Founded in 1947, the Hale Mountain Fish & Game Club is a private, non-profit shooting facility located at 684 Rod & Gun Club Road, Shaftsbury, VT, spanning over 200 rural acres. Designed to support a broad range of disciplines, the club is best known for its 550-meter rifle range, one of the longest in Vermont, suitable for long-range precision shooting, qualification courses, and distance-focused practice.
Facilities include:
- 550-meter outdoor rifle range
- Outdoor pistol range (dedicated "Pistol Pit" used by 4H weekly)
- Two trap fields and a five-stand setup
- Archery practice area
- Pavilion-style covered area supporting all-weather use
While general access is restricted to members, the club opens its trap and 5-stand, as well as select special events (e.g., Women on Target, Fishing Derby), to the public. Training support is offered to law enforcement, 4-H youth programs, and Scouts; however, there is no publicly available information on structured PRS/NRL-style training or match infrastructure.
No details are published regarding range rules, caliber restrictions, prone shooting, or operating hours; however, safety protocols are enforced, and member orientation is implied. All other activities, including the use of the long-range rifle facility, require active membership.
This range is ideal for precision shooters, law enforcement personnel, and Vermont residents seeking year-round access to a 600-yard-class range in a quiet, natural environment.
