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Hawthorn A Wild Edible

Hawthorn A Wild Edible You Can Forage

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Hawthorn (Crataegus), also known as hawberry, quickthorn, whitethorn, and thornapple, is a member of the rose family and is a wild-growing plant that is used for food and medicine. Hawthorn a wild edible has all parts edible and foraging for hawthorn has become increasingly popular due to its versatile uses as food and herbal medicine. A quick search of the USDA Plant Database provides information for approximately 150 different species of hawthorns that range from shrubs to small trees that can reach upwards of 30 feet. Even more interesting, I have read there are well over 200 different types of hawthorns one of which can be found somewhere in North America. If you are interested in foraging, get to know the types of hawthorns that grow in your area.

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Hawthorn is a term that encompasses multiple species. In general, they are shrubs to small trees growing to around 20 ft plus. As member of the rose family, the branches are covered with thorns. The branches develop deep fissures that reveal an orange interior under the gray-brown exterior. The berries look much like rose hips – red and round – but can be yellow, orange, blue, or black.

The plant leaves are wedge-shaped and have 5-7 lobes with fine teeth at the tip on some species while could be more “leaf like” with small serrations on the edges on others.

Hawthorns bloom in May and are covered with clusters of small white to red based flowers (depending on the specific species). The flowers give off a strong scent that is described in two very different ways – some say the blooms smell sweet and pleasant while other describe the scent as that of a rotting corpse. Both sides agree that the fragrance of a hawthorn tree in bloom is a strong scent that can be smelled from a distance.

Wild Growing Location

Hawthorn is native to Europe and can be found in Asia, Africa, Australia, and North America. The shrub grows wild along the edges of wooded areas and thickets and grows best in moist soil that is loose and rich with decomposed plant matter.

Hawthorn growing in the wild often create a natural living fence along the edge of a wooded area and is often planted as a living fence in large landscapes.

Flavor and Uses

Hawthorn a wild edible, its berries have a tart flavor while the plant leaves have a light floral flavor. The berries and leaves are used in the making of tea, wine, jelly, jam, ketchup, infused oil, and vinegar.

The young leaves and flowers are gathered in the spring and used in a fresh green salad. The leaves can be harvested anytime for making tea.

Hawthorn a Wild Edible Notes of Interest leaves and berries

The berries ripen in early fall and will be at their peak flavor after the first frost of fall. They can be harvested before frost but will have a tarter flavor.

The leaves, flowers, and berries are used to make tea for drinking or tinctures. The tea can also be used to add flavor to foods like rice or pasta by using it as a cooking liquid.

Nutritional Value

The edible plant parts are rich in vitamins B and C, fiber, and loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize the free radicals (unstable molecules) in the body that are precursors to many chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

Hawthorn is also a powerful anti-inflammatory that helps reduce the amount of inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation can lead to debilitating diseases like diabetes, cancer, and asthma.

Hawthorn extract (tincture) has been shown in studies to significantly reduce the amount of blood fat in the body. Lowering the blood fat reduces high cholesterol to help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

The natural fiber content of the berries aid in digestion and help improve gut health. The berries keep food moving swiftly through the digestive process for better elimination. Hawthorn extract has been shown in studies to provide a protective coating on the lining of the stomach to help treat and/or prevent stomach ulcers.

Hawthorn extract is rich in polyphenols (micronutrients) that are beneficial for skin and hair. One study shows that hawthorn extract is good for stimulating hair growth because it increases the size and number of hair follicles.

Harvesting Hawthorn

To harvest the leaves and flowers, prune off some of the branches from the tree in spring when the shrub is in bloom. If you are on the side of describing the flowers as smelling bad, the smell will fade as the flowers dry and the dried flowers don’t taste as bad as they smell.

Place the small branches with flowers and leaves intact in a paper bag and hang the bag upside down in a warm location until they dry. The dried leaves and flowers will be easy to remove from the branches, just be careful of the thorns.

Harvest the berries by carefully picking them off the plant in late summer or fall. Place them in a single layer in a warm location to dry or use a dehydrator to dry.

Grow Your Own

Plant hawthorn seeds in late February. Mix compost and leaf mold into the soil, plant 2 seeds in a hole that is 2-inches deep, and water well. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate.

You can start a new plant by taking a cutting from an older plant. Take a 10-inch cutting in spring, remove leaves, dip the cut end into rooting hormone and insert 2-inches deep into a container of potting soil. Place container in a shaded area and allow the roots to develop then transplant outdoors.

Hawthorn a Wild Edible Notes of Interest

* Hawthorn has long been used as a natural way to control high blood pressure, lower high cholesterol, improve circulation, and increase blood flow to the heart. Hawthorn widens the blood vessels and increases the amount of blood that is pumped out of the heart during contractions.

* Hawthorn supplements typically include all parts of the plant. The leaves and flowers contain more antioxidants than the berries.

* Honey bees love the hawthorn shrub when it’s in full bloom. The abundant pollen produced by the flowers helps the bees create dark, nut-flavored honey known as ‘Hawthorn honey’.

*Tinctures and salves are also made from various parts of the hawthorn plant to treat skin disorders, like boils and open sores.

Wild onion – genus Allium

Wild onion (Allium canadense), also known as Canada onion, wild garlic, meadow garlic, and Canadian garlic, is a perennial plant native to North America.Wild onion – genus Allium

Wild onion

The wild onion is a perennial herb that is comprised of a large genus. The one feature all wild onions share is their very distinctive odor and flavor – they all have a mild to strong onion to garlic odor and flavor. The very poisonous death camas can physically look like a wild onion BUT DOES NOT smell or taste like an onion. If you encounter one of these stay away!!

Common names:

Canada onion, wild garlic, meadow garlic, and Canadian garlic, nodding onion

Description:

The leaves are slender and can be flat to cylindrical. The flowers are specific to the species you encounter but generally are on central leafless stalks and are globe to umbrella shaped.  The bulbs are generally small.

Location:

One variety or another can be located somewhere in North America. Just remember that ONLY IF IT SMELLS LIKE ONION you can try it. Wild onions can be found in woodlots, forest clearings, along roads/train tracks and grasslands

Season:

The plants bloom from April through June, however, there is no real season to wild onions. Leaves may taste fresher and be tender early in the season. Bulbs will grow larger into the autumn.

Edible:

Leaves and bulbs which mean all parts of the plant are edible. Green leaves can be added to soups or cooked dishes to add some onion/garlic flavor. Bulbs, although small can be used as you would use grocery store onions.

HWild onion (A. validum or A. canadense) is a bulbous herb of the Amaryllis family and is a close relative of cultivated onionarvesting:

It is best to use a tool to loosen the soil around the plants prior to pulling. Just trying to pull on the leaves usually leads to the plants breaking at ground level. Frankly, any tool will work – everything from a stick to a shovel.

Just like their domestic relatives, wild onions can be kept in a refrigerator for several days. Both leaves and bulbs can be eaten fresh or they can be dried and if kept in a dry place will keep for months. They can also be chopped and frozen

Notes of interest:

Native Americans and early settlers used wild onions for food and medicinal purposes. Onions are said to be high in Vitamin C, phosphorus and iron. Herbalists use onion and garlic for immune system boosters and are reported to lower blood pressure and cholesterol

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Florida Gun Clubs & Shooting Ranges

 

Information on shooting clubs and rifle ranges in the state of Florida along with the types of shooting that is possible – rifle, skeet, pistol. Where possible, web sites, maps and email addresses of the shooting ranges have been included

  • Alachua – Turkey Run Gun Club Inc., 13013 N.W. Us Hwy. 441, Alachua, FL 32615.
    Phone: 386-462-5303
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Hours of Operation: Wed.to Sun.
    Range Access: Public
    Email: turkeyrungc@alltel.net
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Apopka – Shoot Straight, 1349 South Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703.
    Phone: 407-889-0842
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Rifle (25 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Bartow – Saddle Creek Park Shooting Range, P.O. Box 9005 Drawer CS07, Bartow, FL 33831.
    Phone: 914-499-2613
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 & 50 meters), Outdoor Rifle (50 meters), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access:
  • Bronson – Levy County Sheriff’s Department, P.O. Drawer 1719, Bronson, FL 32621.
    Phone: 352-486-5111
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Brooksville – Hernando Sportsman’s Club, U.S. Highway 19, , Brooksville, FL 34613.
    Phone: 352-597-9931
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (10 Yds. – 200 Meters), Outdoor Rifle (25 – 219yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.hernandosportsmansclub.com
    Email: hsci@gate.net
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Brooksville – Phoenix Gun Club, Inc., 23451 Mondon Hill Rd., Brooksville, FL 34601.
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (up to 100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Muzzleloading
    Range Access: Public
    Email: mwohc@iwon.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Bunnell – Flagler Skeet & Trap Club, P.O. Box 875, Bunnell, FL 32110.
    Phone: 904-437-3361
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
    Range Access: Private
  • Cape Coral – Citadel International, 918 SE 14th Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33990.
    Phone: 941-458-2035
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50′), Pistol Silhouette, Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Email: ssgsam@aol.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Cape Coral – Southwest Florida Sportsman’s Assoc. Inc., P.O. Box 100691, Cape Coral, FL 33910.
    Phone: 239-693-2180
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25m, 50m, 100m), Outdoor Rifle (25m, 50m, 100m), Muzzleloading
    Hours of Operation: 9a – sunset
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.swfsa.tripod.com
    Email: allanwhitman@hotmail.com
  • Casselberry – Shoot Straight II, 4700 S US Hwy 17-92, Casselberry, FL 32707.
    Phone: 407-834-2242
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (15 yds), Indoor Rifle (15 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Chipley – H S H Wildlife, 1794 Milton Lane, Chipley, FL 32428.
    Phone: 850-638-1858
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 ft), Outdoor Rifle (60 to 100 yds), Muzzleloading, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Chuluota – Chuluota Sportsmen’s Club, 1101 Willingham Road, Chuluota, FL 32762.
    Phone: 407-359-8059
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25, 50, 75 and 100 m), Outdoor Rifle (50, 75 & 100 m), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Crestview – Shoal River Sporting Clays, Inc., 3985 Hwy. 90 East, Crestview, FL 32579.
    Phone: 850-682-6708
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15, 25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Email: shoot@shoalriver.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Dade City – Dade City Rod & Gun Club, Inc., 35445 U.S.R. 52th, Dade City, FL 33526.
    Phone: 352-521-3165
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (33 ft, 50 ft, 25, 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50, 100 yds), Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:  
  • Dania Beach – Hollywood Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc., 2989 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL 33312.
    Phone: 954-983-9595
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yd), Outdoor Rifle (100 yd), Airgun
    Hours of Operation: 9:00 – 7:00 EST
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Dania Beach – The Hollywood Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc., 2989 Stirling Rd., Dania Beach, FL 33312.
    Phone: 954-983-9595
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yd), Outdoor Rifle (100 yd), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: lindyd@is-netcom.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Daytona Beach – Strickland Shooting Range, 1670 Strickland Range Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32720.
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (7, 15, 25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (7, 15, 25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:  
  • Delray Beach – Delray Shooting Center, 1505 Poinsettia Dr. #H-6, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
    Phone: 561-265-0700
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (0-75 ft), Indoor Rifle (0 – 100 ft)
    Range Access: Public
    Email: M36995@AOL.COM
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Edgewater – Cow Creek Hunt Club & Range, Dead end of Cow Creek Road, Edgewater, FL 32141.
    Phone: 904-423-1728
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 ft to 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50 yds to 200 yds), Trap
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Eustis – Eustis Gun Club, P.O.Box 1284, Eustis, FL 32727.
    Phone: 352-343-5977
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (up to 10 0 yds.), Outdoor Rifle (100 & 200 yds.), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery
    Range Access: Private
  • Fort Lauderdale – AA Lock & Gun, 407 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
    Phone: 954-764-4395
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 Feet), Indoor Rifle (50 Feet), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Hours of Operation: M-F 10-7 pm Sat11-5p
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.aalockandgun.com
    Email: aagun@aalockandgun.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Fort Myers – Fowler Firearms & Gun Range L.L.C., 3685 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
    Phone: 239-275-4867
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (15 yds)
    Hours of Operation: 7 day’s 10am – 5pm
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.fowlerfirearms.com
    Email: info@fowlerfirearms.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Fort Myers – Justin’s Rod and Gun Club, 13990 Rod and Gun Club Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33913.
    Phone: 239-368-5200
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (400 yds)
    Hours of Operation: 9a-5p W,Th,Fri,S,Su
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Fort White – Bradford Sportsmen’s Farm, 2938 SW County Road 138, Fort White, FL 32038.
    Phone: 352-485-2302
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yards), Outdoor Rifle (50 yards), Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: Bradfordsportsfarm@yahoo.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Fort White – Ft. White Gun Club, PO Box 435, Fort White, FL 32038.
    Phone: 904-497-9403
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (35 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Private
    Email: cchidlow@ad.com
  • Gainesville – Gainesville Target Range, 1610 NW 65 Place, Gainesville, FL 32609.
    Phone: 352-376-8806
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25yd), Outdoor Rifle (100yd)
    Hours of Operation: 9am to dusk
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.gainesvilletargetrange.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Gainesville – Gator Skeet and Trap Club, 5202 Ne 46Th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609.
    Phone: 352-372-1044
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Geneva – Seminole County Gun & Archery Assn, 1402 Osceola Rd, Geneva, FL 32732.
    Phone: 407-365-4648
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (300 yds), Pistol Silhouette, Sporting Clays, Airgun
    Range Access: Private
    Email: scgaa@aisinet.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Hialeah – Florida Gun Center, 1770 W. 38 Place, Hialeah, FL 33012.
    Phone: 305-825-3655
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 Yds.), Indoor Rifle (25 Yds.), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Hialeah – Hialeah Range & Gun Shop, Inc., 1040 E. 49th Street, Hialeah, FL 33013.
    Phone: 305- 688-8679
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Holly Hill – C.D. Firearm Training, , Holly Hill, FL 32117.
    Phone: 407-474-0401
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public/Private
  • Holly Hill – Hot Shot Shooting Range, 1873 North Nova Rd. #6, Holly Hill, FL 32117.
    Phone: 386-677-1195
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (23 yds.), Indoor Rifle (23 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Hollywood – 911 Store, 2231 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020.
    Phone: 954-922-9258
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (15 yds), Pistol Silhouette
    Hours of Operation: 9 am-7 pm Mon-Sat
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: WWW.ips911store.com
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  • Indiantown – J&R Outfitters, 7600 SW Fox Brown Rd., Indiantown, FL 34956.
    Phone: 772-597-4757
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 yds), Outdoor Rifle (300 yds)
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.jroutfitters.com
    Email: hunting@jroutfitters.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Inglis – Robinson Ranch Trap & Skeet, 19730 SE 127th Terrace, Inglis, FL 34449.
    Phone: 352-489-7988
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Hours of Operation: 9AM To 3PM T,W,T,S,S
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.members.cox.net/buckfife
    Email: etb62@worldnet.att.net
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Jacksonville – BULLSEYE INDOOR GUN RANGE, INC., 6041 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211.
    Phone: 904-725-9582
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 Yards), Indoor Rifle (25 Yards), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Hours of Operation: M-F 12-9pm, S-S 11-7
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: Bullseyegun.com
    Email: Bullseyerange@aol.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Jacksonville – Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club, 9301 Zambito Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210.
    Phone: 904-389-2782
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (7.5), Outdoor Rifle (7.5), Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Email: dennis@glasscock.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Jacksonville – Gun Gallery, Inc., 10268 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246.
    Phone: 904-641-1619
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft)
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Jacksonville – Jacksonville Gun Club, 12125 New Berlin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226.
    Phone: 904-757-4584
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Email: jaxgunclub@hotmail.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lake City – Big D Plantation, CR 131 S. of Lake City, Lake City, FL 32040.
    Phone: 386-752-0594
    Facilities include: Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: BigDplantation2001@yahoo.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lake City – Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range, off Forest Rd. 278 near Lake City, Lake City, FL 32055.
    Phone: 386-758-0525
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (2 – 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100, 200 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lake City – Osceola Rifle & Pistol Range, Forest Road 278, Osceola National Forest, Lake City, FL 32055.
    Phone: 386-758-0525
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (2@50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (1@200 yds)
    Hours of Operation: sunrise to sunset
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: members.atlantic.net/~scoop10
    Email: steven.robbins@fwc.state.fl.us
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lake Worth – Palm Beach Shooting Center, 501 Industrial Street, Lake Worth, FL 33461.
    Phone: 561-588-4867
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (75ft)
    Hours of Operation: 10am to 9pm
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: palmbeachshootingcenter.com
    Email: pbsc4guns@aol.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lakeland – Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc., 2000 Lasso Lane, Lakeland, FL 33801.
    Phone:
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (7, 25, 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lakeland – On Target of Lakeland, 610 N. Combee Road, Lakeland, FL 33801.
    Phone: 941- 666-2744
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (75 ft), Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Lakeland – Tenoroc Shooting Range, 3755 Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland, FL 33805.
    Phone: 863-666-2500
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15, 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Sporting Clays, Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.tenoroc.com
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  • Land O’Lakes – Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren’s Cut-Off, Land O’Lakes, FL 34639.
    Phone: 813-995-9282
    Facilities include: Sporting Clays, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: doublebarrel@mindspring.com
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  • Leesburg – The Gun Shop Inc. & Gun Range, 1310 State Road 44, Leesburg, FL 34748.
    Phone: 352-787-4570
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Rifle (50 yds)
    Hours of Operation: M-F 10 TO 7S-10 TO 5
    Range Access: Public
    Email: thegunshop@aol.com
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Loxahatchee – Palm Beach County Long Arms Shooting Range, Twenty Mile Bend Boat Ramp Road, Loxahatchee, FL 33470.
    Phone: 561-233-0255
    Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (50yd, 100yd, 200yd)
    Hours of Operation: 8AM-6PM
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/fdo/Admin/Shooting_Range.htm
    Email: pbcshootingrange@co-palm-beach.fl.us
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Marianna – Hinson Gunshop and Range, 1551 Highway 73, Marianna, FL 32448.
    Phone: 850 482-4525
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (100 YARDS), Outdoor Rifle (100 YARDS), Muzzleloading, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Melbourne – Action Gun Outfitters, Inc., 2787 Aurora Road, Melbourne, FL 32935.
    Phone: 407-242-1114
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft)
    Range Access: Public
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Miami – Ace’s Indoor Shooting Range & Pro Gun Shop, Inc., 2105 NW 102 Place., Miami, FL 33172.
    Phone: 305-717-3277
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yrd), Indoor Rifle (25 yrd)
    Hours of Operation: m-f 10-10 sat-sun9-6
    Range Access: Public
    Email: aceshoot@aol.com
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  • Miami – Everglades Conserv & Sportsman Club, P.O. Box 524005, Miami, FL 33152.
    Phone: 941-695-2573
    Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (200 yds), Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Private
  • Miami – Sporting Clays International, 17601 SW 8th St., Miami, FL 33194.
    Phone: 305-225-6967
    Facilities include: Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Email: shootsci@aol.com
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  • Miami – Trail Glades Range Inc., 17650 S.W 8th Street, Miami, FL 33165.
    Phone: 305-226-1823
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 & 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
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  • Milton – Santa Rosa Small Arms Training Center, Inc., 6424 Smith Wixon Ln., Milton, FL 32570.
    Phone: 850-675-6744
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 yds), Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Private
    Click here for a map to the business:
  • Mims – Titusville Rifle and Pistol Club, Inc., Gun Club Lane (2299 Hatbill Road), Mims, FL 32754.
    Phone: (321) 268-1312
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 & 50 Yd), Outdoor Rifle (100, 200 & 300 YD), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery
    Hours of Operation: Daily
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.mywebpage.netscape.com/clownno1/homepage.htm
    Email: TRPC@bellsouth.net
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  • Molino – Pensacola Rifle and Pistol Club, 2700 Mathison Rd., Molino, FL 32533.
    Phone: 850-587-5435
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25, 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50, 100, 200 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Airgun
    Range Access: Private

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  • Myakka City – Manatee Gun and Archery Sports Park, 1805 Logue Road, Myakka City, FL 34251.
    Phone: 931-322-0055
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15, 25 & 50 yrds), Outdoor Rifle (Up to 500 yds), Muzzleloading, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.manateegunclub.8m.com
    Email: rangemaster@manateegunclub.8m.com
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  • Naples – Southwest FL Shooting Center, CO. Rd 951, Naples, FL 34112.
    Phone: 941-774-3309
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol, Outdoor Rifle, Archery
    Range Access: Private
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  • Nokomis – Sarasota Gun Club, P.O.Box 802, Nokomis, FL 34274.
    Phone: 941-488-3223
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
    Range Access: Private
  • North Fort Myers – Lee County Bowhunters, Inc., Nalle Grade Park, Nalle Grade, North Fort Myers, FL 33903.
    Phone: 941-995-6840
    Facilities include: Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: TBPITB@aol.com
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  • Ocala – Ocala Public Shooting Range, Forest Rd. 88 (north of Sate Rd. 40), Ocala, FL 34470.
    Phone: 352-625-2804
    Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (100 yd), Rifle Silhouette, Muzzleloading
    Range Access: Public
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  • Odessa – Silver Dollar Trap Club, 17202 Target Way, Odessa, FL 33556.
    Phone: 813-920-3231
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
    Range Access: Public
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  • Okeechobee – Mike’s Okeechobee Guns, 105 SW Park St., Okeechobee, FL 34972.
    Phone: 863-763-0122
    Facilities include: Outdoor Rifle (200, 300 & 600 yds), Trap
    Range Access: Public
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  • Okeechobee – Quail Creek Plantation, 12399 NE 224th St., Okeechobee, FL 34972.
    Phone: 863-763-2529
    Facilities include: Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Email: quailcreekplantation@hotmail.com
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  • Orlando – Central Florida Rifle/Pistol Club, 14646 Wewahootee Rd., Orlando, FL 32832.
    Phone: 407-380-0547
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (30 – 300 m.), Outdoor Rifle (300 m. , 100 m.), Muzzleloading, Trap, Airgun
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: cfrpc.com
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  • Orlando – East Orange Gun Range, 7210 Gardner Street, Orlando, FL 32792.
    Phone: 407-679-1995
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Indoor Rifle (50 ft)
    Range Access: Public
    Email: bullseye@netwide.net
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  • Orlando – Oak Ridge Gun Range, 632 West Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, FL 32809.
    Phone: 407-857-5663
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft)
    Range Access: Public
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  • Orlando – TM Ranch Shotgun Sports, 15520 TM Ranch Road, Orlando, FL 32832.
    Phone: 407-737-3788
    Facilities include: Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
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  • Oviedo – Oviedo High School NJROTC, 601 King St, Oviedo, FL 32765.
    Phone: 407-320-4062
    Facilities include: Archery
    Range Access: Private
    Email: ottsrotc@magicnet.net
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  • Pace – FWC Public Shooting Range, 6850 Ouintette Rd., Pace, FL 32571.
    Phone: 850-995-0084
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yd), Outdoor Rifle (100 yd), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery
    Range Access: Public
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  • Pace – Santa Rosa Sporting Clays & Gun Club, 6950 Quintette Road, Pace, FL 32571.
    Phone: 850-995-9377
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Hours of Operation: 9:00a-5:00p Wed-Sun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: santarosaclays@vol.com
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  • Palatka – Palatka Skeet Club, Inc., 301 Skeet Club Rd., Palatka, FL 32178.
    Phone: 386-325-5425
    Facilities include: Skeet
    Hours of Operation: W, S, S 12-5
    Range Access: Public
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  • Palatka – River City Gun Range, 706 St. John’s Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.
    Phone: 386-328-9280
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (20 yds), Indoor Rifle (20 yds, smallbore only), Pistol Silhouette, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Email: RiverCityGuns@aol.com
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  • Palm Bay – Port Malabar Rifle & Pistol Club, PO Box 60307, Palm Bay, FL 32906.
    Phone: 407-723-3497
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol, Outdoor Rifle, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Private
  • Palm City – Martin County Sportsmen’s Association, Inc., 8415 SW Busch St., Palm City, FL 34900.
    Phone: 772-287-9567
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 ft. to 100 yds.), Outdoor Rifle (50 ft. to 100yds.), Muzzleloading
    Hours of Operation: dawn to dusk
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.mcsa.cc
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  • Palm Coast – Flagler Gun & Archery Club, P.O. Box 351221, Palm Coast, FL 32135-1221
    Phone: (888) 823-4251
    Facilities include: Trap Fields, Skeet Fields, Sporting Clays, 200 Yard Rifle Range, Pistol Range, Silhouette Range, Archery Range, Black Powder, Action Pistol Range
    A variety of Firearms courses taught by fully certified NRA instructors
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site:  http://FlaglerGunClub.com/
    Email: Membership@FlaglerGunClub.com
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  • Palmetto – Bullseye Indoor Pistol Range, 1012 10th Street East, Palmetto, FL 34221.
    Phone: 941-729-7906
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (52 ft), Pistol Silhouette
    Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    Range Access: Private
    Email: tsan5008@aol.com
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  • Panama City – Bear Creek Sporting Clays, 9216 Camp Lake Road, Panama City, FL 32466.
    Phone:
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
    Email: mgr@bearcreek.net
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  • Panama City – Marx Armory/Gun Fun, Inc., 3219 Highway 390, Panama City, FL 32405.
    Phone: 904 769-4495
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol, Indoor Rifle, Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public
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  • Pembroke Park – American Range & Gun Shop, Inc., 3130 S.W. 19th Street, #453, Pembroke Park, FL 33009.
    Phone: 954-989-6968
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yd)
    Hours of Operation: M-F 11-9, S&S 9:30-6
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.americangunrange.com
    Email: gunrange@bellsouth.net
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  • Pembroke Park – Big Al’s Gun Range, 3300 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Pembroke Park, FL 33315.
    Phone: 954-927-8000
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Email: big-als@mindspring.com
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  • Pinellas Park – Wyoming Antelope Club, 3700 – 126th Avenue, Pinellas Park, FL 33742.
    Phone: 727-573-3006
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
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  • Pompano Beach – Revere Gun Range, 601 NE 28th St., Pompano Beach, FL 33328.
    Phone: 954-942-3777
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Indoor Rifle (50 ft)
    Range Access: Public
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  • Port Richey – Firing Line, 6123 Ridge Rd., Port Richey, FL 34668.
    Phone:
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.firinglinerange.com
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  • Port St. Joe – Gulf Rifle Club, Hwy 71 North, Port St. Joe, FL 32457.
    Phone: 850-229-8421
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (0-60 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50, 100, 200 & 300 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Trap
    Range Access: Public
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  • Port St. Lucie – Anchor Gun Range & Gun Shop, 1592-k S.E. Village Green Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.
    Phone: 561-398-4867
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (15 yd)
    Range Access: Public
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  • Port St. Lucie – Self Defense Shooting Center, 1592 K. Village Green Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.
    Phone: 561-337-1400
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft), Pistol Silhouette
    Range Access: Public
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  • Punta Gorda – Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range, 29200 Tucker Grade Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955.
    Phone: 941-575-5768
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15 to 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50 to 200 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet
    Range Access: Public
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  • Punta Gorda – Cecil M. Webb Public Shooting Range, Tucker Grade Rd. on Babcock/Webb WMA, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
    Phone: 863-648-3206
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yd), Outdoor Rifle (100, 200 yd), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading
    Range Access: Public
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  • Ruskin – Gun Craft, Inc. -Gun Craft Pistol & Rifle Club-, 2403 21st Ave. S.E., Ruskin, FL 33570.
    Phone: 813-645-3828
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (35 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds, by appt.), Muzzleloading, Airgun
    Range Access: Private
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  • Sebastian – Indian River County Shooting Range, Near I95 & State Rd. 512 in Vero Beach, Sebastian, FL 32958.
    Phone: 561-581-4944
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (15, 25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50, 100, 200 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
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  • Sebring – Jim’s Pistolarrow Range, 12135 US Hwy #98, Sebring, FL 33876.
    Phone: 863-655-4505
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds), Indoor Rifle (25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.jimspistolarrow.com
    Email: pistolarrow@tnni.net
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  • South West Ranches – Pop Dean’s Hunt Club, 6101 U.S. 27, South West Ranches, FL 33332.
    Phone: 954 433-7421
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (140 yds), Outdoor Rifle (140 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Hours of Operation: sunrise to sunset
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.popdeanhuntclub.org
    Email: paperlion@dslx.net
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  • St. Petersburg – Skyway Trap & Skeet Club, 3200 74th.Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.
    Phone: 813- 526-8993
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet
    Range Access: Public
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  • Starke – Keystone Heights Skeet Club, 1403 Ree Street, Starke, FL 32091.
    Phone: 904-964-8804
    Facilities include: Skeet
    Range Access: Public
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  • Sunrise (Fort Lauderdale) – Markham Park Gun Range, 16001 West State Road 84, Sunrise (Fort Lauderdale), FL 33326.
    Phone: 954-389-2005
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25-50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (25-100 yds), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.markhampark.com/
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  • Tallahassee – Apalachicola Shooting Range, Forest Rd. 305, SW of Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL 32310.
    Phone: 850-265-3676
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yd), Outdoor Rifle (100 yd), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading
    Range Access: Public
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  • Tallahassee – Tallahassee Rifle and Pistol Club, Pistol Club Road, Tallahassee, FL 32305.
    Phone: 850-893-8889
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (10-50yd), Outdoor Rifle (100,200,300yd), Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Trap, Sporting Clays
    Hours of Operation: daylight to dark
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.trpc.net
    Email: springymf@aol.com
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  • Tampa – Arrowhead Archery Shop, 10818 E. Hwy 92, Tampa, FL 33610.
    Phone: 813-621-4279
    Facilities include: Archery
    Range Access: Public
    Email: arrowheadarchery@aol.com
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  • Titusville – American Police Hall of Fame and Museum Shooting Center, 6350 Horizon Dr., Titusville, FL 32780.
    Phone: 321-264-0911
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (50 ft.)
    Hours of Operation: M-F10-9S10-7Su1-6
    Range Access: Public
    Web Site: www.aphf.org
    Email: policeinfo@aphf.org
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  • Venice – Rugged Sportsman’s Club, Main office 450 Hauser Lane, Venice, FL 34292.
    Phone: 941-497-3119
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (125 yds), Trap, Skeet, Airgun
    Range Access: Private
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  • Vero Beach – Indian River Sportsman Indoor Target Range, 4185 N US1 , Vero Beach, FL 32967.
    Phone: 772-778-4844
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yrd), Indoor Rifle (25 yrd)
    Hours of Operation: 7 DAYS A WEEK
    Range Access: Public
    Email: IRINDOORTARGET@AOL.COM
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  • Vero Beach – Indian River Trap & Skeet Club, Inc., 5925 82nd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
    Phone: 772-569-6940
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Private
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  • Vero Beach – Vero Beach Police Benevolent Association, 1055 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
    Phone: 561- 978-4600
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (7, 10, 15, 25, & 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds)
    Range Access: Private/Public
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  • West Palm Beach – Palm Beach Trap & Skeet Club, 2950 Pierson Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33414.
    Phone: 561-793-8787
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
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  • Williston – Williston Shooters Club, Inc. Range, 1975 SW 8th Terrace, Williston, FL 32696.
    Phone: 352-465-1191
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25, 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds)
    Range Access: Private
    Email: wnhpark@aol.com
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  • Winter Haven – Cody’s Armory, Inc., 3761 Recker Hwy., Winter Haven, FL 33880.
    Phone: 941-299-3063
    Facilities include: Indoor Pistol (25 yds)
    Range Access: Public
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  • Winter Haven – Imperial Polk Gun Club Inc., 151 Race Pit Rd., Winter Haven, FL 33883.
    Phone: 863-299-4853
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
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  • Winter Haven – Polk County Skeet & Trap Club, 147 Race Pit Rd., Winter Haven, FL 33880.
    Phone: 863-299-4853
    Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
    Range Access: Public
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  • Yulee – Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 65, Police Lodge Rd. and Logan Rd., Yulee, FL 32097.
    Phone: 904-225-9918
    Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds)
    Range Access: Private
    Web Site: www.geocities.com/foplodge65
    Email: belson@net-magic.net
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