Membership to the Archers Club is open to all German and Americans, young and old. The Rod & Gun Club Archery Range has been around since 1974 and the Archers Club is looking for people who like to shoot – or those interested in learning how to shoot – archery.  The Archery Range is located in the back area of the Rod & Gun Club just after the Skeet Range. There is an Archers' Club House, grill and picnic area used by archers as a base of operations. If you go out the back gate located near the Archers Club House, you have entered the Archers Range Area.

The Range is an official 14-target archery course as well as two 'tree stands' with a random number of 3D targets scattered all across the range. Archery shooting distances are from 11 feet to 80 yards: cubs (5 to 12 years) may shoot up to 30 yards; the youth (13 to 17 years) maximum distance is 50 yards and adults 80 yards. Members of the Archery Club meet at the Rod & Gun Club the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., with range fees to be paid in the pro shop prior to shooting.  You can also join the Archers German American Club by paying a membership fee.

For more information call Reiner Krämer: 06205-14-309

There are many fishing opportunities around Germany and in other parts of Europe. The Rod & Gun Club offers a two day fishing course that must be completed before you fish in Germany. This course costs $65 for an individual and $100 for a family package.

An informal fishing club meets the last Wednesday of every month at the Rod & Gun Club to discuss fishing opportunities, equipment and other fishing topics.

Trout Ponds in the Area:
Name: Angel Paradies Korsika
Owner: Uwe Keller
Phone: 06207-7555
Hours of Operation: Wed, Sat, Sun and German Holidays – 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Season: Good Friday (April) until the end of October
Price: 7.50 euro per kilo
Prohibited: Use of corn, plastics, lures and power baits
Facilities: Latrines, snack shop and cleaning facilities
Overall: Best for families. All salmonide must be stunned and stabbed between the pectoral fins. Stringers, net baskets and buckets to keep fish alive are prohibited.

Name: Perle vom Steinachtal
Owner: Karin Spohn
Phone: 06220-922462 or 0175-1836129
Hours of Operation: Mon – Sun, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Season: Open Year Round
Price: 6.50 euro per kilo
Prohibited: NA
Facilities: Latrines, equipment rental, snack shop and cleaning facilities
Overall: Recommended to bring a club, knife, hand towel, newspapers, ice, plastic bags, hook remover and landing net.

Name: Zollers Angelteiche im Finkenbachtal
Owner: Herr Zoller
Phone: 06263-7508131
Hours of Operation: Daily – 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Season: Open Year Round
Price: 18 euro per day
Prohibited: Artificial lures
Facilities: Latrines, snack shop and cleaning facilities

Name: Germersheim Army Depot (behind GAD)
Owner: USAG BW Family and MWR, Rod & Gun Club
Phone: 06202-511-93
Hours of Operation: Wed - Fri, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m, Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sun, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Season: Open Year Round
Price: $10 per day
Prohibited: N/A
Facilities: Limited toilet facilities in AIC.

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In order to take advantage of the many hunting opportunities around Germany and in other parts of Europe, you must first complete a Hunting Safety Course. The Rod & Gun Club offers courses throughout the year.

In the meantime, feel free to practice your skills on the range. Trap and Skeet (with steel shot) is available for $6 per round of 25 birds. The oscillating projectile makes it challenging and realistic. If you prefer, choose from the 25-meter, 50-meter or 100-meter rifle/pistol ranges. The range fee is $6 and ammunition can either be brought with you or purchased at the range.

Shotgun Rental, Shotgun Shells, Trap/Skeet Range cards are only available during store hours.

Shotgun Shells, Trap/Skeet Range cards can be purchased in advance if you have your own Shotgun.

Steel Shot Only is allowed on our Trap/Skeet ranges.

Read the press release on registering firearms.

Click here for the Rod & Gun Club Hunting & Fishing Directory.

Weapons Safe (Waffenschrank) requirements for Off-Post Housing.

The Rod & Gun Club is located on 30 acres of beautiful woodland just off of B291 in Oftersheim. The paintball fields located on the property use the trees and foliage as a refreshing backdrop to high-energy fun and excitement, which the paintball program delivers. Our field offers dozens of bunkers set up for fast and immediate action. We offer unlimited air and sport one of the largest air compressors in Germany - ready to sustain an entire weekend worth of play! You must get to your bunker quickly or you will find yourself an easy target. Accuracy, agility, and speed are important on this field. Don't forget that strategy, tactics, and "game" are important factors to survive your time in Oftersheim!

Paintball is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Anyone can be a star player, as strategy and teamwork, not size, speed or strength, lead to victory.The Rod & Gun Club Paintball Field offers world-class design and targets to make your day in the field more enjoyable. Everything you need is available at the Rod & Gun Club so get your friends or colleagues together and get ready for a challenge.

CAUTION: Paintball is extremely exciting and fun. Please be aware this activity may be habit-forming!

Prices:

ID Card holder $21.00
Non ID Card holder $26.00
Groups of ten or more $16.00
(Includes field fees, marker, mask and goggles) Paintball $10.50 per bag of
500 or $42.00 per case of 2,000 rounds (We only offer one type of paint) 10
punch card $144.00

*Please note that US ID cardholders must be 16 years of age to play. Non ID cardholders must be 18.

Field Grade Paint (FP) available, or bring your own paint.
High-Pressure Air (HPA) available. Sorry, no CO2
Covered staging area on-site, limited spaces.

*Rod & Gun Club Membership Prices: 1 year = $15

Times:

Wed - Fri, Group & Unit Days: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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