Berlin Conservation Club - Event Rules/Information

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Berlin Conservation Club - General Information

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General Club Information

BCC facilities include five lighted trap ranges, a lighted skeet range, an archery tower stand, an outdoor walk-through archery course, a sporting clays course with automatic trap throwers, an indoor archery range, a pistol and rifle range, and a stocked trout pond used during Hunters Ed Fun Day. Also on BCC grounds is a covered fire pit, a separate building used for special event sign-ups, and a clubhouse which contains a kitchenette, a bar, and a large meeting area available for events and training.
The Clubhouse and Traps are open for Skeet and Trapshooting most Sundays from 9AM to Noon.
The Rifle Range is generally open from 8 AM to sun down except when some events are running, such as: 100-Bird Shoots, Polish Shoots, Thursday Nite Trap League, Sporting Clays Shoots, Archery Shoots, Sheriff's Training, and Hunters Ed events. THE PISTOL AND RIFLE RANGES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!
The Archery practice course is open from sun up to sun down.
The Clubhouse is available to rent for meetings, etc. Contact any board member for information.
Yearly club membership for an adult is $5; youth aged 16 and under is $2.
Educational offerings include Hunters Education, Archery Education, Adult Hunters Education, Trappers Education, BB Gun Safety, ATV and Snowmobile Safety.
The Hunters Ed program sponsors a Pheasant Hunt or Fun Day for graduates of the program.
The BCC operates a game farm where approximately 2,500 pheasants are raised yearly. The farm is a preserve for all types of wildlife.
Leagues offered include: Thursday Nite Trap League (summer months), Wednesday Archery League (winter months), 2-Man Trap League (winter months), and the CWYTL Youth Trap League (spring months).
Special shooting events include: Ironman Shoot (Labor Day weekend), fall and spring 100-Bird and Polish Shoots, four summer Sporting Clays events, and two summer 3-D Archery Shoots.
The BCC sponsors a youth group which shoots in several competitions yearly, including the State High School shoot, a SCTP shoot, and the Badger State Games.
The Berlin Police and the Green Lake County Sherriff's department holds training and certification events at the rifle/pistol ranges.
The Wisconsin Trappers Association holds an annual meeting and event on the BCC grounds.
The Central Wisconsin Trap League shoots on the BCC grounds yearly.
The BCC sponsors educational scholarships as well as various local events throughout the year.
The BCC participates in the state Highway Cleanup program.
Members of the BCC are encouraged to attend bi-annual membership meetings in the Spring and Fall.

As taught in our Hunters Ed Classes, always remember T-A-B-K:

T- Treat every firearm as if it were loaded
A- Always point the muzzle in a safe direction
B- Be sure of your target and beyond
K-Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire

BCC Gun Handling Rules

ALWAYS KEEP THE GUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL READY TO SHOOT, and outside the trigger guard, until ready to fire or until the command "Commence Firing" has been given.

ALWAYS KEEP THE ACTION OPEN AND FIREARM UNLOADED UNTIL READY TO USE. On a firing range this means the shooters are in position on the firing line and the range has been cleared for live firing.

KNOW YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND. When on shooting ranges, be mindful also of adjacent areas and act accordingly.

BE SURE THE GUN IS SAFE TO OPERATE.

USE ONLY THE CORRECT AMMUNITION OF YOUR GUN. When at a shooting range with more than one firearm, use one at a time and when finished, store that firearm and its ammunition before using the next one.

WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION.

STORE GUNS SO THEY ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.

FOLLOW ALL STATE OF WISCONSIN FIREARM DISCHARGE AND POSSESSION LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

ALCOHOL AND FOOD ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED IN SHOOTING AREAS.

General Range Rules

Know and obey all range commands and rules.
Know where others are at all times.
Shoot only at authorized targets.
Ground level targets are not authorized; attach them to backstops at pistol and rifle ranges.
Follow range officers commands when one is present.
Unload, open the action, remove the magazine, remove arrows and ground, bench or cradle all weapons during a cease-fire.
DO NOT handle any firearm or draw a bow or stand at the firing line where firearms are present while others are down range.
Always keep the muzzle pointed at the backstop or down range. Never allow the muzzle to point in any direction whereby an inadvertent discharge would allow the escape of a projectile into an outer area.
Gun actions are to remain open at all times until ready to fire.
Guns are to be loaded only when ready to fire.
Observe all posted rules, warnings and other directional signs as posted at the ranges and at the clubhouse.

Thursday Night League Trapshooting Rules

1.      SAFE GUN HANDLING IS REQUIRED OF ALL SHOOTERS WHILE ON THE CLUB GROUNDS. All guns must be encased or have the ACTION OPEN WHILE NOT ON THE FIRING LINE.
2.       NO LOADING OF GUNS BEFORE YOUR TURN comes up in line. NO MORE THAN ONE SHELL IN GUN at a time when on the line. If you experience difficulties with your gun you must keep the MUZZLE POINTED DOWN RANGE until the jam or problem is resolved.
3.   League competition is 12 weeks beginning at date set each year; you must shoot 12 times within the set number of weeks.
4.   Entry fee is $20.00 per team. This fee is to cover the cost of trophies. All entry fees are due on or before the 3rd night of shooting.
5.       Five people constitute a team. Each team will designate one of their members as “Captain”. NO ONE will shoot on more than one team. Each team may have subs.
6.       TEAM CAPTAIN is responsible for collecting the entry fee to be paid to the cashier.
7.       All teams will shoot on a first come first serve basis, shooting 2 times on each trap throughout the course of the league.
8.       Each team member is to shoot 25 rounds per person per each league shoot.
9.      A TEAM IS NOT ALLOWED TO KEEP THEIR OWN SCORE!
10.   Each team after shooting must make sure the next squad has a score marker before leaving the club grounds. TEAM CAPTAIN is responsible. Teams may use their own puller if required.
11.   Any decisions pertaining to operation of trap shoot rules will be decided by Active Team Captains and Club Management.
12.   No Team may shoot more than 3 League rounds in one night.
13.   No Team may get more than 2 weeks behind or their average minus 5 birds will be used.
14.   Shooters may shoot 2 weeks ahead or 2 weeks behind. Season length is 14 weeks.
15.   Any shooter not completing all 12 league shoots at the end of the season, we will use their average + handicap – 5 birds.
16.   ANY SHOOTERS UNDER THE AGE OF 14 MUST HAVE A HUNTER SAFETY CERTIFICATE, AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
17.   A 14 year old does not have to have a guardian on the ground if he/she has their hunter safety certificate.
18.   To qualify for High Gun, you have to make all 12 shoots.
19.   To qualify for 100 bird, you have to shoot at least 5 shoots or you will automatically shoot in Class A.
20.   All league shooters are to be members of the Berlin Conservation Club.
21.   Price for league round to be determined yearly. While trail watch is required, there will be an additional fee to cover the worker cost.
22.   A high scratch trophy will be given to the team with the high scratch score.
23.   All shooters must work before or after they shoot the 100 bird.
24.   No practice shooting before Team shooting.
25.   Teams shooting 2 or 3 times in one night signing up for the second and third rounds right away, if all traps are full, will be approximately 12 squads apart each round.
26.   If there are 3 or more Junior teams shooting there will be a Junior trophy given. (All junior shooters to be in JR High or High school at the start of the league to be in junior category). If there are 3 or more Women’s teams, a Women’s trophy will be given.
27.   No team may win more than one trophy.
28.   ATA Rules will be used for the 100 bird shoot for squading.
29.   Yelling, cheering and jumping around on the firing line is not permitted at any time.
30.   People that are not shooting, other than team on deck or person pulling, marking or instructing others are not allowed beyond the fence during shooting events.
31.   Empty shells must be removed from the line after you are done shooting. Do not leave them lay on the ground.
32.   If there are 5 or more Junior teams they will compete in a League of their own, they will not compete with Adult teams but will shoot on the same night as adults.
33.   Final night designated Week 14, team shooting must be signed up by 7:00 to shoot to allow time to set categories and figure standings and notify teams about ties.
34.   NO ALCOHOL OR FOOD ON OR BEYOND THE FENCE.

NOTICE: ALL NEWLY FORMED TEAMS SHOOTING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE LEAGUE MUST SEE A LEAGUE OFFICER OR BOARD MEMBER TO REVIEW SAFETY RULES.

Wednesday Night Archery Rules

All shooters must be a current member of the BCC.

Hunting equipement only (13" max stabilizers, 4" sight extenders).

League will last 8 weeks.

Cost - $3.50 per round of shooting.

Sponsor Fee - $20 per team, due by third night of league.

48 arrows per night - yardage will vary.

Targets are scored: Heart - 6 pts., Lung/Liver - 4 pts., Other Animal hits - 2 pts., Total miss - 0 pts. and .25 cent penalty.

Team points are determined by the number of teams participating.

Handicap will be determined after the first week of shooting.

In order to be eligible for individual trophies, you must have a score for all 8 weeks.

If you miss a round on Wednesday night, you can make it up on the following Sunday from 9 AM to noon.

5 person teams, best 3 scores are counted for the team scores.

If less than 3 shooters shoot, the missing shooters will be the average+handicap-10 points.

The league is meant to provide fun as well as a competitive opportunity for all family members who choose to participate. Therefore, everyone is expected to follow the rules or they will be asked to dissolve the league membership.

Sunday shooters must push targets to the side of the range and sweep up after they are done shooting. Score cards need to be given to the bartender.

Thank your for your cooperation.