The Jay Henges complex provides a safe environment for novice and experienced shooters.

The complex includes a 100-yard, baffled rifle/pistol range with 20 covered booths with target placement at 7, 15, 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards. Additional facilities include three trap fields, a shotgun patterning range, and a four-target static archery range.

Range Hours

May 1st through August 31st

  • Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

September 1st through April 30th

  • Wednesday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, special events, and all state holidays.
  • These hours are subject to change. Please call for updated hours.

Phone

  • 636-938-9548

Range Fees

Rifle/Pistol Range

  • $3 per hour per booth
  • First hour paid in advance, remainder at checkout
  • Twenty-point, covered outdoor firing line with target sockets at 7, 15, 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards
  • Bench rest and seat provided for shooters, with seating available for spectators
  • Paper bull’s-eye targets and target stands
  • Hearing and eye protection required and available

Trap ranges

  • $3 per person per round consisting of 25 clay targets
  • Three trap fields available for use
  • 2 round limit, when a waiting line forms
  • Shot sizes limited to 7.5 and smaller for lead and 6 and smaller for steel shot

Shotgun patterning range

  • $3 per person per hour
  • Firing distances from 20 – 50 yards
  • Paper patterning targets, wooden target frame, bench rest and seat are provided

Archery range

  • Static and 3-D walk-through ranges available
  • Static range consists of 4 bulls eye targets at 10, 20, 25, 30 yards. Cost is $3 per person per hour.
  • The walk-through course consists of 15 3-D targets on a primitive 1/3 mile wooded trail. Cost is $3.

Special Use Permit

$20 per hour per permit. Call for details.

Map/directions

From the east/St. Louis

I-44 west to Beaumont Antire Road, exit 269. Left over highway 44 to Antire Road. Right on Antire. One hundred feet to entrance. Left into driveway.

From the west/Eureka

I-44 east to Beaumont Antire Road, exit 269. Follow exit lane around to top

Programs

A variety of firearm, archery, hunting, and related programs, including the Missouri hunter education student course, are conducted for youths and adults throughout the year. These courses are offered at no cost, and equipment is provided for some, free of charge. Registration is required for most of our programs.

Programs

Jay Henges Shooting Range puts on public programs throughout the year. More

Jay Henges Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center Brochure

Brochure for the Jay Henges Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center. More
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