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Decatur, Alabama
Places to Shoot near Decatur: Clubs, WMA Ranges and Bow Lanes
Inside 35 miles of Decatur this guide finds 5 rifle and pistol ranges, 5 clay target ranges, 4 archery ranges, 3 indoor ranges and 2 public ranges.
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Getting to Decatur
Public, indoor, rifle, clays and bow picks for Decatur
Decatur Community Archery Park wins on distance, 3 miles from Decatur.
Public line
Indoor range
Outdoor line
Trap and skeet
For bowhunters
Of the counties in reach, Madison County has the most listings (7). Within 35 miles, ADCNR operates Swan Creek WMA Range. Archers can use Decatur Community Archery Park, about 3 miles from town. Membership is required at 4; another 8 say nothing about access. Hobbs Island Shooting Range leads on distance with 375 yards. Count by ring: 2 (0-10 mi), 5 (10-20 mi), 12 (20-35 mi).
Decatur: how far each range is
Filter the table by club, town or county.
| Where | Mi | Town | Guns or bows | Open to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 3 | Decatur | target archery/elevated stand/3D course/youth targets | Public, license needed |
| Swan Creek WMA Range ADCNR shooting range | 7 | Tanner | shotgun/rifle/handgun/muzzleloader/100 yd line | Public, license needed |
| Last Resort Guns indoor range | 14 | Madison | handgun/rifle/smallbore rimfire/3-gun | Access not stated |
X-Ring Rangers Jr. Air Rifle Club gun club | 14 | Athens | rifle/air gun | Members only |
| Athens Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 16 | Athens | target archery/elevated stand/youth targets | Public, license needed |
Alabama State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. gun club | 20 | Huntsville | rifle/handgun | Members only |
| Hartselle Gun Club, Inc. gun club | 20 | Huntsville | rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/silhouette | Members only |
| Bullet and Barrel indoor range | 24 | Huntsville | handgun/rifle | Access not stated |
Big Sky Skeet & Trap Club trap and skeet club | 24 | Laceys Spring | trap/skeet/shotgun | Members only |
| Larry's Pistol and Pawn indoor range | 25 | Huntsville | handgun | Access not stated |
| Easter Ferry Hunting Preserve sporting clays course | 25 | Elkmont | sporting clays/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Southside Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 25 | Huntsville | target archery/elevated stand/youth targets | Public, license needed |
| Doublehead Resort & Lodge sporting clays course | 28 | Town Creek | sporting clays/shotgun/5-stand | Access not stated |
Limestone Hunting & Sporting Clays sporting clays course | 28 | Ardmore | sporting clays/shotgun/skeet/5-stand | Access not stated |
| Cullman County Shotgun Club trap and skeet club | 29 | Cullman | trap/shotgun | Open to the public |
| CSS Range outdoor range | 29 | Cullman | rifle/handgun | Access not stated |
| Hobbs Island Shooting Range outdoor range | 29 | Huntsville | archery/handgun/rifle | Access not stated |
| Cullman Indoor Archery public range | 31 | Cullman | archery | Public, city |
| Cullman Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 34 | Hanceville | target archery/elevated stand/3D course/youth targets | Public, license needed |
Range listings checked November 1, 2026; ADCNR points from the GPS on each ADCNR page; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Public shooting near Decatur: Swan Creek WMA Range
Swan Creek WMA Range belongs to the ADCNR network of 12 public ranges. Expect up to 100 yards of range. ADCNR notes: The range is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. License in hand, the bench costs nothing.
From the ADCNR range page, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Calendar dates for Decatur
3 dates from 3 posted dates on file.
| When, event, host | Kind | Where | Entry | Details | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 Host: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries) | ADCNR 101 class | Tanner: | Free (Wildlife Heritage License required) | Book a seat | outdooralabama.com Nov 1, 2026 |
| Dec 5-6, 2026 Host: Collectors and Shooters Company | Gun show | Cullman: The Omniplex | Listing | gunshowtrader.com Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Dec 19-20, 2026 Host: A.G. Gun Shows | Gun show | Huntsville: Cahaba Shrine Temple | $8.00 | Listing | gunshowtrader.com Nov 1, 2026 |
Shells and targets near Decatur
Four chain stores by straight-line distance, starting with Academy Sports + Outdoors Decatur (2 miles).
| Chain | Town | Street | Mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Decatur | 1205 Wimberly Drive Southwest | 2 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Madison | 7506 Highway 72 West | 20 | page |
| Bass Pro Shops | Huntsville | 7090 Cabela Drive NW | 20 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Huntsville | 2900 Memorial Parkway SW | 24 | page |
| Retailer | Sections | AL towns |
|---|---|---|
| Bass Pro Shops | Guns Ammo Gear | 4 stores |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Guns Ammo Gear | 18 stores |
| Dunham's Sports | Firearms not stated | 6 stores |
Department links from each retailer site (list checked Oct 9, 2026). Academy Sports + Outdoors rows from academy.com store pages; Bass Pro Shops rows from stores.basspro.com; Dunham’s Sports rows from the store list on dunhamssports.com. Retrieved November 1, 2026. Plain links, no commission.
Nearby range lists from Decatur
- Priceville20 ranges; 7 mi off
- Hillsboro14 ranges; 12 mi off
- Triana22 ranges; 14 mi off
- Athens16 ranges; 14 mi off
Shooting near Decatur, answered
Is anything on the calendar around Decatur?
3 dated shoots, listed in the table above.
Which ADCNR deer zone takes in Decatur?
For Decatur hunters, Zone C and Zone D sets the calendar: bows from Oct 1, 2026, rifles from Nov 7, 2026, last day Feb 10, 2027.
What range does a Decatur shooter reach first?
Decatur Community Archery Park, 3 miles as the crow flies.
What does the 35-mile count come to for Decatur?
It comes to 19, every type included.
Is there a state range a Decatur shooter can use without joining a club?
Yes: Swan Creek WMA Range, 7 miles off, run by ADCNR.
Where do Decatur shooters practise during a summer thunderstorm?
Storm days point to Last Resort Guns, Bullet and Barrel and Larry's Pistol and Pawn.
Is sporting clays an option near Decatur?
Yes, at Swan Creek WMA Range, Big Sky Skeet & Trap Club and Easter Ferry Hunting Preserve.
Which archery lanes does the Decatur list include?
The archery side of the list starts with Decatur Community Archery Park, Athens Community Archery Park and Southside Community Archery Park.
Is there a long line for a magnum near Decatur?
Hobbs Island Shooting Range posts 375 yards, the most nearby.
From the Decatur range to Morgan County hunting
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