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Quietest Range On Camp Pendleton
by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts
January
23,
2020
Throughout the many ranges on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
the crack of rifles and the thundering of artillery is a common
occurrence.
However, Camp Pendleton is also home to a range
that emits little to no sound. This range is known as the
Rattlesnake Canyon Archery Range and it provides Archers of all
backgrounds the opportunity to hone their craft.
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January 8, 2020 - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Broc Story, a combat graphics specialist,
Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations-West, draws a
bow at the Rattlesnake Canyon Archery Range on Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton. The Rattlesnake Canyon Range is an open access range
for all to participate in the sport of archery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by
Lance Cpl. Melissa Ugalde)
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“We have our
hunters who practice archery so they can be the best they can be,”
said Micheal Tucker, a game warden with Environmental Security
Department, MCB Camp Pendleton. “We also have archers that focus
solely on archery as a sport.”
Rattlesnake Canyon Archery
Range promotes safer hunting practices on base by ensuring that bow
hunters have every opportunity to be confident with their equipment.
Archery is a difficult method to use while hunting game species.
Having a range to practice on is vital for ethical hunting.
“I love archery as the head coordinator of the deer hunt,” stated
Tucker. “We can accommodate more hunters and have a much larger
hunting effort through archery.”
For many, archery is a
method to ensure spiritual fitness. The intense focus and discipline
that is required to become proficient with any form of bow and arrow
becomes an escape. Similar to other outdoor activities, the
connection to nature and the repetitiveness keeps many grounded and
mission ready.
“Archery is a focus activity that promotes
resilience much like fishing or meditation,” added Tucker.
“Rattlesnake Canyon Range is available all the time and does not
conflict with other Marine Corps training ranges.”
The
range’s location allows for sunrise to sunset hours of operation and
uses a first come first serve system. At the moment this is the only
archery range on Camp Pendleton. However, the Pendleton Sportsmans
Club has been working to have another opened on 27 Jan. The new
range will be located near the Las Flores Ranch House and will allow
archers closer to the area the same opportunities as the Rattlesnake
Canyon Range.
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