The North Dakota Game and Fish Department manages five public shooting ranges located on its wildlife management areas. These ranges are generally open year-round to the public, though they may be closed periodically for maintenance, improvements, and special events. The department emphasizes safety and proficiency in shooting and hunting, supporting the development of shooting ranges across the state to ensure accessible, safe places for firearm practice. The department also provides grants to local clubs for range improvements, aiming to have a public shooting range within 45 minutes of every community in North Dakota.
No tracer rounds or exploding targets, only paper or cardboard targets allowed, shooting from the same firing line to designated target stands, ground level targets prohibited, destroying property prohibited, only handheld or shoulder fired guns allowed, fully automatic weapons and .50 caliber or larger center fire rifles prohibited, alcohol prohibited.
General Safety Guidelines: