A little-known place for many people who visit our mountains is the Arrowhead Fish & Game Conservation Club, Inc.  Casually known as "The Rifle Range" by locals, this facility is located on Highway 173, 1 mile north of Grass Valley Road.   I've spent many hours shooting at millions of targets and spent countless cartridges there over the years.  I remember shooting a .22 for the very first time there with my Cub Scout troop (gosh, that was almost 3 decades ago)!  Michelle has acquired "trigger itch" since we've been together and we have frequented the trap range to throw some targets in the evenings before the sun goes down or on our "date days."  It is a great way to have some fun close to home.

Facilities include an outdoor pistol range (200 yards), an outdoor rifle range (200 yards), a trap range and an archery area.  There are barbecues, picnic tables and restrooms as well.  This is a private range with memberships sold at The Cedar Glen Trading Post on Hook Creek Road in Cedar Glen (of course). 

Memberships cover one person, their spouse, and any children under 18 years of age.  Membership costs are $50 per year (membership dates run from the time you join, until December 31st of that year - no prorations).   Since the range is open to any members during the week, they give you a membership card and the gate key so you can go whenever you want.  On weekends there is a rangemaster and fees may apply.  Trap is thrown on Sundays only and, again, fees apply to members and non-members alike. 

Please be sure to read the rules and regulations completely before you head out there.  A copy of them is posted (along with some pictures and other important information) on their website at:  www.arrowheadfishandgame.com   They can also be reached by phone at 909.337.7000.