
Izaak Walton League of America Turned 100 in 2022!
Click here to learn more about the league and its history.
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Announcements:
- CLOSED Easter – APRIL 9 – ALL Outdoor Firearm Ranges
- Chapter policy changed as of April 2021 –Only Chapter outdoor firearm ranges are closed on Easter and Christmas.
- Membership Renewals - All 2023 membership renewals are due by December 31, 2022
- (Anything received after 12/31/2022 will incur a $40 late renewal fee). NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Online renewals - Click Here
- If you would like to mail in your renewal, please click HERE to print a renewal form.
- NOTE: All membership credentials will be mailed to you within 6 weeks from time of renewal after December 31, 2022.
- Questions: Contact the membership office.
- Gilbert's Pond Closed April 20 - May 6, 2023
- Chapter pond is being stocked with Trout during this time.
- Pond will reopen to members after Annual Picnic & Fishing Derby for those with Disabilities (May 6, 2023)
- Annual Picnic & Fishing Derby for those with Disabilities – May 6, 2023
- Chapter Elections - Click here for Election information.
- ARL-FX Gun Show - Click here for more information - June 3, 2023.
- Chapter Hours of Operation (Click Here)
- See designated range Web pages for specific days and times of operation.
- RANGE BADGE: All Members are Required to display their range badge when you access/use ALL Chapter ranges. (archery and firearm). Click here for more information.
- Chapter Meetings: (starting at 7:30 p.m. in the main Field house)
- 1st Tuesday of each month - Board of Directors
- 3rd Tuesday of each month - General Membership
- Chapter Office - See membership page for days/hours of operation.
- Chapter Calendar - NOTE: Always check the chapter online calendar for updated events and schedules.
- **This is your best source for up-to-date chapter events and facility closures.
- New Member Orientation - See Membership page for orientation information.
- Chapter COVID-19 Information (Last Update: May 2022).
- Chapter Front Gate Emergency Operation Procedures
- Chapter Campus Map.
- Gilbert's Pond - Fishing policy - Operating w/ Catch & Release Policy in Effect. (We follow all DWR regulations).
- Pond Closed April 20 - May 6, 2023
- Chapter pond is being stocked with Trout during this time.
- Pond will reopen to members after Annual Picnic & Fishing Derby for those with Disabilities (May 6, 2023)
- Pond Closed April 20 - May 6, 2023
- E-Blast - March 1, 2023
- Education & Training Facility Trust
- Elections - Click here for Election information.
- Facility Use Request Information page.
- Firewood for sale - $200 a CORD! Click here for information - SOLD OUT.
- IWLA Apparel/items? Visit the IWLA National online store.
- Newsletter.
- Rifle/Pistol Range - Short Range Day information.
- Scholarship: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Scholarship Information.
- Shenandoah County Property
- SPEED LIMIT ON CHAPTER PROPERTY IS 10 MPH!
- Training:
- Archery
- Archery 101 classes
- Archery 201 classes for beginners (5 week sessions)
- Education & Training NRA Courses
- NRA Shotgun Camp - April 3-4, 2023
- NRA Women on Target Clinic - May 20, 2023
- Archery
- 2023 'Bucky' Sills Winter League Click here
- January 8, 2023 thru April 2, 2023
- 2022 Winter League End of Season results
- Chapter Bullseye Pistol League
- March through July - Rimfire matches
- September through December - Centerfire matches
- Chapter procedure and information on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
- Angler (fishing) Club information
- Knife Club information
- Archery
- Into the Woods 3-D Archery Tournament - June 11, 2023
- Shotgun
- 2023 Shoot Dates
- 2023 Bender Skeet Clinic – March 29, 30 & 31, 2023
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- 24th Annual
- June 10, 2023
- 24th Annual
- RAFFLE:
- Air Range Raffle - Tippmann Arms M4-22 or Browning BL22
- Click here for more information
- Air Range Raffle - Tippmann Arms M4-22 or Browning BL22
Izaak Walton League Member Pledge
The Izaak Walton League is an American environmental organization founded in 1922 that promotes natural resource protection and outdoor recreation. The organization was founded in Chicago, Illinois by a group of sportsmen who wished to protect fishing opportunities for the future.
All chapter volunteer opportunities are posted through SignUpGenius. Please click and signup to get credit toward your membership or just for the fun of helping the chapter and others.
The Virginia Division of the Izaak Walton League of America is one of the oldest and largest divisions within the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA).
Recruit • New hunters / recreational shooting enthusiasts
Retain • Existing participants
Reactivate • Former participants who have stopped
We are proud to support a number of local Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing crews. We help develop the future youths to be conservation minded and provide an opportunity for the scouts to work their service projects here on the property.