Idaho Falls BLM/Public Land Shooting Areas

Idaho Falls BLM/Public Land Shooting Areas provide shooters with access to primitive, undeveloped public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Bonneville County. These public shooting areas offer a no-frills option for firearms enthusiasts seeking to practice marksmanship and target shooting in a natural setting.

The Idaho Falls BLM lands support a variety of shooting sports and practice activities:

• •Rifle shooting - Centerfire and rimfire rifle practice
• •Pistol shooting - Handgun target practice and marksmanship
• •Shotgun shooting - Clay target and sport shooting
• •Black powder shooting - Historic firearms and muzzleloader practice
• •Target practice and plinking - Informal shooting for all skill levels

These public shooting areas are located on BLM-managed lands in the Idaho Falls area of Bonneville County. As public lands, they are generally accessible to the public during daylight hours. No developed facilities or amenities are provided—shooters must be self-sufficient and prepared for primitive conditions.

The natural terrain and existing backstops make these areas suitable for safe shooting practice without commercial infrastructure. Parking areas are available, but facilities are minimal or nonexistent. Shooters take advantage of natural landscape features for target setup and safety.

All visitors must comply with: - BLM regulations governing public land use - Idaho hunting and shooting laws - Leave No Trace principles - pack out all brass, ammunition casings, and personal targets - Distance restrictions - no shooting within designated distances of roads or occupied structures - Closure respect - observe all posted seasonal and area closures

These areas represent an important resource for the shooting community in southeastern Idaho, offering free or low-cost access to public lands for lawful shooting activities.