About Clybel WMA Shooting Range
Clybel WMA Shooting Range sits on the Clybel Wildlife Management Area at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, roughly two and a half miles south of Mansfield, Georgia. The facility operates as a public outdoor range complex open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. or sunset, and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. or sunset, with closures on Mondays and major holidays. Because the site is remote, visitors should note that cell reception is often minimal and navigation apps may be unreliable; the range is reached via Marben Farm Road, and published GPS coordinates are provided by the managing agency.
The property offers several distinct shooting areas. The 100-yard rifle line uses Kongsberg digital targets, which provide a tablet-based viewing system, while the 35-yard pistol range features reactive steel targets set between 7 and 30 yards. A 45-yard shotgun patterning range and two trap-and-skeet fields with shaded user covers round out the firearms offerings. For archers, the property includes a five-target static range, a 32-target 3D trail, and a 3D tower. Access requires a valid Georgia hunting or fishing license, a lands pass, or payment of applicable range fees; the shotgun fields additionally charge an initial fee that includes one round of clays, with extra rounds available at a set per-round cost. Visitors must complete a mandatory range safety video certification through the GoOutdoorsGeorgia portal before arriving, as the property does not sell ammunition or personal protective equipment on-site.
The overall experience is generally described as clean, organized, and safety-focused, with range officers frequently present to monitor activity and enforce rules including the prohibition on green-tip or armor-piercing ammunition. Many visitors emphasize that staff members are knowledgeable and willing to assist with sighting in rifles or offering shooting advice. The digital rifle targets and reactive pistol bays draw consistent positive remarks for their modern, streamlined feel, while the archery trail is regularly noted as a fun, well-maintained addition. The atmosphere suits both casual shooters and hunters looking to pattern shotguns or practice marksmanship.
However, the facility carries real limitations tied to its public, outdoor nature. The rifle range is restricted to 100 yards, which may not satisfy shooters seeking longer distance practice. Several visitors have reported that the electronic targets can complicate precision zeroing compared with traditional paper, and that the aiming points are perceived as less refined. The remote setting means no supplies are available on-site, so forgetting ear or eye protection or ammunition requires a return trip. On busy weekends, wait times can extend to hours, and while most interactions with staff are praised, a subset of feedback indicates that demeanor among some range safety officers can feel overly rigid or unwelcoming.