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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 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.
We are recruiting Volunteer RSO for the Fryeburg Range. The schedule for open days and shifts are very thin at the present time, due to the lack of RSO Coverage. If interested e-mail Craig.I.Gerry@maine.gov .
The Schedule will be updated on the first of next week for the month of May. The dates and times below are open schedule public days.
Sunday, April 26 - 10am - 5pm
Monday, April 27 - 10am - 1pm
Thursday, April 30 - 10am - 1pm
Friday, May 1 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, May 3 - 1pm - 5pm
Monday, May 4 - 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday, May 5 - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, May 6 - 10am - 1pm
Friday, May 8 - 1pm - 5pm
Sunday, May 10 - 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday, May 12 - 10am - 1pm
Wednesday, May 13 - 10am - 1pm
Thursday, May 14 - 10am - 1pm
Friday, May 15 - 10am -1pm
Sunday, May 17 - 1pm - 5pm
Monday, May 18 - 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday, May 19 - 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday, May 20 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, May 24 - 1pm -5pm
Wednesday, May 27 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, May 31 - 1pm - 5pm
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.
Thursday, April 30 - 10am - 5pm
Friday, May 1 - 10am - 5pm
Sunday, May 3 - 10am - 1pm
Monday, May 4 - 10am - 5pm
Tuesday, May 5 - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, May 6 - 10am - 5pm
Thursday, May 7 - 10am - 5pm
Friday, May 8 - 1pm - 5pm
Saturday, May 9 - 10am - 5pm
Sunday, May 10 - 10am - 1pm
Monday, May 11 - 10am =- 5pm
Tuesday, May 12 - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, May 13 - 10am - 5pm
Thursday, May 14 - 10am - 1pm
Saturday, May 16 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, May 17 - 10am - 5pm
Monday, May 18 - 10am - 5pm
Tuesday, May 19 - 10am - 1pm
Wednesday, May 20 - 10am - 5pm
Thursday, May 21 - 10am - 1pm
Friday, May 22 - 10am - 5pm
Saturday, May 23 - 10am - 1pm
Sunday, May 24 - 10am - 1pm
Monday, May 25 - 10am - 1pm
Tuesday, May 26 - 10am - 5pm
Closed for Warden Service Training
May 27-29, 2026
Saturday, May 30 - 10am - 5pm
Sunday, May 31 - 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.