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Huntsville, Alabama
Places to Shoot near Huntsville: Clubs, WMA Ranges and Bow Lanes
Inside 35 miles of Huntsville this guide finds 6 rifle and pistol ranges, 4 clay target ranges, 3 indoor ranges, 3 archery ranges and 2 public ranges.
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Getting to Huntsville
Public, indoor, rifle, clays and bow picks for Huntsville
Bullet and Barrel wins on distance, 5 miles from Huntsville.
Public line
Indoor range
Outdoor line
Trap and skeet
For bowhunters
Of the counties in reach, Madison County has the most listings (8). Within 35 miles, ADCNR operates Swan Creek WMA Range and Skyline WMA Shooting Range. Archers can use Southside Community Archery Park, about 10 miles from town. Membership is required at 4; another 9 say nothing about access. Hobbs Island Shooting Range leads on distance with 375 yards. Count by ring: 6 (0-10 mi), 8 (10-20 mi), 4 (20-35 mi).
Huntsville: how far each range is
Filter the table by club, town or county.
| Where | Mi | Town | Guns or bows | Open to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. gun club | 0 | Huntsville | rifle/handgun | Members only |
| Hartselle Gun Club, Inc. gun club | 0 | Huntsville | rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/silhouette | Members only |
| Bullet and Barrel indoor range | 5 | Huntsville | handgun/rifle | Access not stated |
| Larry's Pistol and Pawn indoor range | 5 | Huntsville | handgun | Access not stated |
| Last Resort Guns indoor range | 6 | Madison | handgun/rifle/smallbore rimfire/3-gun | Access not stated |
| Southside Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 10 | Huntsville | target archery/elevated stand/youth targets | Public, license needed |
Big Sky Skeet & Trap Club trap and skeet club | 13 | Laceys Spring | trap/skeet/shotgun | Members only |
| Hobbs Island Shooting Range outdoor range | 16 | Huntsville | archery/handgun/rifle | Access not stated |
X-Ring Rangers Jr. Air Rifle Club gun club | 17 | Athens | rifle/air gun | Members only |
| Athens Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 17 | Athens | target archery/elevated stand/youth targets | Public, license needed |
| Decatur Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 17 | Decatur | target archery/elevated stand/3D course/youth targets | Public, license needed |
| Swan Creek WMA Range ADCNR shooting range | 18 | Tanner | shotgun/rifle/handgun/muzzleloader/100 yd line | Public, license needed |
Limestone Hunting & Sporting Clays sporting clays course | 19 | Ardmore | sporting clays/shotgun/skeet/5-stand | Access not stated |
Madison Co. Shooting Sports Assn. gun club | 19 | New Market | shotgun/rifle/handgun/trap/skeet/5-stand/smallbore rimfire/muzzleloader | Access not stated |
| Cavern Cove Competitive Shooting gun club | 26 | Woodville | rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/muzzleloader/cowboy action/action pistol/3-gun/silhouette | Access not stated |
| Easter Ferry Hunting Preserve sporting clays course | 27 | Elkmont | sporting clays/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Skyline WMA Shooting Range ADCNR shooting range | 32 | Scottsboro | shotgun/rifle/handgun/200 yd line | Public, license needed |
| Yellow Creek Sporting Clays sporting clays course | 33 | Guntersville | trap/sporting clays/5-stand/shotgun | Access not stated |
Range listings checked November 1, 2026; ADCNR points from the GPS on each ADCNR page; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Public shooting near Huntsville: 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 Huntsville
4 dates from 4 posted dates on file.
| When, event, host | Kind | Where | Entry | Details | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 Host: Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association | Rimfire Challenge | Woodville: Cavern Cove Competitive Shooting | 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: | Free (Wildlife Heritage License required) | Book a seat | outdooralabama.com Nov 1, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2026 Host: Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association | Rimfire Challenge | Woodville: Cavern Cove Competitive Shooting | Enter | boisegunclub.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 Huntsville
Four chain stores by straight-line distance, starting with Bass Pro Shops Huntsville (1 mile).
| Chain | Town | Street | Mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Pro Shops | Huntsville | 7090 Cabela Drive NW | 1 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Huntsville | 2900 Memorial Parkway SW | 5 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Madison | 7506 Highway 72 West | 5 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Decatur | 1205 Wimberly Drive Southwest | 21 | 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 Huntsville
- Madison16 ranges; 5 mi off
- Triana22 ranges; 9 mi off
- Priceville20 ranges; 16 mi off
- Athens16 ranges; 17 mi off
Shooting near Huntsville, answered
What does the 35-mile count come to for Huntsville?
It comes to 18, every type included.
Is there a state range a Huntsville shooter can use without joining a club?
Yes: Swan Creek WMA Range, 18 miles off, run by ADCNR.
Where do Huntsville shooters practise during a summer thunderstorm?
Storm days point to Bullet and Barrel, Larry's Pistol and Pawn and Last Resort Guns.
Is sporting clays an option near Huntsville?
Yes, at Big Sky Skeet & Trap Club, Swan Creek WMA Range and Limestone Hunting & Sporting Clays.
Which archery lanes does the Huntsville list include?
The archery side of the list starts with Southside Community Archery Park, Hobbs Island Shooting Range and Athens Community Archery Park.
Is there a long line for a magnum near Huntsville?
Hobbs Island Shooting Range posts 375 yards, the most nearby.
Is anything on the calendar around Huntsville?
4 dated shoots, listed in the table above.
Which ADCNR deer zone takes in Huntsville?
For Huntsville hunters, Zone A sets the calendar: bows from Oct 15, 2026, rifles from Nov 21, 2026, last day Feb 10, 2027. The A and B line runs along highways and rivers; confirm it on the ADCNR map.
What range does a Huntsville shooter reach first?
Bullet and Barrel, 5 miles as the crow flies.
From the Huntsville range to Madison County hunting
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