Jay Henges Shooting Range & Outdoor Education Center

Welcome to the Jay Henges Shooting Range & Outdoor Education Center. The Jay Henges complex provides a safe environment for novice to experienced shooters.

The complex includes a 100-yard, baffled, rifle/pistol range with 20 covered booths with target placement at 7, 15, 25, 50, 75 or 100 yards. Additional facilities include 3 trap fields, a shotgun patterning range, and a 4 target static archery range.

Range Hours

May 1st through August 31st
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
September 1st through April 30th
Wednesday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, special events and all state holidays.

Special Event closure dates for 2009: June 13

These hours are subject to change. Please call for updated hours.

Range Fees

Rifle/pistol range
  • $3 per hour per booth.
  • First hour paid in advance. Remainder at checkout.
  • Twenty-point, covered outdoor firing line with target sockets at 7, 15, 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards.
  • Bench rest and seat provided for shooters, with seating available for spectators.
  • Paper bull’s-eye targets and target stands provided.
  • Hearing and eye protection required and available.
  • One-hour time limit when a waiting line exists.
Trap ranges
  • $3 per person per round consisting of 25 clay targets
  • Three trap fields available for use.
  • 2 round limit, when a waiting line exists.
Shotgun patterning range
  • $3 per person per hour.
  • Firing distances from 20 – 50 yards.
  • Paper patterning targets, wooden target frame, bench rest and seat are provided.
Archery range
  • $3 per hour per person.
  • (4) 3-D targets
Special Use Permit
$20 per hour per permit, call for details.

Map/directions

From the east/St. Louis
I-44 west to Beaumont Antire Road, exit 269. Left over highway 44 to Antire Road. Right on Antire. One hundred feet to entrance. Left into driveway.
From the west/Eureka
I-44 east to Beaumont Antire Road, exit 269. Follow exit lane around to top

Programs

A variety of firearm, archery, hunting, and related programs are conducted for youths and adults throughout the year including the Missouri hunter education student course. These courses are offered at no cost and equipment is provided for some, free of charge.

For additional information, call 636-938-9548; registration is required for most of our programs. Refer to the list below for upcoming programs and events.

Events for Saturday, July 4 - Sunday, November 1, 2009
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Youth Hunting Skills Camp
Wednesday, July 8 – Friday, July 10, 2009
jay henges shooting range Tuesday, July 7
Youth .22 Rifle
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Friday, July 10
Discover Nature - Women: Basic Shotgun
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Saturday, July 18
Basic Trap
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Saturday, August 1
Intermediate Trap
Monday, August 3, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Monday, August 3
Discover Nature - Families: Basic Archery
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Tuesday, August 4
How To Use Trail Cameras
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Thursday, August 6
Youth .22 Rifle
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Saturday, August 8
Discover Nature - Women: Basic Handgun
Thursday, August 13 – Saturday, August 15, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Thursday, August 13
Wingshooting
Tuesday, August 25 – Thursday, August 27, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Tuesday, August 25
Youth .22 Handgun
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Saturday, August 29
Discover Hunting - Whitetails with a Bow
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Saturday, September 5
Whitetail Management 101
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Thursday, September 10
Effective Wingshooting, the CONSEP Way...
Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Wednesday, September 9
Discover Nature - Women: Basic Shotgun
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Saturday, September 19
Discover Hunting - Fall Turkeys
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Jay Henges Shooting Range Wednesday, September 30