Rifle and Pistol Ranges are open from 8:00 am until dusk daily. You must be a member to use ranges. Ranges are closed on special occasions. The City of Berlin compost pit will be closed on all sporting clays events, Shoot'n for a Reason, and the Ironman. Please check the BCC calendar for these dates.
Mission StatementThe BCC is a dedicated group of individuals promoting the protection and propagation of fish and game in a safe, sportsman-like and law-abiding manner. We encourage young and old alike to get involved with shooting and outdoor sports through our many safety programs and training in the proper care and use of hunting and fishing equipment. Our hope is to maintain for the use of the community our ranges and reserves for the purpose of developing characteristics of good fellowship, self discipline and self-reliance essential to good sportsmanship, true patriotism and citizenship.
President's PointHello all,
I hope you all are getting out of those cabins and enjoying the Wisconsin weather. I know that 108 people are getting out to keep sharp with the winter trap league. Also, the archers are venturing out to come to the club on Wednesdays with the effort to keep the sport shops rotating their arrow stock. On a more somber note long time groundskeeper, Larry Theodozio, was called up to heaven on February 16th. Larry had announced his retirement just a few months ago before illness struck him. Please take a moment to say a prayer for the family and Larry that eternal peace will be granted. As a groundskeeper for as long as I can remember, Larry will be missed by all. Rest in Peace. Although it is hard to try to continue on, we must, as in March on Tuesday St Patty’s Day the board has reached in the idea bag and pulled out a new event. On the 17th the first Tuesday night of shooting we will have a 50 Green Bird Shoot to commemorate the season. I hope all of you come out to enjoy this event! The 16th of March starts the Kettle Moraine Trapshooting Conference, stop down on some Mondays to watch the Berlin/Ripon Team defend their North Division Championship a 3rd year in a row! Check the calendar for home meets as well as away events, the athletes always enjoy the support. Winter trap league is in the second half of the season and will wrap up with the Polish shoot on April 9th. For those that don’t know what a polish shoot is, you will shoot 35 rounds instead of the normal 25. Running a straight 35 will get you a special patch as well as the 70-straight patch. It is a select group that has been up to the task so come on take a crack at it! Archery also is in the second half and has grown in teams. I hear nothing but good about this league and it will conclude with Fun Day on April 8th. CWYTL will be in full swing for our youth on Saturday mornings and a special Thank You for those of you that take the time to mentor these kids. Remember this is the life’s blood of our club and we need to support it in any way possible. It may be by helping out or just buying some raffle tickets it all helps! Instead of of going to Mayville this year, the group will be going to Princeton for a tournament consisting of an athlete and a family member. If no family shoots there will be a hat with the coach’s names that will be paired with the athlete. This should be a great family event as well as great experience for these young shooters. More info will be coming down the pipe as to when. Finally, down to the driving force of the club, that being the Board of Directors. Kevin Rosenau and Steve Klika after multiple years of dedicating their time to the club announced that they will not seek reelection. At this printing the new board will be in place but I would like to take a moment to personally thank these two individuals for their dedication and commitment to this club. We are all very fortunate to have had these individuals help lead this club. Whomever succeeds these two will have enormous shoes to fill. Thanks Steve and Kevin for all you have done! In closing, I hope all had a great time at the banquet this year and enjoyed the new venue. Thanks to the committee for thinking on the run to keep this an annual event. For the membership, take a moment to Thank these members and reach out to help with these events as well. This event along with the Ironman event are the two biggest fundraisers we do. Take a look around the club and grounds and see what in the past 7 years what has evolved. It can not be done with out you the member as well as pitching in whatever capacity. It just starts out with what I can do to help us evolve. For those that do help out, Thanks a bunch. Respectfully Submitted, Gary Witzke- President gwitzke@outlook.com 920-204-1329 Volunteer OpportunitiesWe have listed, with explanations, many of our activities in which you may volunteer. If all +1,600 members pitch in and volunteer to help with just one thing that is listed, the board members could spend less time themselves making your club successful. Of course, volunteer hours count toward pheasants or shooting cards ... not to mention the feeling of satisfaction for a job well done! Click HERE for more information (last two pages of document).
Aerial Photos of Berlin Conservation Club, 5-Stand, and Pheasant Farm
Where to Find UsOur community is located approximately 20 miles from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and situated on both sides of the historic Fox River. Our members are from many parts of Wisconsin as well as a number of other states - and countries!
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**Please scroll down as there is a lot of important information below.**Effective March 15, 2020, the Berlin Conservation Club will be closed for the next two weeks. An update will be posted in the future to any further closures or when the club will return to normal business.
Hunter's Education Signup
The Berlin Conservation Club will be offering a Hunter's Education Class starting on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, and continue on Mondays and Wednesdays, through May 6th, with range day on Saturday, May 2nd. All students must register for the class by signing up through the DNR Go Wild website. Class size is limited and available on a first come first-serve basis. The cost of the class is $10.00, payable the first night of the class.
To sign up for the class: 1. Go to https://gowild.wi.gov 2. Under Safety Education select “Browse upcoming classes” 3. Select “Hunter” from the Course Type drop down 4. Select “Green Lake” from the County drop down 5. Select the Search button 6. Select “Enroll” 7. Follow the instructions on the following screens. If the student doesn’t have a Customer ID number you will need to create a new account. If you have questions, please contact Mike Thorson by email at whollymoses04@gmail.com, or Shelly Clark by calling 920-361-1505. BCC Banquet Raffle - 10 Gun Winners
Berlin Conservation Club Merchandise
There are new sweatshirts, stocking hats, and caps at the club with the following prices:
Sweatshirts - $40 Caps - $15 Stocking hat (w/Pom) - $15 Stocking beanies - $10 Wood Duck HousesThe club is once again selling wood duck houses. If you are interested in purchasing some, they are $10.00 each and can be purchased at the club on Sundays during open shooting from 9:00am until noon.
Ironman WrapupWe would like to thank all the shooters and volunteers of the 25th Anniversary Ironman for a memorable event! The weather was fantastic, the smiles endearing. Our sincere apologies for the trap issues on Sunday which delayed all flights that day. We are already looking forward to next year's event. OK, maybe after a good night's sleep...or three or four!
Anyone interested in purchasing the commemorative shirts or Shamrock Leathers shell case boxes can check in at the Clubhouse for availability. Or call Steve Beres at 920-570-0240. More results can be found here.
29th Annual BCC BanquetThank You to everyone that turned out for the 29th Annual BCC Banquet. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all those that assisted and donated, because without you it would not be possible. We hope everyone had a good time and look forward to seeing you all next year. If you would like to be on the banquet committee or make suggestions for next year, please contact Don Metzger.
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Please visit the different pages of our website for more information on what our Club is all about and the activities we are involved in.
Please visit the different pages of our website for more information on what our Club is all about and the activities we are involved in.