New Haven Raccoon Club

Membership Meeting
2024-11-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | New Haven Raccoon Club, 853 New Haven Road, Durham, CT, 06412, United States

Game Dinner
2025-01-25 18:00 - 22:00
Come enjoy various game meals prepared by our members.

Pistol Safety Class
2025-03-09 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-01 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

CCDL Fundraiser Pasta Dinner
2025-03-15 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 15th 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.

3D Archery Shoot
2025-03-16 06:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-13 06:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-18 06:00 - 11:00
Public event. Food will be available.
Registration starts at Sunrise and Registration ends at 11am.
Registration for Adults $15.00, children are discounted.
30 Target 3D Course spread out on 80 acre property will be available for shooting.

NHRC Ham Shoot & Youth Shoot
2025-04-06 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.

Boaters Safety Course CANCELLED
2025-04-26 09:00
Will be rescheduled at a later date.

Fishing Derby
2025-05-04 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.

CPR First Aid Awareness Class
2025-05-10 08:00
(not a certified course)
Starts at 8:00am

St Jude Fundraiser Trap Shoot
2025-05-17 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
2025-06-22 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.

Military Rifle Shoot
2025-07-14 08:00 - 12:00

Lobster Bake
2025-07-26 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.
$50 per person with Lobster
$40 per person without Lobster
For tickets please call Freddie

Rimfire .22/.17 hmr Shoot
2025-08-03 08:00 - 12:00

NHRC Family Picnic
2025-08-17 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.

Pistol Permit Safety Class
2025-08-31 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 08:00 - 16:00

King of the Hill Trap Shoot
2025-09-13 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, lunch is provided for each paid shooter

Precision Rifle Action Shoot for St. Jude's
2025-09-21 09:00 - 12:00
We are pleased to announce a new fundraising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Sunday, September 21st, the Raccoon Club will be hosting a Precision Rifle Action Shoot, starting at 9:00 AM.
This event is open to any scoped bolt-action rifle. We will have rifles and ammunition available for those who may not have the necessary equipment. Instruction and coaching will also be provided for anyone who would like some guidance.

Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Cost to Shoot: $10

We are excited to add this shoot to our St. Jude fundraising events and look forward to seeing many of you join us for a fun day supporting a great cause.
Any questions,
Craig – (203) 257-4596

Action Pistol Shoot
2025-09-28 08:00 - 13:00
The New Haven Racoon Club will be having an Action Pistol Shoot on Sunday September 28th. Setup will begin at 8 AM and shooting will start around 9 AM. Cost to participate is $10. The course of fire is usually shot with under 100 rounds. Make sure to have some spare magazines, eye protection and ear protection. A belt mounted holster is ideal but a HG case that can be safely transported to the firing line will do.

Halloween 3-Gun Shoot
2025-10-05 09:00 - 13:00
SPOOK-TULAR Halloween 3-Gun Shoot
Sunday, October 5th
Setup: 8:00 AM
Shoot Starts: 9:00 AM
Bring:

Pistol (2+ magazines, 50 rounds)
Shotgun (20 target loads + 4 slugs)
Carbine (3 magazines, 50 rounds)

Military Rifle Shoot
2025-10-19 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday, October 19th

NHRC Turkey & Youth Shoot
2025-10-26 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
2025-11-02 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.
