Turcotte
Shooting Range
If severe weather is in the area, the Turcotte Shooting
Range will close.
For more information call (601) 859-3421
***CLOSURE NOTICE***
June 1st - Entire Range will be Closed until 2pm
for the Katfishin Kids Event.
Ranges with Open Status will be opened from 2pm - 6pm for June 1st.
See Status below
***Due to flooding some ranges are CLOSED - Please see range status below***
Pistol Range - Open
Sporting Clay
- Open
Rifle Range - Closed
Skeet Range - Closed
5 Stand - Closed
Archery Range - Closed
We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back periodically for status updates.
Fine tune your shooting skills. Whether you want to get more proficient with your bow or sight in a new rifle, Turcotte range is the place to go. It houses pistol ranges, rifle ranges at different distances, archery ranges and a sport clay course.
Location /
Contact Info
Turcotte Education & Shooting
Facility
506 Highway 43 South
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5164 Wednesday - Friday 8am - Noon
Range-Master - Steve
Moore
stevem@mdwfp.state.ms.us
Range Hours
Summer Hours Begin March 1st
Thursday & Friday: Noon - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Hours Begin November 1st
Thursday & Friday: Noon - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Ranges Available
Pistol Range:
The pistol range offers 16 shooting lanes with ranges from 3, 7,
15, 25, 50, and 60. Shooters have the option of using paper targets
or steel targets.
Rifle Range:
The rifle range currently has fourteen shooting positions on seven
tables available. We have movable target stands and shooters are
able to engage targets out to 300 yards.
Sporting Clay:
Our sporting clay range stretches a length of .6 mile through the
woods. It is a compact range with tight challenging shots. We use
an electronic clay counting system that allows a single shooter to
use the course when the time delay option is selected. There are
twelve (12) shooting stations on the course. One complete
round of sporting clays is 50 shots. We charge $.25 per clay with
one complete round totaling $12.50. We have golf carts available
for rent at $3.00 per day.
Skeet:
Turcotte has two (2) Olympic style skeet ranges
on the premises for shooters to hone their shooting
abilities throughout the year.
5 Stand:
We now offer a "Kamikaze Dove Field" simulating
actual hunting conditions to ready you for hunting season or just
to test your skills.
Archery:
Turcotte offers a 3D
archery range utilizing both known and unknown
distance shots in a safe environment.
Other Range Information:
We offer targets for sale for both rifle and pistol ranges.
Range Requirements:
- Each individual between the ages of 16 & 65 must possess a valid Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Permit. WMA permits are $15.00 per year. They can be purchased anywhere a hunting license is sold.
- All shooters must check in-and-out with Range Officer.
- Acknowledge Range Rules document. This form can be printed from our website and completed prior to arrival at the range. This is a one-time requirement.
- All shooters will complete a "Daily Use Permit" each time they visit the Range Facility.
- Hearing and Eye protection required at all times!!
- All firearms will be handled in a safe manner while at the range.
- When moving on and off the range, firearms should be cased, holstered, or otherwise rendered safe.
- Shooters are responsible for policing-up their brass and targets.
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