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Alabama Shooting Ranges: ADCNR WMA Ranges, Archery Parks, Gun Clubs and Trap Fields
This list covers 53 of Alabama’s 67 counties with 164 ranges. It holds all 12 public shooting ranges ADCNR runs and all 20 community archery parks it built with local partners, plus 78 rifle and pistol clubs and ranges, 39 trap, skeet and sporting clays grounds, 8 indoor ranges and 7 archery shops and clubs. Checked November 1, 2026.
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Every ADCNR public range in Alabama: 12 shooting ranges and 20 archery parks
A linked name opens the range page on this site; the county opens its hunting guide. “Closed” marks a range or park that ADCNR lists as shut until further notice.
The 12 ADCNR public shooting ranges
| ADCNR range | County | Guns | Max yd | Hours | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barbour County WMA Shooting Range [Barbour County Wildlife Management Area] | Barbour | shotgun/rifle/handgun | 100 | Daylight | ADA, clay pad |
Cahaba River WMA Shooting Range [Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area] | Shelby | shotgun/rifle/handgun/muzzleloader | 100 | Wed–Sun, 8 a.m. to 4 or 6 p.m. | clay pad |
| Conecuh Shooting Range [Conecuh National Forest] | Escambia | handgun/rifle/shotgun | 100 | Daylight | ADA, clay pad |
| Coosa County WMA Range [Coosa County Wildlife Management Area] | Coosa | shotgun/rifle/handgun | 100 | Daylight | ADA |
| Etowah Public Shooting Range [Gadsden] | Etowah | shotgun/rifle/handgun/muzzleloader | – | Daylight | – |
| Freedom Hills WMA Range [Freedom Hills Wildlife Management Area] | Colbert | shotgun/rifle/handgun/archery | 100 | Daylight | ADA |
| Marengo Public Shooting Range [Linden] | Marengo | shotgun/rifle/handgun | 100 | Daylight | ADA, clay pad |
Sam R. Murphy WMA Shooting Range [Sam R. Murphy Wildlife Management Area] | Lamar | shotgun/rifle/handgun | – | Closed | – |
| Skyline WMA Shooting Range [Skyline Wildlife Management Area] | Jackson | shotgun/rifle/handgun | 200 | Daylight | ADA, clay pad |
| South Sandy Shooting Range [Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area] | Hale | shotgun/rifle/handgun | 100 | Daylight | ADA |
| Swan Creek WMA Range [Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area] | Limestone | shotgun/rifle/handgun/muzzleloader | 100 | Wed–Sun, 8 a.m. to 4 or 6 p.m. | ADA, clay pad |
Upper Delta WMA Shooting Range [Upper Delta Wildlife Management Area] | Baldwin | shotgun/rifle/handgun | 100 | Daylight | ADA, clay pad |
The 20 ADCNR community archery parks
| Archery park | County | Targets | Max yd | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Community Archery Park [Athens] | Limestone | elevated stand, youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
| Cullman Community Archery Park [Hanceville] | Cullman | elevated stand, 3D course, youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
| Decatur Community Archery Park [Decatur] | Morgan | elevated stand, 3D course, youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
| Demopolis Community Archery Park [Demopolis] | Marengo | youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
Dothan Eastgate Park Archery Range [Dothan] | Houston | elevated stand, 3D course, youth targets | 80 | Daylight |
| Elba Community Archery Park [Elba] | Coffee | elevated stand, youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
| Foley Community Archery Park [Foley] | Baldwin | elevated stand, youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
| Heflin Community Archery Park [Heflin] | Cleburne | elevated stand, youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
| Hoover Community Archery Park [Hoover] | Shelby | youth targets | 15 | Daylight |
| Lakepoint Community Archery Park [Eufaula] | Barbour | youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
| Lincoln Community Archery Park [Lincoln] | Talladega | youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
Oak Mountain Community Archery Park [Pelham] | Shelby | elevated stand, 3D course, youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
| Opelika Community Archery Park [Opelika] | Lee | elevated stand | 60 | Daylight |
| Ozark Community Archery Park [Ozark] | Dale | elevated stand, youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
Pike County Community Archery Park [Troy] | Pike | youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
| Southside Community Archery Park [Huntsville] | Madison | elevated stand, youth targets | 70 | Daylight |
| Tuscaloosa Community Archery Park [Northport] | Tuscaloosa | elevated stand, 3D course, youth targets | 80 | Daylight |
Walker County Community Archery Park [Jasper] | Walker | elevated stand, youth targets | 50 | Closed |
| Wetumpka Community Archery Park [Wetumpka] | Elmore | elevated stand, youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
Wind Creek Community Archery Park [Alexander City] | Tallapoosa | youth targets | 50 | Daylight |
Other public ranges
| Other public range | Operator | County | Lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman Indoor Archery | Cullman Parks and Recreation | Cullman | archery |
Tuskegee National Forest Shooting Range (Uchee Shooting Range) | USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Alabama) | Macon | shotgun, rifle, handgun |
- ADCNR’s directory says Alabama has 12 public shooting ranges run by the department; every one of them is in the first table, each linked to its own outdooralabama.com page.
- The 20 community archery parks in the second table are the full ADCNR archery park list, built with the Archery Trade Association and local partners and open during daylight.
- No range fee is charged, but at the shooting ranges a valid Alabama hunting, Heritage, fishing or WMA license is required for residents 16-64; nonresidents 16+ need a WMA or nonresident hunting license.
- At the archery parks the rule reads: Alabama hunting, Heritage, fishing or WMA license for residents 16-64; nonresidents 16+ need a hunting or WMA license.
- Cahaba River WMA Shooting Range and Swan Creek WMA Range keep set hours, Wednesday to Sunday; the other ADCNR ranges open during daylight only.
- Closures on the ADCNR pages when checked: Etowah Public Shooting Range: This range is currently undergoing a major renovation, which will include new ranges, a classroom and staff; Freedom Hills WMA Range: The Range is closed each year during Youth Gun Deer Weekend in November; Sam R. Murphy WMA Shooting Range: The Range will be closed until further notice due to logging activity in the area; South Sandy Shooting Range: Range is closed Tuesdays for maintenance; Swan Creek WMA Range: The range is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; Walker County archery park: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Walker County Community Archery Park will be closed until further notice.
- Also public, not ADCNR: Cullman Indoor Archery (Cullman Parks and Recreation) and Tuskegee National Forest Shooting Range (Uchee Shooting Range) (USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Alabama)), named on the operator’s own website.
Ranges from the ADCNR shooting ranges directory and each range page; archery parks from the ADCNR community archery parks list and each park page (Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division). Other public ranges from their operators’ sites. Checked November 1, 2026.
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Alabama ranges sorted by your distance
122 ranges with a map point, six cards at a time, each with miles, kind of range, the access rule and a call or map button.
Straight-line miles from your position or a county centre. ADCNR ranges and parks use the GPS printed on their ADCNR page; other ranges use the Census geocoder or the listing point; clubs whose address looks like a home sit at their town centre.
Five Alabama range lists by type
Public, indoor, rifle and pistol, clay target and archery. An ADCNR range with a clay pad shows up in both the rifle and the clay lists. Members-only clubs on the list: 17.
Alabama ranges on one map
122 pins, from Westervelt Lodge in Pickens County on the west side to Limestone Hunting & Sporting Clays near the Tennessee line and Orange Beach Skeet & Trap Range closest to the Gulf. Busiest counties on the map: Baldwin (10), Shelby (10), Madison (9), Jefferson (9) and Cullman (7).
Highlighted pins are ADCNR ranges, archery parks and the other public ranges. A pin opens the range page here where there is one, otherwise the range’s website.
Alabama ranges county by county
The ranges on file are spread over 53 counties. Butler County, Choctaw County, Clarke County, Clay County, Conecuh County, Crenshaw County, Dallas County, DeKalb County, Greene County, Marion County, Perry County, Sumter County, Washington County and Wilcox County have none on file, so their county guide points to the nearest ones.
- Autauga County2
- Baldwin County10
- Barbour County5
- Bibb County2
- Blount County2
- Bullock County3
- Calhoun County4
- Chambers County1
- Cherokee County1
- Chilton County4
- Cleburne County4
- Coffee County2
- Colbert County2
- Coosa County2
- Covington County2
- Cullman County7
- Dale County4
- Elmore County4
- Escambia County1
- Etowah County3
- Fayette County1
- Franklin County1
- Geneva County1
- Hale County1
- Henry County2
- Houston County3
- Jackson County1
- Jefferson County9
- Lamar County1
- Lauderdale County2
- Lawrence County1
- Lee County3
- Limestone County5
- Lowndes County1
- Macon County2
- Madison County9
- Marengo County3
- Marshall County6
- Mobile County5
- Monroe County4
- Montgomery County3
- Morgan County2
- Pickens County1
- Pike County1
- Randolph County1
- Russell County1
- Shelby County10
- St. Clair County2
- Talladega County6
- Tallapoosa County3
- Tuscaloosa County5
- Walker County2
- Winston County1
Alabama towns with their own 35-mile range list
122 towns have three or more ranges within 35 miles; each list begins with the nearest one.
- Abbeville11 ranges
- Addison10 ranges
- Anniston12 ranges
- Arley9 ranges
- Ashland13 ranges
- Ashville16 ranges
- Athens16 ranges
- Autaugaville7 ranges
- Bay Minette6 ranges
- Bayou La Batre4 ranges
- Bear Creek4 ranges
- Belgreen4 ranges
- Brantleyville19 ranges
- Brent11 ranges
- Bucks5 ranges
- Carrollton4 ranges
- Centre4 ranges
- Centreville12 ranges
- Cherokee4 ranges
- Chickasaw7 ranges
- Choccolocco13 ranges
- Clanton15 ranges
- Clayton10 ranges
- Coker6 ranges
- Columbiana18 ranges
- Creola7 ranges
- Cullman14 ranges
- Dadeville10 ranges
- Dauphin Island4 ranges
- Decatur19 ranges
- Delta10 ranges
- Demopolis3 ranges
- Double Springs7 ranges
- Elba5 ranges
- Enterprise9 ranges
- Eufaula5 ranges
- Eutaw7 ranges
- Fayette4 ranges
- Florence4 ranges
- Fort Deposit3 ranges
- Fort Payne6 ranges
- Gadsden14 ranges
- Geneva6 ranges
- Gordo6 ranges
- Grand Bay3 ranges
- Greensboro5 ranges
- Gulf Shores5 ranges
- Guntersville15 ranges
- Gurley18 ranges
- Haleyville3 ranges
- Hayneville7 ranges
- Heflin10 ranges
- Hillsboro14 ranges
- Hodges3 ranges
- Hollins13 ranges
- Hollis Crossroads10 ranges
- Hollywood6 ranges
- Hytop7 ranges
- Indian Springs Village20 ranges
- Jacksonville14 ranges
- Jasper11 ranges
- La Fayette5 ranges
- Ladonia6 ranges
- Langston15 ranges
- Lillian5 ranges
- Linden3 ranges
- Luverne3 ranges
- Lynn3 ranges
- Madison16 ranges
- Maplesville9 ranges
- Marion3 ranges
- Midway10 ranges
- Mignon17 ranges
- Moulton10 ranges
- Moundville6 ranges
- Munford13 ranges
- Nances Creek13 ranges
- Notasulga13 ranges
- Oakman8 ranges
- Oneonta18 ranges
- Opelika5 ranges
- Ozark11 ranges
- Pea Ridge18 ranges
- Pell City17 ranges
- Phenix City5 ranges
- Pine Level12 ranges
- Pisgah3 ranges
- Pleasant Groves12 ranges
- Prattville10 ranges
- Priceville20 ranges
- Reeltown14 ranges
- Rockford13 ranges
- Russellville4 ranges
- Scottsboro11 ranges
- Sheffield4 ranges
- Shelby17 ranges
- Spanish Fort10 ranges
- Stockton6 ranges
- Talladega15 ranges
- Tallassee15 ranges
- Triana22 ranges
- Troy9 ranges
- Tuscumbia4 ranges
- Tuskegee15 ranges
- Union Springs11 ranges
- Waldo15 ranges
- Weaver14 ranges
- Wedowee7 ranges
- Weogufka17 ranges
- West Blocton17 ranges
- Wetumpka13 ranges
- White Hall7 ranges
- White Plains14 ranges
- Woodville14 ranges
Calendar dates for Alabama shooters
68 posted dates, soonest at the top.
| When, event, host | Kind | Where | Entry | Details | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 Host: Amateur Trapshooting Association (club shoot) | ATA trap | Orange Beach: Orange Beach Skeet & Trap Range | Posted at | shootata.com Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Nov 7-15, 2026 Host: Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) | CMP match | Talladega: Civilian Marksmanship Program | Entry | thecmp.org Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Nov 7, 2026 Host: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries) | ADCNR 101 class | Foley: Orange Beach Shooting Range | Free (Wildlife Heritage License required) | Enroll | outdooralabama.com Nov 1, 2026 |
| Nov 7-8, 2026 Host: Collectors and Shooters Company | Gun show | Montgomery: Alcazar Shrine Center | $8.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com Nov 1, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2026 Host: Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association | Rimfire Challenge | Woodville: Cavern Cove Competitive Shooting | Register | boisegunclub.com Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Nov 7, 2026 Host: Amateur Trapshooting Association (club shoot) | ATA trap | Russellville: Cedar Hill Trap | Posted at | shootata.com Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Nov 7-8, 2026 Host: A.G. Gun Shows | Gun show | Fort Payne: Dekalb County VFW Fairgrounds | $10.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com Nov 1, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2026 Host: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries) | ADCNR pistol challenge | Midway: Barbour County WMA Shooting Range | Entry | outdooralabama.com Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Nov 7, 2026 Host: Amateur Trapshooting Association (club shoot) | ATA trap | Pinson: Magic City Gun | Posted at | shootata.com Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Steel Challenge | Talladega: TMP | Enter | boisegunclub.com Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Charity clays | Perdido: Bushy Creek Clays | Enter | boisegunclub.com Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Nov 14, 2026 Host: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries) | ADCNR 101 class | Tanner: Swan Creek WMA Range | Free (Wildlife Heritage License required) | Enroll | outdooralabama.com Nov 1, 2026 |
Alabama NASP calendar summary
Winter belongs to school archery: 36 NASP dates ahead, counted by month with their host towns.
| Month | Dates | Format | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 6 | 3D 3, Bullseye 3 | Irvington, Hoover, Semmes, Fairhope |
| December 2026 | 3 | Bullseye 2, 3D 1 | Irvington |
| January 2027 | 9 | Bullseye 9 | Irvington, Cullman, Guntersville, Locust Fork, Huntsville |
| February 2027 | 11 | Bullseye 9, 3D 2 | Cullman, Irvington, Hanceville, Vinemont, Madison, Prattville |
| March 2027 | 6 | Bullseye 6 | Madison, Mobile, Locust Fork, Cullman, Irvington, Huntsville |
| April 2027 | 1 | Bullseye 1 | Madison |
From the NASP Tournament Explorer (Alabama, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons), retrieved November 1, 2026. The explorer shows status, not scores.
Matches, results and gun buying for Alabama shooters
- Alabama shooting events68 dates ahead
- Shoot results1 with winners
- Gun buying in AlabamaFFL, stores
- Public ranges34 listed
Alabama range questions, answered
What sources feed this Alabama range list?
The ADCNR shooting range directory and every ADCNR range and archery park page, boisegunclub.com, gunranges.org, findarcheryranges.com and the ATA club list, checked November 1, 2026. 36 listings were left out, such as hunting lodges with no range, PO-box-only clubs, duplicates, the closed Dixie Trap Club and the Shelby County state range that is still being built.
How many public shooting ranges does ADCNR run?
12, the number ADCNR’s own directory gives, and all of them are in the table above with their county and, where ADCNR names one, the WMA or forest they sit on. ADCNR also built 20 community archery parks with cities, counties and the Archery Trade Association.
Is there a fee at the ADCNR public ranges?
No range fee. ADCNR’s rule is that a valid Alabama hunting, Heritage, fishing or WMA license is required for residents 16-64; nonresidents 16+ need a WMA or nonresident hunting license.
When are ADCNR shooting ranges open?
Most open during daylight only. Cahaba River WMA Shooting Range and Swan Creek WMA Range keep set hours from Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from October to March and to 6 p.m. from April to September.
Which ADCNR ranges or parks are closed at the moment?
Going by the ADCNR pages on the check date: Etowah Public Shooting Range: This range is currently undergoing a major renovation, which will include new ranges, a classroom and staff; Freedom Hills WMA Range: The Range is closed each year during Youth Gun Deer Weekend in November; Sam R. Murphy WMA Shooting Range: The Range will be closed until further notice due to logging activity in the area; South Sandy Shooting Range: Range is closed Tuesdays for maintenance; Swan Creek WMA Range: The range is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; Walker County Community Archery Park: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Walker County Community Archery Park will be closed until further notice.
Which county has the most ranges on this list?
Baldwin County, with 10 listings.
Where is the longest rifle line on this list?
Rifle Ranch (900 yards), Hobbs Island Shooting Range (375 yards) and Tuscaloosa Shooting Sports (300 yards), by their own pages or listings; most ADCNR ranges stop at 100 yards.
Which Alabama ranges throw clay targets?
46 listings fit, counting ADCNR ranges with a clay target pad; 4 carry ATA registration, such as Cedar Hill Trap Range, Cullman County Shotgun Club and Muscle Shoals Skeet & Trap.
When should a deer rifle be checked?
Before your zone’s gun opener: Nov 7, 2026 in Zones D and E, Nov 21, 2026 in Zones A, B and C. Archery opened Oct 1, 2026 in D and E and Oct 15, 2026 elsewhere.
Are the archery parks free?
There is no range fee; ADCNR asks for a license: Alabama hunting, Heritage, fishing or WMA license for residents 16-64; nonresidents 16+ need a hunting or WMA license. Wind Creek’s park sits inside a state park that charges an entrance fee.
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