Western Montana Fish and Game Association

The Western Montana Fish & Game Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has served Montana hunters, shooters, and sportsmen for over a century. Today, they own and operate Deer Creek Shooting Center (DCSC), a full-service private range in East Missoula dedicated to safe, accessible recreational shooting.

DCSC membership opens access to one of the most complete shooting facilities in western Montana. The range includes:

Pistol Ranges - Three 50-yard bays with benches, covered firing points, and target backers - Three 35-yard bays with benches and target backers - Ten short-range bays (20-35 yards) with benches and backers, including two covered positions - Dedicated 25-yard youth bay with benches and backers

Rifle & Distance Shooting - Multiple rifle bays extending to 100 and 300 yards - Provided target backers at designated distances - Safe berms designed to contain fire safely

Specialty Ranges - Shotgun bay for clay and slug work - Dedicated archery bay - Plinker bays for casual shooting

DCSC hosts monthly matches throughout the year:

• •Steel Challenge Matches (multiple dates per month)
• •USPSA Competitive Shooting (monthly)
• •Rimfire Challenge Matches (select dates)
• •Glock Sport Shooting Foundation events
• •New Competitor Clinics (March)

Matches run 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM in designated bays, with events posted on their calendar.

The WMFGA prioritizes young shooters. Youth under 16 can use the facility with direct supervision and access the dedicated 25-yard bay. Youth programs teach firearm safety and marksmanship fundamentals, supporting the next generation of responsible gun owners.

All members complete online safety training and a quiz before accessing the range. The facility enforces strict range rules:

• •Muzzles point downrange only from the firing line
• •Guns must be unloaded when not at a firing point
• •Range Officer required when 4+ shooters share a bay
• •No photo targets, incendiary rounds, or pyrotechnics
• •Elevation of fire must stay below berm tops

Three membership types are available:

• •Fast Track: Apply in-person at local sporting goods stores (Sportsmens Warehouse, Bob Ward & Sons, Murdochs, Cabelas, Selway Armory, Bass's Gun Rack) for immediate access. Carry your receipt until your ID arrives by mail.

• •By Mail: Download the membership form and mail with fees to WMFGA. Allow about two weeks for processing.

Applicants must be eligible for a Montana hunting license and qualified for unescorted access.

Members can bring up to 2 guests at a time. The same person may visit twice per year as a guest. Youth under 16 require direct supervision from a member.

1142 Deer Creek Rd., East Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 214-7296 | [email protected]

Founded in 1911 to protect Montana's hunting heritage and 2nd Amendment rights, WMFGA remains dedicated to firearm safety education, wildlife management for sportsmen, and accessible shooting opportunities for the community.