KMC Outdoorsmen

02/05/2026

SAVE the DATE(s)

Make plans to join us at our favorite shooting house, Aschbacherhof, as we once-again partner with our host nation friends to offer the following events for the Kaiserslautern HFSS Community Schützengesellschaft Hubertus Kaiserslautern e. V.

OPEN RANGE NIGHTS
May 7, June 11, July 19
1700 - 2000
regular range fees apply

NEEDLE SHOOTS
August 13 - 1700 - 2000
October 17 - 1300 - 1700
regular range fees apply

Good Ole' Fashioned TURKEY SHOOT
November 14 - NOON - 1600
10 euros per competition entry
Prizes awarded at 1600

Looking forward to seeing you at the Range!
KMC Outdoorsmen

12/04/2026

Due to the weather and a few logistical issues, the 3D Archery Range Cleanup scheduled in Baumholder for today is being postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but please stay tuned - the rescheduled date will be shared soon!!!

22/03/2026

Congratulations to all winners at the 4th Annual Easter Egg Shoot co-hosted by the KMC Outdoorsmen and our Host Nation partners at Aschbacherhof. Our top shooter presented a score of 146/150 with nine other shooters scoring between 144/150 to 123/150. Prizes were awarded to these top ten shooters! It was a fun day!

07/03/2026

The KMC Outdoorsmen have once again partnered with our friends at Aschbacherhof to host the fourth-annual Easter Egg Shoot.

This year, the event will take place on Saturday, March 21.
The competition begins at NOON
Prizes will be awarded at 3:30

Easter Egg Shoot: includes 5 shots per discipline
(DJV Calibers)
Sitting/supported Keiler (100m)
Standing/supported Reh (100m)
Running Keiler (50m)

Cost = 10 euro per shooter – register day of event
Bring your rifle, ammo, ear protection & your Jagdschein!

Prizes awarded to top shots at 3:30
Co-hosted by the KMC Outdoorsmen, HFSS

Schützengesellschaft Hubertus Kaiserslautern e. V.
Hubertus Kaiserslautern Shooting Club,
Aschbacherhof, 67661 Kaiserslautern
GPS: 67705 Trippstadt, Aschbacherhof

https://kaiserslautern.ljv-rlp.de/sgh/

14/02/2026

Wurst-making Class
Saturday, February 21
Huffler, Germany
9:00 - 5:00
Class begins with skinning/butchering the Wildschwein and concludes with you taking your freshly-stuffed Wurst home.
Each participant will depart the day with at least five pounds of fresh wurst -- in addition to those prepared for a late lunch/tasting!

Cost is $125 cash per person - due at the beginning of class
on Feb. 21
Class limited to FIVE students

Seriously Interested -- email [email protected]
Include your name and telephone number.
Once students are confirmed, instructor will reach out so you can vote on the two flavors of Wurst you'll make on Feb. 21

12/02/2026

Save the date...
Feb. 2-7, 2027
Jagd & Hund
Dortmund

23/01/2026

German Hunting Course

Pulaski Course: Feb 04 - Apr 18

Baumholder Course: Jan 31 - Apr 19

Reserve by the first day of class.
The German Hunting Course is an intensive 8-to-12-week program that covers all facets of hunting in Germany.

Cost is $250 and the Hunting, Fishing Sport Shooting (HFSS) Membership fee.
Open to hunters ages 18 and older, who are U.S. citizens/I.D. cardholders.
Course participants earn a life-long hunting certification, which is valid throughout Europe.
Limited spaces available for this course.
During this course, participants will learn land management,
game disease and harvest plans.
For more information, call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation
at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401.

Class Schedule:

Pulaski Wed & Thu 6-9 p.m.
Baumholder Sat 10- a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
This course involves:

Field trips
Revere maintenance
Shotgun, pistol, and long gun qualifications.
You will be required to take a German proctored exam comprising of Weapon Safety, Written exam, Oral exam, and Shooting.

Once the exam is successfully completed, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion.

Cost
Cost is $250.00 plus the Hunting, Fishing Sport Shooting (HFSS) membership fee.

Registration Information
Register by calling 531-340 or 0611-143-531-3401 or by visiting Outdoor Recreation.

17/01/2026

Save the date(s)....

Open Range at Aschbacherhof
1700-2000
January 22, May 7, and June 11
ALL regular range fees apply on Open Range Nights

Annual Host Nation Partnership Easter Egg Shoot at Aschbacherhof
March 21
Noon - 1600
Entry fee = 10 euros

Annual Host Nation Partnership Needle Shoots at Aschbacherhof
August 13 @ 1700-2000
October 17 @ 1300 - 1700
ALL regular range fees apply at Needle Shoots

Annual Host Nation Partnership Turkey Shoot at Aschbacherhof
November 14
Noon - 1600
Entry fee = 10 euros

with Schützengesellschaft Hubertus Kaiserslautern e. V.

Bring your Jagdschein, Ear Protection, Weapon, Ammo and euro cash - remember, Aschbacherhof does not take cards! Hope to see you at these 2026 Host Nation Partnership events - WmH!

01/01/2026

Wishing you all a blessed and relaxing New Year! May all your hunting, fishing, archery, and sport shooting adventures be successful and full of grace, laughter, and good times!

The 2026 KMC Outdoorsmen Calendar will be published soon. If you have ideas or suggestions, please email them to [email protected].

WmH and Petri Heil

13/12/2025

Interested in Animal Conservation, preserving Nature and maintaining a healthy and balanced ratio of game while stationed in Germany --- you'll need to take the German Hunting Course. In Germany, Hunters are trained to be Conservationists first and Hunters second!

Once you have successfully completed the course, passed all of the exams and obtained your Jagdschein, the German Hunting License, you are legally allowed to own hunting weapons in Germany!

This Winter, we are fortunate to have two different Hunting Course options offered by Baumholder Outdoor Recreation - class on Wednesday nights (1800-2100) in the CYS classroom on Pulaski and Thursday nights at a local German range (1700-2000). The Pulaski Course begins on February 4 and concludes with the Safety, Shooting, Written and Verbal Exams on April 18.

Option two offers class and range on Saturdays 10-4:30 in Baumholder at the Outdoor Rec facility - January 31 through April 19. Class begins on January 31, and the exam is on April 19. Some range options may take place on a Sunday or two.

Attendance is required; the exams are proctored by a German official and an IMCOM representative. This course is only available to US Citizens with SOFA Status.

Cost of the class is $250 plus HFSS membership fees, range fees, license fees and the cost of ammo. Call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation to register
531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401
https://baumholder.armymwr.com/calendar/event/german-hunting-course-registration/7087829/86142

The Kaiserslautern Rod & Gun Club is also offering the German Hunting Course. It begins on January 27 and tests on March 22, 2026. This course is in the classroom on Tuesday/Thursday nights (1800-2100) and on the range certain Saturdays. Call the Rod & Gun Club for more information: 0631-536-7574. This course is $299 plus HFSS fees, license fees, and ammo.

During this course, participants will learn land management, game disease and harvest plans. For more information, call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401.