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About the Alexandria Chapter

The Alexandria Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is a conservation-focused outdoor recreation club located at 2729 Garrisonville Road, Stafford, VA 22556. Nestled on 211 wooded acres in Virginia's countryside, our chapter is dedicated to the national league's founding mission: "Defenders of Soil, Woods, Water, Air, and Wildlife."

As part of the Izaak Walton League of America — founded nationally in 1922 — the Alexandria Chapter carries forward over a century of commitment to conserving outdoor America for future generations. Over the past 100 years, the League has been an extraordinary champion and defender of the nation's soil, air, woods, waters, and wildlife. We accomplish this mission through active conservation programs, outdoor education, youth development, and responsible recreation.

Our Mission

We focus on encouraging safe and responsible shooting sports, archery, camping, and fishing practices. We promote conservation and respect of the natural resources of the United States through education and interactive opportunities for members and the community. Our goal is to ensure that America's natural resource base is protected, managed, and used to assure quality of life in the long run, accomplished by emphasizing the hands-on role that individuals can play in habitat protection and restoration.

Our Facilities

The 211-acre wooded property features an extensive array of outdoor recreation and conservation facilities, including 3 acres of fishing ponds:

100-Yard Rifle Range — 14-point outdoor rifle range with covered firing positions
25-Yard Pistol Range — 10-point outdoor pistol range with covered firing positions
5-Stand Modified Shotgun Range — Regulation trap and sporting clays with variable presentations
Archery Range — 8-lane field archery range with target distances from 10 to 50 yards and covered shooting area
Fishing Ponds — Two stocked ponds (upper pond and large pond) with bass, bluegill, catfish, and other species
Hunting Areas — 211 acres of wooded hunting grounds open to members during Virginia hunting seasons
Camping Facilities — Tent and RV camping sites with electrical hookups, including 20 reserved sites
Picnic Areas & Playground — Family-friendly gathering spaces near the large pond
Clubhouse — Meeting hall for general membership meetings, training courses, community events, and seasonal turkey shoots

Conservation in Action

The Alexandria Chapter has a proud history of conservation work in our community. We worked to protect Huntley Meadows, a 1,261-acre wetland used by bald eagles for nesting habitat. We've received IWLA Endowment grants to improve and better manage the land and waters on our property, including restoring land impacted by storm water runoff, tracking activities to ensure no negative impact on the area, and partnering with local high schools to teach students about the importance of good water quality.

General Membership Meetings

The chapter holds general membership meetings on the third Sunday of each month at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse. Board of Directors meetings convene at noon on the same day, preceding the general meeting. All members are encouraged to attend and participate in chapter governance.

Youth & Scouting Programs

The Alexandria Chapter proudly sponsors the following youth organizations, providing young people with opportunities to develop outdoor skills, conservation awareness, and community leadership in a safe and supportive environment:

Scouts BSA Troop 142G
Cub Scout Pack 142
Girl Scout Troop 44

The Izaak Walton League of America

The Izaak Walton League of America is one of the nation's oldest and most respected conservation organizations. Named after the 17th-century English author and angler Izaak Walton, the League was founded in 1922 by 54 anglers in Chicago who were alarmed by the pollution and degradation of their favorite fishing streams. The Association of Izaak Walton League Chapters of Virginia was formed August 8, 1929. Today, the League has chapters in communities across America working to conserve our natural resources for future generations.

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