-7269

June 5 - 6: National Guard Armory - Wadena 218/736-2133

June 19 - 20: National Guard Armory - Brainerd 218/845-2530

June 26 - 27: DECC - Duluth 218/724-8387

NOTICE: All dates are subject to change without notice. Please attempt a call first.

Trap Shooting

The trap range at the Babbitt Conservation Club is now open. We will be shooting every Tuesday beginning at 5:00 pm. We have available a youth model 20 ga for use by youngsters. It is a non-league, fun time shoot. Come out and enjoy the fun.

Photo by Dick

May 2010 Business Meeting

Photo by Dick


The May 2010 business meeting will be conducted at the rifle range clubhouse on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 pm. A guest speaker will present a short video on the mating habits of the Sharptailed grouse followed by a discussion and question and answer period. Members and guests are welcome to attend.

Notes from April Meeting

Photo by Dick

The monthly business meeting was conducted on the 14th of April. Following is a nut shell of what occured.

*Approved Secretaries report.

*Approved Treasurers report.

*Approved payment of bills.

*Approved use of clubhouse and range for Youth Firearms Safety course.

*Approved use of range by Ely PD for qualification training.

*Approved purchase of additional two dozen club ball caps.

*Approved use of clubhouse by South Birch Lake Cabin Owners Association for annual spring meeting.

*A larger propane tank will be delivered in April.

*Approved purchase of 5 Hazard Marker Buoys for placement on East end of Birch Lake. Buoys will be placed by Timber Bay Resort.

Fire danger

Due to the extreme dry weather due to lack of rainfall and very early snow melt, the Club has posted "no incendiary ammo use" until further notice. Also, please ensure that your cigarette buts are out.

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