Welcome to Redmond Rod & Gun Clubs (RRGC) Youth Programs webpage. RRGC is committed to providing opportunities where families with children, and youth organizations can enjoy safe shooting. RRGC supports and sponsors youth activities and events. Information these activities is available in the 2024 Annual Youth Program Report [click link to view report]. Highlights of ongoing and planned 2025 activities include:

ODFW Hunter Education Courses
This course is required in Oregon for any youth under the age of 18 to hunt. Courses are taught by ODFW certified instructors. The Club has supported this program by providing the facilities for the field day portion of the course. Courses in the Redmond area will be available through September. To register for a course or for more information go to ODFW’s webpage:

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https://www.myodfw.com/articles/hunter-education-course-or-field-day-registration

 

Additional Program Contacts:
ODFW Area Coordinators:
N. Deschutes County: Brian Ferry Ph. 541 923-3136 Email: bferry@bendbroadband.com
S. Deschutes County: Kevin Borst Ph. 541 480-7323 Email: kevwenborst@aol.com

 

4H Shooting Programs
Deschutes County 4H: Ph. 541 548-6088 Website: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/deschutes

 

Scouting America
Website: https://scouting.org

Mountain View Youth Trap Club
Kim Hurt Ph: 541 419-0323 Email: mvhstrapteam@gmail.com

 

Youth Shoot for Free Day
A Club wide event that occurs on the second Sunday of September, which this year falls on September 14. The event provides an opportunity for youth accompanied by an adult to shoot for no fee at rifle, pistol, archery and cowboy action; and to do the same for 1 round (25 targets), at Trap, Sporting Clays, and 5-Stand. Planning for this year’s event is ongoing so check back for updates.

 

FUNDING/HELPING
Youth programs at RRGC are supported by donations. These have come in the form of materials and money, from the redemption of beverage bottles and cans donated to the Club, and from helping volunteers. RRGC is committed to providing a quality setting where youth can safely shoot. The participation and positive direction of the Club’s youth program is occurring due to the support of the membership, the Board, Shooting Directors, and our dedicated volunteers. Stay tuned for future program announcements. If you would like to volunteer or donate to youth activities contact Brian Ferry at (541) 923-3136 or bferry@bendbroadband.com.