Gooding-Bliss BLM Shooting Range

Gooding-Bliss BLM Shooting Range is a public shooting facility managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Gooding County, Owyhee County, Idaho. This primitive outdoor range provides Idaho shooters with free access to a public shooting area during daylight hours, making it an accessible option for firearms practice and recreational shooting.

Located in the Gooding area on BLM public lands, this shooting range offers a primitive outdoor setting with minimal developed infrastructure. The range is open to the public during daylight hours and features a parking area for visitor convenience. As a BLM-managed area, it operates under federal public land regulations and is available to the general public at no cost.

The range accommodates multiple firearm disciplines, including:

• •Rifle shooting - primary activity at this location
• •Pistol - handgun shooting
• •Shotgun - shotgun sports and practice
• •Black powder - historical and muzzle-loader firearms

This variety makes Gooding-Bliss suitable for different shooting interests and skill levels.

As a primitive BLM shooting area, facilities are minimal. The range provides:

• •Parking area for vehicle access
• •Primitive outdoor setting with open shooting space
• •No developed structures - shooters should be self-sufficient
• •Open-air range without covered firing lines or permanent installations

All visitors must comply with BLM regulations and public land shooting rules:

• •Pack out all brass and targets - leave no trace
• •Daylight hours only - shooting restricted to daylight
• •Eye and ear protection recommended - bring your own safety gear
• •No littering - maintain public land integrity

This is a leave-no-trace facility where shooters are responsible for cleanup and environmental stewardship.