New Membership Applications are being accepted until Feb. 28, 2025 for the 2025 Membership Year.

Thank you for your interest in the Parry Sound Anglers and Hunters Club (PSAH). Information about the club, our facilities, and programs is available on this website. The PSAH is an inclusive, family-friendly, archery, rifle, and pistol club.

The club is dependent on volunteers to build awareness and education in the areas of conservation, firearms, hunting, sportshooting, and responsible firearms ownership.  This is a community club, focused on the residents of Parry Sound and surrounding townships. Members can be permanent residents, or cottagers who have seasonal homes in the area.

The Club offers archery, rifle, trap, and pistol ranges and in addition to two clubhouse facilities. You do not require a PAL if you choose the PSAH Associate Membership (archery or conservation only). For more information on membership types click here or contact membership@psah.org for any additional questions you may have about the club or new membership application process.

Membership Application & Admission Process

Notes: 
Probation – New members are subject to a one year probation period that starts once their orientation and probationary shoots are completed and their application has been accepted by the Board of Directors (the Board).

Initiation Fee – New members must pay a Club Initiation Fee of $150 in addition to corresponding annual membership fees.

Sponsors – At this time new members do not need to be sponsored or referred by a current member. However, referrals do aid the Board when considering membership applications. 

Interviews – Once your application has been received you may be invited to participate in a brief interview electronically or in-person at the Club. The more information you are willing to share, the better we can get to know you.

We do not screen potential members on the basis of race, country of origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected grounds. However, we do screen on geographical region (the area in which you live or have a connection). We are focused on building our membership from permanent and seasonal residents of Parry Sound and the surrounding townships i.e., those who are vested in the wellbeing of the local community.

Step 1 – Application: Complete the Club Membership & Renewal Form (Indicate New Membership) available here.

Step 2 – Fees:: Submit your Annual Membership Dues and Initiation Fee (per instructions within the Membership Form). Your membership application will not be actioned until any fees owing have been received in full.

Step 3 – Interview: You may be contacted for an interview or a Board Member may reach out to you during your orientation or probationary shoots.

Step 4 – Orientation & Safety Training and Probationary Shoots: 

• All new members must attend a Club Orientation and pass a Club-Level Safety Course. Members holding an RPAL and wishing to use the Pistol Range will need to also pass a Handgun Safety Course.
• All new members must also complete a series of four supervised probationary shoots to demonstrate that they can safely handle, load, unload, and use a firearm, as well as listen to and follow Range Officer instructions. Probationary shoots must be completed and signed-off by a Club-Level Training Officer or Range Officer before new members can be presented ot the Board for approval, receive their Membership ID Card, or bring their own firearms to the Club.

  NOTE: Probationary Shoots must be completed within 1 year of the date of your first probationary shoot. 

• Dates for Club Orientation and Safety Courses will be posted to the website calendar. In addition prospective members will be notified of upcoming courses. Courses will be filled on a “first approved,” “first scheduled” basis. However instructor, club, and range officer availability may affect how quickly your course is scheduled. Probationary shoots can usually be scheduled with individual instructors and Range Officers on a one-on-one basis.
• Participants must bring with them external ear protection and safety glasses. Full-length pants, closed-toe shoes, and high-collared shirts are also recommended. Firearms and ammunition will be provided by the club. DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN FIREARM. 
• If you do not pass the safety/orientation program, your membership dues, but not the initiation fee will be reimbursed.

Step 5 – Board approval and Membership ID Card: Once prospective members have successfully completed their orientation, club safety course(s) and probationary shoots, their application will be presented at the next possible Board Meeting for final approval.  Membership approval will take the form of vote and will be recorded in the meeting minutes. Newly approved members will be sent their Membership ID card and may access the club. Their probationary period will run for one year from the date of the Board meeting at which their membership was approved. Members must always where their Membership ID Card in full view when on the club premises.

Thank you for your interest in our community and our club. Should you have any questions please reach out to: membership@psah.org.