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Derby, Vermont

Derby Fish and Game Club

Established in 1932, the club operates a members-only shooting range on Fish and Game Road and maintains a small fishing pond on Route 5 for children and senior citizens. The club hosts trap shoots, steel shoots, archery events, and youth activities.

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About the club

Range, pond, and club events.

Derby Fish and Game Club has been part of the area since 1932. Club activities include trap shooting, steel plate shoots, archery events, kids' fishing derby, and regular range use by members.
The club also presents youth Hunter Safety Courses, and provides range use for local law enforcement.

Information

  • Membership- Individuals ($25/year) Families ($50/year)
  • See the Events page for the club's calendar
  • See the Resources page for useful State and trapshooting links
Since1932

Long-running local club.

ShootingTrap, steel, archery

Regular shoots and closures.

Kid's PondKid’s Pond and youth events

Kid's Pond and youth shooting events are part of the club calendar.

Photos

From the club grounds.

Trapshooting activity at the club range
Range

Trapshooting at the range

Practice nights, shoots, and other club events.

Kid's Pond sign with the club logo
Kid’s Pond

Kid's Pond

Route 5, across from Fred's Bulk Plant.

3-D archery shoot sign on Fish and Game Road
Northeast Kingdom

Archery weekends on Fish and Game Road

Archery shoots and other outdoor events.

UCA trap team

United Christian Academy trap team

United Christian Academy trap team training at the Derby Fish and Game Club range
Youth trapshooting

UCA trap team

United Christian Academy’s high school trap team uses the Derby range for practice. The team is part of the USA High School Clay Target League and enters scores online to compete with schools from around the country.

Local sponsors helping the team include Green Mountain Sporting Goods, Wright’s Sports Shop, and Andy’s Arms.

Upcoming events

What's next on the calendar.

The home page schedule now comes directly from the event entries, so keeping the calendar current in one place updates both pages.

Weekly Wednesdays

Wednesday Night Trap Practice

Resumes when weather allows in the spring and typically starts around 5:00 PM.

During trap practices, the 100-yard rifle range is closed for safety while the other ranges remain open.
Aug 9

Ben Heath Memorial Trap Shoot

Practice from 10:00 AM, shoot starts at noon.

Memorial trap shoot.
Aug 15-16

3-D Archery Weekend

The firearm range is closed all weekend during the archery shoot.

The firearm range is closed during the event.
Aug 29

Hunter Safety Field Day

The range is closed to regular shooting until the field day is complete.

Hunter Safety sign-up is handled through Vermont Fish & Wildlife.
See full event schedule

Notices

Regular reminders.

Range use

Wednesday trap practice affects the 100-yard rifle range.

When trap is running, the 100-yard rifle range is closed for safety while the other ranges remain open.

Club updates

Facebook is where short-notice changes usually show up first.

Weather calls, reminders, posters, and photos are usually posted on Facebook.

Memberships

Memberships can be purchased locally or by mail.

We don't have online signup, yet. But we're working on it! For now, memberships can be bought at local shops, from a club director, or by mail to the club.

Club information

Meeting time, Kid's Pond, and contact.

Meetings

Board meetings are held the third Monday at 6:00 PM.

At the clubhouse.

Kid's Pond

The Kid's Pond is on Route 5 across from Fred's Bulk Plant.

Route 5, across from Fred's Bulk Plant.