Thanks for checking out Old Vermilion Trail Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clays. We offer a wide range of activities for beginning and experienced shooters.
Open Shooting & Leagues
In the summer we are open for sporting clays, five stand, trap, and skeet courses and run a summer-long sporting clays league. Closed for the winter after October 28th.
Summer Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from Noon – Dusk, starting May 28th thru September 19th.
October Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm starting September 28th thru October 27th.
Winter Hours: Closed for the winter season – reopening in the spring dependent on the weather.
Accessibility
Old Vermilion Trail is accessible to foot and golf cart traffic only. Golf carts are available for rent at the clubhouse.
Personal 4 wheelers and side-by-side’s are not allowed on the courses.
Hunters Course
The Hunters Course is a separate course from the League Course, so you will be able to shoot at your own pace. You will see lots of different presentations at the 9 stations that you can shoot as singles, report pairs, and maybe some true pairs. This is a great course to get yourself warmed up for the hunting season. If you know someone that is a beginner/novice or is interested in learning to shoot for hunting or sporting clays, the OVT Hunters Course would be a very good place to bring them to.
Pheasant Hunting
Our pheasant hunts start on September 21st. Guides and dogs are also available on request. Get together a couple of friends and reserve a hunt today.
Special Events
We host special events and competitions year round. Check out our event calendar to see what’s coming up next.
