Edmonton Plinking Locations?

[Amandil]

Hey Guys,

Anybody got a place in around Edmonton where they'd let me take a kid plinking with a .22? My wife's 9 year old cousin wants to go hunting with me in fall for the first time, and he's in town today. I thought maybe if I had the time I should take him out and teach him how to safely handle and fire a rifle this evening. Shoot at a few pop cans maybe. (I don't suppose there's many gophers or whatnot out this time oh year?)

Doing this outside would be way nicer than going to the range, although Phoenix is always an option if nothing else presents itself. I'm a farm boy from Medicine Hat, but am stuck in the urban jungle that is Edmonton -- which means my backyard is "RIGHT OUT" (to quote the Book of Armaments, Holy Hand Grenade sectino) as far as plinking goes.

Just PM me if you can help a guy out!

--Nathan

 

[Amandil]

Ah well, never mind, wee cousin is still out hanging out with other cousins -- probably playing video games. But I thought I'd try anyway. Probably a silly idea, asking folk on the internet to let me into their back 40 to shoot pop cans! :lol:

 

[dan belisle]

Well, I think folks would be ok with it, but the area around Edmonton is full of acreages and most of the counties have shooting restrictions. Considering how far you would have to go to legally shoot, you're probably just better off going to Genesee or SPFG. - dan

 

[Amandil]

Dang that's a pain, but you're probably right. Flippin' population density. I think I'd like to try out Genesee some day. What's SPFG?

 

[agilent_one]

What's SPFG?

Sherwood Park Fish and Game - which, incidentally, is absolutely nowhere near Sherwood Park.

 

[Vygur]

SPFG should be called Hastings Lake Fish and Game... or even Tofield...

You could try spruce groves range too or for indoor - wild west.

 

[huntinstuff]

Millwoods...........?????

 

[Airborn_69]

Millwoods...........?????

Strathcona range? It's closed for good, however there is one near the intl airport..

 

[huntinstuff]

Strathcona range? It's closed for good, however there is one near the intl airport..

No I pretty much meant Millwoods in general............

 

[prosper]

Hahahhahahahahaha!

 

[Amandil]

Nice, millwoods in general. I'm sure that would go over well!

Anyway, I called Spruce Grove a while ago but they were pretty elitist on the phone. They don't allow day passes or walk-ins, unless I'm accompanied by a member. Oh well, the historical arms society sounds more to my liking anyway, given the old beaters that I shoot!

 

[Vygur]

I live in millwoods... I wonder if that is reason enough to ask for a CCW for use while travelling through-out millwoods? LOL

 

[dan belisle]

Genesee would probably be your best bet Amandil. If you want to check it out as a guest sometime, PM me and we'll set something up. Or any of you other locals who want to get in on a range trip. - dan

 

[Vygur]

I wouldn't mind checking out Genesee, somebody still has to introduce me to there

 

[Amandil]

Hey thanks for the invite, I didn't realise Genesee was an invite-only spot too. Having a whole section of land sounds more like what I'm used to in terms of target shooting!

 

[dan belisle]

well, it's a private (ie: non-government, but open to members and guests) range, so you need to join to get the code for the gate lock, or go as a guest. There are a bunch of guys that go gopher hunting that post on the get togethers area, they have access to farmland an hour or so out of town, that may be more to your liking. There is no crown land near the city, it's pretty much all privately owned, and some of the near counties have anti shooting policies in place. - dan

 

[Amandil]

Flip, I didn't realise there was a get-togethers section to this forum! I guess I don't hang around here often enough. Anyway, once again, thanks for all the help! --Nathan

 

[dan belisle]

It's called Events and Gatherings, sorry about the mis-information. - dan

 

[Amandil]

Gotcha, no problem. --Nathan