About Us

The Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford, Inc. is located at 1407
North Hixville Road in rural North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
and is situated on more than 180 acres of land.  

RGCNB is a not-for-profit sportsman's club dedicated to the conservation of natural resources and the safe use of sporting arms.  All club operations and activities are possible thanks to
the volunteerism of committee chairpersons and club members. 

The club property includes numerous gun and archery ranges, two fresh water ponds, hiking trails, camping area, and a club house.

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Who We Are

The Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford is a private sportsman's club for members only.  We are a tax exempt 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose primary activities include hunting and fishing, training in sports, and other social and recreational opportunities.  Our organization is an active club with a fairly large membership comprised of more than 700 members. 

Club Affiliations:
National Rifle Association
Gun Owner's Action League
Bristol County League of Sportsmen
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 13
Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp

Our History

The Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford was founded in 1911 and incorporated in 1936.  The club recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.