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Maine's Shooting Ranges
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- Fryeburg Shooting Range
- Summerhaven (Augusta) Shooting Area
- Range Times
- Archery at Summerhaven Range
- Law Enforcement Training
- Volunteer at the Range
- Email Signup
Whether you are looking to sight in your firearm for an upcoming hunting season, target practice, or shoot a firearm for the very first time, you are invited to MDIFW’s two state-owned shooting ranges in Fryeburg and Augusta.
Members of the public are also encouraged to take advantage of numerous privately operated shooting ranges throughout the state, see map of shooting ranges, including contact information.
State Owned Shooting Ranges
Please bring your own targets. Eye and ear protection is required when using the ranges. Food and drinks are not allowed within the shooting area.
Fryeburg Shooting Range
The Fryeburg Shooting Range is located at the Fish and Game Road in Fryeburg, Maine. The Fryeburg Shooting Range is open for firearms only.
Note: The Fryeburg shooting range is going to be undergoing some major changes with reconstruction. We plan for Range time for periods of time at a LIMITED BASIS before Construction Starts. Once Construction Starts the Range will be closed until completed. Staffing MUST BE ON Site and the Range Schedule and Posted to be Opened. DO NOT USE THE RANGE UNLESS STAFFED.
Hours vary, please see the following open times below.
Summerhaven Shooting Range (Augusta)
Summerhaven Shooting Range is located at 211 Sanford Road in Augusta, Maine. Open for firearms and archery.
Hours vary, please see the following open times below.
Range Times
The state-owned shooting ranges are restricted to time periods when an approved Range Safety Officer is present. This restriction has been enacted to help ensure safe shooting practices at the site. Range Safety Officers at the range are trained and certified volunteers who donate their time to ensure safe shooting practices at the range.
Fryeburg Public Range Time
NOTE: The Fryeburg Range is Opened Per Schedule. Use of the Fryeburg Range is only allowed with the presence of a Department Trained RSO on the Range and Scheduled time posted on the IFW Website.
The schedule may adjusted as needed to meet the needs of our RSO's; Please Check the Range Schedule the day that you plan to visit for any changes.
ATTECTION: The MDIFW FRYEBURG RANGE will be closed due to Fair Traffic from October 2 through October 9th, 2022. Please plan ahead to sight-in Rifles for Hunting Season.
Friday, September 9 - 10am - 5pm
Saturday, September 10 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, September 11 - 1pm - 5pm
Monday, September 12 - 10am - 5pm
Friday, September 16 - 10am - 1pm
Saturday, September 17 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, September 18 - 1pm - 5pm
Monday, September 19 - 1pm - 5pm
Friday, September 23 - 10am - 5pm
Saturday, September 24 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, September 25 - 1pm -5pm
Monday, September 26 - 1pm - 5pm
Friday, September 30 - 10am - 1pm
We are working to rebuild the Range in the upcoming Season.
Summerhaven Public Range Time
The Archery Range is open for the season as of Friday, April 22,2022. No broad heads or hunting tips. Please, DO NOT MOVED TARGET STANDS.
The schedule may adjusted as needed to meet the needs of our RSO's; Please Check the Range Schedule the day that you plan to visit for any changes.
Ammunition with Projectiles that are attracted to a Magnet are NOT allowed at the Summerhaven Range.
Thursday, September 8 - 1pm - 5pm
Friday, September 9 - 10am - 1pm
Saturday, September 10 - 10am -1pm
Sunday, September 11 - 10am - 1pm **The Archery Range will be closed due to setup for an Afternoon Event.
Monday, September 12 - 10am -1pm
Tuesday, September 13 - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, September 14 - 10am - 5pm
Thursday, September 15 - 10am - 1pm
Friday, September 16 - 10am - 1pm
Saturday, September 17 - 10am - 5pm
Sunday, September 18 - 10am - 1pm
Monday, September 19 - 10am - 1pm
Tuesday, September 20 - 10am - 5pm - Archery Range closed 12:30pm to 5pm for a Class.
Wednesday, September 21 - 10am - 1pm
Thursday, September 22 - 1pm -5pm
Friday, September 23 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, September 25 - 10am - 1pm
Monday, September 26 - 10am - 1pm
Tuesday, September 27 - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, September 28 - 10am -1pm
Friday, September 30 - 10am - 5pm
Note: In the case of severe inclement weather (major storm or heavy winds) the range will be closed. If the sign at the end of the road is up, the range is open.
Archery at Summerhaven Range
Summerhaven Archery Information: All archery equipment is welcome including longbows, compounds, recurves, and crossbows. The range has six permanent shooting stations ranging from 15 to 25 yards and some movable targets with ranges out to 30 yards. You are welcome to bring your own bag or block target if you choose to do so. Broadheads and hunting tips are not allowed on the range during regular range times, however, be on the lookout for special sight-in days where users can try out their broadheads and hunting gear to get ready for the season. Eye and ear protection is recommended.
Law Enforcement Training
The range is available for use by Law Enforcement Agencies to meet their training needs. Agencies wishing to reserve range time, please contact Craig Gerry, MDIFW Shooting Range Coordinator at (207) 446-4249.
Volunteer at the Range
NRA-certified Range Safety Officers that are interested in volunteering their time to monitor shooting activity at the range can contact Craig Gerry, MDIFW Shooting Range Coordinator, for more information at (207) 446-4249 or by email.