April 2026
Mar 28, 2026 – Wild Game Dinner
Apr 6, 2026 – General Membership Meeting
May 4, 2026 – General Membership Meeting
May 30, 2026 – Farmers’ Fishing Trip
Jun 1, 2026 – General Membership Meeting
July 13, 2026 – General Membership Meeting
Aug 3, 2026 – General Membership Meeting
President's Message
April will soon be here. We all know what that means: TURKEY SEASON! With that said, the April Members meeting will have a guest speaker. He will be talking about Turkey Hunting and calling. He will also be bringing a friend of his to talk about custom turkeycalls and even have some for sale.
The Wild game dinner will be over by then, but we still have a hand full of tickets available at this time so if you need one call me at (440) 522-8166.There are about 120 or so of you that have not got your 2026 Dues in yet. What’s up? Remember, the gate combo is getting changed April 1. The new combo will be on the new membership card and the only way to get yours is to pay your membership dues. Don’t call for the combo - we can’t give it out. Congratulations to Kevin Pace as he is the Winner of the Big Deer Contest. Nice Buck. Now it’s time to go look for sheds. Let us know what you find.See you all in April. Your President, Mike 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!
Farmers’ Fishing Trip
Saturday, May 30th. Contact Fred Serio for details and sign-up. (216) 269-4876
Our LaGrange Hunt Club Junior Members President Jace Walters Recreation in conjunction with GunHub USA and Laser Ammo will be hosting Pistol Handling and Safety & Intro to Steel shooting classes for primarily our youth members, but open to all.The classes will take place at GunHub USA (3953 Colorado Ave, Sheffield OH) utilizing their Laser Ammo training classroom. Class size will be limited, so pre-registration is required.Dates: Monday 23 & 30 March 2026Time: 1800 - 2000Cost: FREE to LaGrange Hunt Club members (and immediate family)
Contact: Recreation@JaceWalters.com
Contact: Recreation@JaceWalters.com
2026 Farmer Members’ Meal Voucher Program
Farmers belonging to the LaGrange Hunt & Fish Club are a cornerstone of the Club. Their continued support to our members, community and the land they manage are vital to sportsman’s way of life. The Club has traditionally shown appreciation to these landowners by providing vouchers for Fish Fry meals. This year, the Club is trying a new program to show appreciation to those farmers while also supporting a local business owner that has a long history with the Club and farmers. Coordinating with Becca’s Choo Choos Restaurant, the Club will provide four, $15 vouchers to each farm registered with the Club in 2026. These vouchers may be used to purchase any food and drink items found on the menu. Farmers are not limited to fried fish and may choose from a variety of meals. The new vouchers will expire on 30 June, providing three months to visit Choo Choos Restaurant to enjoy a great meal, courtesy of the LaGrange Hunt and Fish Club.Each voucher is good for food, drinks, and sales tax up to $15. Vouchers may be combined to purchase a larger meal(s). The vouchers have no cash value and are only accepted at Becca’s Choo Choos Restaurant in LaGrange. All meal vouchers expire on 30 June 2026. Once the voucher is used, it is expired, meaning it can only be used once. Any value less than $15 is lost. Meal and taxes greater than $15 are the responsibility of the customer. Customer is also responsible for gratuity or tip.Farmers not enrolled with LaGrange Hunt & Fish Club are encouraged to contact Mike Beckwith 440-522-8166 or Eric Broud 216-469-8060 to learn more about what the club does and what the Club can offer the farmer.Becca’s Choo Choos179 Railroad St, Lagrange, OH 44050(440) 309-1547Open: 7 am- 2 pm daily with exception of Mondays
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.
