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Athens Area Gun Ranges, Clay Fields and Archery
From Athens, a 35 mile drive or less reaches 18 listed ranges: 7 rifle and pistol ranges, 4 indoor ranges, 3 archery ranges, 3 WRD public ranges and 1 clay target ground.
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Getting to Athens
Athens: ranges in the 35 mile circle
A name links to a range page where the listing carries enough detail of its own.
| Name and type | Mi | Nearest town | Disciplines | Who may shoot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athena Archery (Archery range) | 3 | Athens | archery | Access not stated |
| Athens Gun Club (Indoor range) | 6 | Athens | rifle/handgun/shotgun | Open to the public |
| Jackson County 4H Archery Facility (Archery range) | 7 | Athens | archery | Access not stated |
| Gun Site Hills Gun Range (Outdoor range) | 18 | Lexington | rifle/handgun/smallbore/muzzleloader/action pistol/archery/benchrest/highpower/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Trading Place Pawn & Indoor Gun Range (Indoor range) | 23 | Monroe | Access not stated | |
| Walton County 4H Post 64 (Gun club) | 24 | Monroe | air gun | Access not stated |
| Victoria Bryant Archery Range (WRD archery range) | 27 | Royston | archery/3D archery/target archery | Day fee plus parking |
| Walton Archery Range (WRD archery range) | 29 | Social Circle | archery/3D archery/target archery | License or Lands Pass |
| Buckeye Sporting Clays (Sporting clays course) | 29 | Covington | sporting clays | Open to the public |
| Trigger Time Indoor Gun Range (Indoor range) | 31 | Flowery Branch | handgun/rifle/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Cherokee Gun Club (Gun club) | 32 | Gainesville | trap/skeet/sporting clays/5-stand/rifle/handgun/smallbore/action pistol/cowboy action/shotgun | Members only |
| Gainesville Archery Club (Archery range) | 32 | Gainesville | archery/3D archery | Access not stated |
| Elbert County Gun Club (Gun club) | 33 | Elberton | trap/skeet/sporting clays/5-stand/rifle/handgun/archery | Access not stated |
| Semper Fi Gun Training & Outdoor Range (Outdoor range) | 33 | Alto | rifle/handgun/smallbore/action pistol/archery/benchrest/highpower/3-gun/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Georgia Gun Club (Indoor range) | 34 | Buford | rifle/handgun/smallbore/air gun/action pistol/benchrest/3-gun/shotgun | Access not stated |
| Wilson Shoals Shooting Range (WRD shooting range) | 34 | Alto | rifle/handgun | License or Lands Pass |
| Burnt Pine Plantation (Outdoor range) | 34 | Newborn | sporting clays/5-stand/rifle/handgun/smallbore/muzzleloader/archery | Access not stated |
| The Burge Club (Gun club) | 35 | Mansfield | shotgun | Members only |
Range listings checked October 13, 2026; town center from the Census Gazetteer.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Athens
First stops for Athens shooters
The first range outside town is Athena Archery, roughly 3 miles away.
WMA range
Under a roof
Rifle range
Bow range
The circle takes in 11 counties, and Walton County has 4 of them. The WRD-listed ranges in reach are Victoria Bryant Archery Range, Walton Archery Range and Wilson Shoals Shooting Range. 2 say members only and 5 say the public may shoot. 5 list instruction or classes and 3 run youth or junior programs. ASA federation 3D clubs nearby: 1. For long shots, Gun Site Hills Gun Range runs to 700 yards. Near ring: 3. Middle ring: 1. Outer ring: 14.
Athens area gun counters
Rows come from the Academy Sports + Outdoors and Bass Pro Shops locators.
| Chain | Where | Mi | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Athens: 3505 Atlanta Highway | 5 | hours |
Georgia store rows from the Academy Sports + Outdoors and Bass Pro Shops store locators, retrieved October 13, 2026.
Athens: upcoming shoots
Soonest at the top, out of 8 dated matches.
| Day, match or show · club | Discipline | Place | Fee | Link | Posted at, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 · LHS Bullseye #1 · National Archery in the Schools Program (Georgia NASP / GA DNR) | NASP | Loganville (Walton County) | Listing | nasptournaments.org, Oct 13 | |
| Nov 11, 2026 · LHS Bullseye #2 · National Archery in the Schools Program (Georgia NASP / GA DNR) | NASP | Loganville (Walton County) | Listing | nasptournaments.org, Oct 13 | |
| Nov 14-15, 2026 · Monroe Gun Show · GA Gun Shows | Gun show | The Towers at Snows Mill, Monroe (Walton County) | $10.00 admission good for both days; half price for Vets/LEO/MIL with I.D.; 12 & under free | Listing | gunshowtrader.com, Oct 28 |
| Nov 19, 2026 · WGHS Bullseye Meet #1 · National Archery in the Schools Program (Georgia NASP / GA DNR) | NASP | Loganville (Walton County) | Listing | nasptournaments.org, Oct 13 | |
| Nov 30, 2026 · LMS Bullseye #1 · National Archery in the Schools Program (Georgia NASP / GA DNR) | NASP | Loganville (Walton County) | Listing | nasptournaments.org, Oct 13 | |
| Dec 7, 2026 · LMS Bullseye #2 · National Archery in the Schools Program (Georgia NASP / GA DNR) | NASP | Loganville (Walton County) | Listing | nasptournaments.org, Oct 13 | |
| Dec 9, 2026 · WGHS 3D Meet #1 · National Archery in the Schools Program (Georgia NASP / GA DNR) | NASP | Loganville (Walton County) | Listing | nasptournaments.org, Oct 13 | |
| Dec 12-13, 2026 · Athens Gun Show · GA Gun Shows | Gun show | Athens Sports Arena (Clarke County) | $10.00 admission | Promoter page | gunshowtrader.com, Oct 28 |
More range lists around Athens
- Ranges near Watkinsville7 miles away, 18 ranges
- Ranges near Danielsville15 miles away, 12 ranges
- Ranges near Lexington16 miles away, 10 ranges
- Ranges near Bostwick17 miles away, 19 ranges
Athens range questions
Which archery ranges serve Athens?
Bow ranges in reach: Athena Archery, Jackson County 4H Archery Facility and Victoria Bryant Archery Range.
Is there a long-distance line near Athens?
The deepest line: 700 yards at Gun Site Hills Gun Range.
Do ranges near Athens hold matches?
Count within 30 miles: 33 dated matches.
Which deer zone covers the woods around Athens?
Clarke County’s page covers its deer zone, dates and WMAs.
Nearest range to the middle of Athens?
Athena Archery, at 3 miles, beats every other listing.
How big is the range list for Athens?
18, each one pinned on the map.
Nearest WMA or partner range to Athens?
Yes: Victoria Bryant Archery Range (27 miles), where the entry rule is day fee plus parking.
What indoor ranges serve Athens?
Athens Gun Club, Trading Place Pawn & Indoor Gun Range and Trigger Time Indoor Gun Range lead the indoor list.
Where can a Athens dove hunter practice on clays?
Clay fields in reach: Buckeye Sporting Clays.
Athens: next stops
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