1. Memberships run from January 1 until December 31 of each year. The cost is $50.00. Family memberships are offered to married couples and their children under the age of 18. Every single person over the age of 18 must purchase their own membership.
2. Pistols, rifles, shotguns, BB guns and pellet guns must be used on the firing range (subject to range rules) and when hunting (subject to Ohio hunting laws). If you are using the ranges, you must sign up for a range card at no extra cost. This is to ensure the safety of everyone!
3. Hunting licenses are required.
4. Paintball guns of any type are banned.
5. The rifle and pistol ranges will be opened for Memorial Day, July 4th weekend and Labor Day weekend. It may be closed for club shoots and special events. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE!!!
6. No alcohol beverages are permitted on the DCF&G property at any time.
7. Hunting Rules: All tree stands, and hunting blinds must have your name, phone number, membership number and date on them. They can be put up 30 days prior to hunting season and must be removed by April 1st. To hunt the club property all members MUST attend the Hunters Meet and Greet.
8. No boats may be left overnight. Use electric motors only.
9. No motorized vehicles except handicapped and club vehicles may be outside of authorized parking areas. No parking on the grass.
10. All dogs must always be on a leash and with their owners, except hunting dogs while hunting during hunting season. PLEASE pick up pet waste in the grass.
11. Remove horse manure from parking lot and campsite areas. Take it home in the trailer. No horseback riding during hunting season.
12. Membership cards are required at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS! You can purchase a membership at Farmers State Bank, New Madison Mini mart, at the club from our caretaker or at any of our events.
13. The back gate is locked from October 1st thru May 31st. Please use the main gate and parking lot.
14. All fish are catch and release. No fishing license is required.
15. NON-Profit groups may request use of DCFG facilities at our monthly meetings. We support youth, outdoor and sports events whenever possible. All reservations must be made AT the OCTOBER meeting of the previous year, or the gun ranges will not be closed.
16. Active-duty U.S. Military personnel home on leave will have a temporary membership at no cost. Please show your military ID at the club and it will serve as your membership card.
17. Replacement cards will be $10 and only available from a board member.
18. To camp you must sign in with the caretaker. It is $10.00 PER NIGHT PER MEMBERSHIP.
19. If there is an issue the caretaker will pull your membership and you must attend a meeting to discuss the issue.
20. All trails are closed for hiking and horse-riding during hunting season. Please check https://ohiodnr.gov/ for updates.