Help finding crown land near Hamilton, Ontario to shoot clays

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Hi everyone - I just bought my first shotgun off someone on the equipment exchange. I'm looking to shoot outdoors on crown land (NOT a gun club) where I can test out the various chokes. I am worried about go8ng to the wrong apot and getting in trouble unintentionally.

Is there any crown land near Hamilton/Burlington (within 30-45 minutes) that it is legal to shoot on?

If you know of a spot but don't want to reveal it publicly please PM me. I promise I won't reveal it to anyone - I don't have any friends who shoot and just want to practice in solitude.

Thanks!
 
A day pass at Silverdale Gun Club is $20 or $10 for a trap or arvhery only day pass. They have 2 trap ranges. I think it's $20 for 3 rounds of 25 clays. No crown land around here that I know of. You could always check the Crown Land Use Policy Atlas online but remember to check local by laws as well to make sure the area you chose doesn't prohibit the discharge of firearms
 
You probably won't make many friends by grinding up a bunch of clay targets on crown land areas in southern ontario. Clay targets are messy once broken and are not something you can just sweep up and bag not to mention the wads and hulls. Go to a range and practice there. It is your best option.
 
maverick9999 said:
Is there any crown land near Hamilton/Burlington (within 30-45 minutes) that it is legal to shoot on?
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No.


Look at the Ont. Gov't. web resource/crown land map(s).
There are a few small slivers of dirt but nothing suitable for what you want to do.
 
the spank said:
Clay targets are messy once broken and are not something you can just sweep up and bag.
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Aren't clay targets biodegradable ? We shoot clays on crown land all the time over here. We just make sure to pick up our shells and we are good to go. At least that's what I've been told to do.
 
I hunt Crown Land in the Hamilton area. I can assure you that every sign I've seen says that 'Target Shooting is not allowed'.

I'm also a Silverdale member. If you want to shoot clays, go there. Sure it's a bit more pricey than a DIY clay shoot, but you will have fun and they have a quality clay throwing machine. (Rather than the cheap hand thrower or $50 spring machine.)

Personally, I don't want to see broken clays and a mound of spent shells where I hunt.
 
Salibas007 said:
Aren't clay targets biodegradable ? We shoot clays on crown land all the time over here. We just make sure to pick up our shells and we are good to go. At least that's what I've been told to do.
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Not unless you buy bio-degrables and even then they can take a few years to break down. What about all your plastic wads? Do you pick those up too?
 
Most public spots are posted NO TARGET SHOOTING in the south. I'm pretty sure local hunters, dog walkers and hikers would not appreciated anyone blasting away just for the heck of it. You have to understand the context of living in southern Ontario with 5 million other people....... If you want to target practice, go to a range or find private property. Silverdale accepts guests, shoot some trap there and have fun. If you need help ask the range officer or other shooters, most are very helpful.

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Salibas007 said:
Aren't clay targets biodegradable ? We shoot clays on crown land all the time over here. We just make sure to pick up our shells and we are good to go. At least that's what I've been told to do.
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Even the biodegradable clays take two to three years to break down to where they are no longer noticeable. The regular clay targets can still be seen after four or five years. Whether you want to admit it or not, you are leaving an unsightly mess behind after shooting clays in a public area.
 
maverick9999 said:
Hi everyone - I just bought my first shotgun off someone on the equipment exchange. I'm looking to shoot outdoors on crown land (NOT a gun club) where I can test out the various chokes. I am worried about go8ng to the wrong apot and getting in trouble unintentionally.

Is there any crown land near Hamilton/Burlington (within 30-45 minutes) that it is legal to shoot on?

If you know of a spot but don't want to reveal it publicly please PM me. I promise I won't reveal it to anyone - I don't have any friends who shoot and just want to practice in solitude.

Thanks!
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Chances of finding Crown Land around your area is slim to none. That leaves gravel pits on private property,but,getting permission to shoot in them is like pushing a chain. You will get a visit from Police,maybe,with a warning,maybe not. I wouldn't take a chance with the "maybe not." I sure know that here in Durham Region,all it takes is one phone call to the Police and it's a major occurrence. There's ZERO tolerance for anyone with a firearm,for any reason.
 
stubblejumper said:
Even the biodegradable clays take two to three years to break down to where they are no longer noticeable. The regular clay targets can still be seen after four or five years. Whether you want to admit it or not, you are leaving an unsightly mess behind after shooting clays in a public area.
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I'd agree.

Shooting clays/shotguns is best done in a controlled environment at a clay target range.

Generally club prices aren't that bad and a good opportunity to shoot with highly skilled people who can often teach you many things.
 
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