Welcome To The
Wildlife
Achievement Chapter, Inc.
The Izaak Walton League of America
Est. 1937
"To strive for the purity of water, the clarity
of air, and the wise stewardship of the land and its resources;
to know the
beauty and understanding of nature, and the value of wildlife, woodlands
and open space;
to the preservation of this heritage and to man's sharing
in it;
I pledge myself as a member of the Izaak Walton League of
America".
Izaak Walton's 100th Anniversary Video, a
must see
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Main House 301-253-2384 Shotgun Range
301-253-4779
We have an E-mail list for all interested members to keep up with breaking
events. The list is used to remind members of upcoming chapter events,
rule changes, safety updates
and dues renewals. All addresses are sent "blind" and your
address will not appear on the mass mailing. The list is not sold or given
to anyone and is optional to members. If you have previously registered
and are not getting messages or if you want to be added to the E-mail list,
use this link to add your
name to the Izaak Walton-WAC, E-mail list. Please include your name,
E-mail address and that you are requesting to be added to the IWLA E-mail
list. Remember to update your address if you change to another provider.
Addresses that are returned five times, as undeliverable or returned three times
for a "Full Mailbox", will be deleted from the list.
All members are placed on the list automatically upon registration.
P.O. Box 118, Damascus, Maryland 20872
Some Spam Blockers will return E-mail to us.
If this happens five times, your address will be deleted from the
list.
To prevent this, add
IzaakWaltonWAC@iwlwac.org to your approved mail list.
Many corporate and government servers do not allow incoming bulk
mail,
(like our mailing list) and they will block them. If you are not getting mail
from us, at least one a month, the odds are it is being blocked by your
employer. You are better off using a home E-mail address for uninterrupted
service.
Our Izaak Walton League Chapter |
Our Izaak Walton League of America Chapter is called "The Wildlife Achievement Chapter, Inc." We are located at 26430 Mullinix Mill Rd., Mt Airy, Md. 21771 near Damascus, Maryland.
We have many family activities at the Wildlife Achievement
Chapter. Our chapter has 120+ acres of beautiful land in northern Montgomery
County. Chapter programs include conservation, wildlife and environmental
activities along with a 100 yard rifle range, 50 yard pistol range, a 35 yard
pistol range, an air rifle
program and range, youth activities, Boy Scouts, skeet & trap & 5
stand sporting clays fields, regular Cowboy Action Shoots and lots of social
events. Our many community oriented projects have assisted the town and citizens
of Damascus in the areas of conservation, highway clean ups, Damascus Help,
stream clean ups, scholarship programs, Hunter Safety, youth programs, recycling
and wildlife habitat. With the exception of special events, training or
sanctioned events, all of our rifle, pistol, air, archery and shotgun
ranges are for members and their guest only, they are not open to
the general public. Rifle and pistol ranges are open for members
and their guest only from 10:00 AM to dusk (actual close time is posted on
the registration box and in the weather banner in the main menu above).
SKEET
& TRAP
The Skeet, Trap & 5 Stand Sporting Clay
fields are open every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM,
(with the exception of clean up day on the last Sunday of the month, range
may not open until 1:00 PM, please come out and help with the chapter
clean up). There may be adjusted hours in December during our Christmas Tree sales.
Wednesday hours (during daylight saving time), are from
2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. On meeting nights, the range closes at 6:30 PM.
Contact Mark Gay
301-332-4111 for additional information.
The skeet house phone number is 301-253-4779.
IWLA - WAC
Scholarship Program
Scholarship Criteria
Scholarship Application
RENTAL HALL
You can download the
Rental Agreement
HERE. The rental agreement is in PDF format and can be filled out
while viewing it on line. When finished, you can print it.
Contact chairperson
Cherie Aker 301-330-9468
for additional
information on renting the grounds or social hall. Check the web calendar to
verify that the hall is available for rental before contacting Cherie.
The Wildlife Achievement Chapter has an Annual Scholarship
Program. Currently, we are offering several $1,000 scholarships ($500 per
semester) to qualified students each year. The scholarship is open to a high
school senior that attends high school on Montgomery, Howard, Frederick or
Carroll County, in Maryland (being an IWLA member is not a requirement).
It is also open to high school seniors of Wildlife Achievement
Chapter members from any school district. For additional information on the
qualifying criteria and an application, take these links,
Scholarship Criteria
or Scholarship
Application (This is an Adobe PDF file that can be filled out while
viewing and saved to your computer).
The scholarship will continue through the students 4 year program.
Donations to our scholarship program are appreciated. The
Wildlife Achievement Chapter, of the Izaak Walton League, is a non-Profit 501
(C)
organization and all donations are tax deductible.
We have a large rental hall, with a commercial kitchen, available at
great rates. We rent our grounds for large gathering's and we
have a large BBQ building for outdoor cooking. All hall rentals are for
MEMBERS ONLY. The member must be present, at the rental, for the entire
duration.
Each year the Izaak Walton League of America presents National
Awards, along with Judge John W. Tobin and Defenders Chapter Achievement Awards
to those most deserving recognition. Additionally, the Wildlife Achievement
Chapter has its own Chapter Awards.
Most of the National Awards are due to the
entity identified on the nomination form by
June 1. Chapter award nominations are due to the Chapter President, also by June
1. The Judge John W Tobin and Defenders Chapter Achievement Awards are due by to
the entity identified on the nomination form by March 15.
Each award has a nomination form specific to the award. The award criteria are outlined in more depth to help identify potential nominees. Additionally, questions pertaining to the nominee and how they meet the specific award criteria are listed as a guideline to aid in filling out the nomination form.
Nominations for chapter awards may be submitted by any Wildlife Achievement Chapter member is good standing. National wards may be submitted by any Izaak Walton League member in good standing.
The following are links to the National and Chapter nomination forms.
National Awards:
Best
Chapter Member Recruitment Award Nomination
Best Chapter Newsletter Award Nomination
Best Division Newsletter Award Nomination
Best Website
Award Nomination
National 54 Founders Award Nomination
National Arthur R Thompson Memorial Award Nomination
National Hall of Fame Award Nomination
National Honor Roll Award Nomination
National James Lawton Childs Award Nomination
National
Robert C O Hair Award Nomination
National Save Our Streams Award Nomination
National Thelma (Pete) Reed Memorial Award Nomination
National
Conservation Award Nomination
National Outdoor America's Future Award Nomination
National
Outdoor Ethics Award Nomination
Judge John W.
Toben Award Nomination
Chapter Awards
Bob Lilly
Award Nomination
Wildlife Achievement Chapter Distinguished Service Award Nomination
Wildlife Achievement Chapter Meritorious Service Award Nomination
Wildlife Achievement Chapter New Member Award Nomination
Forms Are in Adobe Acrobat Reader,
Download Free
ALL
NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS MUST BE PRESENTED, IN PERSON,
AT A BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
Mailed applications will be returned.
Dues
Renewals must be sent to the
Membership Chairman Chuck
Crooks
CHUCK CROOKS
WAC MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
3147 PHEASANT RUN
IJAMSVILLE, MD 21754-8919
Download Application & Complete Instructions On How To Become A Member
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: One adult over the age of 18 years of age, and shall be entitled to vote, hold office at the chapter, state, and national level. Each Individual Membership shall be counted as one member on the national membership rolls.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: Two adults (Husband / Wife - Significant Other) over the age of 18 years of age. Children, natural, adopted or foster children under the age of 18 that live at home can enjoy the chapter with their adult membership holders. The two family members over eighteen years of age shall be entitled to vote (maximum of 2 votes), hold office at the chapter, state, and national level. Each Family Membership shall be counted as two members on the national membership rolls.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP: One adult between eighteen and twenty-one years of age, who is a full-time undergraduate student. Student members over eighteen years of age shall be entitled to vote, hold office at the chapter, state, and national level. Each Student Membership shall be counted as one member on the national membership rolls.
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP: One child under the age of eighteen years of age. Youth members shall not be entitled to vote, hold office at the chapter, state, and national level. Each Youth Membership shall be counted as one member on the national membership rolls.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP:
Your spouse, and children (under age 18 that live at home with you) are
welcome to use our facilities under your membership when accompanied by you.
Spouses will be issued their own Range Access Card if they take and pass the
Chapter & Range Orientation course along with you. Only the applicant, on
the Individual membership application, is allowed to vote in chapter and
national elections. Only one electronic key card is issued per Individual
Membership. Two Visitor Badges are issued to only the individual member for
use of the ranges by family or other guests. All family and other guests
must be accompanied by the member and wear a Visitor’s Badge at all times on
the ranges. If you want to bring more than two family members or other
guests to the ranges, you need to join as a Family Membership so your spouse
can also receive two visitor badges in addition to a range access card.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: A Family Membership includes full membership for the
member and their spouse. Both members and children (under age 18 that live
at home with you) are welcome to use our facilities under the family
membership when accompanied by you or your spouse. Both adult members will
be issued their own Range Access Cards if they take and pass the Chapter &
Range Orientation course. Both adult applicants are allowed to vote in
chapter and national elections. Two electronic key cards are issued per
Family Membership. Two Visitor Badges are issued to each adult member if
they take and pass the Chapter & Range Orientation course. All family and
other guests must be accompanied by the member and wear a Visitor’s Badge at
all times on the ranges.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP:
Student members are welcome to limited use of our facilities as described
herein and will be issued their own range card if they take and pass the
Chapter & Range Orientation course. Student members under age 21 can have
use of the shotgun range and limited use of the rifle range once they earn
their range card. However, Maryland Law prohibits persons under age 21 from
possessing a regulated firearm (i.e., handguns and assault rifles). Student
members under age 21 will have an orange sticker affixed to their range
cards indicating the need for restricting their access in accordance with
Maryland Law. Student members can serve in any office or chair any committee
or subcommittee and are allowed to vote in chapter and national elections.
One electronic key card is issued per student membership.
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP: Youth members are not permitted to use our ranges unless accompanied by a current member over age 21 that has a range access card. Youth members shall not be entitled to vote, hold office at the chapter, state, and national level. Each Youth Membership shall be counted as one member on the national membership rolls.
Prospective members should review the membership application for details regarding the application process. Applications are available online or contact the Membership Chairman for additional information at IzaakWaltonWAC@aol.com
| Individual Membership | Member | Spouse |
Children < age 18 living with you |
| Electronic key card | Yes | ||
| Range Access Card | Yes | ||
| Two Visitor Badges | Yes | ||
| Membership Cards | Yes | ||
| Hold Elected Office | Yes | ||
| Vote in chapter and national elections | Yes | ||
| After orientation, use ranges on their own | Yes | ||
| Family Membership | Member | Spouse |
Children < age 18 living with you |
| Electronic key card | Yes | Yes | |
| Range Access Card | Yes | Yes | |
| Two Visitor Badges | Yes | Yes | |
| Membership Cards | Yes | Yes | |
| Hold Elected Office | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote in chapter and national elections | Yes | Yes |
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| After orientation, use ranges on their own | Yes | Yes |
| INDIVIDUAL |
FAMILY |
STUDENT |
YOUTH |
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| New Memberships | Chapter | 100.00 | 150.00 | 21.00 | 17.50 |
| If you join from Jan. thru June |
National | 50.00 | 75.00 | 25.00 | 10.00 |
| or | Division | 5.00 | 7.50 | 2.50 | 1.00 |
| Oct. thru Dec. | Initiation | 60.00 | 60.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Key Card 1* | 10.00 | 20.00 | 10.00 | N/A | |
| *Required | TOTAL | $225.00 | $312.50 | $58.50 | $28.50 |
| 1* Required for Building Access | |||||
| New Memberships | Chapter | 50.00 | 75.00 | 10.50 | 8.75 |
| Pro-Rated If you join from July |
National | 25.00 | 37.50 | 12.50 | 5.00 |
| thru | Division | 2.50 | 3.75 | 1.25 | .50 |
| Aug. | Initiation | 60.00 | 60.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Key Card 1* | 10.00 | 20.00 | 10.00 | N/A | |
| *Required | TOTAL | $147.50 | $196.25 | $34.25 | $14.25 |
| 1* Required for Electronic Building Access | |||||
| Renewals Due January 1st | TOTAL | $155.00 | $232.50 | $48.50 | $32.00 |
Membership Application Process
NOTE: Dues are pro-rated starting in July and August. We do not accept
any new memberships in September.
If
you join in October - December, your new membership is good through the
following year.
New membership applicants must complete and
present their sponsored, signed application, membership fees (Check,
Cash or Money Order, we do not take credit cards), and a
government-provided ID at a Board of Directors meeting. You must appear in
person at the meeting in order for your application to be accepted. Board
meetings are held in the upstairs dining hall of the clubhouse on the 1st
Wednesday of each month. Please arrive by no later than 6:30 PM. Your
sponsor must be a current member in good standing. If possible, have the
sponsor attend the first meeting with you. If you do not have a sponsor,
contact a Chapter member or one of the members on the Board of Directors. If you want to pay in cash,
please bring exact amount, we don't have change.
You will be asked to informally introduce yourself to the Board of Directors
and tell them your name, occupation, and why you want to join. Board members
will, in turn, introduce themselves to you and vote on all applications
after the dinner break. Please stay until the vote is completed. Once the
board approves your application, you must attend a membership meeting to be
voted on by the general membership and sworn in.
Membership meetings are also held in the upstairs dining hall of the
clubhouse, usually on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Most membership meetings are dinner meetings
(optional) with a social hour starting at 6:30 PM and the
meeting begins at 7:30PM. In November and December, membership meetings are often held on an alternate schedule due to
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Members present vote on acceptance of
the new members, followed by a swearing in ceremony. Check the chapter
calendar for current meeting dates and times.
PROBATION PERIOD
All new members must serve a two-year probationary period. During
your first two years, you must help with four authorized work
projects. Anytime within your first two years, you must volunteer for a minimum of
two conservation projects and two additional work projects that can be
conservation based or a regular work detail. Your two year
probationary period begins once you have been sworn in at a membership
meeting. Failure to complete your required work projects after 24 months, will
result in an additional fee ($100 starting with the 2024 renewal cycle) in order to renew. There are many work projects to choose
from. Most are listed on the chapter calendar located on our website. Each
event has a contact person for additional information. Conservation
projects are listed in bold green letters. Regular work credit items are
listed in bold brown letters. Always locate and sign the work log located at
the event. If you do not sign in, we have no way of recording your
attendance. Our hope is that all members adopt an annual project to
volunteer for, even after their probationary requirements have been met.
QUESTIONS ON YOUR WORK CREDITS
All probationary Members are required to volunteer for 4 work projects
within their first 2 years of membership (starting in the month they join).
You must have a minimum of 2 of the 4 credits in a Conservation event or
project. The remaining 2 can be a regular or a conservation event. Failure
to meet these requirements will cause an additional assessment of $100
starting with the 2024 renewal cycle to your annual renewal until the
requirements have been met. You will also remain in probationary status
until all requirements have been met and you have been a member for 1 year. If you are uncertain
on how many more
credits you need please email Forrest Neal at
fpnThree@gmail.com
. If you complete your work requirements before
your two year probationary period ends, you are still a probationary member
until your two year anniversary is reached.
For additional membership information contact Membership Chairman
Chuck Crooks
Download Application & Complete Instructions On How To Become A Member
Our new forms can be filled out while they
are displayed on the computer and then printed with the data already filled
out.
Forms Are in Adobe Acrobat Reader,
Download Free
President :
Cherie Aker* Membership, Budget & Finance, Publicity / Public Relations
1st. Vice President:
Joe
Pauley 301-452-6606
Overlooks Committees; Awards, House and Grounds, Skeet & Trap, Developing
Major Fund Raisers, Wild Game Dinner, Boy Scouts,
Conservation,
Licenses & Permits, our Web Page and Cowboy Action
Shoots.
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2nd Vice President: Rodger Moran*
Overlooks
Committees; Archery, Rifle & Pistol, Outdoor Air Gun, Legislation, Recycling, Save Our
Streams, Hall Rentals, Food & Beverage, Astronomy Club, Chapter Safety.
Contact - Joe
Pauley
3rd Vice President Kevin Wolf 301-385-3509 Overlooks Committees; Youth Activities, Junior Shotgun, Junior Air Gun, Adopt-A-Road, Christmas Trees, Dinner Programs, Entertainment, Hunter Safety, Chapter Insurances, and NRA Programs, .
Recording Secretary: John Hartwell 240-543-0156 Meeting minutes.
Corresponding Secretary:
Jim
Piateski*
301-253-4950.
Chapter Newsletter.
Membership Secretary:
Chuck Crooks*
301-831-9666 Membership
dues and records.
Sergeant At Arms:
Richard Fried*
301-253-2789.
Parliamentarian:
Steve Lefebvre*
301-482-1898
Directors: 2024 & 2025 -
Immediate Past President
John Porter*
Treasurer:
Paul Turska* Chapter financial
officer.
Chaplain:
Adol
Owen-Williams II
Directors:
2025 & 2026 - Dave Lane 301-928-5363,
Dean Elliott,
Barry
Fleming
,
Ken Lefebvre*
* = A Past President
If you have a question or would like to assist in any activity, contact the Committee Chairperson listed below. For unlisted committees, contact the Vice President that oversees that committee. Underlined names are links to chairperson's E-mail.
Adopt-A-Road |
Air Rifle -Adult Indoors |
Air Rifle - Jr. |
Air Rifle Outdoors |
Archery |
Astronomy Club |
Boy Scout Liaison |
Chapter
& Range |
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Conservation |
Cowboy Shoots |
Green Energy |
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DNR |
House & Grounds |
Kitchen |
Membership |
Recycling |
Rifle / Pistol |
Save Our Streams |
Skeet & Trap |
Technology / AV |
Web Site |
Wild Game Dinner |
* The Wildlife Achievement Chapter policy for Firearm Handling on
chapter grounds was created from current federal and state law for
handling of a firearm, for anywhere on chapter grounds except as
provided here in.
* There will be no open carry anywhere on chapter grounds other than active law enforcement or at a sanctioned chapter events where RSOs, instructors or specific individuals may be authorized to open carry.
* Only persons who possess a valid State or Federal issued wear and
carry permit may possess a concealed firearm. Firearm “MUST” stay
concealed at all times.
* Anyone that is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm as
determined by any federal, state or local agency may not possess or be
in the vicinity of a firearm anywhere on chapter grounds.
* All persons using the chapter ranges must comply with all the Rifle/Pistol Range Safety Rules that may exceed these rules.
* No person shall be in possession of a firearm of any kind while under the influence of any drug or alcohol.
* Failure to strictly follow any of the above rules may result in suspension of privileges or expulsion from chapter membership.
As Approved by the Board of Directors on 11/02/2022
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Shotgun Hours and Conditions of Operation: Weather permitting: Saturdays and Sundays: noon-5:00 PM, Except Christmas, Easter and special events. Wednesdays (during Daylight Savings Time) 2:00 PM-6:00 PM. Always check website for special events. Members wishing to shoot near the end of the day must arrive at least 45 minutes before closing times. |
Shotgun Safety Overview for Damascus Wildlife Achievement Chapter, Inc.
We have been fortunate, at the Damascus Wildlife Achievement Chapter Skeet and Trap Range, to have an unprecedented number of new shooters come to the shotgun fields. As a general rule, many of our new shooters are inexperienced and not familiar with the safety procedures, some of which are common to all shooting sports and some of which are particular to the shotgun clay target sports. Since safety is our highest priority, new shooters are required to learn shotgun safety basics and experienced shooters to review them.
During the January, 2010 Meeting the Board of Directors, they approved a new Shotgun Safety Course to be mandatory for all members who wish to use the shotgun range with full member privileges. The Shotgun Safety Overview course will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Upon successful completion of the Shotgun Safety Overview, a your membership number on your card will have parentheses around it.
The membership card must be displayed while using the shotgun ranges, or any or the other ranges.
The Shotgun Safety Overview/Orientation will be held every other month and is open to all members. The Rifle/Pistol/Club Orientation course is a prerequisite to the shotgun orientation. Please bring your range cards to the shotgun orientation. Check club calendar for dates and times.
Successful completion of the shotgun course will allow members to shoot on a shotgun field (during scheduled operating hours) without supervision of a member who has completed the course. This requirement is similar to that of the rifle and pistol ranges. Before attending the class please read the course materials at this link.
Most members are already qualified on the shotgun fields. Check your range cards. If your membership number is in parentheses, such as (12345), or if there is a "S" punched in the white circle,” you need not attend the Shotgun Orientation
WAC members that have not completed the Shotgun Safety Overview will pay member rates, but will be considered guests on the shotgun fields, and the following conditions will apply:
* A Shotgun approved member may bring guests to the shotgun range. The member must remain with the guest at all times and is responsible for their safety and safety instruction.
* Shotgun guests are defined as Chapter members that have not attended the Shotgun Safety Overview, and non-Chapter members. Non-Chapter members will pay “guest” rates.
* Members from other IWLA chapters are guests and must shoot on a squad with approved member.
Questions or concerns may be addressed by contacting the Skeet & Trap Committee Chairman listed under committee chairpersons.
All events and contacts are listed on Our Complete Chapter Calendar
BOARD
MEETINGS
Board Meetings are usually held on
the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month. New members are required to
present their application, in person, at a board meeting. It
is helpful if prospective new members arrive at 6:30 pm to
help speed up the process. See the membership secretary when you arrive.
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Membership Meetings are usually held on
the FOURTH (but not always) WEDNESDAY of the month. Check the
Chapter
Calendar for listings by month. Social hour begins at 6:30
PM and dinner is at 7:30 PM.
CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
The
IWLA-WAC Conservation
Committee normally meets on the 1st Wednesday
of the month (see chapter calendar), at 6:30 PM.
Contact
Jim Piateski 301-253-4950
or Jeffrey Deschamps 301-604-3736 for additional information.
See the Chapter calendar
for actual dates by month. Since many conservation actives are still
in the planning stages, they are not yet on the calendar. If you are interested
in upcoming events sign up for the Izaak Walton-WAC, E-mail list.
New Conservation
Committee web site.
ADULT AIR RIFLE
The
Adult
Air Rifle Program (air rifle and
pistol) meets every Monday at 7:00 PM for indoor shooting in the Rathskeller
room downstairs.
Jim Pachulski is the contact
for this and the adult airgun program, in general. Our Air Rifle Field Target Matches
are held from March through November. See the
Chapter Calendar
for the current schedule.
Directions
DIFTA FIELD TARGET MATCHES
The Damascus Air Rifle Club runs a junior air rifle and smallbore .22 program
from September to May (9 months). An informational meeting for potential junior
shooters takes place at the end of August. See our Chapter Calendar for the date
and time of the meeting.
The Damascus Ike's Field Target Association (DIFTA) will sponsor air rifle
field target matches at the Damascus, Maryland, IWLA ranges. Registration
begins at 9:00 AM. For additional information contact
Mark Mayer
Directions
THE JUNIOR SHOOTING PROGRAMS:
The Damascus Air Rifle Club will hold it's first meeting of the year in
September. Please see our
Chapter Calendar
for dates and times.
This meeting is our informational and registration session for the coming shooting team season. Parents of boys and girls who are interested in learning to shoot air rifles both safely and well, are encouraged to attend this session. Visitors will have an opportunity to see the equipment we use and meet our NRA certified instructors and coaches. They will also have an opportunity to ask questions about the program, without obligation of any kind.
The
program fees are:
Sporter Air Rifle (Beginner and Intermediate) - $220 for non IWLA Chapter
members or $200 for current IWLA Chapter members.
Precision Air Rifle (Advanced/Competitive) - $260 for non IWLA Chapter members
or $240 for current IWLA Chapter members.
Although membership in the WAC-IWLA is not required, we do welcome new families
in the program to join the IWLA Chapter. The club provides all of the equipment
and materials a shooter needs to begin to participate in our program.
The program runs September to May on three separate and different nights
(Tuesdays 6:30pm to 9:00pm, Wednesdays 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Thursdays 6:00pm to
8:00pm) based on their abilities and shooting experience. New junior shooters
with little or no experience in shooting are usually assigned to Thursday night
practices.
For
additional information about this program, please contact
Ed Mondońedo by email at eddarc2016@gmail.com or
by phone at 301-437-6285.
HELP OUR JUNIOR SHOOTERS BY JOINING OR RENEWING
YOUR NRA MEMBERSHIPS HERE
Through a special NRA program, you may now join or renew your NRA Membership
through this web site.
When you go through this special link, the NRA will donate a substantial
portion of your dues to our junior shooting program. This is a wonderful
opportunity to have your NRA dues come back to assist this great program
within our chapter. To help make a difference, please click on the NRA logo
at the left, and complete the appropriate applications.
You can pay on line and save time and a stamp.
BOWLING PIN & PRACTICAL DEFENSE SHOOTS
We now have a full
schedule for bowling pin and Practical Defense type shoots. Currently, shoots
are open to members and the rules are "relaxed" for a casual atmosphere. All
participants meet at the Tom Riley Open Range (uncovered
range). Sign-in, registration and setup starts at 9:45 AM.
Practical defense and bowling pin matches will now help our members
by integrating intermediate firearm instruction during the events.
Participants must bring their own firearms and ammo, and there is a very
nominal fee to participate.
See the
Chapter Calendar for a list of the monthly shoots. For additional
information contact
VACNAT. Click here for
Bowling
Pin Match Rules and
Match Application /
Score Sheet.
Recent Practical Defense class photos.
In August,
we host the SASS Maryland State Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting. The
match is called "Thunder Valleys Days" and takes place over three days. Entry
for TVD is by pre registration only. See our
own
Damascus Wildlife Rangers web
site for complete information on all of the Cowboy Matches.
The Rifle/Pistol Range Clean Up and Christmas Tree
Maintenance is normally the last Sunday of the month at 10:00 AM.,
(Occasionally it is the 4th Sunday, check the club calendar for exact dates). The
clean up's generally run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. This is a great
way to help out the chapter. The rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges
will be closed until 12:00 noon on clean up days.
RANGE OFFICER
TRAINING & CHAPTER
ORIENTATION
The Chapter and Range Officer Orientation &
Training is normally the last Sunday of the month at 08:30 AM.,
(occasionally it is the 4th Sunday, check the club calendar for exact dates). This meeting
is a requirement for those wishing to become "Range Approved" so they can
use the Rifle and Pistol ranges on their own.
Attendees must have submitted their membership application and have been
approved by the Board of directors before attending the Rand and Chapter
orientation Class.
You must pre-register for the orientation class by sending an email to
wacori@iwlwac.org .
MEMBERS THAT HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE RANGE ORIENTATION
CANNOT USE ANY CHAPTER RANGES UNLESS THEY ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A
RANGE APPROVED MEMBER. The orientation, will last from three to four hours. Attendance of spouse and youngsters
is encouraged. The meeting is held in the Chapter House.
Weather permitting, a portion of the class will be
held outdoors, please dress appropriately.
Only "Range Approved" members and their
guests are permitted to use the Rifle and Pistol ranges. Remember to display
your range approved membership card while using the ranges. And don't forget
to sign "In and Out" at the sign in box.
DNR HUNTER SAFETY PROGRAM
The DNR Approved
Hunter Safety Program training, at this Izaak Walton location, will have
three classes in the fall of each year. Each class consist of a required
three days of instruction and testing. For dates, check the
Chapter Calendar in September, October and November, for class times and
registration information. To register you must complete an application (on the
DNR web site) at this link
http://dnr.maryland.gov/nrp/Pages/hunter_education_classes.aspx. For additional DNR Hunter Safety questions, contact the
Department Of Natural Resources (DNR)
web site, or call the Natural Resources Police - Safety Education Division
on 410-260-3280.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the course, can be found
HERE.
DNR HUNTER SAFETY CLASSROOM COURSES
If you have lost your Hunter Safety Card, contact the DNR Police, in Annapolis,
on 410-260-3280 and they will issue a replacement.
MARYLAND SHOOTER QUALIFICATION PROGRAM
Maryland Shooter Qualification Committee Contact list link
Guidance: Maryland Shooter Qualification Card Program link.
Wildlife Achievement Chapter, Damascus: FAQ
A few things you need to bring. Eye
protection and hearing protection for all persons you bring to the range. These
are mandatory, no one may shoot or observe without them.
We will start the shooters qualification from 10 AM to 12 PM, in September and
November - see the club calendar.
You will need to bring your own firearm and your own ammunition that you plan to
qualify with. The cost is $10.00 per firearm, per person, payable to
IWLA/WAC. We recommend
sight-in your firearms prior to coming to qualify.
If you do not have access to a range to sight-in, we do offer a sight-in run for
an additional $10.00 per firearm, per person payable to IWLA-WAC. If you do
qualify on the sight-in run, we do keep the additional $10.00 paid.
You will need to hit a paper plate target at 40 yards with slugs 3 out of 5 times for shotgun and 2 out of 3 for black powder.
This also pertains to black powder although Maryland law does not consider a black powder loaded until it has a cap, 209 primer attached or inserted. We do consider it loaded if it is charged. If you are qualifying with a black powder firearm, you will be asked to run a cap/209 primer through it prior to loading to make sure it is empty. Safety note: The additional safety reason for this is so that no one double charges their firearm because they forgot it was loaded. Doing so would cause a catastrophic accident, resulting in injury.
VISIBLE RANGE CARD REQUIREMENT FOR ALL IWLA-WAC
RANGES
Every member, and every guest, who shoots on
any range
(This will include the shotgun, airgun,
archery, rifle and pistol), must be visibly
wearing a Range Access card. If you do not have one, you must attend a
Range Orientation class, held at 9:30 A.M. on the last Sunday of the month, to
obtain one. (Check the online calendar for class dates).
You must still log in at the sign in box, when you enter and when you leave the ranges.
Each member has been issued to
guest passes. These passes must be worn by your guest while on the range. No one
is permitted on the ranges without a pass, even if they are only observing.
The only exception to wearing a Range Access
card is if you are shooting in an event where non-members are invited that are
not specific guests of members under current Chapter Rules or organized shooting
competitions. Such events include
Cowboy Action Shoots, Seneca Valley DCM Matches, Breaking Clays to Save the
Bay, etc.
If you forget
your card, you cannot use the ranges unless you are the guest of a range approved member
that has their card and a guest card for you to wear. You will be recorded as their guest.
Each member that has a GREEN range access card will be provided TWO red visitor badges that must be visibly worn at all times by family and other guests. Visitor badges will be distributed with members’ GREEN range access cards. Visitors are only allowed on the ranges when accompanied by members. Therefore, anybody on the ranges without a GREEN range access card or a visitor’s badge will be deemed trespassing and will be requested to leave the property.
“Visitor badges will be printed with the member’s name and ID number. The member must be present with the guests that are using their visitor cards.”
STARTING IN 2021, the members range access card will be PERMANENT. It will be GREEN and have the IWLA logo on it. Like range access cards, the design of red visitor badges is permanent will not change each year. Members should retain their visitor badges as long as they remain members. Lost badges will be replaced for a cost of $10 each.
To Volunteer for a Chapter Project or work detail,
please check the
Chapter
Calendar
for events and contact information.
The next new cowboy shooter clinic, at Damascus, will be on April 19, 2026.
Class size is limited to 5 shooting students and seats are on a first come,
first serve basis. Pre-registration is required, no walk ins.
This class sells out often and class size is limited. Applications must
be mailed with class registration fee in order to guarantee your reservation.
If, after registering, you cannot make the class, please let us know so we
can make your seat available.
You can fill out the
application while viewing it on your PC and then print
it. You can make yourself a copy and I will be able to read the one you send
me!
APPLICATION
HERE
The purpose of the clinics is to introduce the sport to potential
enthusiasts who'd like to give it a try without "the whole world watching."
Though playing the game under the watchful eye of the Range Officer and
their timer is part of the fun, that can be a little intimidating if you're
new at it. SAFETY and fun are the real focus of the sport, and we'd like to
be sure everyone gets off to the right start. Students will learn how the
game is played, hear the SASS rules, see the equipment and accessories that
are required, and get a chance to try out the range of firearms that are
appropriate to the sport. A history of the sport is included in the
classroom portion. You can look at the
Clinic Outline
to see what's covered. Atlantic Guns
and the Damascus Wildlife Rangers
provide all equipment and ammo, if students do not have their own yet.
Each person will get the chance to shoot real cowboy hoglegs, a scatter gun
and lever action rifle! You will feel the fear of that dang buzzer and learn
what real brain fade is like!
The clinics are not meant to be initial firearms training. Students must
already be familiar with the safe use and
unassisted loading of revolvers, rifles and
shotguns. If you do not have experience, you can
take the classroom portion but, you can only observe the live fire portion.
For additional information contact
Chuckaroo
301-831-9666. You will be required to complete a waiver that includes your
experience competency in order to participate in the shooting portion.
Having fired a gun sometime in your life, is not sufficient experience with
firearms in order to participate in the live fire portion of the class.
Many
thanks to Atlantic Guns for again providing all of the clinic ammo!
Clinic volunteers on September 7, 2025 made it happen!, JR Gomez,
Annie Jean Oakley, Snapshot Sandy, Mt. Airy Undertaker, Old Baldy and Chuckaroo.
REGULATED FIREARMS
AND THE NEW HANDGUN LAW
MARYLAND'S NEW HANDGUN (Regulated Firearm) LAW
In order to purchase a handgun in Maryland, after October 1, 2013,
you must have a Handgun Qualification
License (HQL) (Unless you are exempted).
THIS IS THE LINK TO THE MSP WEB SITE, FOR THE
HQL APPLICATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Exceptions to possession of the HQL License (If you fall under one of these exemptions, you do not need and HQL to purchase a regulated firearm).
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A Licensed Firearms Manufacturer.
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Active law enforcement officer or a person retired in good standing from a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State, or a local law enforcement agency of the State.
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Active or retired member of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard and possesses a valid military identification card.
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A person purchasing, renting or receiving an antique, curio or relic as defined in federal law.
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Maryland licensed firearms dealers.
Most Of Us Are Exempt From The
Training
Required to have the HQL,
but exempt from the training component
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Someone who completed a certified safety course.
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Has completed a course of instruction in the competency and safety of firearms as prescribed under Natural Resources Article, §10-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland. Application for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Course Certificate can be obtained from here and may be used in lieu of Qualified Handgun Instruction.
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Is currently a qualified handgun instructor.
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Is an honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the United States or National Guard.
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Is an employee of an armored car company who has a handgun permit issued by MSP.
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Lawfully owns a regulated firearm. If you already own a handgun or assault weapon prior to October 1, 2013, you do not have to complete the training to apply for the Handgun Qualification License.
THIS IS THE LINK TO THE MSP WEB SITE, FOR THE HQL
APPLICATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To obtain the HQL, you apply for it on line. You initially create an
account (by making up your User Name and Password). You can fill out
the basic information. You can come back later and continue the process.
If you do not have an
exception to the training (see exceptions on the MSP web site listed
above), you will have to locate and take the required training. Do this
before you get your fingerprints taken.
Because most of us already have a regulated firearm, we are exempt from
the training portion. You will need to get digital fingerprints taken.
When you do, you will be given a serial number associated with those
prints. This number will be needed for the HQL application. Once you
get the prints, complete the application as they are only good for about
a month.
Once you complete the
application, you can go back to the account and track the progress of
the application.
The cost for the application (good for 10 years) is $50. The cost of
the fingerprints varies but is around $35 to $55 dollars. There is
a listing of places to have your fingerprints taken on the web site
listed above.
This is my interpretation of the process. For complete information, use the link provided for the application.
There is no change in the laws regarding non-regulated long guns, like rifles and shotguns. You may still purchase these without a HQL.
Thanks to some dedicated archers among the WAC members, there is a WAC Archery Program and a field archery range located behind the Chestnut Tree farm near the driveway entrance to the WAC property. Access to the field archery range is to the right of the fence around the American Chestnut tree nursery (follow red and white sign). You must sign in at the range sign in box on the entrance to the field archery range. Please read all of the Archery Range Rules through this link before using the field archery range, ARCHERY RANGE RULES.
The WAC Archery Program’s mission is to introduce, train and develop archery enthusiasts, both young and old, in the sport of archery. The skills learned and developed in the program are useful for both field target archery and bow hunting. The WAC Archery Program has a number of instructors that are certified by the US Archery Association which is the organization that governs and sponsors the U.S. Olympic Archery Team. Sometime soon, we are hoping to get the WAC Archery Program qualified to be in the Junior Olympic Archery Development Program (JOAD). If you have any questions about the WAC Archery Program, archery classes and its other educational opportunities in the sport of archery, contact Phil Raum.
Plywood.... or chip board is always needed for target backers.
Pre-Cut 2' X 2' or 2' X 4' pieces are great, but if you can't cut it
we will see that it gets cut. Just leave the wood outside the sliding
door to the large steel equipment shed you see when you first come in the
driveway. Contact Chuck Crooks
301-831-9666 for additional information.
FACILITY CARD ACCESS SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION
The new access control system
controls entry to four areas. The range road portion of the system consists
of a computer-controlled barrier gate at the top of the range road and two
associated card readers, one for entry and one for exit. The gate is programmed
to function 1/2 hour before the normal start time for shooting. Prior to that
time, access is not permitted. It will not operate until 9:30 AM on most days.
The chapter house
portion consists of a computer-controlled latch on the rear Rathskeller entry
door and a single card reader for entry. A second in reader is located at the
front to the building, (to the doors on the right by the small patio). Exit from the Rathskeller
and upper level, is done
in a normal fashion without need for a facility card. The doors are programmed
to operate during normal club hours only (07:00 AM to 10:00 PM), they are not 24/7.
A fourth, in reader, is located on the skeet and trap range house. This reader is programmed for skeet and trap range officers only.
In addition to controlling access to the ranges and chapter house, the system maintains a record of events, by date and time, and identifies the cards (and card owners) associated with those events. That information will be used to analyze the use of our facilities, and to investigate incidents such as vandalism.
FACILITY CARDS (Plain White Card with
slot for snap holder)
Do I need one? If you drive to the rifle and pistol ranges or would like
to enter the chapter house at times when it is normally locked, you need
a facility card.
How do I get one? Facility cards are controlled and distributed by the House and Grounds Chairman. New members acquire them for a one time fee of $10 added to their dues and initiation fee. Existing members, who chose not to purchase a facility card when first offered, can acquire one by contacting Chuck Crooks, there will be a $10 charge.
Can I get several? Unfortunately our system has limits on the number of cards it can handle. Only one facility card will be issued to each WAC member for their personal use and for use by range-approved family members. Cards must not be loaned to other persons.
REPLACING YOUR
CARD
How do I replace a lost, damaged or malfunctioning card? To get a replacement
for your lost or damaged facility card, contact the
Chuck Crooks. The lost card will be removed
from the system.
Malfunctioning
cards, which are not apparently damaged by their owners, will be replaced at the club's cost
in subsequent years. However, to get a free replacement, the card must be
presented for testing by a responsible WAC official and will be retained
by the WAC. We do not mail access cards, you will have to come to the club to
get the replacement and to turn over any defective cards.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING THE RANGE
ROAD
- The range road gate is programmed to operate one half hour before the
regular range hours. The starting time is 10 AM. The gate will not operate
before 9:30 AM. The exit reader for the range gate will not function after a
programmed time as well. Do not linger on the range after the stop time as the
gate may not open on your exit. Do not use the out reader to enter the
range road. It will show on the record of your card use and entering (using the
out reader) after the permitted time frame could subject you to explain your
actions. The system will not permit entry on Christmas day, Easter Sunday, or during some
special events for which the range has been closed. The card reader for range
road entry is located at the intersection of the driveway and skeet/trap
field service road, about 30 feet in front of the gate.
- Register yourself and any guests (maximum of two) on the range sign-in log as usual. Each guests name must be listed under the members name and a check mark must be made next to the guests name in the column marked guest.
- Stop at the entry card reader and hold the
facility
card 2 to 4 inches
in front of the reader. The reader will beep and briefly change from red
to green as it reads your card. If the system recognizes your card and will
permit entry, the gate will open and remain open until one vehicle has entered.
- Drive through the gate promptly. Only one vehicle is permitted through on each gate cycle. Attempts at multiple entries during a single cycle could result in vehicle and gate damage.
- If your party includes more than one vehicle, use your card to permit your guest's vehicle to enter first. Then, after the gate has gone through a complete cycle of opening and closing, drive your vehicle to the card reader and present the card again as you would for a normal entry. THERE ARE INSTRUCTION ON THE GATE BOX IN CASE THE GATE FAILS.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXITING THE RANGE
ROAD
- The process of exiting the range road is the same as entering, except you
will be using the exit card reader. It is at the side of the range road on
the driver's left about 30 feet from the gate.
- Don't forget to sign out yourself and any guests on the range sign-in log. Entries on that log will be checked periodically against the information recorded by the access control system.
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In the event of a commercial power failure, the gate to the range road
will be release automatically but, you must manually pull up the gate. If the
power has failed, the gate should lift easily. If it does not, then the failure
is not due to a power failure. THERE ARE INSTRUCTION ON THE GATE BOX IN CASE
THE GATE FAILS.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING
THE RATHSKELLER AND UPPER LEVEL CLUB HOUSE
The access control system is programmed to permit chapter house entry from
8:00 AM to 10:00 PM for members. The Rathskeller card reader is located on the wall to the right of the
right lower level entry door. Access to the upper level is through the right
hand doors by the small patio where the handicap ramp is located.
- Keep your hand off of the door handle while presenting your card to the reader. If there is any outward pressure on the door, the latch will not release.
- Hold the facility card 2 to 4 inches in front of the card reader. The reader will beep and briefly change from red to green as it reads your card. If the system recognizes your card and will permit entry, the door latch should release with a light click.
- Pull the door open with the handle. You can continue holding it open while you and any other members of your party enter.
- Simply release the door and permit it to close normally after entering.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXITING
THE RATHSKELLER AND UPPER LEVEL CLUB HOUSE DOORS
The Rathskeller and upstairs hall doors incorporate a panic bar for exit like those on institutions
and commercial establishments. To exit and leave the building locked, simply
push the panic bar at the center of the door. It will relock upon closing. For
special events and meetings, doors can be unlocked to permit entry by
non-members. This will be done by house and grounds or the event chairperson.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING
THE SKEET & TRAP RANGE HOUSE
- In case of any suspected failure, one way to determine whether a problem
is due to your access card or some other factor is to try your card on more than
one reader. The Rathskeller entrance door is a good choice for such a test
because it usually remains in service when the ranges may be closed.
- If the range road gate will not open for your entry, first make sure that
the range is not closed because it is a holiday, a special event, or outside
of posted shooting hours. After verifying that the range should, indeed,
be open for use, report the problem to a WAC official. You may then wait
for a resolution or walk to the range.
SOME OTHER THINGS TO KEEP IN
MIND
- Possession of a facility card is not proof of your qualification to use
the rifle/pistol ranges. Range users must continue to display a current
range-approved membership card on their person while at the ranges.
- The range road gate may be locked open for special events where traffic
on that road will be heavy or involve entry by a number of persons who are
not members of the WAC. If you are in charge of such an event, please make
arrangements ahead of time to ensure the gate will be locked open for you,
and returned to computer control at the end of your event, after ensuring
that people without cards are no longer in the range areas.
- If you find the gate locked open when no special event is underway, go
through the process of presenting your card to the reader anyway so it may,
at least, record information about your entry.
Never go to the ranges through
an open gate without your card. You may find the gate closed when you attempt
to leave.
- The range road gate and Rathskeller doors may also be locked closed in
case of special events where entry by the general membership presents a possible
risk to property or persons.
- Facility cards will be disabled to prevent entry in case of the non-payment
of dues or the deliberate violation of range rules.
- The facility card number, which is recorded each time it is used, specifically
identifies the WAC member to whom that card was issued. Except in emergencies
as noted above, do not permit your card to be used by someone outside your
family membership.
- The access system event log will be regularly reviewed for unusual events.
You may be contacted if your card is associated with such an event. Please
do your best to cooperate in such investigations.
- Actions to circumvent or otherwise interfere with the operation of the
access control system or its components are a serious violation of WAC trust
in its members, and may lead to expulsion from membership.
THIS IS YOUR CLUB. PLEASE HELP US TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN IT.
Members that are certified Skeet & Trap Range Officers, will have electronic
entry to the skeet house. The door that faces the ranges is equipped with
reader to permit entry to range officers only. Skeet and trap officers
will unlock the range house doors to allow skeet customers in. At the
conclusion of the day, range officers will relock the building per their
internal instructions.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF
PROBLEMS
The barrier gate is an electromechanical device which will fail occasionally. In
the event of a commercial power failure, the gate can be opened by gently lifting up on the
gate arm. In the event of a power failure there is no tension on the motor
so the release springs will permit the gate to open manually. The telephone
numbers for several WAC officials are posted on the exit side of the white steel
gate housing. They are familiar with access system operation. The Chairmen of the Rifle/Pistol Range and
House/Grounds Committees have immediate responsibility for the system, but
may delegate its operation to others who can respond more quickly in case
of problems.
The worst case scenario would be the gate will not open when you are trying to
leave the range. Attempt to use the card on the in reader to see if that opens
the gate. If that fails,
there is a sign on the top of the gate cabinet (the white cabinet that has the
gate arm on it) with instructions.
There will be a phone number to call that will assist you in getting out. NEVER
go through an already open gate without having your white electronic access card
with you.
When reporting a problem with access, note your name, the date, time and what
portion of the property you were attempting to gain access to. Access to
the building is denied prior to 7:00 AM and after 10:00 PM. Access to the range
road is denied prior to 9:30 AM and after the current range closure hours.
Access to the shotgun range house is limited to Shotgun Range Officers.
Potential causes for access failure are commercial power failure, card failure,
card reader failure, computer failure, trying to gain access out of permitted
hours, gate or electronic lock failure, unpaid dues or the ranges are closed for
a specific reason, (this will be posted on the web site calendar). If you have
not taken the range and orientation course, your access card will not operate
the gate at the entrance of the range road.
- In the worst case, where the range road gate will not open for your exit,
try to find someone at the site with another facility card, and ask them
to try their card in either of the gate card readers. If that works, go ahead
and exit the range road, then seek assistance from a WAC official for your
malfunctioning card. If nobody else is around or another card also fails,
contact the chapter caretaker or one of the other officials who will resolve
the problem.
- Rifle/pistol range users must continue to register the entry and exit of
themselves and their guests on the range sign-in log.
Each guest (maximum of two) must be listed on the log on a separate line.
Directions
If you are using a PC, Internet map service
or GPS for
directions, the official address is 26430 Mullinix Mill Rd., Mt Airy, Md.
21771
39° 77' 32.14" North Latitude
/ 77° 09' 27.77" West Longitude
Digital coordinates 39.292261 Latitude / -77157714 Longitude
Please obey the speed limit
signs. The Damascus area has been designated as a SPEED CORRIDOR and speed
cameras are plentiful.
From Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda and Northern Virginia Via
I-270:
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From Gaithersburg, Rockville & Bethesda Via Rt. 355:
Take Rt. 355 North toward Frederick. Just north of Gaithersburg,
near Milestone shopping center, take Rt. 27 Right toward Damascus.
Continue through Damascus but do not follow Rt. 27 North when it gets
in town, just continue straight (bear right at the Liberty Station).
Once you pass the next light you are actually on Rt.108 East. Take Rt. 108
2 miles
(speed camera in on 108 on the right
side at the church)
and turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Take Mullinix Mil
Rd. 1 1/2 miles and turn left into the driveway.
From Gaithersburg Via Rt. 124 (Woodfield Rd.):
Take Route 124 North toward Damascus. At the light in Damascus turn
Right (East) onto Rt. 108. Take Rt. 108
(speed camera in on 108 on the right
side at the church)
about 2 miles to Mullinix Mill
Rd. Turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Go 1 1/2 miles and turn left into
the driveway.
From Frederick Md., West Virginia, & Western PA. Via
I-70:
Take I-70 East toward Baltimore. Take Rt. 27 South toward Damascus
(also the Mt. Airy exit). Go South on Rt. 27 for 4.5 miles (CAUTION, THERE
IS A SPEED CAMERA ON RT 27 NEAR DAMASCUS). Turn left on Rt 124 at the traffic
light (Woodfield Rd.) and go the the next light, Route 108, and turn left.
(speed camera in on 108 on the right side at the church)
Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Go 1 mile and the driveway
is in on the left.
From Baltimore, Odenton, Howard County Via I-70:
Take I-70 West toward Frederick. Take Rt. 27 South toward Damascus
(also the Mt. Airy exit). Go South on Rt. 27 for 5.6 miles (CAUTION,
THERE IS A SPEED CAMERA ON RT 27 NEAR DAMASCUS). Turn left on Rt 124 at the
traffic light (Woodfield Rd.) and go the the next light, Route 108, and turn
left. (speed camera in on 108 on the
right side at the church) Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Go 1 mile and
the driveway is in on the left.
OR
Take I-70 West to Exit 73, Woodbine Road, Rt. 94. Go south
(left) on Rt. 94 to Rt. 108, Damascus Road. Take a right on Rt. 108.
(speed camera in on 108 on the right
side at the church)
Go 1.6 miles and turn right onto Mullinix Mill Road. Go 1.5 miles
and turn left into the driveway.
From Prince Georges County & Northern VA Via I-495:
Take I-495 to I-270 North towards Gaithersburg and Frederick.
Next take Father Hurley Blvd. to Md. Rt. 27 North/East toward Damascus.
Continue through Damascus but do not follow Rt. 27 North when it gets
in town, just continue straight (bear right at the Liberty Station).
Once you pass the next light you are actually on Rt.108 East. Take Rt. 108
2 miles
(speed camera in on 108 on the right
side at the church)
and turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Take Mullinix
Mil Rd. 1 1/2 miles and turn left into the driveway.
From Prince Georges County, Scenic Route:
Take New Hampshire Ave. (Route 650) West toward Ashton &
Olney. Continue on Rt. 650, cross over Rt. 108 and stay on Rt. 650.
(If you turn left onto Rt. 108, follow the directions from Silver Spring).
Eventually, (a long scenic ride), Rt. 650 ends and turns into Rt. 108 in
a small town called Etchinson (blink and it's gone). Make a right on Mullinix
Mill Rd., (first right after Long Corner Rd.). Go 1 1/2 miles and turn
left onto the driveway.
From Wheaton, Silver Spring & Olney:
Take Georgia Ave. (Rt. 97) North toward Olney. At Rt. 108, in
Olney, turn left (West) toward Laytonsville. Continue on Rt.
108 through Laytonsville until you get to the stop sign in Etchinson. Here
you turn left to continue on Rt. 108 West. (Turning right would be
New Hampshire Ave. aka Rt. 650). Continue on Rt. 108 toward Damascus and
make a Right turn onto Mullinix Mill Rd. Go 1 1/2 miles and
turn Left onto the driveway.
If you are using a PC or Internet map service for
directions, the official address is 26430 Mullinix Mill Rd., Mt Airy, Md.
21771
Please Drive Carefully!
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* The Wildlife Achievement Chapter policy for Firearm Handling on chapter grounds was created from current federal and state law for handling of a firearm, for anywhere on chapter grounds except as provided here in.
* There will be no open carry anywhere on chapter grounds other than active law enforcement or at a sanctioned chapter events where RSOs, instructors or specific individuals may be authorized to open carry.
* Only persons who possess a valid State or Federal issued wear and carry permit may possess a concealed firearm. Firearm “MUST” stay concealed at all times.
* Anyone that is prohibited from buying or possessing a firearm as determined by any federal, state or local agency may not possess or be in the vicinity of a firearm anywhere on chapter grounds.
* All persons using the chapter ranges must comply with all the Rifle/Pistol Range Safety Rules that may exceed these rules.
* No person shall be in possession of a firearm of any kind while under the influence of any drug or alcohol.
* Failure to strictly follow any of the above rules may result in suspension of privileges or expulsion from chapter membership.
As Approved by the Board of Directors on 11/02/2022