Bow hunting this fall? Need a little practice?

Stearns County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 09/08/2023 11:44 AM CDT
picnic table in the grass with archery targets in background

Archery Ranges in Stearns County Parks

Oak Township County Park is located at 33685 County Road 12, Melrose, MN 56352

Mississippi River Archery Range is located at 41376 County Road 1, Rice, MN 56367

The Archery Ranges are typically open from May to October.

Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset.

archery bags in grassy area

 

Range Safety Rules

  • Practice Good Sportsmanship
  • All persons must be clear of the range before shooting can begin
  • Arrows must be shot from designated shooting line and must be aimed and released only at the targets
  • All archers must shoot arrows at the same time
  • All archers must retrieve arrows at the same time
  • Archers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Only target field points may be used in provided targets
  • When searching for a lost arrow beyond the targets, place your bow in front of the target so that other archers are aware of your presence
  • Remove all litter, take with you what you brought
  • Please use the donation box as this helps maintain the range
figures shooting a bow and arrow

All Stearns County Parks Ordinances apply.

The archery range is a PRIVILEGE.

Please RESPECT the facilities and others to ensure continued use.

Persons using these public ranges do so at their own risk.