New Haven Raccoon Club

Membership Meeting
2026-01-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | New Haven Raccoon Club, 853 New Haven Road, Durham, CT, 06412, United States

Game Dinner
2026-01-31 13:00 - 17:00
Members and their guests. Come enjoy various game meals prepared by our members.

Glow Trap
2026-02-11 13:00 - 16:00
The club will be starting a new trap-shooting event called Glow Trap (shooting glowing clays under ultraviolet/black lights). Glow trap is being held Wed Feb 11th and Wed Feb 25th 6pm-9pm, weather-permitted. Members: $5 per round of trap (25 shots). Non-members: $10 per round of trap (25 shots).
Shooters are welcome to use glow sights (or use our fluorescent tape or markers). Or for a challenge, use your standard sights.
Members looking for work hours, or if you have any questions, please contact Jeff Drozd 203-464-1805

Glow Trap POSTPONED
2026-02-25 18:00 - 21:00
POSTPONED to Wed, March 4th
The club will be starting a new trap-shooting event called Glow Trap (shooting glowing clays under ultraviolet/black lights). Glow trap is being held Wed Mar 4th from 6pm-9pm, weather-permitted. Members: $5 per round of trap (25 shots). Non-members: $10 per round of trap (25 shots).
Shooters are welcome to use glow sights (or use our fluorescent tape or markers). Or for a challenge, use your standard sights.
Members looking for work hours, or if you have any questions, please contact Jeff Drozd 203-464-1805

Glow Trap
2026-03-04 18:00 - 21:00
The club will be starting a new trap-shooting event called Glow Trap (shooting glowing clays under ultraviolet/black lights). Glow trap is being held Wed Mar 4th from 6pm-9pm, weather-permitted. Members: $5 per round of trap (25 shots). Non-members: $10 per round of trap (25 shots).
Shooters are welcome to use glow sights (or use our fluorescent tape or markers). Or for a challenge, use your standard sights.
Members looking for work hours, or if you have any questions, please contact Jeff Drozd 203-464-1805

3D Archery Shoot - CANCELLED
2026-03-15 07:00 - 12:00
Public event. Food will be available.
Registration starts at Sunrise and Registration ends at 11am.
Registration for Adults $20, children are $5.
30 Target 3D Course spread out on 80 acre property will be available for shooting.

Pistol Permit Safety Class
2026-03-15 08:00 - 16:00
Name : NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
Short Description : Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.
More Details: This course is at least 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate. (Lesson Plan 2nd edition, 2009, 02/11)
More details in registration link below:
Click here for Registration
Price:
$125.00 Non-Members
$75.00 Members

NHRC Ham Shoot & Youth Shoot
2026-03-22 09:00 - 14:00
Ham Shoot
Course of fire is as follows:
Shots are made at a paper target at 30 yards. Highest score wins a Ham.
Targets are $3.00 per shot, guns and ammunition will be provided. Personal guns are allowed but only with full choke.
Youth Shoot
We will also be holding a Youth .22 Shoot. Metal at Balloon targets will be shot at various yardages. This Event is free to all youths, guns and ammo will be provided.
Prizes will be awarded.

CCDL Fundraiser Pasta & Porkette Dinner
2026-03-28 15:00
Come join us to raise funds for your 2nd Amendment rights here in CT. Proceeds to go to CCDL to help with lawsuit and litigation.
March 28th at 3pm
New Haven Raccoon Club
853 New Haven Rd, Durham CT 06422
$35 a ticket
Tickets for the CCDL pasta fundraiser will be on sale Sunday mornings from 9am to 12pm noon. Please purchase tickets on or before March 8th. Any questions please contact Steve Russo or Walter Hagedorn.

Boaters Safety Course
2026-04-11 09:00 - 13:00
The New Haven Raccoon Club will be hosting a 2-day boating course on April 11th and 18th. Both Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm. Free to members, $25 for non-members.

Registration opens on the DEEP website on March 12th.

https://he.aspirafocus.com/huntersafety/Account/Register?controllingSpc=9

Bolt Action Rifle Shoot
2026-04-12 09:00 - 12:00
Sunday April 12th at 9:00am
Bolt Action Rifle Shoot
Open to any scoped bolt action rifle.
Five targets from prone at a hundred yards, timed.
Three targets at seventy five yards kneeling, timed.
Any questions, see Craig Verrilli

3D Archery Shoot
2026-04-19 07:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 07:00 - 12:00

Fishing Derby
2026-05-03 08:00 - 10:00
Members & their Families Only
Pond will be stocked two weeks prior to event, no fishing permitted till after Fishing Derby.
Breakfast will be served 7am – 8am so arrive early to get breakfast and a good fishing spot.
There is a .22 youth shoot for kids after their second fish is caught.

St Jude Fundraiser Trap Shoot
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00
8:00am – 5:00pm
Shooting starts at 9am. Check in by 10am to shoot. Bring your own shotgun and ammunition.
2 events – 50 singles and 50 wobbles
Cost – $50 per shooter, pizza is free for each paid shooter or anyone who makes a monetary donation
Bring extra cash for Raffles and Big Dipper ice cream truck. Donations are always welcome. 100% of proceeds are given to St Jude

St Jude Fundraiser 3D Archery Shoot
2026-06-14 07:00 - 12:00
Public event. Concessions will be available for breakfast and lunch.
Registration starts at Sunrise and Registration ends at 11am.
Registration for Adults $20.00, children are $5.
30 Target 3D Course spread out on 93 acre property will be available for shooting.
Note: No public trap shoot or gun-range use during this event.
Donations are always welcome and all proceeds will be donated to the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. You don’t have to participate to make a donation.

All State Guidelines regarding Public Safety will be followed during this event.

Lobster Bake
2026-07-25 11:00 - 16:00
Lobsters will be served at 2pm, prior to that Grilled Items, Clams and Chowder will be served starting at 12pm.
Raffle Tickets for be available for purchase during events with great prizes for all.
$60 per person with Lobster
$40 per person without Lobster
For tickets please call Freddie

NHRC Family Picnic
2026-08-16 12:00 - 17:00
This event is free to all members and their immediate family.
Club will be providing the following:
Food (Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chicken, Salads, and Non-Alcoholic Drinks)
Alcoholic Drinks will be at your own expense if you are 21 and over.
Activities will be provided for adults and children, including music provided by a DJ.
Come and enjoy a day with your fellow outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Please come to the club to sign up for your attendance so that appropriate food and beverages can be ordered.

NHRC Turkey & Youth Shoot
2026-10-25 09:00 - 14:00
Turkey Shoot
Course of fire is as follows:
Shots are made at a paper target at 30 yards. Highest score wins a Turkey.
Targets are $3.00 per shot, guns and ammunition will be provided. Personal guns are allowed but only with full choke.
Youth Shoot
We will also be holding a Youth .22 Shoot. Metal at Balloon targets will be shot at various yardages. This Event is free to all youths, guns and ammo will be provided.
Prizes will be awarded.

Steve Russo M1 Garand Memorial Shoot
2026-11-01 09:00 - 13:00
This event is held in memory of Steve Russo
All As Issued M1 Garand Rifles with iron sites only are welcome.
Cost: $10.00 per person
Awards given to High Score (1st, 2nd & 3rd Place)
Registration will begin at 8am and last registration accepted at 12pm.
All proceeds are donated to our local Leukemia Foundation.
