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The Torrington Fish & Game Association
was founded in 1925. Its purpose was and remains to this day
the enjoyment of hunting, fishing, and the preservation of our
natural resources. We have recently been granted Hunting Preserve
status by the Connecticut DEP which allows us to be open for
hunting on Sundays within the guidelines set forth by the program.
The club is a private institution funded solely by its members.
Our by-laws cap our membership at 200 but at this time we do
have openings for new members. We offer single and family memberships.
The association currently owns approximately 500 acres on Weed
Rd. in Torrington and has use of nearly 1000 additional acres
of land for pheasant hunting thanks to the generosity of several
local landowners.
During the fall bird hunting season pheasants are stocked three
times per week. In 2005 the pheasant committee stocked 840 birds,
with a similar number planned for 2006, making for some very
exciting hunting. Wildlife abounds on the property with wild
turkeys and whitetail deer seen frequently by members all year
round. Members can hunt turkeys during the Spring and Fall seasons.
Deer are hunted during the Archery Season, and during the Private
Land Shotgun and Muzzleloader Seasons.
The club has a spring fed trout pond covering about two and
a half acres. In 2005 just over 1200 trout were stocked before
and during the fishing season, with a similar number budgeted
for 2006. A variety of trout are stocked most in the twelve
to fourteen inch range with some larger trophy sized fish mixed
in. The club sets a generous daily limit and also has a catch
and release program.
The Fish & Game offers several other activities, Archery
is enjoyed by several members including hunting and competitive
3D shoots along with an archery practice area. Fall Turkey shoots,
and spring Ham shoots are also held. One of the biggest draws
is the skeet field which is open Wednesday evenings from mid
April through mid October, and Sunday mornings from mid October
to late November. Last year we also held beginners shooting
nights on Tuesday evenings during the late summer and fall.
This allowed new shooters to learn the basics in a more relaxed
setting with experienced shooters there to offer assistance.
Our permitted, year-round dog training area is a great place
to work your dog in the off season or to train a new pup. The
club grounds are also available for rent to members, businesses
or other groups for outings, picnics etc. We have a kitchen
and pavilion along with lawn areas, horse shoe pits and plenty
of parking.
We continually work to improve the habitat so as to allow wildlife
to flourish. To this end our Habitat committee has succeeded
in obtaining a long term Federal Grant with which we are making
the land more environmentally friendly to the wildlife and our
members.
I could go on for days with the many different activities our
members enjoy here at Torrington Fish & Game.
If you would like to know more we meet the first Monday of
every month (check our meeting schedule) at the club house on
Weed Rd., or you can contact any of the officers or committee
chairmen listed on this website.
Thanks for stopping by and we hope you will be joining us soon.
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