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Louisiana Shooting Ranges: All Six LDWF Ranges, Gun Clubs, Clay Grounds and Indoor Lanes
76 ranges in 35 of the state’s 64 parishes: every LDWF range on its wildlife areas (6), 34 rifle and pistol clubs and ranges, 16 trap, skeet and sporting clays grounds, 14 indoor ranges and 6 archery clubs and lanes. Checked November 4, 2026.
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Louisiana ranges sorted by miles from you
76 ranges have a map point; they appear six at a time with miles, the kind of range, who may shoot and a call or map button.
Straight-line miles from you or a parish centre. LDWF ranges and most clubs use a Census geocoder point; listing points that could not be confirmed fall back to the town centre and say so.
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The 6 LDWF shooting ranges, with lines, days and fees
A linked name opens the range page here, and the parish opens its hunting guide. Days, fees and phone numbers are copied from LDWF; the yardages come from LDWF’s description of each range.
| LDWF range | Parish | Lines | Days and hours | Fee | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodcau Archery Range [Bodcau WMA] | Bossier | archery, 3-D archery | Open 7 days a week | Free with WMA permit | (318) 371-3058 |
| Bodcau Shooting Range [Bodcau WMA] | Bossier | 100/200 yd rifle, 25 yd pistol, 50 yd rimfire, 5-stand | Friday-Sunday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm | Free with WMA permit; 5-stand $5/25 | (318) 371-3058 |
Waddill Outdoor Education Center Ranges [Waddill Wildlife Refuge] | East Baton Rouge | archery, air gun | Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm | Free with WMA permit | (225) 274-8089 |
| Sherburne WMA Shooting Range [Sherburne WMA] | Pointe Coupee | 10/25/50 yd pistol, 25/50/100 yd rifle, skeet, trap | Tuesday-Sunday, sunrise to sunset, closed Mondays | Free with WMA permit | (337) 735-8743 |
| Woodworth Shooting Range [Woodworth Outdoor Education Center] | Rapides | 100 yd rifle, 30 yd pistol, 50 yd archery, 5-stand | Thursday-Sunday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm | Free with WMA permit; 5-stand $5/25 | (318) 484-2276 |
Pearl River-Honey Island Shooting Range [Pearl River WMA] | St. Tammany | 100 yd rifle, 25 yd pistol, rimfire, archery | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | $10 a day + WMA permit | (985) 358-4767 |
LDWF partner range
| LDWF partner range | Town | Parish | Lines |
|---|---|---|---|
Apocalypse Sports Indoor Shooting Range | Ponchatoula | Tangipahoa | handgun, rifle |
- LDWF’s shooting range page names 6 facilities on its wildlife management areas and refuges, and all 6 are in this table; each name opens its own page here.
- Posted LDWF rules at every one: eye and ear protection, shoot from the marked firing line only, straight in-lane, pick up trash.
- Paperwork: a WMA Access Permit ($20 a year or $5 for five days, for users 18 and older); Senior, Sportsman’s Paradise and Lifetime licenses already include it, per the LDWF license list.
- Clay fees: the 5-stand at Bodcau WMA and Woodworth Outdoor Education Center costs $5 plus a card convenience fee per 25 targets, or nothing if you bring your own clays.
- Pearl River-Honey Island Shooting Range is LDWF-owned but run by a volunteer nonprofit; its own site lists a $10 daily range use fee (cash only) on top of the permit.
- At Waddill Outdoor Education Center Ranges the shotgun range is kept for hunter education classes and LDWF events; the public uses the archery and air rifle ranges.
- Not run by LDWF but listed on the same page as a Target Range Grant Program partner: Apocalypse Sports Indoor Shooting Range (Ponchatoula).
Ranges, hours, fees and phone numbers from the LDWF shooting ranges page and each area page (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries); Pearl River-Honey Island hours and fee from the range’s own site, as LDWF directs. Permit prices from the LDWF license list. Checked November 4, 2026.
Louisiana range lists by kind of shooting
The lists split Louisiana’s ranges into LDWF lines, indoor lanes, rifle and pistol grounds, shotgun fields and bow ranges; a range with both a rifle line and a 5-stand shows up on both lists. 23 of the clubs on file are members only.
Every mapped Louisiana range
76 pins run from Shreveport Gun Club in Caddo Parish on the western side to Pearl River-Honey Island Shooting Range near the Pearl River and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office Regional Training Academy and Rifle Range closest to the Gulf. Parishes with the most pins: East Baton Rouge (9), Bossier (8), Lafourche (4), St. Tammany (4) and Rapides (3).
Highlighted pins are the LDWF ranges. A pin opens the range page where there is one, otherwise the range’s website.
Louisiana towns with a 35-mile range list
139 of the 159 towns in this guide have three or more ranges inside 35 miles; each list opens with the closest.
- Abbeville9 ranges
- Alexandria4 ranges
- Amite City5 ranges
- Anacoco3 ranges
- Arcadia4 ranges
- Arnaudville10 ranges
- Avondale8 ranges
- Baldwin3 ranges
- Ball4 ranges
- Bastrop6 ranges
- Bawcomville6 ranges
- Benton12 ranges
- Blanchard12 ranges
- Bogalusa4 ranges
- Cameron3 ranges
- Centerville3 ranges
- Central11 ranges
- Chalmette6 ranges
- Charenton3 ranges
- Cheneyville3 ranges
- Claiborne6 ranges
- Clinton11 ranges
- Colfax5 ranges
- Collinston6 ranges
- Columbia6 ranges
- Convent10 ranges
- Cotton Valley10 ranges
- Coushatta4 ranges
- Covington7 ranges
- Crowley8 ranges
- DeRidder3 ranges
- Delacroix5 ranges
- Delhi3 ranges
- Deville4 ranges
- Donaldsonville12 ranges
- Dry Prong5 ranges
- Eden Isle6 ranges
- Edgard11 ranges
- Elizabeth4 ranges
- Estelle6 ranges
- Farmerville6 ranges
- Fifth Ward3 ranges
- Forest Hill3 ranges
- Fort Polk South3 ranges
- Franklin3 ranges
- Franklinton5 ranges
- Frierson12 ranges
- Galliano7 ranges
- Georgetown4 ranges
- Gilbert3 ranges
- Greensburg9 ranges
- Gretna6 ranges
- Hackberry3 ranges
- Hahnville12 ranges
- Hall Summit9 ranges
- Harrisonburg3 ranges
- Hayes4 ranges
- Henderson11 ranges
- Hessmer4 ranges
- Homer5 ranges
- Houma7 ranges
- Jean Lafitte7 ranges
- Jena3 ranges
- Jennings5 ranges
- Jonesboro6 ranges
- Jordan Hill3 ranges
- Junction City3 ranges
- Kentwood3 ranges
- Krotz Springs8 ranges
- Lacombe8 ranges
- Lake Arthur6 ranges
- Lewisburg9 ranges
- Livingston16 ranges
- Livonia15 ranges
- Luling10 ranges
- Lutcher12 ranges
- Madisonville10 ranges
- Mansfield8 ranges
- Maringouin15 ranges
- Marion5 ranges
- Marksville4 ranges
- Meraux5 ranges
- Merryville3 ranges
- Midway3 ranges
- Minden11 ranges
- Montegut6 ranges
- Montgomery3 ranges
- Montz11 ranges
- Moreauville3 ranges
- Morganza6 ranges
- Napoleonville10 ranges
- Natchitoches3 ranges
- New Iberia10 ranges
- New Roads13 ranges
- New Sarpy11 ranges
- Newellton3 ranges
- Opelousas9 ranges
- Pearl River5 ranges
- Plaquemine12 ranges
- Pointe a la Hache4 ranges
- Pollock5 ranges
- Ponchatoula10 ranges
- Port Allen12 ranges
- Rayville6 ranges
- Rio5 ranges
- Rosepine3 ranges
- Ruston6 ranges
- Saline4 ranges
- Sarepta8 ranges
- Sibley13 ranges
- Sicily Island3 ranges
- Simmesport3 ranges
- Simpson4 ranges
- Slidell6 ranges
- Sorrento13 ranges
- Springfield14 ranges
- St. Francisville11 ranges
- St. Martinville11 ranges
- Starks3 ranges
- Sterlington6 ranges
- Swartz6 ranges
- Tangipahoa4 ranges
- Thibodaux8 ranges
- Ventress13 ranges
- Ville Platte5 ranges
- Wallace Ridge3 ranges
- Washington6 ranges
- West Monroe6 ranges
- Winnfield3 ranges
- Winnsboro4 ranges
- Woodworth3 ranges
Louisiana ranges by parish
Listings fall in 35 parishes. 29 have none on file (Assumption, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Bienville, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne and Concordia and others), so their parish guides point to the closest ranges over the line.
- Acadia Parish1
- Allen Parish1
- Ascension Parish1
- Bossier Parish8
- Caddo Parish3
- Calcasieu Parish2
- Cameron Parish1
- De Soto Parish1
- East Baton Rouge Parish9
- Franklin Parish2
- Iberia Parish2
- Jefferson Parish2
- LaSalle Parish1
- Lafayette Parish3
- Lafourche Parish4
- Lincoln Parish2
- Natchitoches Parish1
- Ouachita Parish3
- Plaquemines Parish1
- Pointe Coupee Parish1
- Rapides Parish3
- Richland Parish1
- Sabine Parish1
- St. Bernard Parish1
- St. John the Baptist Parish1
- St. Landry Parish2
- St. Tammany Parish4
- Tangipahoa Parish3
- Terrebonne Parish2
- Union Parish1
- Vermilion Parish3
- Vernon Parish2
- West Baton Rouge Parish1
- West Carroll Parish1
- Winn Parish1
Coming soon around Louisiana range regulars
12 rows out of 47 posted dates.
| When, event, host | Kind | Where | Entry | Details | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7-8, 2026 Host: Triple R Events | Gun show | Amite City: Tangi Fair Building | $$10 | Promoter | boisegunclub.com Nov 3, 2026 |
| Nov 7-8, 2026 Host: Kerry Murphy Promotions | Gun show | Bossier City: LeBossier Hotel & Event Center | $10.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com Nov 3, 2026 |
| Nov 7-8, 2026 Host: Kerry Murphy Promotions | Gun show | Shreveport: State Fairgrounds of Louisiana | $$10 | Promoter | boisegunclub.com Nov 3, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | NSCA clays | Port Allen: Bridgeview Gun Club | Enter | boisegunclub.com Nov 3, 2026 | |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Skeet class | Crowley: LSU AgCenter | Enroll | boisegunclub.com Nov 3, 2026 | |
| Nov 14, 2026 Host: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (R3 programs) | LDWF class | Minden: LDWF Minden Office | Free | Enroll | louisianaoutdoors.com Nov 3, 2026 |
| Nov 14-15, 2026 Host: DonRich Productions | Gun show | Lake Charles: Lake Charles Civic Center | $10.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com Nov 3, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2026 Host: Amateur Trapshooting Association (club shoot) | ATA trap | West Monroe: Toby Bancroft Memorial Gun Club | Posted at | shootata.com Nov 3, 2026 | |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Range class | Shreveport: Red River Range | Enroll | boisegunclub.com Nov 3, 2026 | |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Charity clays | Port Allen: Bridgeview Gun Club | Enter | boisegunclub.com Nov 3, 2026 | |
| Nov 21-22, 2026 | Gun show | Gonzales: Lamar-Dixon Expo Center | $10.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com Nov 3, 2026 |
| Nov 28-29, 2026 Host: Sullivan Shows | Gun show | Alexandria: Randolph Riverfront Center | $9.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com Nov 3, 2026 |
Monthly count of NASP dates
School gyms fill with bows through the winter: 15 NASP dates remain, with host towns by month.
| Month | Dates | Format | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 5 | Bullseye 5 | Alexandria, Ball, Lena, Bossier City, Pineville |
| December 2026 | 4 | Bullseye 3, 3D 1 | Ball, Benton, Glenmora |
| January 2027 | 4 | Bullseye 3, 3D 1 | Monroe, Alexandria, Benton |
| February 2027 | 2 | Bullseye 2 | Benton, Monroe |
From the NASP Tournament Explorer (Louisiana, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons), retrieved November 4, 2026. The explorer lists status, not scores.
Louisiana shoots, winners and gun buying
- Louisiana shooting events47 dates ahead
- Shoot results12 with winners
- Gun buying in LouisianaFFL, stores
- LDWF public ranges6 listed
Louisiana range questions
Which sources fed this range list?
LDWF’s shooting range page and area pages, boisegunclub.com, gunranges.org, findarcheryranges.com, the ATA club list and ranges’ own pages, read November 4, 2026. 21 listings stayed off: PO-box clubs, town-only rows, lodges with no range described, duplicates and stores.
How many shooting ranges does LDWF run?
6, all in the table above: Bodcau Archery Range, Bodcau Shooting Range, Waddill Outdoor Education Center Ranges, Sherburne WMA Shooting Range, Woodworth Shooting Range and Pearl River-Honey Island Shooting Range. Pearl River-Honey Island is LDWF-owned and operated by a volunteer nonprofit.
What does a day at an LDWF range cost?
Most are free with a WMA Access Permit ($20 a year or $5 for five days, for users 18 and older); the 5-stands at Bodcau and Woodworth charge $5 per 25 targets, and Pearl River-Honey Island adds a $10 daily fee.
Are the LDWF ranges open every day?
No. Each keeps its own days: Bodcau Archery Range, Open 7 days a week; Bodcau Shooting Range, Friday-Sunday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm; Waddill Outdoor Education Center Ranges, Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm; Sherburne WMA Shooting Range, Tuesday-Sunday, sunrise to sunset, closed Mondays; Woodworth Shooting Range, Thursday-Sunday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Pearl River-Honey Island Shooting Range, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm.
Which LDWF ranges have staff on the line?
Bodcau Shooting Range and Woodworth Shooting Range, where LDWF lists certified Range Safety Officers on site.
Where can a bowhunter practise from an elevated stand?
At the archery towers listed for Bodcau Archery Range and Sherburne WMA Shooting Range, going by LDWF’s range descriptions.
Which parish holds the most ranges on this list?
East Baton Rouge Parish and Bossier Parish, with 9 and 8 listings.
Where are the longest posted rifle lines?
Long Range Alley Gun Club (1000 yards), Cut Off Range Complex (800 yards) and Prince Gun Range (750 yards), by their own pages or listings.
How many places in Louisiana throw clays?
20 listings, counting the LDWF shotgun fields and 5-stands; one ATA club is on file, Toby Bancroft Memorial Gun Club.
How early should a Louisiana deer rifle be zeroed?
Before your Deer Area’s firearm segment; the earliest anywhere opens Oct 17, 2026, and each area’s dates are on its Deer Area page.
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