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McKenzie County Sportsman's Club

Watford City
305.9 miles from Fargo

Brooks and Carol Kummer had a simple idea: get kids off computers and into the outdoors. That vision became McKenzie County Sportsman's Club, now a thriving nonprofit with multiple ranges and education programs serving North Dakota. The club operates: 100, 200, and 300-yard rifle ranges – exclusive ...

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Watford City

McKenzie County Sportsman's Club

Watford City

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Brooks and Carol Kummer had a simple idea: get kids off computers and into the outdoors. That vision became McKenzie County Sportsman's Club, now a thriving nonprofit with multiple ranges and education programs serving North Dakota.

The club operates:

  • 100, 200, and 300-yard rifle ranges – exclusive use rentals
  • 25-yard pistol range – for handgun practice
  • Trap range (3 houses) – clay shooting
  • 100-yard rimfire range – .22 LR only
  • Indoor 65-yard archery range – 80' x 235', heated and air conditioned year-round
  • Outdoor archery stations – 14 field point stations (free, no broadheads)

Members get full access 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. Non-members can shoot Tuesday–Thursday and Saturday, noon to 5 PM.

RangeHalf DayFull Day
Any single range$250$500
Group rental (any facility)Call for ratesCall for rates

The club hosts North Dakota Game & Fish Hunter Safety Courses (free, state-registered) multiple times per year. They also run:

  • Badlands Bullseyes 4-H Archery Club – competitive youth archery
  • Watford City Wolves School Trap Team – youth trap shooting through the school district

"Members and volunteers have been and continue to be the backbone of this developing project."

Operating as a 501(c)3 (McKenzie County Outdoor Education Center), the club secured grants through the Pittman-Robertson Act and local support. In 2023, the Kummers donated additional land—expansion plans include a larger trap/skeet complex and camping facilities for tournament shoots.

Fire Restrictions Active

Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.

Safety Information

  • Check current conditions before visiting
  • Follow all posted safety guidelines
  • Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Pro Tips for Visiting
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100, 200, and 300-yard rifle ranges – exclusive use rentals
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25-yard pistol range – for handgun practice
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Trap range (3 houses) – clay shooting
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100-yard rimfire range – .22 LR only
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Indoor 65-yard [archery](/handbook/archery) range – 80' x 235', heated and air conditioned year-round
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Outdoor archery stations – 14 field point stations (free, no broadheads)

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