RULES FOR MEMBERS USING THE IWLA PARK (2008)

(Rules approved Feb. 7, 2008)

 

1.           The Board of Directors will meet the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.  (all members welcome to attend but only board members may vote). Regular club meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (all members are urged to attend some of the club meetings; this is your club!).

2.           Unruly or vulgar behavior prohibited.

3.           Do no exceed 15 mph on road; no parking on dam. DO NOT BLOCK THE ROAD AT ANY TIME.

4.           NO HUNTING ON PROPERTY.

5.           All members are responsible for helping keep the club property and buildings clean. Pick up trash at the fishing ponds and the shooting ranges.  Donate your time, supplies, etc. on workdays. This helps keep our dues low.

6.           There are two caretakers at the park.  They have been instructed by the Board of Directors to check membership cards.  All members are required to wear their cards in a badge holder visible to others. Members should also check for membership cards (our property is posted for non-members).  Dependent's cards are available if needed for spouse, children (living at home under 18 years old), and students living at home until age 21.

7.           Dues of the club will be established each year.  The dues for 2008 will be $75.00 per member and family (dependents as outlined above). The fee to join the club is $100.00 for full membership ($75.00 dues + $25.00 initiation fee).   Dues are payable before the first of the year (calendar year dues) or a member will lose rights to use the club after DECEMBER 31st.  If a member does not pay dues by MARCH 31st, they will be dropped from the mailing-membership list (they would have to apply again as a new member and pay $100.00 to be an active member).  The Board of Directors sets dues for the up-coming year in August.

8.           All non-members must obtain permission to use the club property from the secretary, caretakers or the president's appointed representatives to schedule activities.  The clubhouse will be kept locked.  Keys are available only from the officers, the members of the board, and the caretakers.

Charges for the use of the park by non-members are:

             (a) Grounds only--$40.00;  (b) House and grounds--$75.00; (c) Non-profit organizations may use the park free of charge at the discretion of the Board of Directors.  Members can use the park free of charge but should donate money to pay for electricity, etc. 

Members may enjoy overnight camping (check with caretakers for location for camping and to be sure their activities do not interfere with other uses of the park.)

 

CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED AT ALL TIMES.  THE CHRISTIANSBURG-MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS OR LOSSES WHILE YOU ARE USING THE PARK.  ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS USE THE PARK AND IT'S FACILITIES AT THEIR OWN RISK.  ANY MEMBERS VIOLATING CLUB RULES WILL BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR PROPER ACTION.

 

FISHING RULES

1.           The two ponds may be used by members and dependents.  Members may bring ONE GUEST PER YEAR (ONE TIME ONLY); DEPENDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING GUEST!

2.           Fishing rules are the same as State Game Commission.  Fishing is allowed from a half hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.  Members must sign in and log the number of trout and catfish caught when leaving (sign-in sheets located at both ponds).

3.           A limit of 4 trout per day per membership and 25 trout per year for each membership.  Fish caught by dependents and guest count against the members limit of 25 trout per year.  Members may pay an additional $25.00 to allow them to fish for an additional 12 trout per year. All trout caught must be kept (no catch and release).  Other fish such as catfish, bluegills, etc. can be released.  There is a window for keeping catfish---you can keep catfish from 15-20 inches, anything under or over has to be released---you can keep two catfish/day with no yearly limit. 

4.           ONLY ONE POLE MAY BE USED AND MUST BE ATTENDED BY THE MEMBER.  EACH FISHERMAN MUST HAVE A STRINGER AND STRING ONLY FOR THEIR FISH.  No live bait (such as minnows, crawfish, frogs, etc.) can be used to fish; however, crickets, worms, grasshoppers, corn, power-bait, and artificial lures are allowed. 

5.           The caretakers and members are asked to check membership (card in badge holder visible to all) of persons fishing and report any fishing violations.

GUN AND TRAP RANGE RULES

 

1.           The orange flag  and sign located before entering the chestnut orchard must be displayed when using the pistol range located in the chestnut orchard and the orange flag located at the bench on the pistol range also needs to be displayed.  No flags need to be displayed when using the upper shooting range (this is a major change from old rules).

2.           No shooting of any firearms on what was the lower trap field (this is now an archery range).

3.           Special rules for pistol range located in the chestnut orchard:

                          a.  Make sure both orange flags are visible in both directions on the road.

                          b.  Stop shooting when vehicles approach from either direction and wait for them to pass.

                          c.  Do  not park or block the main road at anytime.

                          d.  Do not shoot from the road or across the road.

                          e.  Hanging steel plates are for pistol rounds only, do not shoot rifles or pistol chambered in centerfire rifle                              cartridges at the steel plates.

                          f.  Eye and ear protection.

3.           When shooting rifle or pistols, DO NOT SHOOT THE WOODEN FRAMES (do not place targets or clays on the wooden part of the frame).  Pick up trash (tin cans, plastic bottles, etc.) and do not shoot glass bottles.

4.           Help maintain the shooting ranges; bring your weed-eater to cut weeds, pick up trash, replace wire on target frames, etc.

5.           The Izaak Walton Gun Club has open trap-shoots on Wednesdays from 5-8pm. Bring your shotgun and try your hand at shooting clay birds!  Registered trap shoots on the upper range are scheduled on the fourth Sunday of each month and on some other Sundays (see your yearly calendar).  The upper range is reserved at these times. (you can shoot at the pistol range in the chestnut orchard)

6.           Additional special shoots are held at the upper range such as the groundhog shoots, IPSC (combat pistol shooting), 4H shooting sports day, Boy Scouts, National Guard, sight-in-day for hunting season, etc.  The Va. Tech Clay Target Team has the upper range reserved for practice on Fridays during the academic year from 3-7pm.  These events are scheduled on the yearly calendar or announced in the newsletter or posted on signs going up to the range.  These scheduled shoots have priority on the use of the range.

7.           ONLY IZAAK WALTON CLUB MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS (ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER) ARE PERMITTED TO SHOOT AT THE GUN RANGE UNLESS SHOOTING AT A SCHEDULED SHOOT.  Wear membership card in a badge holder visible to others.

8.           ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED AT SHOOTING RANGES!!!

 

EYE AND EAR PROTECTION FOR SAFETY!

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RULES OF CONDUCT ON ARCHERY RANGE

(there are three archery butts located at what was the lower trap field and another butt at the end of the chestnut orchard)

 

1.           Do not shoot broad head arrows (hunting points) into archery butts (bad for your arrows---if you can get them out--- and bad for the butts).  Shoot only arrows with target or field points.

2.           WHEN LOOKING FOR ARROWS BEHIND TARGET BUTTS, PLACE YOUR BOW IN FRONT OF TARGET. THIS IS UNIVERSAL SIGNAL TO WARN OF SHOOTERS IN LINE OF FIRE.

3.           No alcohol allowed at archery range!

 

             ONLY IZAAK WALTON CLUB MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS (ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER) ARE PERMITTED TO SHOOT AT THE ARCHERY RANGE.

 

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (2008)

THE IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA

Christiansburg-Montgomery Co.

Chapter

 

 

YES! I WANT TO HELP SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. ENROLL ME NOW AS A CHAPTER MEMBER. ENCLOSED ARE MY MEMBERSHIP DUES (for Calendar Year, not prorated) WHICH INCLUDES A SUBSCRIPTION TO OUTDOOR AMERICAN MAGAZINE.

 

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When completed, submit application and payment at chapter meeting or mail to Tom Sitz at:

(606 Kelsey Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060)

Make check for $100 payable to Izaak Walton League ($75 dues + $25 initiation fee). Applicant subject to being voted-in by club members.

 

                 

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MEMBERSHIP DUES RECEIPT

Christiansburg-Montgomery Co. Chapter

 

NAME_________________________________
HAS PAID $100.00 FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES

IN THE IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE,

SUBJECT TO MEMBER APPROVAL.  (this receipt is good for 30days; person can use park but must attend a meeting and get voted on by members, take IWLA pledge, and get a temporary membership card within 30 days)

DATE RECEIVED_______________________

                                  RECEIVED BY________________________________

 

 

2008 (1-1-08)