Island Creek Sporting Clays
Island Creek Sporting Clays opened in 2004 when owner Bob Hickle, an Air Force veteran, noticed a lack of quality shooting venues in the tri-state region. The range sits on spacious grounds near Toronto, Ohio—about 40 minutes west of Pittsburgh—and serves shooters from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West V...
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Island Creek Sporting Clays opened in 2004 when owner Bob Hickle, an Air Force veteran, noticed a lack of quality shooting venues in the tri-state region. The range sits on spacious grounds near Toronto, Ohio—about 40 minutes west of Pittsburgh—and serves shooters from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The course features 24 stations with challenging target presentations that simulate real hunting conditions without the field work. Whether you're practicing for competition or just getting trigger time, the layout accommodates shooters of all levels.
Bob Hickle brings serious credentials to the range. He's NSCA Level 1 certified, NRA-certified for shotgun/rifle/pistol, and recognized as an Ohio State Hunter Safety instructor. With over 40 years of shooting experience, he runs:
- •Gun safety courses - $75/hour
- •Concealed carry training - $75/hour
- •Hunter safety certification - professional instruction
- •Sporting clays (primary focus)
- •Wobble trap and skeet
- •Group outings and events
- •Youth and scout troop instruction
- •Membership program ($100 annually—includes one free round)
Family operation: Bob runs the range with his wife Earla and daughters Michelle and Jennifer. Both Bob and Michelle are Chief Range Officers.
| When | Details |
|---|---|
| Weekends | Saturday–Sunday, 9 am–3 pm (closed major holidays) |
| Weekdays | By appointment only for groups of 3+ (24-hour notice) |
"They especially enjoy introducing youth and scout troops to clay shooting."
Serves Pittsburgh PA, Canton OH, Wheeling WV, and surrounding areas. Call (740) 282-5830 to book, ask about memberships, or schedule instruction.
Address: 2325 Twp. Rd. 370, Toronto, OH 43964
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Eye and ear protection required at all times
- •No shooting outside designated hours
- •Weekday shooting by appointment only (groups of 3+)
- •Range Officer supervision required
- •Firearms must remain unloaded until on firing line
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