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

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


Upcoming Events
  • Deer Rifle Sight-in Day
    • Date:  Saturday, November 1, 2025
    • Location:  PLSC Clubhouse and Covered Rifle/Pistol range.
    • Time:  9:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT. (Show up anytime during this period.)
    • Public is welcome. Club grounds will be open to both members and non-members. Bring a friend! Spouses and children are welcome too! Inexperienced hunters/shooters are also welcome.
    • No fees.
    • Coffee and pots of chili will be provided.
    • Assistance and use of sighting-in equipment will be available until 12:30 PM.
    • Volunteers will be available to help answer questions you may have about shooting or firearm deer hunting.
    • View the Sight-in Day Announcement(pdf).
    - - -Notice: The shotgun range and pistol pit will be closed during this event.

  • Hands-On 2025 Range Safety Briefing
    • Date:  Saturday, November 1, 2025
    • Location: PLSC Clubhouse and ranges
    • Time: 12:30 PM to about 1:15 PM EDT
    • Briefing is described below under Irregularly Scheduled Events
     >Notice: During Range Safety Briefings, the covered line rifle range will be closed to shooting.

  • Grounds Closure - Opening Day
    • Date:  Saturday, November 15, 2025
    • Location:  PLSC Club Grounds
    • Time:  12:01 AM to 11:59 PM EST.
    • The entire club property will be closed to members and non-members for opening day of Michigan Firearms Deer Season.
    • Do not plan to sight-in or otherwise use your rifle or any other firearm at theclub ranges on opening day.


Irregularly Scheduled Events
These two events will be scheduled as needed for new and renewing members to meet requirements of member orientation.

  • 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 above under Upcoming Events, on the Club Calendar, and under 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).

  • Hands-On Safety Briefings
    • All new applicants for membership are required to attend a briefing.
    • All renewing annual members and life members must attend a briefing at least once every three years.
    • A membership card and gate lock combination will be issued only after timely completion of a briefing.
    • Briefings are held at the club ranges.
    • Scheduled briefings may be listed above under Upcoming Events, on the Club Calendar, and under Upcoming Events on the home page.
    • If an individual cannot attend any scheduled briefings, convenient times may usually be arranged by contacting the Club President. (Club contact information).


Regular Weekly Events
  • Shotgun Five-Stand Shooting - Suspended for season.
    • Five-stand shooting activities have been discontinued for the fall and winter, 2025-26. They will resume in spring 2026 as soon as the facility is accessible and functional.
    • For information contact John D. (Club contact information).

  • 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


Copyright © Portage Lake Sportsmen, Inc. All rights reserved - 17Oct25