Shooting

Parents, grandparents, and adult mentors bring your youngster(s) to learn a new skill and spend time practicing. You don’t have to be a hunter to become a skilled archer. No experience is necessary, and archery equipment will be provided. We will teach and practice the basics, helping you perfect your stance to shoot more consistently and accurately.

5-Stand is a dynamic shotgun shooting game that combines elements of trap, skeet, and sporting clays into one fast-paced experience—all from a single shooting station, so there’s less walking and more shooting. Shooters rotate through a series of five stands, facing a variety of clay target presentations that simulate real hunting and competitive scenarios. Because of this variety, 5-Stand is an excellent way to build and sharpen overall shotgun skills. In a typical 5-Stand session, you’ll learn the rules of the game, proper range etiquette, shotgun and choke selection. You can bring your own shotgun or use one provided, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced shooters alike.

Archery is a lifetime sport that can be enjoyed while taking in the great outdoors. This program will introduce the fundamentals for safely and successfully shooting a compound bow and will include lots of hands-on practice. Let Missouri Department of Conservation be your guide to exploring a new outdoor skill.

Following NASP requirements, all participants must be ages 9 and up. The equipment that is used is designed for ages 9 and up to be able to safely handle, nock and arrow, and shoot the bow. Participants aged 9 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult. No children under the age of 9 will be permitted on the archery range.

This event is for those who want to experience the sport of archery in a structured, supportive environment. All equipment will be provided, please do not bring your own equipment. Close toed shoes are required and dress for the weather as we will be outdoors.

Archery is a lifetime sport that can be enjoyed while taking in the great outdoors. This program will introduce the fundamentals for safely and successfully shooting a compound bow and will include lots of hands-on practice. Let Missouri Department of Conservation be your guide to exploring a new outdoor skill.

This program is designed specifically for participants within the designated age range. To ensure activities are developmentally appropriate, safe, and enjoyable for all participants, only participants who fall within the stated age range may attend. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a positive and age-appropriate environment for everyone involved.

This event is for those who want to experience the sport of archery in a structured, supportive environment. All equipment will be provided, please do not bring your own equipment. Close toed shoes are required and dress for the weather as we will be outdoors.

This event will cover how to get started in bowfishing including equipment, legal fish, safety, where to go, and more. The attendees of this event will be taken on a mentored Bowfishing day. Participants must attend the Bowfishing classroom portion on June 9th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in order to attend the live event. All necessary equipment will be provided. The site of the program is to be determined.

Join us in learning cowboy action shooting. During the class we will discover the adventure of cowboy action shooting and how to join in on the fun. The classroom portion will consist of safety rules, regulations, style, methods of shooting, appropriate clothing, firearm choices and much more. Then we will head to the range and work on our shooting skills and techniques. You may bring your own handguns for this class. If you plan to use your own, bring a minimum of 50 rounds of new ammunition for your firearm. Make sure all firearms are unloaded before arriving at the range. There should be no live ammunition, or uncased firearms inside the classroom. Please leave all firearms in the vehicle until the class is dismissed including all concealed carry handguns and magazines. Must be 18 years of age or older.

New Hope Baptist Church is hosting a "Community Conservation Day for Kids" on Saturday, June 13. Activities will include archery, BB gun target shooting, primitive fire-starting using flint and steel, and "Backyard Bass" fish casting.

- Archery program will teach the fundamentals of archery including equipment, safety, stance, and shooting techniques This event is for ages 5-18 with the desire to shoot a bow and arrow but have little or no experience. Note: The minimum draw on the mini-Genesis bows is 8 lbs.; youth must be able to be able to pull back this weight to participate.

- Staff will provide one-on-one hunter education instruction during BB gun target shooting.

- Youth will learn how to "catch" a spark using char cloth during primitive fire-starting with flint and steel. Participants will use the glowing ember to ignite a ball of fine fibers to start a fire.

- Test you fish casting skills while playing "Backyard Bass" game.

- Noon meal for registered youth provided by New Home Baptist Church

MDC is working with New Home Baptist Church in providing this Community Conservation event; equipment for the activities listed above are provided by MDC.

Program is Saturday, June 13, 2026 (10 AM - 2 PM). Program is for 40 youth ages 5-18 and registration is required.

Registration Link:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/216320

Location:

New Home Baptist Church

2895 Old Route 5 North

Camdenton, MO 65020

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DpBhwT6TQx47SHD59

If you have any trouble with registration, contact: Dwight.Warnke@mdc.mo.gov

Sporting Clays is a challenging, yet fun shotgun shooting game that can be best described as playing golf with a shotgun. Shooters move from station to station and shoot at clay targets presented in a dizzying array of angles. It is some of the best practice for shooting at gamebirds. Bring your shotgun and enjoy a sampler of what this game entails. Non-Toxic shot is required. We can provide any gear needed to participate; however, this program is not intended for new shotgun shooters.

From the ancient atlatl and early wooden bows to today’s modern compound bows and crossbows, archery equipment has consistently proven itself as one of the most effective ways to hit a target and harvest game. Experience each of these remarkable tools, discover how they’ve changed over time, and learn what makes each one unique at this hands-on program. Dress for the weather in closed-toed shoes. All equipment is provided. Participants should be prepared to stand or bring a camp chair as there is no seating at the archery range.

Note: Runge's outdoor range may not be accessible to participants who use a wheelchair or crutches. Please check for availability of an all-terrain wheelchair by contacting the program instructor at least two weeks in advance of the program date.

Sporting Clays is a challenging, yet fun shotgun shooting game that can be best described as playing golf with a shotgun. Shooters move from station to station and shoot at clay targets presented in a dizzying array of angles. It is some of the best practice for shooting at gamebirds. Bring your shotgun and enjoy a sampler of what this game entails. Non-Toxic shot is required. We can provide any gear needed to participate; however, this program is not intended for new shotgun shooters.