Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center

Notice

The Bois D'Arc Conservation Area will be closed on October 10th and 11th for a muzzleloader firearms deer hunt for mobility-impaired hunters. During these two days, the Bois D’Arc Conservation Area will close to ALL other hunting and recreational activities to ensure safety and help participants in this special hunting event have the best chances of success. MDC’s Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center, which is located within the Bois D’Arc Conservation Area, will be open for regular use during normal hours, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday The Bois D’Arc Conservation Area will reopen to public use Oct. 12.

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Please note: Last check-in to shoot is 30 minutes before closing. All fees collected at the Andy Dalton Shooting Range are payable by cash or check only. (No Debit or Credit Cards Accepted)

Fee Schedule As Follows:

Rifle/Pistol Range - $5.00 per hour per booth

Trap/Skeet/and 5-Stand Sporting Clays- $5.00 per round of 25 clays

Shotgun Patterning - $5.00 per hour per person

3-D/Static Archery- $5.00 per person

The last Check-in for shooting is 30 minutes before closing

The Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center was constructed on the Bois D' Arc Conservation Area and opened for business in February 1995. Originally part of the Wildlife Division of the Department, the facility was called the Bois D' Arc Shooting Range. Shortly thereafter, the supervision of the Range was moved to the Protection Division. In 1996, a dedication ceremony was held and the facility was officially renamed The Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Training Center after its namesake, Mr. Andy Dalton, a former Conservation Commissioner from southwest Missouri.

During 2000, the facility received an upgrade, adding an Outdoor Education Facility, another trap shooting field, and another skeet shooting field. Since then, continual upgrades and programs have been added making this staffed facility one of the best in Missouri.

During 2003, the supervision of the facility was transferred to the Education Branch and shifted to a greater focus on hunting and sporting sports education programs. Today, the range is called the Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center.

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Area Hours

Public use hours within the range boundary area coincide with building hours. The range boundary is fenced and signed with red signs stating shooting range. Public use other than during public shooting hours must be part of an MDC program, event, or training.

Building Hours

Sunday, 11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Monday, closed all day
Tuesday, closed all day
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Holidays

Labor Day, 09/07/2026: closed all day
Columbus Day, 10/12/2026: closed all day
Thanksgiving Day, 11/26/2026: closed all day
Christmas Day, 12/25/2026: closed all day

Directions

Address: 4897 N. Farm Road 61, Ash Grove, MO 65604

From Springfield I-44 & Highway 160 interchange (exit #75): Take Highway 160 west from I-44 and go approximately 12 miles to Farm Road 61. Turn south and go 2.50 miles, entrance to the range will be on the west side. From the I-44 exit # 67: Take Route T and go north into the town of Bois D' Arc (approximately six miles). Then take Route UU north across the railroad tracks and go 2.50 miles to Farm Road 94. Turn west on Farm Road 94 and go 0.75 mile until you reach Farm Road 61. Turn north and go 0.25 mile, entrance to the range will be on the west side.

For more information call

(417) 742-4361

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