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Stanton Shooting Ranges: Sportsman Clubs, Clay Fields and Bow Lanes Close By
Shooters based in Stanton have 10 ranges within 35 miles: 4 rifle and pistol ranges, 3 clay target ranges, 2 public ranges and 1 indoor range.
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Getting to Stanton
Stanton by discipline
Nearest of all to Stanton: Powell County Sportsman's Club, close to 4 miles by straight line.
Agency ground
Climate-proof pick
Rifle bench
Trap or clays
Red Mountain Trap Range
Across 9 counties, the Stanton list leans on Madison County (2). Public ground is part of the mix within 35 miles: Miller Welch-Central Kentucky WMA Range and Hisle Park Archery Range. Joining a club is the only way in at 3 of these; at 4 others, ask before loading the truck. A short hop from Stanton (ten miles or less) reaches 2; 2 more need up to twenty, and 6 sit farther.
Stanton rows with a map
Pull the map back to see every pin in the Stanton circle.
| Range | Mi | Town | Shoots | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell County Sportsman's Club sportsman club | 4 | Clay City | rifle, handgun, trap, shotgun | Members only |
Montgomery County Fish & Game Club sportsman club | 10 | Mount Sterling | trap, rifle, handgun, rimfire | Members only |
| Estill County Sportsman Club sportsman club | 14 | Irvine | rifle, trap, shotgun | Open to the public |
| Red Mountain Trap Range trap and skeet club | about 19 (town pin) | Campton | trap, shotgun | Access not stated |
| In-Range Archery archery range | 21 | Richmond | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated |
| Boonesboro Youth Trap Club trap and skeet club | 21 | Winchester | trap, shotgun | Access not stated |
Miller Welch-Central Kentucky WMA Range KDFWR range | 24 | Berea | archery, 3D archery, rifle, trap | Public (KDFWR) |
| Pine Grove Shooting Sports sporting clays | 30 | McKee | sporting clays, 5-stand, shotgun | Access not stated |
| Rowan County Sportsmans Club sportsman club | 33 | Morehead | rifle, handgun, shotgun, trap | Members only |
| Hisle Park Archery Range park range | 33 | Lexington | archery, 3D archery | Open to the public |
Range listings checked November 10, 2026; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Stanton without club dues
Madison County holds the public range nearest Stanton. KDFWR runs this range on Miller Welch-Central Kentucky WMA; the range permit applies here.
From the range source page and the KDFWR range page, checked Nov 9, 2026.
Stanton: dated shoots
6 posted dates on file, sorted by date.
| Dates, name, organizer | Discipline | Place | Cost | Page | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2026 Host: ATA club shoot | ATA trap | Mount Sterling: Montgomery Co Fish & Game Club | Details | ATA club list Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Dec 3, 2026 Host: Montgomery County Fish & Game Club | Club shoot | Mount Sterling: Montgomery County Fish & Game Club | $10 | Match page | boisegunclub.com Nov 9, 2026 |
| Dec 6, 2026 Host: Montgomery County Fish & Game Club | Steel Challenge | Mount Sterling: Montgomery County Fish & Game Club | $20 | Enter | boisegunclub.com Nov 9, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2027 Host: ATA club shoot | ATA trap | Mount Sterling: Montgomery Co Fish & Game Club | Details | ATA club list Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Feb 27, 2027 Host: ATA club shoot | ATA trap | Mount Sterling: Montgomery Co Fish & Game Club | Details | ATA club list Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Mar 27, 2027 Host: ATA club shoot | ATA trap | Mount Sterling: Montgomery Co Fish & Game Club | Details | ATA club list Nov 9, 2026 |
Stanton: where to restock
Shortest restock run: Cabela's in Lexington, roughly 33 miles from here.
| Chain | City | Location | Miles | Gun counter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabela's | Lexington | 1510 Conservation Way | 33 | Not stated | details |
| Sportsman's Warehouse | Lexington | 2200 War Admiral Way | 34 | Not stated | details |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Lexington | 3220 Nicholasville Road | 38 | Yes | details |
| Dunham's Sports | Maysville | 425 Market Square Drive | 54 | Not stated | details |
| Dunham's Sports | Somerset | 2835 S. Highway 27 Suite 390 | 67 | Not stated | details |
Store rows from shoot_stores.json: Academy Sports + Outdoors store locator, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s store sitemaps, Sportsman’s Warehouse store pages and the Dunham’s Sports store list (which does not say which stores sell firearms); retrieved November 10, 2026. Plain links, no commission.
Ranges near Stanton: what rides along
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Stanton: four more town lists
- Clay City12 in its circle
- Irvine10 in its circle
- Ravenna9 in its circle
- Frenchburg6 in its circle
Stanton: other range hubs
Stanton: ranges, answered
Which public bench serves Stanton?
Around 24 miles to Miller Welch-Central Kentucky WMA Range, the closest public range.
What is the range total for the Stanton circle?
10 rows, sorted by miles.
Any trap, skeet or 5-stand near Stanton?
The shotgun rows for Stanton: Powell County Sportsman's Club, Montgomery County Fish & Game Club and Estill County Sportsman Club.
Where do Stanton shooters go on a sleet-storm day?
In-Range Archery has indoor lanes within 35 miles.
Which tube range is closest to Stanton?
The nearest is Miller Welch-Central Kentucky WMA Range, 24 miles off.
Which bow ranges are near Stanton?
Archery near Stanton: Montgomery County Fish & Game Club, In-Range Archery and Miller Welch-Central Kentucky WMA Range.
After a sight-in at a Stanton range, which deer dates apply?
For Stanton deer hunters the zone is Deer Zone 3: modern gun November 14 to November 29, 2026, late muzzleloader December 12 to December 20, 2026. Bear Zone 2 covers it as well, so bear hunters have dated seasons there. The Powell County guide lists the rest of the seasons.
Are any matches on the calendar within 30 miles of Stanton?
Yes, 11 dated shoots inside 30 miles of Stanton.
Where is the first range out of Stanton?
Powell County Sportsman's Club tops the Stanton table at about 4 miles.
Stanton to Powell County: zones and land
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