Townsend Rod and Gun Club “A sportsmen’s oasis just forty miles from Boston.” Townsend Rod and Gun Club Class B Shooting Preserve Rules Conservation - Outdoor Sportsmanship - Community Site Designers 1. Safety First!  “A Hunter Orange” hat is required.  An orange Vest is recommended. 2. Know the Preserve area.  There is a map posted in the club house.  There are signs posted around the area.  There are houses close to the Western border of the Shooting Preserve. (Along the power line cut)  A  500'  buffer zone will be marked.  Know which way you are shooting. 3. The Shooting Preserve season is September 15 - March 31st including Sundays.  Do not hunt off the preserve area except during the normal State bird seasons. 4. A Class B preserve only allows club members and their guests to hunt the area. 5. All birds shot on the preserve  must be tagged with a state issued tag before leaving the property.  The tag shall be destroyed once the bird is being prepared. 46 EMERY RD. TOWNSEND MA 01469  -  978-597-6723 6. Please log in and out of the Preserve Area, as well as record the tag number of any birds that were shot.   A log sheet will be posted in the club house.  This will help to ensure the safety of those who wish to hunt the area, and help us make sure there are enough birds stocked. 7. Those who wish to hunt outside of a club organized event must purchase a TR&G Bird Card.  This card will be provided along with tags to allow members to hunt on their own time.  Please carry the card with you while you hunt as you may be asked for proof that you  paid to hunt on the Preserve Area. 8. Any disputes or problems should be addressed to the Game Committee and/or the Board of Directors for resolution as soon as possible.