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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
When visiting the Fryeburg Range Please remembe3r to bring your EYE and Ear Protection along with your Targets and Ammo. Please Read the Policies and Rules before coming to the Range; These rules must be followed when using the Ranges. The RSO has the final say Regarding Safety and Shooting skills.
Sunday, May 31 - 1pm - 5pm
Monday, June 1 - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, June 3 - 10am - 1pm
Thursday, June 4 - 10am - 1pm
Friday, June 5 - 1pm - 5pm
Saturday, June 6 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, June 7 - 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday, June 9 - 10am - 1pm
Wednesday, June 10 - 10am - 5pm
Thursday, June 11 - 10am - 1pm
Friday, June 12 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, June 14 - 1pm - 5pm
Monday, June 15 - 10am - 1pm
Wednesday, June 17 - 10am - 1pm
Friday, June 19 - 10am - 5pm
Saturday, June 20 - 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday, June 24 - 10am - 1pm
Friday, June 26 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, June 28 - 1pm - 5pm
Monday, June 29 - 10am - 1pm
Tuesday, June 30 - 10am - 1pm
Summerhaven Public Range Time
THE ARCHERY/CROSSBOW RANGE AT THE SUMMERHAVEN RANGE IS NOW Open for the season.
When Visiting the Ranges; Please make sure to bring Eye and Ear protection, Targets, Ammo, and a well-functioning Firearm.
Please Read the Rules and Policies before coming to the Range.
Saturday, May 30 - 10am - 5pm
Sunday, May 31 - 10am - 1pm
Monday, June 1 - 10am - 5pm
Tuesday, June 2 - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, June 3 - 10am - 5pm
Thursday, June 4 - 10am - 5pm
Friday, June 5 - 10am - 5pm
Saturday, June 6 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, June 7 - 10am - 1pm
Monday, June 8 - 10am =- 5pm
Tuesday, June 9 - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, June 10 - 10am - 5pm
Thursday, June 11 - 10am - 5pm
Friday, June 12 - 1pm - 5pm
Saturday, June 13 - 10am - 5pm
Sunday, June 14 - 10am - 1pm
Monday, June 15 - 10am - 5pm
Tuesday, June 16 - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, June 17 - 10am - 5pm
Thursday, June 18 - 10am - 5pm
Friday, June 19 - 10am - 1pm
Saturday, June 20 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, June 21 - 10am - 5pm
Monday, June 22 - 10am - 5pm
Tuesday, June 23 - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, June 24 - 10am - 1pm
Saturday, June 27 - 10am - 5pm
Sunday, June 28 - 10am - 1pm
Monday, June 29 - 10am - 1pm
Tuesday, June 30 - 10am - 1pm
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.