New Haven Raccoon Club

Membership Meeting
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) | New Haven Raccoon Club, 853 New Haven Road, Durham, CT, 06412, United States

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.

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

Action Pistol Shoot
2026-04-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-30 08:00 - 17:00
The New Haven Racoon Club will be having an Action Pistol Shoot on Sunday April 26th. 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.

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

3-Gun Shoot
2026-05-24 09:00 - 13:00
3-Gun Shoot
Sunday, May 24th
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)

Stop the Bleed Class
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00
Stop the Bleed:
We are pleased to announce that we will be having our annual safety awareness class June 6th starting 9am sharp. It’s free to the members and its immediate families. Please note this is not a state certified class. Will be discussing CPR, stop the bleed, and basic first aid.
Saturday, June 6th
9:00am – 12:00pm

US Military Pistol Shoot
2026-06-07 09:00 - 13:00

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.

Military Rifle Shoot
2026-06-28 05:00 - 09:00
Sunday, June 28th
Semi and Bolt

Shotgun Pistol Action Shoot
2026-07-12 09:00 - 13:00

Lobster Bake
2026-07-25 12:00 - 16:00
We’re excited to announce our annual Lobster Bake for membership being held on Saturday on July 25th, kicking off at 12 p.m.
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
$50 per person without Lobster
For tickets please call Freddie

Action Pistol Shoot
2026-07-26 09:00 - 13:00
The New Haven Racoon Club will be having an Action Pistol Shoot on Sunday July 26th. 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.

Rimfire .22 Shoot
2026-08-02 09:00 - 12:00

Computer Safety Information Session
2026-08-08 09:00 - 11:00
Free to members and their family – sign up sheet in the clubhouse

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.

Precision Rifle Action Shoot for St. Jude's
2026-09-13 09:00 - 12:00
We are pleased to announce a new fundraising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Sunday, September 13th, 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 13, 2026
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
