C.F.Phelps WMA Sighting-In Range

C.F. Phelps WMA Sighting-In Range is a public shooting facility located within the C.F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area, spanning 4,539 acres across Fauquier and Culpeper Counties in northern Virginia. This primitive public shooting range is managed by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and is dedicated to rifle sighting-in and marksmanship practice.

The range is situated near Sumerduck, Virginia, within a working wildlife management area that encompasses over 1,000 acres of open land. As a public facility, it is accessible to Virginia residents and visitors who comply with all WMA regulations and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources rules.

The sighting-in range is designed specifically for:

• •Rifle sighting-in - Zero your firearms before hunting season
• •Target practice - General rifle marksmanship and accuracy work
• •Marksmanship practice - Skill development and training
• •Rifle shooting - All rifle-based activities

This is a primitive public shooting area with minimal amenities typical of public wildlife management lands:

• •Target stands are provided for shooter convenience
• •Parking area available for vehicle access
• •No indoor facilities on-site
• •Open-air, exposed range environment

As a public WMA facility, strict regulations apply to protect the natural resource and other users:

• •No shooting within 150 yards of roads - Safety buffer maintained
• •Cease fire at dusk - All shooting must stop at sunset
• •Pack out all brass and targets - Leave no trace requirement
• •WMA regulations apply - Follow all Virginia DWR rules
• •Hunting season restrictions and licensing requirements apply

Visitors should review the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources website for current regulations, seasonal closures, and any weather-related impacts before visiting.