KCCL - Kent County Conservation League

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from Kent County Conservation League! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate 250 years of American freedom, the values that unite us, and the generations who have worked to preserve the liberties we enjoy every day.

As we gather with family and friends this holiday weekend, we hope you have a safe, fun, and memorable Fourth of July filled with good food, great company, and plenty of red, white, and blue! 🎆

🇺🇸 Friendly Reminder: KCCL is closed Today, July 4, and Tomorrow, July 5, so our staff and volunteers can enjoy the holiday with their families. We look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reopen on Tuesday, July 7.

Thank you for being part of the KCCL family and for helping us continue the traditions of the shooting sports, responsible firearm ownership, and conservation.

From all of us at KCCL, Happy Independence Day, and Happy 250th Birthday, America! ❤️🤍💙

God Bless America! 🇺🇸

🎣💥 Save the Date for the 16th Annual Cast n' Blast! 💥🎯

Join us on Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00 PM at Kent County Conservation League for an afternoon of sporting clays, fly casting, great food, and conservation!

Hosted by the Ruffed Grouse Society and Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited, this annual event brings together sportsmen and women for a day of friendly competition and fellowship—all while supporting wildlife habitat and conservation efforts.

Event Highlights:
🎯 Sporting Clays Shoot (30 teams of 4)
🎣 Fly Casting Competition
🍺 Social Hour
🥩 Prime Rib Dinner
🎁 Raffles & Prizes
🌲 Conservation presentations from RGS & Trout Unlimited

Registration Options:
• Dinner Only – $65
• Individual Shooter – $145
• Team of 4 – $500

📍 Kent County Conservation League
8461 Conservation St. NE
Ada, MI 49301

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or register online at:
SWMTU.org/swmtu-event/cast-n-blast-2026-swmtu-rgs

Don't miss one of West Michigan's premier conservation fundraising events—we hope to see you at KCCL on July 15!

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate 250 years of freedom and independence, the Kent County Conservation League will be closed Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, so our staff and volunteers can enjoy the holiday with their families.

We'll reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, July 7.

This Independence Day, we hope you take time to celebrate the freedoms we cherish, make memories with loved ones, and enjoy a safe holiday weekend.

Thank you for being a part of the KCCL family and for helping preserve the traditions of the shooting sports and responsible firearm ownership.

🎆 Happy Independence Day, and here's to 250 years of the United States of America! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

🏆 THIS SUNDAY at KCCL! 🏆

The Grand River Challenge #2 comes to Kent County Conservation League this Sunday, June 28, and we can't wait to welcome shooters from across the region!

Whether you're shooting just Sunday or competing in the full two-day challenge, you'll enjoy great targets, great competition, and lunch included with your registration!

📍 Kent County Conservation League
📅 Sunday, June 28

🟢 Sporting Clays: 10:00 AM
🟢 Super Sporting: 1:30 PM
🟢 5-Stand: Shoot anytime throughout the day

Every shooter receives:
✅ NSCA punches
✅ Classification recognition
✅ Individual day awards

Shoot both Saturday (North Ottawa Rod & Gun Club) and Sunday at KCCL to compete for:
🏆 Grand River Challenge Champion
🏆 HOA (High Overall)
🏆 Class Champions
🏆 Two-Day Sporting Champion
🏆 Two-Day Super Sporting Champion

🍔 Lunch is included with registration!

Register on-site or through ScoreChaser, then come enjoy one of West Michigan's newest and most exciting NSCA events.

Who's coming? Tag your squad below! 👇

Reminder that tomorrow, June 13, 20/6, Kent County Conservation League will be CLOSED.

We will be celebrating the life of Ponch Wildman, a member of the club, a member of the board of directors and a passionate volunteer for KCCL.

All those who knew him are invited to the services at 11:00am being held at Ada CRC at 7152 Bradfield St Ada, MI 49301.

After services, a luncheon will be provided at KCCL with the opportunity to share memories of Ponch with his family.

All are welcome!

KCCL - Kent County Conservation League will be CLOSED on Saturday the 13th of June as we celebrate the life of our friend, member and board of directors member, Ponch Wildman.

Please see his obituary below and details that include a way to donate to the family and soon they will be sharing ways they will be honoring his memory though a variety of scholarships and ways to keep his memory alive and share his passion of clay target sports with future generations.

https://www.stroofuneralhome.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3821:wildman-randolphponch&catid=9&Itemid=101

Donation link:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-amanda-wildman-family

🔥 The Grand River Challenge is coming to KCCL 🔥

Register Here:
https://app.scorechaser.com/tournament-NDO0W3kFcgUDA2

We’re excited to bring one of West Michigan’s newest shooting events to Kent — The Grand River Challenge.

📅 May 3, 2026
🎯 250 Targets
🍽️ Lunch Included

Shooters can compete for a single day at either KCCL or North Ottawa…
BUT to be crowned Grand River Challenge Champion, you’ll need to shoot both days.

🏆 Two-Day Championships
• Sporting Champion
• Super Sporting Champion
• Class Champions + HOA

👉 Shoot one day for recognition — shoot both days to claim the title.

This is a great event for:

Competitive shooters
First-time competitors
Anyone looking to try something new

Come out, shoot a great course, and be part of something new at Kent.

📍 Sign up at the clubhouse or online
📲 ScoreChaser registration available:
https://app.scorechaser.com/tournament-NDO0W3kFcgUDA2

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🔥 THE GRAND RIVER CHALLENGE IS HERE 🔥

Two weekends. Two courses. Two chances to win.

📅 Weekend 1
May 2 – North Ottawa
May 3 – KCCL

Score Chaser: https://app.scorechaser.com/tournament-NDO0W3kFcgUDA2

🎯 450 TARGETS EACH WEEKEND
Sporting • Super Sporting • 5-Stand (KCCL only)
🍴 Lunch included

🏆 Shoot one day for NSCA recognition
🏆 Shoot both days to compete for the title

💥 Two-Day Champions crowned each weekend
💥 HOA + Class Winners

👉 Shoot one day for recognition —
shoot both days to claim the title.

🌿 KCCL Spring Shooting League – May & June 2026 🌿

Build your own league. Shoot what you want.

This spring, we’re doing things differently at KCCL. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just getting started, our flexible league format lets you compete on your schedule and in the events you enjoy most.

Choose your events:
• 200 S***t
• 200 Trap
• 200 Five-Stand
• 400 Sporting Clays

Shoot one… or shoot them all.

How it works:
✔ Shoot at your own pace throughout May & June
✔ Complete events anytime during the league period
✔ Compete in one discipline or all four
✔ Scores tracked and ranked by event

Pricing:
• $40 for your first event
• $20 for each additional event
(+ standard member shooting rates)

🏆 Payouts to division winners

🍽 Pay-Out Dinner:
Thursday, July 16, 2026

This is a great opportunity for newer shooters to step into competition in a relaxed, low-pressure format—while still giving experienced shooters something to chase.

Sign up:
👉 Online at https://www.kccl.org/events/spring-league-sign-up
👉 Or at the clubhouse

KCCL Members Only

Shoot one. Shoot them all. Compete your way.

🔥 THE GRAND RIVER CHALLENGE IS HERE 🔥

Two weekends. Two courses. Two chances to win.

📅 Weekend 1
May 2 – North Ottawa
May 3 – KCCL

📅 Weekend 2
June 27 – North Ottawa
June 28 – KCCL

🎯 450 TARGETS EACH WEEKEND
Sporting • Super Sporting • 5-Stand (KCCL only)
🍴 Lunch included

🏆 Shoot one day for NSCA recognition
🏆 Shoot both days to compete for the title

💥 Two-Day Champions crowned each weekend
💥 HOA + Class Winners

👉 Shoot one day for recognition —
shoot both days to claim the title.

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