About us:

The club you have joined is a collection of sportsmen united to enjoy shooting and fishing sports. We have a facility in Geneva Township that is convenient to South Haven. This property has a 50 ft. indoor range, two trap ranges, up to 270 yards on outdoor ranges, sporting clays, and
3-D archery layouts. The facilities and activities are generally open to the public. However, only members and their invited guests may use the grounds or, equipment unattended. Members doing so must have had an orientation session, and must see that safety rules are obeyed.  The Club is affiliated with the National Rifle Association as a 100% club.  This requires all of our members belong to the NRA as individuals. We do this to slow down the erosion of rights, so that our children may enjoy some of the activities that we now have.  The Club has affiliated with Michigan United Conservation Clubs.  MUCC has helped us with tax exempt status. Membership in MUCC is available through the Club at a substantially reduced rate. The Club is
also affiliated with the Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners, MCRGO. MCRGO is a very effective organization that was formed to lobby for gun law reform. They have done so most effectively.  The Club is closely tied to Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, and the Fraternal Order of Police.  These organizations have much in common with our Club. We work well together for mutual benefit.  The Club also supports Michigan Bow Hunters, 4H, and others.  

History:

On February 7, 1916 the Fishermen’s Union met with other local sportsmen to discuss “combining the gunmen and nimrods of the city” into one organization. “Devotees of line and shell” got together on Thursday February 24, 1916 to form the South Haven Rod & Gun Club and elect the following officers; President-Herbert Parker, Vice President-John Sweet, Secretary-Ed Kagel, and Treasurer-James Chandler.