salem

scott olsen · Apr 8, 2012

where can you shoot near salem?

Mark W. · Apr 9, 2012

Mitchell Clays

Four Corners Rod and Gun Club

then down to

Albany Gun Club

Albany Rifle and Pistol Club

Private Property outside City limits

National Forest land

During hunting season The Willamette Green Way if you have a shotgun and deer tag.

PDXSparky · Apr 13, 2012

scott olsen said:
where can you shoot near salem?

Define "near". I drive 47 miles one way to work, so for me 30 miles is "near". YMMV.

wayoutwest · Apr 13, 2012

Lancaster Commons...Cambridge East...Northgate.....joking

Ironbar · Apr 14, 2012

Is there anyone who would like to PM me with detailed directions to some good OUTDOOR shooting areas near Salem (ie: within say 30 miles).

I would like to state for the record that I am not an a-hole bubba shooter who will divulge the spot to a gaggle of others, pack in a bunch of garbage and then leave it there, or make a general nuisance of myself. My brothers live in in the Salem area, and I'd like to plan a family outing to do some target practice. I pack out what I pack in, as well as picking up extra trash. Wherever I go, I always manage to pack out at least a full 33gal garbage bag full of people's crap.

Thank you!

Ironbar · Apr 14, 2012

Thanks to those who replied! I know exactly where that road is off the highway, having driven past it more times than I can remember. Never drove up there through. I'll check it out!

MilitantBEEMER · Apr 14, 2012

I heard there was a quarry near Salem? Any idea ladies and gents?

Mark W. · Apr 14, 2012

There are dozens of rock quarry's around Salem I drive dump truck in and out of almost all of them. I can't think of any you could shoot at or even be in without business there.

MilitantBEEMER · Apr 15, 2012

Mark W. said:
There are dozens of rock quarry's around Salem I drive dump truck in and out of almost all of them. I can't think of any you could shoot at or even be in without business there.

thank you

BlayzinDro · Apr 15, 2012

I met a guy with some land near Turner that I can go to sometimes to test fire new guns. Real flat area too close to barns and homes so can only shoot downward into the ground to be safe. There's some small backstop areas so I can do a little close range targets.
Otherwise, your best bet might be to go with a friendly smile and ask politely if you can shoot on peoples property, thats how i met this guy.
I haven't gone out gooseneck rd yet, but I sometimes go up Scotts Mills area, other side of Stayton, or theres some good spots near North Fork area.

I've been wanting to call the quarry managers to beg them nicely if I could shoot there on the days they're closed, haven't done it yet. I should probably ask in person with a 12-pack.

Mark W. · Apr 15, 2012

None of the active rock quarrys in the Salem area will allow you on the property when they are not in operation. Their insurance would never allow it. Like I said unless you have business with them they wouldn't even want you there in the middle of the work day standing there looking at birds. I have worked with some of these people for 13 years and when I asked about coming on to the property to photograph birds I was told absolutely not no one is allowed on the property unless they are working or conducting business with the office or shops.

Aero Denezol · Apr 17, 2012

wayoutwest said:
Lancaster Commons...Cambridge East...Northgate.....joking

Polk County off of Gooseneck Rd

How far down Gooseneck Creek Rd do you have to go?

I'll go there until American Outdoors opens their range...

JimmyD · Apr 17, 2012

I do alot of shooting up out of Lyons. Go up shaft rd just east of lyons on lyons mill city dr. Lots of public lands and big canyons if your into long range shooting.

wayoutwest · Apr 18, 2012

Aero Denezol said:
How far down Gooseneck Creek Rd do you have to go?

I'll go there until American Outdoors opens their range...

about a mile south of Finn Rd. veer left up the gravel Gooseneck Road System, another mile up and you start seeing some areas.

coomiras · Apr 21, 2012

Ironbar said:
Is there anyone who would like to PM me with detailed directions to some good OUTDOOR shooting areas near Salem (ie: within say 30 miles).

I would like to state for the record that I am not an a-hole bubba shooter who will divulge the spot to a gaggle of others, pack in a bunch of garbage and then leave it there, or make a general nuisance of myself. My brothers live in in the Salem area, and I'd like to plan a family outing to do some target practice. I pack out what I pack in, as well as picking up extra trash. Wherever I go, I always manage to pack out at least a full 33gal garbage bag full of people's crap.

Thank you!

Could i get the directions too please ?