PLS logo 18854E Chassell-Painesdale Road
PO Box 56
Chassell, MI 49916

Entrance: End of May 2025
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Member Access to Club Driveway, Ranges, and Club House
  • The club driveway may be used by vehicles.
  • The lock on the entry gate has been set to the combination provided to members for the 2025-26 membership year.
  • The clubhouse is currently open to member use. The door lock combination has been set to the gate combination for the 2025-26 membership year. Water has been turned on; restroom facilities are functional.
  • The lock combinations to the membership clay thrower has been changed to the gate combination for the 2025-26 membership year.
  • The club's ranges may be soggy.
  • For range closures due to club-sponsored activities, check the list of Upcoming Events below.

Upcoming Events
  • 1 November 2025, Saturday
    Deer Rifle Sight-in Day 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Open to the Public. No Fees. More information is on Events Page.
    >Notice: The shotgun range and pistol pit will be closed for the duration of the event.

  • 1 November 2025, Wednesday
    Hands-On Safety Briefing - 12:30 until about 1:15 PM
    See Events Page for details.
    This will be the last safety briefing for 2025. Briefings will resume in Spring 2026.
    >Note: The Covered Rifle Range will be closed during the Briefing.

  • 15 November 2025, Saturday
    Club Grounds Closure - 24 hours (all day)
    See Events Page for details.


  • Check the Calendar page (menu at left page margin) for unlisted upcoming events


Regularly Scheduled Events
  • Five-Stand Shotgun Shooting - Suspended
    The 5-stand sessions have been discontinued for the duration of fall hunting seasons and the almost interminable winter snow season. Check the Events Page for further information.

  • Practical Pistol Shooting (IDPA) - Suspended
    The summer weekly practice sessions of IDPA shooting have been discontinued until spring 2026. See the Events Page for more information.


PLSC Announcements
  • Membership
    The procedures for becoming a member and for renewing membership have been somewhat revised for 2025 by the Board of Directors. Information is on the Membership page (LINK).

  • Hanging-Swinging Targets for Rimfire Cartridges
    [img:50-yard tgts] For rimfire shooters, steel & poly swinging targets are in place in front of the 50-yard berm of the covered rifle range.

    Please use ONLY rimfire ammo when shooting at these targets!

  • Club Photo Gallery
    The website now includes a photo gallery of club activities and interests. It may be accessed with the "Gallery" link on the menu. If you have a set of photos of club activities or suggestions for additions and improvements, please contact website maintenance (Club contact information)

  • Portage Lake Sportsmen's Club on Facebook
    A Facebook page has now been set up for the club. Here's a link to the page: PLSC on Facebook.  Please contact the Club Secretary with suggestions and constructive comments. (Club contact information)


National Rifle Association:
  • Read NRA Daily Notices (link)

  • Read the NRA Club Connection magazine (link)

  • Join the NRA at a discount through PLSC
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