Stormshadow Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I have been trying to figure where I can legally shoot broadheads to sight in around NYC. I don't have a property that allows me to do it in my backyard. Does anyone know an indoor or outdoor range around the city that allows it? Alternatively, I was also trying to find out if target practice with broadheads is allowed on any public land (state parks probably not but maybe NYC Watershed lands or state forests)? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtTime Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 As for state forests, some allow target shooting and other's don't. I would check that forests specific regulations just to make sure. Many hunters on here from down state that should be able to help out with a local archery range locations though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Most public land that allows hunting will allow you to target shoot and sight in with archery gear. And as rob stated, lots of guy's down your way will have more detailed info for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATbuckhunter Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Are you willing to go up to westchester? There is a range up there around 45 min or so from NYC that allows for broadheads. Honestly I don't know of any indoor ranges that allow broadheads near NYC. There maybe some in Nassau and some in suffolk if your willing to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormshadow Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Are you willing to go up to westchester? There is a range up there around 45 min or so from NYC that allows for broadheads. Honestly I don't know of any indoor ranges that allow broadheads near NYC. There maybe some in Nassau and some in suffolk if your willing to go there. Yes, Westchester is fine, did you have a specific place in mind that allows for broadheads? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATbuckhunter Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yes, Westchester is fine, did you have a specific place in mind that allows for broadheads? Thanks! Yes its called blue mountain sportsman center up in cortland manor. Its the same place I go to, to sight in my rifle. Give them a call and ask, but im almost 100 percent sure they allow broadheads. At least ive seen guys shoot broadheads there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormshadow Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yes its called blue mountain sportsman center up in cortland manor. Its the same place I go to, to sight in my rifle. Give them a call and ask, but im almost 100 percent sure they allow broadheads. At least ive seen guys shoot broadheads there. Looks great, I'll give them a call. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATbuckhunter Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Looks great, I'll give them a call. Thanks again. No problem! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I believe for Blue Mountain, to shoot broad heads you must bring your own target. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 What or where is this thing you call "NYC"? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKhunter Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 There is a range in Queens called proline where there is a hunters league every Tuesday night. They use broad heads as part of this league. Last night was week three of the league, and they begin using broad heads starting weeks 5-6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATbuckhunter Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 There is a range in Queens called proline where there is a hunters league every Tuesday night. They use broad heads as part of this league. Last night was week three of the league, and they begin using broad heads starting weeks 5-6.Is that the one in LIC?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 ProLines is in Queens. I've shot broad heads there at the end of the day once when they were closing up and most of the customers had already left. I didn't suggest it because I wasn't sure if they were being nice with me that night or if that's a regular thing they were doing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormshadow Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Is that the one in LIC? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Line is in Ozone Park in Queens. They have a 20 yards indoor range. I didn't know they have this hunter league, sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATbuckhunter Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Pro Line is in Ozone Park in Queens. They have a 20 yards indoor range. I didn't know they have this hunter league, sounds good.Oh okay well it's easier to go there instead of westchester. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Blue Mountain's range goes out to 60 yards which is why I prefer Blue Mountain over ProLine. I practice the 20, 30, and 40 yards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowguy 1 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Glad I live in the woods. God bless ya for trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormshadow Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 So I called Proline and Blue Mountain to ask about using broadheads there and both said they don't allow it. Maybe they have to state this as a general policy and make exceptions sometimes, I don't know. I'll try to go to Blue mountain next time I'm around there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormshadow Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 So I called Proline and Blue Mountain to ask about using broadheads there and both said they don't allow it. Maybe they have to state this as a general policy and make exceptions sometimes, I don't know. I'll try to go to Blue mountain next time I'm around there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Maybe. Most places won't allow broad heads on their targets because broad heads will tear them up. If you bring your own targets they may look the other way. That's what I see at Blue Mountain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyc50 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 i live in ozone park go to proline all the time they dont allow broadheads [they ruin the back board] aall the places on long island or in the city dont allow the they eat up targets quickly maybe a private club on the island or upstate might allow them i know its rough in the city to practice correctly even outdoor ranges [floyd bennent field cedar creek] but check out suffork archer in huntington they might allow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 What about the basement of your building Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Make friends, they usually allow you to shoot a few broad heads if they think you're a standup guy, and this includes ProLines and Blue Mountain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited July 9, 2016 by shawnhu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowguy 1 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Hey bud this seems like a lot of work for ya. Don't give up. If you can't find a place n wanna drive a little, get a broadhead target n you can come to Sussex co NJ. I have a few farms you can shoot on. Just pm me n we'll set it up, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 state parks in ny, pick an area and call the DEC officer for that area. its a pain but i make a day of it with my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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