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Play North Platte operates as a coalition of shooting sports facilities and clubs serving Lincoln County, Nebraska. Rather than a single location, shooters have access to six different venues, each with specialized equipment and programs.

Maxwell Gun Club (S Gun Club Road, Maxwell) - 100 and 200-yard rifle ranges - 2 pistol pits - 5 trap pits - Concealed Carry and Hunter Safety Classes - 5+ acres for guided youth hunts - Archery range coming soon - Contact: President Charley Brown (308) 520-4660

Lincoln County Wildlife Gun Club (Lake Maloney) - Skeet, trap, and 5-stand shooting - Sporting clays with 300-person capacity - Contact: Al Boggs (308) 539-4597 or Ed Harrison (308) 340-2408

Platte River Sportsman Club (4601 S Range Rd) - .22, pistol, and rifle ranges (100, 150, 200, 300 yards) - Blue rock throwers for shotgun - Daylight shooting; events available for IPSC, Hunter Safety, CMP, SASS - Contact: John Erickson (308) 534-6126 or Marty Johnson (308) 660-1937

Maniohouta Archery (Lake Maloney) - Outdoor 3D archery range - 3D shoots and fun shoots - Youth league programs - Membership: $85/year; Day shoots $5-$35 - Contact: President Bob Kekahbah (308) 539-0839

Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area Public Archery Range (Dusty Trails Road) - 7 targets at distances 10-60 yards - 12-foot firing lane spacing - Practice field tips only (no broadheads) - Contact: Nebraska Game & Parks (308) 535-8025

Maranatha Camp (Maxwell) - State-of-the-art 5-stand course - Adventure sporting clays - Skeet and trap shooting - Archery range - Full facilities with locker rooms, showers, concessions

This network model means shooters aren't limited to one facility. Whether you're training for concealed carry, practicing long-range precision, learning archery, or introducing kids to hunting—there's a specialized venue nearby with the right setup. Multiple clubs also means competitive shooting options year-round.