August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center
Defiance, Missouri
Public Land
Public Land Range
Staffed MDC range with a 100-yd baffled rifle/pistol range (20 covered stations, targets 25-100 yd), a 50-yd baffled range (15 stations, 7-50 yd), 5 trap/skeet overlay fields, 2 shotgun patterning ranges and a static archery range. $5/hour rifle/pistol, $5 per round of trap or skeet, $5/hour patterning; cash or check only. Closed Monday, Tuesday and state holidays; hours vary by season.
Know Before You Go
Public land and government ranges often require a day-use pass, weekly permit, or annual recreation pass before you can shoot. Rules, hours, and access restrictions vary by managing agency. Please research the specific permit requirements and current conditions before making the trip.
Contact And Location
Directory Data
Appointment Only: No
On-Site Range: Yes
Range Lanes
Archery (static)
Outdoor
. 40 yards
Rifle/Pistol
Outdoor
. 100 yards
Rifle/Pistol
Outdoor
. 50 yards
Shotgun Patterning / Informal
Outdoor
. Distance not listed
Shotgun Trap/Skeet
Outdoor
. Distance not listed