Big Savage Sportsmen's Club

10/26/2026

Congratulations to my nephew's son, Tyler Zlomek, on harvesting this beauty on opening day of muzzleloader season in Allegany County, New York.

10/26/2026

Congratulations to my nephew's son, Tyler, on harvesting this beauty on opening day of early muzzleloader season, in Allegany County, New York.

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08/23/2026

“THERE IS A SANTA CLAYBIRD SHOOT” AT BARRELVILLE OUTDOOR CLUB
Another successful “There Is A Santa” Clay Bird Shoot was held today, Saturday, August 22 (it’s always held the 4th Sunday in August) at the Barrelville Outdoor Club’s top o’ the mountain pavilion and shooting grounds. 43 teams of 5 per team participated in this yearly fundraising shoot, which has now put 28 years in the books. This heart-warming fundraiser makes it possible for less fortunate families in the Corriganville – Mt Savage corridor (and beyond) to have a Christmas celebration they normally would not be able to have. It includes a Christmas dinner for the family and gifts for the children, delivered on Christmas Eve by Santa himself (this past Christmas 46 kids benefitted). Last year’s event also helped those school classrooms obtain teaching material lost in the flood in Westernport last year. This year in addition to the kids, sports teams and the Mt Ridge High School “Miners Pail” will receive funding for student lunches. Jake Wilhelm, main organizer of today’s fundraiser, led off the morning thanking Scotty and Beth (sorry, no last name) for their “behind the scenes work” which began months ago, which they’ve been doing for a long time. Jake also thanked all the sponsors who made this day possible, in addition, of course, to the teams of shooters who showed up. At the end of the day Jake thanked all the members of Barrelville Outdoor Club who worked so hard preparing the food, setting up equipment, and all the other things they did to make today successful. He also thanked the Big Savage Sportsmen’s Club for the Range Safety Officers they provide to help insure shooting is done safely (at the end of the day over 16,000 shots were fired by the 43 teams competing). Well done, all of you, for the fantastic day you’ve provided.

08/17/2026

FINAL HANDGUN DAY OF THE SUMMER
Today, August 16, was the second and last Handgun Day of the summer at the Frostburg R***e/Pistol Range. Mountain Maryland Fi****ms Training, of Frostburg, brought a really nice collection of types and caliber of handguns with ammo for the participants to shoot for free. This event has been held by the Big Savage Sportsmen's Club at the range for 16 years. It's main purpose from the very first event was to give those planning on obtaining a handgun a chance to try a variety to help them decide which type/caliber they'd feel comfortable with. Our target audience (no pun intended) has also been those who owned a handgun, but didn't feel comfortable or safe shooting it. Participants have included parents wanting their kids to know how to deal with a handgun safely should they come upon one, say, at a friend's house. The majority have come with the need to know how to defend themselves should the need present itself at home. A number of widows have attended who were left with their husband's handgun and who were afraid to touch it, not knowing if it was loaded, and not knowing how to determine if it was or not. Big Savage Sportsmen's Club has been grateful to all who have made this event possible over these 16 years, including Kerr Brothers Guns, Queen City Armory, Mountain Maryland Fi****ms Training, Brian Vought, Director of the City of Frostburg Parks and Rec Department, and the NRA Certified Range Safety Officers and members of Big Savage Sportsmen's Club. We have been honored to be part of an important activity such as this that gives back to the community.
We look forward to continuing this event in 2027.

08/08/2026

Thank you, Harrison Ruddell, of Boy Scout Troop #24, Frostburg, for making improvements at the Frostburg R***e/pistol Range his Eagle Scout project. Fantastic job done over several days by the Scouts and fathers who helped under Harrison's leadership.

08/03/2026

Great Handgun Day today (August 2nd) at Frostburg R***e /Pistol Range. A greatly appreciated thank you to the members of Big Savage Sportsmen's Club who showed up early to set up and prepare, and to the RSOs who supervised the shooting as well as coming early to set up. Specifically thank you Ken Stevens, Gene Lescallette, John Clites, Ray Rase, Steve Crow, Kim Jackson, Brian Holbrook, and Linda and Bernie Zlomek (Linda registered all who came in and handled other administrative details throughout the day). A special thank you to Harry Sagal and Robert Cuthbertson, of Mountain Maryland Fi****ms for providing all the guns (a very nice variety) and ammo for the free day of gun familiarization and shooting. They also provided the attendees with needed information on obtaining licenses to acquire a handgun, and what's required to carry concealed, among other greatly appreciated information. Fifteen people took advantage of this event and came from Mt Savage, Frostburg, Gaithersburg, Kensington, Bethesda, Silver Spring and LaVale. The next, and last Handgun Day of the summer will be held in two weeks, on Sunday, August 16. The event will be held rain or shine (covered pavilions are there to keep you dry). The required safety briefing will be conducted throughout the day to those wishing to shoot, and their shooting will then be personally supervised by an assigned Range Safety Officer of BSSC. Those interested may arrive any time between 10am and 3pm. The range will close at 4pm. The guns and ammo and expertise in helping those select a handgun to shoot will again be provided by the staff of Mountain Maryland Fi****ms and Training, 79 South Grant Street, Frostburg.

07/25/2026

Handgun Days at Frostburg R***e/Pistol Range
The Big Savage Sportsmen’s Club is hosting two “Handgun Days at the Frostburg R***e/Pistol Range” in August – the first will take place on Sunday, August 2nd, and the other will take place on Sunday, August 16th. The events are free and open to the public, and are designed for those citizens who are thinking about handgun ownership, or who own a handgun but don’t feel comfortable shooting it.
Both events will provide the opportunity to shoot a variety of types and calibers of handguns made available by local gun dealer ‘Mountain Maryland Fi****ms Training’ of Frostburg. Shooters may also bring their own handgun and am******on. Those attending under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, or legal guardian. Handgun instructors will provide short workshops throughout the day to explain laws regarding transport, storage and safety, responsibilities of handgun ownership, and will demonstrate grip, aiming and shooting techniques. Live firing will follow each workshop and will be supervised by NRA certified Range Safety Officers of Big Savage Sportsmen’s Club.
The range is located off of Clifton Terrace, Rt. 40, west of Frostburg, across the road from Kemp Drive. Participants may attend any time between 10a.m. and 3p.m. The range will close at 4pm. The Club has hosted a Handgun Day each spring and fall since 2010. Protected by pavilions at the range the event will be held rain or shine.
Questions may be directed to 301-689-9291, or visit Frostburg R***e Range or Big Savage Sportsmen’s Club on Face Book.

07/18/2026

It was a very warm night at the clubhouse but it was also amazing to see the room filled with many older members and about 25 of our newest members. We wish you all a safe and rewarding year!

07/18/2026

At the July 14th meeting, President Bernie welcomed over 40 new members from Piney Mountain Sportsmens Club. It was exciting to see the room filled with new faces and enthusiastic members. Shown here are members waiting in line to complete their paperwork and pay their dues. Welcome all!!!

06/30/2026

DUE TO THE UPCOMING CELEBRATION OF AMERICA’S BIRTH, THE FROSTBURG RIFLE/PISTOL RANGE WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH AND SUNDAY, JULY 5TH. THE NEXT DAYS THE RANGE WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE ON SATURDAY, JULY 18, AND SUNDAY, JULY 19, FROM 11AM TO 4PM. ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND.

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