Shooting sports
Meet local archers through club membership, leagues and organized shooting events.
Nishu Bowmen offers indoor and outdoor archery activities, leagues, fun shoots and tournaments. Membership and public range access have different arrangements.
When: Seasonal leagues and events; use the club’s current calendar and membership information.
Where: Nishu Bowmen ranges, 1409 Riverwood Drive, Bismarck.
Who: Archers of different ages and experience levels.
Check membership and range-access rules. The site announces new membership prices from November 1, 2026.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Shooting sports
Join a local association for rifle, pistol and organized target-shooting activities.
BMRPA publishes membership options, indoor leagues, junior programs and several competition disciplines. Use the membership page and calendar to choose an appropriate program.
When: Indoor leagues and seasonal matches; dates depend on the discipline.
Where: Johnson Family Marksmanship Center in Bismarck; outdoor matches use a separate Moffit-area range.
Who: Adult shooters and eligible juniors; program rules vary.
Indoor and outdoor sites are different, so no single location is assumed. Confirm membership, orientation, age rules and the exact range before visiting.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Shooting sports
Meet local trapshooters through club leagues, youth programming and scheduled shoots.
The Bismarck club publishes seasonal league and youth-program announcements. Contact it about current membership and the next available shooting session.
When: Seasonal evenings, leagues and special shoots; confirm current openings.
Where: Capital City Gun Club, 8401 Highway 83 North, Bismarck.
Who: Adult and eligible youth shotgun-sport participants.
Weather and season closures apply. Use this Bismarck club’s announcements rather than similarly named clubs in other states.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Shooting sports
Connect with other shotgun-sport enthusiasts through sporting clays, skeet and trap.
The facility offers shooting activities, group bookings and instruction. Ask about current organized play and beginner opportunities.
When: Seasonal opening times, lessons and group bookings; confirm before heading out.
Where: Capital City Sporting Clays, 12945 71st Avenue NE, Bismarck area.
Who: Shotgun-sport participants; ask about instruction and age requirements.
Facility-based community rather than a guaranteed open league. The calendar currently shows no upcoming events; lessons and group sessions must be arranged.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Shooting sports
Meet a local cowboy-action shooting group affiliated with BMRPA.
The RoughRiders organize a distinct cowboy-action program and publish match schedules and membership information. Ask about observing a match or getting started.
When: Scheduled seasonal matches; check the current match notice.
Where: BMRPA outdoor range outside Moffit; confirm the match location and directions.
Who: People interested in cowboy-action shooting; event eligibility applies.
A division of BMRPA, not a separate range. Sanctioned matches can require SASS membership; past Labor Day registration is not a current signup.
Checked 2026-10-20. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
