MEMBERSHIP

Farmland Conservation Club is members-only.  To join, download this application and by-laws.  New members will need a current member as a sponsor.

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Membership dues are a one-time $300 initiation fee plus $95 yearly dues.  Orientations and safety training are presented on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm by prior arrangement.  Please mail your application to the address at the bottom of this page.

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The safety videos are also available on our website here.  Upon completing the orientation, your completed forms and dues will be collected.

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A family membership includes spouse and all dependent children, including those dependents who are continuing their education.  Memberships are non-transferable.  (Family memberships may be transferred to surviving spouse.)

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Dues are to be paid by January 31st of each calendar year.  There will be a $15 late fee added after the due date.

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We do not offer partial year, monthly, or weekend memberships.

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GUESTS

Guests from the local area (100-mile radius) are permitted one visit per year with member.

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Guests visiting you from outside the local area (>100 miles) are permitted to visit the Club with you.

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MEETINGS

Membership meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in the clubhouse.  Board meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm in the clubhouse.

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ARCHERY RANGE

Archery practice is permitted in the east woods only where targets are available for use.  No broadheads or crossbows are permitted.

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Rangefinders are permitted in Open Archery events.

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SHOOTING SPORTS

Range rules are posted on the website and at the range.  Paper targets only except for Club-sponsored events.

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We have three short ranges: 7, 25 and 50 yards.  The 25- and 50-yard ranges may be used for .22LR rifles and the initial sighting of large caliber rifles.

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We have three long ranges: 100, 200 and 300 yards.  Shoot from a bench appropriate for the range you are using.

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Farmland Conservation Club has five concrete pathways and elevated Five Stand for shooting doubles.  Open to members, the Club shoots are Thursday evenings at 6:00pm.  Shoots begin March 16 and run through November 16 this year.  A 25-round trap shoot is $4.50; a 10-round from the Five Stand is $2.50.

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CAMPING

Camping is permitted in designated areas only.  Camping is not to exceed three consecutive nights.  Equipment is not to be left unattended for over 24 hours.

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See full camping rules here.

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Primitive camping only.  There is no electricity or water hook-up.

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Campfires are permitted in the fire rings.  Firewood is available.  Shower is available in the clubhouse.

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CLUB RENTAL

Club rental fees per day are as follows:

• Clubhouse -- $150

• Clubhouse Wedding -- $300 (+ damage deposit of $200)

• Shelter House -- $25

• Dog Fields (east and west) -- $175

• Both Fields -- $300

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See rental contract for rental rules.

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DOG TRAINING

Farmland Conservation Club has a DNR dog training permit for the East Field.  This permit allows 20 acres to be used year-round, using pen-raised native game birds (pheasant and bobwhite quail) and non-native game birds (everything else).

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A second permit for the West Field will not be issued by the DNR.  The West Field can be used with native pen-raised game birds during the regular Indiana state game bird hunting season and non-native game birds year-round.

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Groups wishing to rent the training fields should abide by these rules or obtain a special permit from the DNR allowing them to shoot pen-raised game birds in the West Field.