Looking for private woods near Frederick for shooting practice

[mal316]

I'm looking for woods, or farm property that I can rent for shooting practice. Does anyone know where I can look up this information? I was thinking about going around a few feed stores to ask, but maybe there's something online?

I live South of Frederick. Willing to pay rent if it's reasonable. Pistols, maybe long gun, occasional shotgun use. Don't need any facilities or structures.

Just being cheap - don't want to pay range prices or deal with crowding.

Thanks!
- mark

 

[John from MD]

Good luck.

 

[Occam]

If such a close-to-suburbia place existed, and its owner was willing to deal with the possibly enormous legal liability and related complications, and leasing many acres of land was somehow cheaper than the pizza-or-so it costs to go to a range, it would of course already have long since been rented out by somebody else.

Not trying to be a wet blanket, but this has been chased around the barn countless times before. You're better off looking in WV, perhaps. Or, really, for the money/hassle, just going to AGC or the like, and being done with it.

Everyone wants to head out to the woods and have their own freedom to plink and play however they like. That's natural. But the demand for wildly outstrips the supply of such things.

 

[INMY01TA]

Who isn’t?

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

I used to shoot on a farm near Adamstown but the people in charge moved and that dried up. That land is probably a development now anyway.

 

[308Scout]

Good Luck! @Occam is correct above.

OP - you'd also likely have better replies if you posted up in the intro forum so folks can get to know you a bit better. Asking about private land to shoot on as a first post rarely goes well here.

Place to shoot

I’m new to this site. I’m looking for someone who has land in the Germantown/frederick area that I can do target shooting. Would like help to zero in AR15 scope

www.mdshooters.com

Does anyone have land I can shoot on? I'll pay!

I live in Frederick County and there's nowhere around me to shoot! Cresap Rifle Club isn't terribly fun - overbearing safety officers, can only change targets once an hour, etc. If anyone near Frederick County has land that I can shoot an AR15 on, I'll pay cash for access!

www.mdshooters.com

Where to Shoot

I’m a new shotgun owner in Baltimore County (Best Arms 12 GA, 18.5”) which I purchased primarily for home defense. I’m looking for a place where I can practice/shoot with buckshot, not slugs at an outdoor facility or someone’s private land in (preferably) Baltimore County or Hartford Counties...

www.mdshooters.com

 

[Phoenix_1295]

Welcome to MDS.

Consider leaving an introduction here -

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Regarding your inquiry, I would think if your main focus is cost, renting 10 acres is likely more expensive than getting a range/club membership and with less amenities.

 

[eruby]

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep

And I have promises to keep ....

 

[mal316]

Good luck.

Uhh, guess this post alone answers my question.

 

[mal316]

If such a close-to-suburbia place existed, and its owner was willing to deal with the possibly enormous legal liability and related complications, and leasing many acres of land was somehow cheaper than the pizza-or-so it costs to go to a range, it would of course already have long since been rented out by somebody else.

Not trying to be a wet blanket, but this has been chased around the barn countless times before. You're better off looking in WV, perhaps. Or, really, for the money/hassle, just going to AGC or the like, and being done with it.

Everyone wants to head out to the woods and have their own freedom to plink and play however they like. That's natural. But the demand for wildly outstrips the supply of such things.

Thanks. A fuller explanation as to why my question seemed silly. I did look around this website and didn't see anything that addressed...

 

[Biggfoot44]

A hour radius of Fredrick is slightly more feasable to exist , than the usual pipedreams of such within hour radius of Balt- Wash corridor .

But making a cold connection with some farmer/ large landowner who isn't already a close friend or relative is near zero .

Short answers - Consult a Realtor to purchase your own suitable property , or just join a Club . You have several close to you .

 

[mal316]

I used to shoot on a farm near Adamstown but the people in charge moved and that dried up. That land is probably a development now anyway.

This is actually near where I live. Too bad.

 

[mal316]

Good Luck! @Occam is correct above.

OP - you'd also likely have better replies if you posted up in the intro forum so folks can get to know you a bit better. Asking about private land to shoot on as a first post rarely goes well here.

Place to shoot

I’m new to this site. I’m looking for someone who has land in the Germantown/frederick area that I can do target shooting. Would like help to zero in AR15 scope

www.mdshooters.com

Does anyone have land I can shoot on? I'll pay!

I live in Frederick County and there's nowhere around me to shoot! Cresap Rifle Club isn't terribly fun - overbearing safety officers, can only change targets once an hour, etc. If anyone near Frederick County has land that I can shoot an AR15 on, I'll pay cash for access!

www.mdshooters.com

Where to Shoot

I’m a new shotgun owner in Baltimore County (Best Arms 12 GA, 18.5”) which I purchased primarily for home defense. I’m looking for a place where I can practice/shoot with buckshot, not slugs at an outdoor facility or someone’s private land in (preferably) Baltimore County or Hartford Counties...

www.mdshooters.com

Ok, thanks for the advice. As far as posting here - seemed appropriate since this is the regional forum closest to me.

Intros - didn't think that was important. I mean, anyone could post anything, right? It's the continuity of messages where you get a feel for the person. But I'll take your advice and introduce myself and my situation. I do have other questions to ask you good people.

In a way, the various responses I've gotten to my apparently eye-rolling post was a great introduction of you folks to me.

 

[mal316]

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep

And I have promises to keep ....

Possibly the best response of all.

Here's a couple lines from one of my favorites:

Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

- Dylan Thomas

 

[mal316]

Welcome to MDS.

Consider leaving an introduction here -

Introductions

New members, sound off!

www.mdshooters.com

Regarding your inquiry, I would think if your main focus is cost, renting 10 acres is likely more expensive than getting a range/club membership and with less amenities.

Thanks. Wasn't thinking of 10 acres, at least not until I get that tank I've got my eye on.

Will do intro soon.

 

[mal316]

Who isn’t?

This site needs an upvote feature.

 

[mal316]

A hour radius of Fredrick is slightly more feasable to exist , than the usual pipedreams of such within hour radius of Balt- Wash corridor .

But making a cold connection with some farmer/ large landowner who isn't already a close friend or relative is near zero .

Short answers - Consult a Realtor to purchase your own suitable property , or just join a Club . You have several close to you .

Thanks to you, too. I'm aware of the MGN and the MPC. Any others?

 

[Biggfoot44]

Thurmont , AGC

 

[ccarson]

Hunting leases are likely more than a range

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[eruby]

Possibly the best response of all.

Here's a couple lines from one of my favorites:

Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

- Dylan Thomas

Not everyone who drinks is a poet

Some of us drink, because we're not poets

If you can make it to the Essen Room on 6/25, a knish is on me

https://www.mdshooters.com/threads/mds-at-the-essen-room-pikesville-6-25-9-11.275745/