The Conservation and Sportsman's Club of Thurmont Inc. (TCSC) is a private organization. Our membership is fixed at 275 members. If you are interested in joining, we suggest that you participate in some of our matches and get to know our members. Once you get to know some of our members, one of them will likely endorse your application for membership.

How To Join

  • Find a club member who will sponsor you. (hint: participate in some of our matches and get to know our members. Once you get to know some of our members, one of them will likely endorse your application for membership)
  • Fill out a membership application.
  • Prospective members should mail a completed membership application to TCSC, 11617 Hunt Club Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. The number of vacancies will be determined after the February meeting. Prospective members will be contacted and will be required to attend the March membership meeting (8:00p.m. on the 1st Thursday) and will be required to explain to the membership why they want to become members of TCSC. The range rules test may be taken during the meeting.
  • The membership committee will then perform the prescribed background checks.
  • The prospective member will be required to attend the next monthly membership meeting where their membership shall be voted upon by the members. Upon acceptance by the membership the new member shall pay the required fees and dues.
  • The new member shall be required to attend the "New Member Orientation" on the Saturday following the membership meeting. After completion of the course, and having passed the written range test, they shall receive their range card and they shall have full access to all the facilities of TCSC. Swimming pool access and camping require additional fees.
  • New members are considered to be "probationary members" for the first year.
  • Probationary members have the requirement to attend 4 membership meetings and perform a minimum of 8 hours of work as approved by the Board of directors.

Note: you can download and print an application pdf** document from here.

** Note: The documents/forms are in PDF format. You will need an Adobe reader to view and print it on your PC. Your PC may already have an Adobe PDF reader, but you can download the Adobe Reader here (FREE) if you need it.