October 2026
Oct 5, 2026 – General Membership Meeting (LaGrange
Lions Club, 240 Glendale St. LaGrange OH)
Oct 24, 2026 – Youth Pheasant release
Nov 2, 2026 – General Membership Meeting
Nov 7, 2026 – Pheasant release
President's Message
Dear Members,
Well, Fall is here. Hunting seasons have started. Hope you all get an opportunity to enjoy some time out therethis year.
The Pheasants have been ordered. The Youth Pheasant release will be on Saturday October 24 2026. The location is the same as last year, Eric Broud’s farm, 44466 Whitney Road, Pittsfield TWP. Should start about 10:00am. There will be food and drinks available.We will have a BB Gun shoot as well. This event is open to the public as well so bring your kids and their friends.This is for the Youth’s only.On November 7th will be the Adult Pheasant Release. The event will take place at the Equine Park at The Carlisle Reserve on Diagonal Rd. The pheasants should be there about 9:00am, so start to line up about 8:00am. Veterans and First Responders Release will be after that at Eric Broud’s Farm. Good luck to all.The October meeting will be held at The Lions club in LaGrange, 240 Glendale St, at 7:30pm. This will be the Big 10 Gun Raffle Drawing, so get your tickets in ASAP.If you send them by U.S. Mail, make sure you send them in NOW. If they don’t show up on time they will NOT make it in to the raffle. I would suggest that you bring them to the October meeting in person. We are not responsible for late arrivals.There will be a Range Work Party on Sunday September 27th starting at 9:00 am weather permitting.Thank you, Your President, Mike Beckwith
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 at
Certificates redeemable at Becca’s Choo-Choo’s, 179 Railroad St. LaGrange, OH. Good through June 30 2026
Our LaGrange Hunt Club Junior Members President Jace Walters, whom is a 4-time GSSF - CMP National Challenge Champion; is offering various firearms classes, including Pistol Handling & Safety and Introduction to Steel Shooting.
These classes are FREE of charge and primarily for our youth members, but open to all LaGrange Hunt Club members and immediate family members. No prior experience is required, and all equipment and supplies will be provided for attendees.Interested parties should reach out to Jace directly to schedule a class.
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.Cost: FREE to LaGrange Hunt Club members (and immediate family)Contact: Recreation@JaceWalters.com
Jace Walters, 18, stands on podium at CMP event (Ohio Outdoor News: 28 August 2026)
By: Maggie Kelch
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.
