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Hilliard Gun Ranges, Trap Fields and Archery Lanes Nearby
Counted from the Hilliard town point to 35 miles: 13 rifle and pistol ranges, 8 archery ranges, 4 indoor ranges, 3 clay target grounds and 3 ODNR public ranges.
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Getting to Hilliard
Hilliard: a range for each discipline
County and township roads stretch a few of these trips, so budget extra minutes.
ODNR-listed range
Indoor bays
Rifle and pistol
Clay targets
Mill Creek Hunting Preserve
Archery lanes
Across 12 counties, Franklin County carries the most at 9. State-run or ODNR-listed lines nearby: Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range, Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range and Hebron Fish Hatchery Shooting Range. 11 are members-only clubs and 17 do not say who may shoot. Long-range practice from Hilliard points to Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range (100 yards). Trips of 10 miles or less reach 2; 12 more sit at 10 to 20 miles and 17 farther.
Hilliard by the mile: map and table
Highlighted pins are ODNR-listed public ranges; the others are clubs, shops and private lines.
| Where | Mi | Town | Guns or bows | Open to | Listed at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.E.P.D. Firearms and Range outdoor range | 6 | Columbus | handgun, rifle | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Attaboyz Archery archery range | 8 | Plain City | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Port Clinton-Camp Perr-Ohio R & P Assn. gun club | 11 | Columbus | muzzleloader, rimfire | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Range USA Lewis Center indoor range | 12 | Lewis Center | – | Access not stated | gunranges.org Nov 5, 2026 |
| Mill Creek Hunting Preserve sporting clays course | 13 | Marysville | sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Scioto Grove Park Archery Range archery range | 15 | Grove City | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Velocity Archery Range indoor range | 15 | Columbus | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Vance Outdoors Shooting Range & Training Center indoor range | 16 | Obetz | handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Madison County Fish & Game trap and skeet club | 16 | London | trap, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Black Wing Shooting Center outdoor range | 18 | Delaware | handgun, rifle, shotgun, trap | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Onyx Gun Club gun club | 18 | Groveport | handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Apache Bowhunters archery range | 18 | Lockbourne | archery | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Public Archery Range Alum Creek State Park archery range | 19 | Delaware | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Rausch Family Sports outdoor range | 20 | Reynoldsburg | rifle, handgun, shotgun, archery | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| AimHi Family Firearms Center indoor range | 20 | New Albany | shotgun, rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Twins Archery archery range | 24 | North Lewisburg | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Bill Moose Muzzle Loading Club gun club | 24 | Darbyville | muzzleloader | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 26 | Mount Sterling | rifle, handgun, shotgun, trap | Range permit 18+ | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
Champaign County 4H Shooting Sports gun club | 26 | Urbana | rifle, rimfire, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 28 | Ashley | rifle, handgun, shotgun, trap | Range permit 18+ | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
| Airport Gun Club trap and skeet club | 29 | Carroll | trap, 5-stand, shotgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| The Cardinal Center outdoor range | 29 | Granville | handgun, shotgun, trap | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Buck Creek Archery Range archery range | 31 | Springfield | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Lancaster Pistol & Rifle Club & Jr Div gun club | 31 | Baltimore | handgun, rifle, rimfire, steel | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| West Mansfield Conservation Club gun club | 32 | West Mansfield | trap, sporting clays, shotgun, rifle | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Champaign County Shooting Academy, Inc. archery range | 32 | Urbana | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Richwood Gun and Game Club Inc gun club | 32 | Richwood | rifle, handgun, shotgun, trap | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Pickaway County Sportsmen gun club | 32 | Circleville | sporting clays, 5-stand, rifle, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Irongate Shooting Club gun club | 33 | Johnstown | trap, 5-stand, rifle, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Hebron Fish Hatchery Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 35 | Hebron | archery, class D | Public, free | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
Buckeye Lake State Park Archery Range archery range | 35 | Walnut Township | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Range listings checked November 6, 2026; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
The state range closest to Hilliard
Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range is one of the 40 ranges on the ODNR list. ODNR rates it class A, C, D. Schedule: The pistol, rifle, and shotgun ranges are open March 1- Dec. 31, Wed.- Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A permit is the price of entry for anyone 18 or older: $5.00 for the day or $24.00 for the year.
From the ODNR range page, checked Nov 5, 2026.
Hilliard: shows and matches
6 posted dates on file, the soonest at the top.
| Date, event, promoter | Category | Range or hall | Price | Link | Posted at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2026 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Ohio NASP) | NASP tournament | Columbus | Host page | nasptournaments.org Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Nov 28-29, 2026 Host: C&E Gun Shows | Gun show | Columbus: Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds | $10.00 | Host page | gunshowtrader.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Class or clinic | New Albany: AimHi Family Firearms Center | Enroll | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Mar 13-14, 2027 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Ohio NASP) | NASP tournament | Columbus | Host page | nasptournaments.org Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Mar 13-14, 2027 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Ohio NASP) | NASP tournament | Columbus | Host page | nasptournaments.org Nov 5, 2026 | |
| May 28-30, 2027 Host: Amateur Trapshooting Association (club shoot) | ATA trap | Marengo: Cardinal Center | Host page | shootata.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Sporting goods counters for Hilliard
By map distance, Cabela's Columbus heads this short list at about 13 miles.
| Retailer | City | Address | Distance | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabela's | Columbus | 1650 Gemini Pl | 13 | info |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Springfield | 1690 N Bechtle Ave | 36 | info |
| Dunham's Sports | Springfield | 1600 Upper Valley Pk. #9b | 37 | info |
| Dunham's Sports | Marion | 1296 Mt. Vernon Ave #28 | 38 | info |
| Chain | Departments | Ohio stores |
|---|---|---|
| Dunham's Sports | All stores | 27 stores |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Shotguns Shells Accessories | 5 stores |
| Bass Pro Shops | Shotguns Shells Accessories | 3 stores |
| Cabela's | Shotguns Shells Accessories | 3 stores |
Department links from each retailer site (list checked Oct 9, 2026). Dunham’s Sports rows from the store list on dunhamssports.com/stores; Academy Sports + Outdoors rows from academy.com/storelocator/ohio and its store pages; Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s rows from the /us/oh/ pages in the stores.basspro.com and stores.cabelas.com sitemaps. Retrieved November 6, 2026. Plain links, no commission.
Hilliard area: other town range lists
- Upper Arlington28 in its circle
- Dublin30 in its circle
- Columbus28 in its circle
- Grove City26 in its circle
Hilliard range questions
Who near Hilliard throws clay targets?
Trap or clays near Hilliard: Mill Creek Hunting Preserve, Madison County Fish & Game and Black Wing Shooting Center.
Where can Hilliard shooters go indoors when it rains?
Indoor bays on the Hilliard list: Range USA Lewis Center, Velocity Archery Range and Vance Outdoors Shooting Range & Training Center.
Which listing near Hilliard has the farthest targets?
Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range, with 100 yards on its listing.
Where can Hilliard bowhunters practise at marked distances?
Archery near Hilliard, nearest first: Attaboyz Archery, Scioto Grove Park Archery Range and Velocity Archery Range.
What hunting dates matter once a Hilliard slug gun is zeroed?
Ohio’s coming youth deer gun days are November 21 to November 22, 2026, so check a zero beforehand. The county limit in Franklin County is 4 deer (four-deer). Legal deer guns include slug shotguns and straight-walled rifles .357 to .50; the deer pages of the digest list the rest.
Is there a match near Hilliard worth entering soon?
Hilliard has 8 dated shoots inside 30 miles.
How many rows does the Hilliard 35-mile table have?
31 in all.
What is the nearest shooting range to Hilliard on the map?
It is L.E.P.D. Firearms and Range, about 6 miles off.
Where is the state-listed range nearest Hilliard?
Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range, 26 miles away.
Hunting pages to pair with the Hilliard ranges
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