Skyline WMA Firing Range

Skyline WMA Firing Range

AL-146, Scottsboro, AL 35768, United States

About Skyline WMA Firing Range

Skyline WMA Shooting Range offers a premier shooting experience for firearm enthusiasts. With two ranges spanning distances of 50 and 200 yards, it caters to different shooting needs. Separated by a dividing berm, these ranges enable shooters to operate independently, ensuring a smooth shooting session. Additionally, there’s a designated concrete pad for those interested in shotgun clay target shooting. Both ranges are wheelchair accessible and equipped with concrete walkways leading downrange to the target lines.

Hours of Operation:
Open during daylight hours, with special permissions available via permit.

License Requirements:

  • Alabama residents aged 16-64 need to have a valid hunting, heritage, fishing, or WMA license.
  • Nonresidents aged 16 and older require a valid WMA license or a non-resident hunting license. Licenses can be procured online, via phone at 1-888-848-6887, or through a community retail vendor.

Range Regulations:

  • No alcoholic beverages permitted.
  • Legal firearms and ammunition, barring armor-piercing or tracer types, are allowed.
  • Firearms should remain unloaded with muzzles pointed downrange unless firing.
  • Shooting is permitted only from designated stations with specified targets.
  • Cleanup is mandatory – including disposing of used targets, brass, and shotgun hulls.

Strengths and Noteworthy Features:

  • Beautiful location making the journey enjoyable.
  • Typically not overly crowded, providing a relaxed shooting environment.
  • Compliments on the new shooting tables, adjustable stools, and overhead covers.
  • Friendly game warden/staff, making first-time visitors feel welcome.
  • Diverse shooting options available: pistol, 100 & 200-yard ranges, and shotgun/clay pigeon shooting area.
  • Ample parking available and several trash bins, emphasizing cleanliness and order.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Some visitors mention the need to bring personal target stands due to the absence of provisions.
  • Occasional complaints about leftover brass from previous visitors.
  • Range occasionally closes, sometimes without prior notice.

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At a glance

Longest distance
200 yards

Range details

Range type
Shooting

Source: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, retrieved October 23, 2026. Details change; confirm with the range before you go.

Range type
Firearms
Funding
Built or improved with federal Wildlife Restoration (Pittman-Robertson) funds

Source: US Fish and Wildlife Service (Wildlife Restoration program), retrieved October 23, 2026. Details change; confirm with the range before you go.

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Location

AL-146, Scottsboro, AL 35768, United States