Guests allowed on WMA range?

[Guitar Guy]

I normally shoot at Clybel alone, and I check in using my hunting license. I would like to take my brother shooting, but he does not possess a hunting license. Does anyone know what the rules are regarding staffed WMA ranges and guests? I didn't run across anything while reading the range rules, other than indicating that shooters should have a hunting license - so perhaps that answers the question right there.

 

[Danny Leigh]

Looks like you answered your own question. Each person would need a license.

 

[Fletch_W]

To step foot on Clybel WMA (range, or anywhere) a person over 16 must possess a fishing or hunting license or GA Lands Pass.

 

[Guitar Guy]

Yup - that all makes sense. We'll find a plan B. Appreciate the input.

 

[dusty200001]

Yup - that all makes sense. We'll find a plan B. Appreciate the input.

Worse case scenario buy a day pass, it’s a couple dollars

 

[Ray357]

Yup - that all makes sense. We'll find a plan B. Appreciate the input.

Can he not afford a fishing or small game license?

 

[Guitar Guy]

Can he not afford a fishing or small game license?

That's true - fishing license might be the way to go.

 

[RFWobbly]

That's true - fishing license might be the way to go.

...which can be purchased on-line at home.

 

[Gator89]

$30 bucks for an annual lands pass is a bargain for what a for profit shooting range will charge per visit or annual membership fee.

New Lands Pass to replace WMA stamps for nature lovers | Local News | northwestgeorgianews.com

 

[Jester896]

It gets GA more Federal funding if you buy the Fishing or Hunting License instead of the WMA Stamp...might be the better route

 

[trial&error]

Georgia outdoor recreational pass? 3 day GORP is $10. Or just call the range and ask to be sure.

 

[Jester896]

I thought they did away with the GORP pass.
...and it was only $19 for a year

 

[trial&error]

They might have changed names or replaced it. from dnr site.
https://www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/ViewPackage.aspx?pid=16&lrtid=2&annual=0

$10
Target Shooting

Any valid GA hunting or fishing license allows access to state owned WMA shooting ranges. This package includes a Short Term Fishing License. Range access on federally owned WMAs requires only a parking fee.
Log In To Purchase

 

[Fletch_W]

$30 bucks for an annual lands pass is a bargain for what a for profit shooting range will charge per visit or annual membership fee.

New Lands Pass to replace WMA stamps for nature lovers | Local News | northwestgeorgianews.com

$15 fishing license even cheaper. I'm still confused why a "landspass" even exists. I guess horseback riders and nature walkers get suckered in to buying one even though a fishing license for half the price gets the same privilege. There must be some ins and outs I don't know about. Or not.

 

[Jester896]

$15 fishing license even cheaper. I'm still confused why a "landspass" even exists. I guess horseback riders and nature walkers get suckered in to buying one even though a fishing license for half the price gets the same privilege. There must be some ins and outs I don't know about. Or not.

I think the one @trial&error linked for us is a fishing license disguised as a Target Shooting License for a day.

If you buy the fishing or hunting license GA get Federal $. The horseback riders license doesn't get the same Fed participation for the state either...why not give us a break for helping them get additional funding.