LDWF Shooting Ranges

LDWF Shooting Range Rules

Note some ranges may have additional site specific rules.  Always review posted range rules when visiting any shooting range.  Pearl River-Honey Island range rules can be viewed at: https://honeyisland.org/range-rules/

Firearm Ranges

1. All users must abide by Range Safety Officer directions and posted range rules.
2. Valid WMA Access Permit required.
3. Eye and ear protection required.
4. Firearms must be uncased, unloaded, magazines removed, and actions open when entering the range.
5. Keep all muzzles pointed in a safe direction at all times.
6. No handling firearms when anyone is down range.
7. One firearm per shooter on the firing line at a time.
8. Firearms must be unloaded with actions open unless on the firing line and the range is cleared for live fire
9. During a cease fire, properly rack all firearms, unloaded with actions open; Ensure the range is cold before going down range.
10. No rapid fire (more than 1 round/second) or fully automatic fire; All shots must be controlled and stay within the range.
11. No drawing and firing from holsters.
12. Use only provided targets and frames unless otherwise specified; no exploding or ground-level targets.
13. No tracer or armor piercing rounds.
14. Use provided launchers for clay targets unless otherwise specified.
15. No alcohol, drugs, or any impairment allowed; violators will be expelled.
16. No profane or derogatory language; violators may be expelled.
17. Children under the age of 16 must be under immediate and direct supervision by an adult at all times.
18. No pets.
19. Pick up an shell hulls, casings, and trash and dispose of it properly.

Archery Ranges

1. Follow all posted rules.
2. Valid WMA Access Permit required.
3. Only target/field points are allowed. No broad-heads or hunting points of any kind.
4. Children under the age of 16 must be under immediate and direct supervision by an adult at all times.
5. When a "Cease Fire" is called, remove arrows and rack bows.
6. Keep arrows pointed downrange.
7. No handling of equipment when individual(s) are down range.
8. Use only provided targets.
9. No alcohol, drugs, or any impairment allowed; violators will be expelled.
10. No profane or derogatory language; violators may be expelled.
11. No pets.
12. Pick up trash and dispose of it properly.
13. No firearms or hunting allowed.
14. Shooting from marked firing line only.
15. Shoot straight in-lane only.
16. Elevated stand users must use a fall arrest system meeting Treestand Manufacturers Association's (TMA) standards.

Bodcau Shooting Range - Bossier Parish

Hours:

Friday–Sunday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm 
Closed on State declared holidays.

LDWF-certified Range Safety Officers on site.

Fees

Free

Location:

168 Ben Durden Road, Benton, LA 71006

Contact:

Devon Salvaterra at dsalvaterra@wlf.la.gov or 318.371.3058

Owner/operator:

LDWF

Description:

100 and 200-yard rifle range, 25-yard pistol range, and 50 yard rim-fire range; target frames and paper targets are provided.

Covered 5-stand shotgun range; shotgun shooters must bring their own clay targets and use only non-toxic shot.

Map:

Bodcau Range Safety Zone Map

Pearl River-Honey Island Shooting Range - St. Tammany Parish

Hours:

Pearl River Shooting Range website

Fees:

Pearl River Shooting Range website

Location:

Pearl River Wildlife Management Area near Slidell, LA

Contact:

985.634.3938; honey.island.wm@gmail.com

Owner/operator:

Owned by LDWF; operated by Southeast Louisiana Firearm Safety Incorporated

Description:

Shooting opportunities include a rifle range, rim-fire and pistol range, shotgun range with electronic throwers, and a 3-D archery range. Southeast Louisiana Firearm Safety Incorporated is a nonprofit volunteer organization which handles the day-to-day operations and upkeep of the range using all volunteer staff. The organization uses money generated from range fees for range maintenance, improvements, and operations.

Rules:

Pearl River Shooting Range website

Map:

Pearl River Range Safety Zone Map

Bodcau Archery Range - Bossier Parish

Hours:

The archery range on the Bodcau WMA is open 7 days a week. The WMA is open from 4 a.m. until 2 hours after sunset.

Fee:

Free

Contact:

Devon Salvaterra at dsalvaterra@wlf.la.gov or 318.371.3058.

Location:

171 Ben Durden Road
Benton, LA 71006
The trail entrance is located at the Durden House parking lot.

Description:

There is a practice range when you first begin on the 3-D trail, including a handicap accessible archery tower (full body fall arrest system required, use at your own risk). The walking trail makes a complete circle with 10 stations and more than 20 different 3-D targets set at various distances. At certain times, some 3-D targets may be removed for use at off-site special events hosted by LDWF.

Firearms are prohibited on the archery range. Field points ONLY; no broad-heads are allowed. Please do not move targets. 

There is no range officer on the archery range. Please be safe and only shoot in the direction of the set targets.

Waddill Outdoor Education Center - E. Baton Rouge Parish

Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm

Fees:

Free

Location:

4142 North Flannery Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70814

Contact:

225.274.8089; Joelle Martin at: jconstant@wlf.la.gov

Owner/operator:

LDWF

Description:

Archery and air rifle ranges

Rules

Archery Range:

• Field points only.
• All elevated stand users must wear a safety harness meeting Treestand Manufacturers Association standards.

Air Rifle Range:

• Eye protection is required.
• No air guns with muzzle velocities over 1,200 feet per second are allowed.

Shotgun Range:

• Hunter Education classes and LDWF events only.
• Not available for public use.

Sherburne Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range - Pointe Coupee Parish

Access to the Sherburne WMA shooting range is currently being affected by the LA 975 construction closure.  Please see LA DOTD announcement for details. Contact LA DOTD for additional information or related questions.

Hours:

• Skeet Range #1, Archery Range, Pistol Range, and Rifle Range: open Tuesday through Sunday, sunrise to sunset; closed on Mondays
• Skeet/Trap Range #2: · Available for use by appointment only, using this form, or by calling 225.274.8089 to schedule your appointment.                 

Fees:

Free

Location:

Sherburne Wildlife Management Area, 1132 Sherburne Road, Lottie, LA 70756 (3 miles south of US Hwy 190 on LA Hwy 975)

Contact:

Joelle Martin at jconstant@wlf.la.gov or 225.274.8089

Owner/operator:

LDWF

Description:

• Skeet Range #1 
• Two to four manual throwers 
• Bring your own clay targets and shells.
• Skeet/Trap Range #2
• Two electric throwers (high and low houses) and one trap bunkhouse, with remote-controlled releases
• Shooters must supply their clays and ammunition. We recommend standard (4.5-inch) clays.
• Archery Range
• Bag targets are set at various distances of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 yards
• 15-foot elevated tower for shooting 3-D targets
• Pistol Range
• Covered outdoor range with 10, 25, and 50-yard targets
• 20 shooting positions
• Rifle Range
• Covered outdoor range with 25, 50, and 100-yard targets
• 12 concrete shooting benches 
• Paper targets only

Map:

Sherburne Safety Zone Map

Woodworth Shooting Range - Rapides Parish

Closed on State declared holidays.

Hours: 

• Rifle and pistol ranges, 3-D archery trail, and static archery range: Thursday-Sunday, 8 am-5 pm
• 5-stand sporting clays: Thursday-Sunday 8am-5pm
• Range is closed the third Saturday of each month from 8 am-12 pm
• Check the Woodworth Shooting Range Facebook page for the most up-to-date hours.

LDWF-certified Range Safety Officers on site

Fees:

Free (except sporting clays)

Location:

661 Robinson Bridge Road, Woodworth, LA 71485

Contact:

Jose’ Olivares, 318-484-2276 or  jolivares@wlf.la.gov

Owner/operator

LDWF

Description:

• 100-yard rifle and 30-yard pistol ranges—target frames, paper targets, eye protection, and ear protection are provided.
• 5-stand sporting clays—$5 per round (25 clays)
• 10 station 3D archery trail with more than 15 targets
• 50-yard static archery range

LDWF Partner Ranges

The LDWF is committed to ensuring that every Louisiana resident has access to quality shooting ranges through LDWF's Target Range Grant Program. LDWF is using your excise tax dollars on firearms and ammunition to help fund the development of new public shooting facilities through partnerships with local Sponsors. 

Check out our Sponsored Ranges at the links below:

Apocalypse Sports Indoor Shooting Range

Find Other Shooting Ranges

Looking for more shooting opportunities?  Visit the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Where to Shoot” website and search their interactive map to find additional shooting ranges near you.