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Headquarters Archery Range

​​​​​PRACTICE ARCHERY
AT OUR HEADQUARTERS

The Headquarters Archery Range on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources campus, #1 Sportsman's Lane Frankfort, is now open to the public! This new range is complete with 11 shooting lanes​ and a raised platform to resemble shooting from a tree stand. Three of the lanes are made specifically for handicap accessibility. Target distances vary from 10 to 50 yards.​​ Please check out the KY Shooting Range Maps​ page for more information about other shooting range opportunities. 

HOURS OF OPERATION

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The archery range is open from dawn to dusk, Sunday through Saturday. The range will occasionally be closed for educational programs.

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Once on Sportsman’s Lane, the archery range is on the right, just past the Arnold Mitchell Building. Parking is available nearby, and public restrooms are available in two locations: next to the picnic shelter and near the lower lake.

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​Archery Range Opening Ceremony - September 7, 2023

​Photograph series by Rachel Cummings​

 
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​Archery Range Grand Opening
Credit: Nathan Sangster​​

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RANGE RULES​​

ARCHERY RANGE IS OPEN DURING DAYLIGHT ​HOURS​

  • ​There is a 1-hour time limit if other archers are waiting for a lane to open.
  • A person younger than 16 years old shall not use this range unless directly supervised by an adult (18 or older).
  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
  • No person shall be present at or using the range while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
  • All users enter the range at their own risk.
  • Stand on the same shooting line as other archers. Not in front or behind.
  • Persons not shooting shall remain behind the firing lane.
  • Keep arrows in​ the quiver until ready to shoot.
  • Keep arrows pointed down or towards the target.
  • Shoot only from the shooting lane provided for each target.
  • Walk, do not run on the range.
  • A person using the range shall only use the department-provided targets.
  • Field tips only. No broadheads may be used on the target bags.
  • All users are responsible for observing and notifying others in front or the back of their targets when shooting, retrieving arrows, and looking for lost arrows.
  • Do not litter.
  • At its discretion, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources may close the range for maintenance or scheduled activities.
  • In case of emergency, ​call 911.
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ETIQUETTE ON THE RANGE

  • ​Keep arrows pointed downrange.
  • Give other archers plenty of space, and never cross into another archer's shooting lane with your body or equipment.
  • Pay attention to what is happening around you, especially when leaving or entering the shooting line.
    • Straddle the shooting line - one foot on each side - when shooting.
  • Shoot only as many arrows as those around you to minimize wait times between shooting and retrieving.
  • Once you've shot your arrows, step back from the shooting line, place your bow on the rack and wait.
  • When everyone has completed the round, ask "CLEAR," then wait for a response before walking downrange to retrieve your arrows.​​

REPORT IMPROPER RANGE USE

Anonymously report suspected illegal
activity related to fish, wildlife, or boating:

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 ​​​​CALL 1-800-252-5378 (800-25-ALERT), or your local KSP post.
​​​​​ ​​​TEXT the keyword "KFWLAW" with your message or tip to 847477 (TIP411).​​
​​​​​ DOWNLOAD the KFWLaw smartphone app in the Apple or Google Play stores.
​ ​​​​​1-800-25-ALERT​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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