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Madison, Alabama
Places to Shoot near Madison: Clubs, WMA Ranges and Bow Lanes
Inside 35 miles of Madison this guide finds 6 rifle and pistol ranges, 3 indoor ranges, 3 archery ranges, 3 clay target ranges and 1 public range.
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Getting to Madison
Public, indoor, rifle, clays and bow picks for Madison
Last Resort Guns wins on distance, 2 miles from Madison.
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. Archers can use Athens Community Archery Park, about 12 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: 5 (0-10 mi), 8 (10-20 mi), 3 (20-35 mi).
Madison: how far each range is
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| Where | Mi | Town | Guns or bows | Open to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Resort Guns indoor range | 2 | Madison | handgun/rifle/smallbore rimfire/3-gun | Access not stated |
Alabama State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. gun club | 5 | Huntsville | rifle/handgun | Members only |
| Hartselle Gun Club, Inc. gun club | 5 | Huntsville | rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/silhouette | Members only |
| Bullet and Barrel indoor range | 10 | Huntsville | handgun/rifle | Access not stated |
| Larry's Pistol and Pawn indoor range | 10 | Huntsville | handgun | Access not stated |
X-Ring Rangers Jr. Air Rifle Club gun club | 12 | Athens | rifle/air gun | Members only |
| Athens Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 12 | Athens | target archery/elevated stand/youth targets | Public, license needed |
| Swan Creek WMA Range ADCNR shooting range | 13 | Tanner | shotgun/rifle/handgun/muzzleloader/100 yd line | Public, license needed |
| Decatur Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 14 | Decatur | target archery/elevated stand/3D course/youth targets | Public, license needed |
| Southside Community Archery Park ADCNR archery park | 14 | Huntsville | target archery/elevated stand/youth targets | Public, license needed |
Big Sky Skeet & Trap Club trap and skeet club | 16 | Laceys Spring | trap/skeet/shotgun | Members only |
Limestone Hunting & Sporting Clays sporting clays course | 17 | Ardmore | sporting clays/shotgun/skeet/5-stand | Access not stated |
| Hobbs Island Shooting Range outdoor range | 20 | Huntsville | archery/handgun/rifle | Access not stated |
Madison Co. Shooting Sports Assn. gun club | 22 | New Market | shotgun/rifle/handgun/trap/skeet/5-stand/smallbore rimfire/muzzleloader | Access not stated |
| Easter Ferry Hunting Preserve sporting clays course | 23 | Elkmont | sporting clays/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Cavern Cove Competitive Shooting gun club | 31 | Woodville | rifle/handgun/smallbore rimfire/muzzleloader/cowboy action/action pistol/3-gun/silhouette | 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 Madison: 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 Madison
2 dates from 2 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 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 Madison
Four chain stores by straight-line distance, starting with Academy Sports + Outdoors Madison (4 miles).
| Chain | Town | Street | Mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Madison | 7506 Highway 72 West | 4 | page |
| Bass Pro Shops | Huntsville | 7090 Cabela Drive NW | 5 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Huntsville | 2900 Memorial Parkway SW | 10 | page |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Decatur | 1205 Wimberly Drive Southwest | 18 | 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 Madison
- Huntsville18 ranges; 5 mi off
- Triana22 ranges; 9 mi off
- Athens16 ranges; 12 mi off
- Priceville20 ranges; 14 mi off
Shooting near Madison, answered
Is sporting clays an option near Madison?
Yes, at Swan Creek WMA Range, Big Sky Skeet & Trap Club and Limestone Hunting & Sporting Clays.
Which archery lanes does the Madison list include?
The archery side of the list starts with Athens Community Archery Park, Decatur Community Archery Park and Southside Community Archery Park.
Is there a long line for a magnum near Madison?
Hobbs Island Shooting Range posts 375 yards, the most nearby.
Is anything on the calendar around Madison?
2 dated shoots, listed in the table above.
Which ADCNR deer zone takes in Madison?
For Madison 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 Madison shooter reach first?
Last Resort Guns, 2 miles as the crow flies.
What does the 35-mile count come to for Madison?
It comes to 16, every type included.
Is there a state range a Madison shooter can use without joining a club?
Yes: Swan Creek WMA Range, 13 miles off, run by ADCNR.
Where do Madison shooters practise during a summer thunderstorm?
Storm days point to Last Resort Guns, Bullet and Barrel and Larry's Pistol and Pawn.
From the Madison range to Madison County hunting
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