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


Upcoming & Regular Events
(See bottom of this page for a link to Events of the recent past.)


  • Hands-On 2025 Range Safety Briefing
    • Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025
    • Time: 5:30 PM to about 6:15 PM.
    • Location: PLSC Clubhouse and ranges
               (3.4 miles west of Chassell on the Chassell-Painesdale Rd)
    • See 25 Sept listing below for more detailed information.
     >Notice: During Range Safety Briefings, the covered line rifle range will be closed to shooting.

  • Hands-On 2025 Range Safety Briefing
    • Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025
    • Time: 5:30 PM to about 6:15 PM.
    • Location: PLSC Clubhouse and ranges
               (3.4 miles west of Chassell on the Chassell-Painesdale Rd)
     >Notice: During Range Safety Briefings, the covered line rifle range will be closed to shooting.
    • All new and renewing applicants for full membership are required to attend a briefing before being granted membership.
    • All life members must attend a briefing before receiving 2025 membershsip credentials.
    • A 2025 membership card and gate lock combination will be issued only after completion of a briefing.
    • Briefings are held at the club ranges.
    • Scheduled briefings will be listed on the Club Calendar, and also in Upcoming Events on the home page.
    • If an individual cannot attend any briefings because of scheduling difficulties, contact the club president. (Club contact information).

  • Beginning Trapping Workshop
    • Date: Saturday, 4 October 2025
    • Location: PLSC Clubhouse
               (3.4 miles west of Chassell on the Chassell-Painesdale Rd)
    • Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
    • Description: Instruction for trapping animals safely and humanely.
    • No fees. Free lunch.
    • For adults and kids age 10 and older. Limited to 20 students.
    • PRE-REGISTER: Contact Jim Engel at 906-250-5287
    • Read the 2025-Trapping Workshop document.


  • Range Familiarization Sessions
    • All new applicants for membership are required to attend a session.
    • All renewing annual members and life members must attend a session at least once every three years.
    • A membership card and gate lock combination will be issued only after timely completion of a session.
    • Sessions are held at the club ranges.
    • Scheduled sessions may be listed on the Club Calendar, and also in Upcoming Events on the home page.
    • If an individual cannot attend any scheduled sessions, convenient times may usually be arranged by contacting the Club Secretary. (Club contact information).


Regular Weekly Events
  • Shotgun Five-Stand Shooting
    The 2025 summer season of 5-Stand shotgunning is open now.
    • Schedule:
          6:00 5:30 PM Wednesdays
    • Location: 5-Stand Facility at PLSC grounds.
    • Cost: $5 per round of 25 clay targets. There is a surcharge for non-members.
    • Use of the Clays Range is covered in the PLSC Range Rules.
    • In mid-September five-stand activities will be suspended for the fall hunting season and winter snow season.
    • For information contact John or Chris, the 5-stand coordinators. (Club contact information page).
    - - - Notice: The members' clays thower cannot be used during the scheduled five-stand session.

  • Weekly Practical Pistol Shooting (IDPA) - Suspended for season.
    • Practical Pistol shooting on club ranges has been discontinued for the fall, winter, and part of spring, 2025-26.
      Sessions will resume in spring 2026 when range conditions permit.
    • For more information, including winter opportunities for organized shooting elsewhere, please contact Scott (Club contact information page).


PLSC Events of the Recent Past

In addition to the activities scheduled above, the Portage Lake Sportsmen's Club organizes and sponsors a variety of activities for its members and local communities. The linked list below provides information for club members, prospective club members, and others interested in PLSC activities.
Link to List


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