Welcome to the Ellsworth Rod & Gun Club
We are open to the public for our famous chicken dinners, Weddings, Anniversaries, Business Meetings, Graduations and Private Parties.
Part of our mission in helping to support community endeavors works through fund raising at our bi-weekly chicken feeds for more information see special events page
Mission: To foster, protect and conserve wildlife and our natural resource. To improve hunting and fishing opportunities and provide outdoor recreation for youth and the community


Wisconsin ATV Safety
Come attend the required training to operate an ATV…
DATE | TIME: |
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 6:30-8:30PM |
Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 2:00-5:00PM |
Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 2:00-5:00PM |
All classes held at the Ellsworth Rod & Gun Club
3930 WI-72
Ellsworth, WI 54011
All ATV operators at least 12 years of age and born on or after January 1, 1988 must possess a valid ATV safety certificate issued by the state of Wisconsin or any other state or province to operate an ATV in areas open to the public.
Students must attend all days of instruction and pass a final exam to be certified. Course fee is $10.00 (cash only) and a parent/guardian signature for students under age 18 is required for the first night of class. Class size is limited to 25 students.
Students must pre-register for class on the DNR “gowild” website at: https://gowild.wi.gov
Contact Lee Wright if you need additional help. 715-505-0941
2025 Ellsworth Rod & Gun Chicken Feed
Ellsworth Rod & Gun Club
W3930 US Hwy 72
Ellsworth, WI 54011
Serving 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Bar opens at 5:00pm
Monthly Third Thursday
May – Oct
- Thursday, May 15th, 2025
- Thursday, June 19th, 2025
- Thursday, July 17th, 2025
- Thursday, August 21st, 2025
- Thursday, September 18th, 2025
- Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Turkey Shoot: TBA • Wildlife Benefit: TBA
Ticket Prices:
Ages 5 and under: Free
Ages 6-10: $10
Ages 11 and over: $16
Season tickets (limited number available): $96
To-Go tickets also available ($16).
Tickets also available at:
Broz Bar • Ellsworth • 715-273-5025
Hines Auction • Ellsworth • 715-273-3377
The Honey Hole • Beldenville • 715-273-4951
Langer’s Bar • Ellsworth • 715-273-5445
Molly’s on Main • Plum City
Mooney’s Rusty Horse Bar and Grill • Spring Valley • 715-778-5500
For club rental or reservations please call:
Anita Johnson – 715-821-5682
Open to the Public
Weddings • Anniversaries • Business Meetings • Graduations • Private Parties


Club 2024 Fundraising Calendars Raffle Winners!
Click here to see the latest winners. For more information and a list of previous winners, please see the Calendar Raffle page
Habitat Improvement Program Contacts
- Cody Tromberg – Private Lands Biologist, Pheasants Forever, [email protected], 715-684-2874 ext. 126.
Make an appointment with Cody to tour your property, discuss your goals and potential improvements. He will help you develop a plan for your land and identify the best sources of State and Federal funding to help get it done.
- Rob Nortman – Forestry Specialist, Ruffed Grouse Society, [email protected], 534-277-8514.
Rob is an expert on forestry management, Wisconsin Managed Forest Land (MFL) and creating habitat for grouse on your woodlot or on your hunting land up north. He can advise you on logging practices and timber stand improvement. Contact Rob to make an appointment to tour your woods.
- Jeff Kitelinger – Soil & Water Management Expert, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), [email protected], 715-338-8518.
Jeff has expertise in erosion control design, waterways and pond construction.