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Encyclopedia > Ben Avery Shooting Facility

Ben Avery Shooting Facility is owned and operated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The 1,650-acre facility was named after a dedicated conservationist and outdoors writer who died in 1996. The covered main range contains 53 shooting stations, 16 other rifle and pistol ranges, seven field archery ranges, and a FITA range. Ear and eye protection should be worn at all times when shooting. Rifle and pistol ranges can be used by competitive shooting clubs and buildings may also be reserved for classes and events. A campground is offered to registered shooters along with facilities such as showers, restrooms, classrooms, clubhouse, and charcoal grills. The Arizona Game and Fish Department Mission: To conserve, enhance, and restore Arizonas diverse wildlife resources and habitats through aggressive protection and management programs, and to provide wildlife resources and safe watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation for the enjoyment, appreciation, and use by present and future generations. ...

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Location

Ben Avery Shooting Facility
4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85086
(623) 582-8313


Hours of Operation

Summer (May 1 - Sept. 1)
Wed. through Sun. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.


Winter (Sept. 2 - April 30)
Wed. through Sun. 7 a.m. - Dusk


The facility is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas day.


Facilities

  • 54-point covered main range and specialty ranges
  • Five field archery ranges
  • FITA (International Archery Federation) range
  • Clay Target Center
  • 99-site improved campground

Fees and supplies

  • All day shooting for adults is $5.
  • Youth under 18 free.
  • Hearing protection, spotting scopes and targets are available.

External links

  • Ben Avery Shooting Facility Official webpage
  • Arizona Clay Target Center Official webpage
  • Arizona Game and Fish Official webpage


 
 

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