Bullbuster wrote:
Ore wrote:
2a4all wrote:
Ore wrote:
Closest place I know of is the Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area up past Williamsburg (Charles City County). Bit of a drive, but free (
have to have a hunting license though) and unmonitored. It is, however, limited to rifle and shotgun.
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas/detail.asp?pid=1
No hunting license required to use the range.
I was there last Dec, and it's a nice facility, but you'll need to bring everything with you. There is a porta-potty, but no running water or 1st aid station. I didn't have any cell service.
Maybe they have changed the rules; last time I was there (been 2 years) the game warden came and checked everyone on the line.
Ticketed two fellas who did not have hunting licenses.
Thats crazy. I've been shooting at that range sense Nov '05 with and without a hunting license with me. Never been asked or seen anyone be asked other than actual hunters in the parking lot during the hunting season. But it wouldn't surprise me any. Run into some strange hot headed people there before.
Your gonna be hard pressed to find any place close thats free unless you get access to private farm land. Best bet would be to go to the public range in pungo. Will cost ya $20 but its a nice range. Some BS rules but nice nevertheless.
There's nothing on the web site about a hunting license
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas/detail.asp?pid=1
and I've never even seen a Game Warden there.
There is always a range idiot who takes it upon himself to be the self appointed range master. There are also plenty of blackshirts that won't obey the one hour rule.
Other than that, nice range.