ABOUT
• According to records located in the local Blair Press, in the Blair-Preston library, the
Taylor Rod and Gun Club held their first meeting in April, 1947; after having a
membership drive and acquiring 225 members. Officers were local business owners;
Palmer Dahl, President, Gen Kocum, Vice President, M.F. Woodhull, Secretary, and Morris
Casper, Treasurer.
• The
Club purchased their first parcel of land (where the current modern buildings are), in
April of 1955. They purchased the second parcel of land (pond area) in January of 1962. In 1965 the Club became Incorporated as a Non-stock, Not for Profit, Corporation.
• With the help of the soil conservation service, the club designed and put into use the
current fishing pond. They also had a facility for raising pheasants, which were planted
locally; though this facility no longer exists. The Club maintains a rifle/gun sighting range
and one trap thrower and shooting set-up. Over the years the Club has held many
events and fund raisers, inclusive of an Oyster Stew fund raiser, Field Days, Snowmobile
races, a Pony Pull, Hunter Safety classes, Ice Fishing Contest, Log rolling contest, Pancake
breakfasts, Pickup/3-Wheeler/Camper/Cash Party fund raisers, and Trap League events
are all in the mix of fun activities held to keep the Club active in the community. UPCOMING EVENTS
• Summer trap season:
June 5, 12 19, 26, and July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023. A 50-50 Bird Shoot will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023.
• If interested in any of the above, please contact Paul Huseboe at 715-662-5036. MEMBERSHIPS FEE
• Single Annual - $20
• Family Annual - $30 (Parents plus children age 15 and under)
• LIFETIME, single - $300
• (Memberships available at these locations: Taylor Corner Store, Taylor General Store, P-
Nut Gallery, Squirrel’s Nest, and Maynards on Main)
• A membership is required to use the rifle range, fishing pond, or any other such club
provisions, for personal use. We ask that you treat Club grounds with respect, and do
not litter or leave garbage.
• The fishing pond is stocked with trout annually and has a limit of 3 trout per day, per
person. RENTALS
• The Dance Building was totally remodeled in 2021-22, and is available for rent. The cost
is as follows:
Weddings and Receptions - $800
Other (One-day Rental) - $300
• For availability and sign-up, please contact Paula Knutson at 608-864-1969 (call or text). the 1st Wednesday of each month and
will be as follows for 2023:
February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4,
November 1 (Officer election month), December 6
