February 2026
Feb 2, 2026 – General Membership Meeting (LaGrange
Lions Club 240 Glendale St)
Feb 13-Apr 3 – Farmers’ Fish Fry (Fridays) (LaGrange Lions Club 240 Glendale St)
Mar 2, 2026 – General Membership Meeting (LaGrange Lions Club 240 Glendale St)
Mar 28, 2026 – Wild Game Dinner
Apr 6, 2026 – General Membership Meeting
May 4, 2026 – General Membership Meeting
May 30, 2026 – Farmers’ Fishing Trip
President's Message
February is here and Deer season is over. Send in your Big Deer pics for the Deer Contest. We will be reviewing them at the Trustee meeting.With the extreme cold weather, the plowing of the range will on an as-needed basis, but may take some time. We don’t have any plowing service at this time, so we will have to do it with a tractor. Please be patient.The Wild game Dinner Tickets are available now. We are looking for Donations of wild game for the dinner and donations of baskets and other items for prizes. Please contact us for details.The Rolling Gun Raffle tickets are available as well. Pick up at the meetings or call Roger Maynard 1-440-822-6737.Remember if the schools are closed due to weather the meetings will be canceled so keep an eye on the News for cancellation. Stay safe and Warm.
Your PresidentMike Beckwith
Your PresidentMike Beckwith
Wild Game Dinner
Scheduled for March 28 th , 2026, 6:00pm until around 10:00pm, Lorain County Fairgrounds.Tickets are $35 and available from Mike Beckwith (440)522-8166 or Eric Broud (216) 469-8060,
OR PUCHASE ON-LINE HERE!
Rolling Gun Raffle is Back!
The club will be raffling off a firearm every time we have sold 200 tickets. Tickets are only $5.00 and, as said, buys you a one-in-two-hundred chance at a gun. Tickets are available from Roger Maynard (440) 822-6737 or online atPurchase Rolling Gun Raffle Tickets HERE!
I’m proud to announce that as of January 2026, our Junior Members President Jace Walters has enlisted into the Ohio Air Force National Guard!
This wasn’t the easiest decision for Jace to make as he did have a number of opportunities to choose from. But ultimately Jace decided on a path that many of his family members have also taken, and that is serving and protecting our country in the military. Currently Jace attends the Lorain County JVS taking the Commercial Truck Technology program, and will continue down that path in the Air Force by choosing the Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance (2T3X1) MOS. In short, Jace will work on machinery that the Air Force has with an engine, that does not fly as part of The 200th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) Squadron based out of Camp Perry.
For those that are not aware, Jace is a highly decorated competitive shooter. From 2018 – 2022 Jace competed in archery at the National level, winning many State and National awards across multiple organizations. Then because of an archery related injury in 2022, had to give up archery and made the decision to go pistol shooting instead. And well, that turned out to be a great decision. In a very short time Jace became a Master level competitor in Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF), earned his ‘A’ classification in both United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), as well as multiple Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) National titles.
Prior to Jace leaving this summer for Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas, he will host a number of shooting classes at the range. An introduction to shooting class, primarily for our junior members; and introduction to competitive shooting classes for all members. Jace’s competitive shooting career is not coming to an end because of joining the military. Once he completes his schooling and gets situated with his unit, he will apply for the United States Air Force – Action Shooting Team. Good look to you Jace on your future endeavors, and for serving as the LaGrange Hunting and Fishing Club – Junior Members President for the last 8 years.- Aim High & Let The Work You Do Speak For You!(Follow Jace on social media at ‘Jace Walters Recreation’)
This wasn’t the easiest decision for Jace to make as he did have a number of opportunities to choose from. But ultimately Jace decided on a path that many of his family members have also taken, and that is serving and protecting our country in the military. Currently Jace attends the Lorain County JVS taking the Commercial Truck Technology program, and will continue down that path in the Air Force by choosing the Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance (2T3X1) MOS. In short, Jace will work on machinery that the Air Force has with an engine, that does not fly as part of The 200th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) Squadron based out of Camp Perry.
For those that are not aware, Jace is a highly decorated competitive shooter. From 2018 – 2022 Jace competed in archery at the National level, winning many State and National awards across multiple organizations. Then because of an archery related injury in 2022, had to give up archery and made the decision to go pistol shooting instead. And well, that turned out to be a great decision. In a very short time Jace became a Master level competitor in Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF), earned his ‘A’ classification in both United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), as well as multiple Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) National titles.
Prior to Jace leaving this summer for Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas, he will host a number of shooting classes at the range. An introduction to shooting class, primarily for our junior members; and introduction to competitive shooting classes for all members. Jace’s competitive shooting career is not coming to an end because of joining the military. Once he completes his schooling and gets situated with his unit, he will apply for the United States Air Force – Action Shooting Team. Good look to you Jace on your future endeavors, and for serving as the LaGrange Hunting and Fishing Club – Junior Members President for the last 8 years.- Aim High & Let The Work You Do Speak For You!(Follow Jace on social media at ‘Jace Walters Recreation’)
Support the local businesses that help support your LaGrange Hunting & Fishing Club!
Advertising Opportunities:
Trustee Dave Beck undertook a project unique to the Club and prepared an event program for the Wild Game Dinner that includes advertising in full color. These advertisements are now also included in the digital version of club newsletters. If you know of any businesses that could benefit from advertising in our newsletter (circulation 350) please contact Dave at 216- 633-7840. Also, please encourage your employer to support the Club.
Membership Bulletin It’s TIME to Re-up for 2026!
Your 2025 badge will expire on March 31st, 2026. On April 1st, 2026, the combination to the club grounds gates will change, and unless you have paid your 2026 dues, your access to the club grounds will end. So, please, get those dues in! The 2026 season goes from April 1 2026 until March 31st 2027. Based on the calls and emails I receive, it is painfully obvious that many members never bother to read club correspondence.
The 2026 dues schedule is outlined below:Regular Members (under age 65 at the beginning of 2026): Total = $175.00, comprising of dues of $125.00 plus $50.00 gun raffle tickets.Senior Members* (age 65 and over at the beginning of 2026): Total = $150.00, comprising of dues of $100.00 plus $50.00 gun raffle tickets.Golden Age Senior Members* (born in 1947 or earlier): Total = $110.00, comprising of dues of $60.00 plus $50.00 gun raffle tickets.Officers/Trustees/Active Military: $50.00There are three different methods of renewal:1. Website: (LaGrangeHuntClub.org > Membership > Membership Application / Renewal.)2. In person at a General Membership Meeting (See 2026 Calendar) We can now accept credit cards!3. By U.S. Mail. Please mail a check or money order made out to LHFC with the appropriate amount to:LHFCP.O. Box 131LaGrange, OH 44050IF YOU DO NOT PAY YOUR DUES BY THE EXPIRATION DATE, DO NOT EXPECT TO RECEIVE YOUR BADGE WITHIN DAYS OF ACTUALLY DOING SO. Every year, a number of late-payers begin complaining about lack of access. It takes some time to process, create, and mail out badges. The surest and easiest way to ensure range access is uninterrupted is to pony up before your current badge expires.
Regards, Rick
Regards, Rick
Junior Membership
The Junior Members Fund will provide a sponsorship to help cover the camp fees for The Lake & Trails – Youth Hunting / Shooting Camp again in 2026. Our Junior Members President, Jace Walters himself has attended all four years of this camp. Jace wants kids to go to this camp because it is a really good learning experience because you get to learn how to shoot many types of guns; including rifles, pistols, air guns, black powder and some archery items as well. You will also get the chance to throw axes, make a knife and even make primitive items. You will also learn about wildlife, how to trap, and even get your Ohio Boaters License and Hunter Safety Course if you need to. And most importantly, you get to hangout with other kids who like the outdoors like you do.
To qualify for the sponsorship you need to help out at a couple general memberhsip meetings and do a work party. Attend a general membership meeting and talk to the Junior Members President, Jace Walters for complete details and to sign up. If you would like to contact Jace email him at Recreation@JaceWalters.com
When you patronize supporters of JaceWaltersRecreation and the Junior Membership please remember to tell their management THANK YOU for their SUPPORT!
Firearms Range News
Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday: 10:00am-duskSunday: Noon-5:00pmWork Parties: Roger will contact those who have previously expressed a wish to help. If you wish to be added to his list, please contact Roger Maynard or Mike Beckwith and leave a message.Remember to lock the gate behind you when leaving. The locks must have the combination dialed in to close, then roll the dials to lock.Make sure you review and adhere to the rules: SAFETY FIRST!! Always, Always, Always, Always! We have never had an accident at our range – don’t be the first to break this 94-year-old record! Remember your badge. Without it, you will be considered to be trespassing on club grounds and asked to leave! Sign in and sign out. Review the rules before each use of the range. They are posted on the boards. Pick up after yourselves. Police your brass and trash. Be courteous to fellow members. If you have any questions, or find a deficiency, please contact your 2025 Range Marshal Roger Maynard.
Archery Range News
We offer our members both a bag and 3D archery course.The range is open Sunday through Saturday from 9am to sunset.
Special Announcements
Calling All Tradesmen! Your Club NEEDS you!The rental house the club owns (and provides a not-so-insignificant amount of income) is in need of repairs. The septic system is under repair as I write this, but the house also desperately needs a bathroom remodel. We are hoping to save $$$ on this by appealing to the membership for assistance. Any plumbers, electricians, carpenters, etc. that are willing and able to donate some time or expert advice to the club on this project would be saving us a considerable amount of our finite funds.If you are able to assist us, please call or text:Joe Jones (440) 668-6079Rick Knight (216) 701-0121Always leave a message
P.S. – The house will also need a roof in the next few years. If you can help with that project, let us know.
P.S. – The house will also need a roof in the next few years. If you can help with that project, let us know.