ANTELOPE ISLAND—Archery enthusiasts can now test their skills at a new range on Antelope Island. Complete with fake animal targets and 20 to 100 yard lanes, there’s something for every skill level.

“The plan was started about a year ago by the Friends of Antelope Island,” said Wendy Wilson, Assistant Park Manager at Antelope Island State Park. “They support recreation in the park and took the lead to get funding in partnership with the Division of Outdoor Recreation who matched in kind.”

Lanes are in 10 yard increments, 20, 30, 40, etc., she said. “It’s pretty unique to have a 100 yard range. There are not a lot of 100 yard ranges at least in Davis County. Long range offers long yardage.”

There are 3D walking ranges with fake animals in the field, said Wilson. “You can set up a shooting lane as if you’re hunting.”

The range is located at a gravel pit at the trailhead on the east side, two miles down the road toward Fielding Garr Ranch, she said. “It’s open daylight hours and included in the entrance fee of $15 per vehicle for up to eight people.”

There’s no overnight camping, said Wilson. “There are picnic tables, restrooms and plenty of parking. You have to provide your own equipment.”

Wilson said there are no trees. “You can just walk through sagebrush, grass and rocks. The lanes are pretty smooth. It’s also ADA accessible.”

The range follows the basic rules, she said. “Crossbows are not permitted without permission, just regular compound bows. You never shoot when somebody else is down range. If you go down to get an arrow make sure you go down together. Communicate.”

There’s no sky drawing, she said. “If your arrow is cocked in the bow you cannot point it into the sky. It might accidentally go off willy nilly where you don’t want it. Don’t collect your arrows until everyone is done – and don’t shoot critters.”