Black's Creek Public Shooting Range

Black's Creek Public Shooting Range (BCR), located just southeast of Boise, is the largest and most visited shooting range in Idaho, providing a safe place to shoot for more than 14,000 hunters and sport shooters each year.

BCR is one of four Idaho shooting ranges owned by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The non-profit shooting club, the EE-DA-HOW Long Rifle & Pistol Club is responsible for day to day operation of BCR.

Hours

BCR may close due to inclement weather and road conditions. Check the Facebook page @Black's Creek Public Shooting Range for up to date range information.

PLEASE NOTE:
Black's Creek Upcoming Range Closures (Summer 2025)

Friday, June 13 and Sunday, June 15, 2025: 500M range closed for Idaho State BPCR Silhouette Championships

Aside from the above closure dates, the 500M range is open Fridays and Sundays, and the main range is open for summer hours June 1 - Oct 31 Thursday through Sunday from 8am - 6pm.

November 1 - May 31

Main Range: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday
500M Range: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays

Last admission time is one hour prior to scheduled closing.

June 1 - October 31

Main Range: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday
500M Range: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays

Last admission time is one hour prior to scheduled closing.

*Note: Black’s Creek will be closed to the public on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.

Our Monthly Calendar is up to date on our Facebook page:

Follow us on Facebook - @BlacksCreekRange

FEE SCHEDULE

Things to know:

With 36 shooting benches, the main range accommodates shooting distances from 5 to 200 yards.
There are no restrictions on the number of firearms a person may use on the range during a shooting session; however, only one firearm is permitted at the shooting bench at a time.
Approved firearms include air rifle, centerfire, rimfire and black powder rifles and pistols.
Ammunition restrictions: Armor piercing, incendiary, tracer, steel core and steel/bi-metal jacket ammunition are prohibited.
Exploding targets not permitted.
BCR does not provide gun rentals.
Both the range and the on-site restrooms are accessible to physically-challenged shooters.
See a map of the 500m Range Distances and Targets

Events and Alerts

See the events list for specialized shooting opportunities.
Please contact the range for any unlisted range closures. Listen to the recorded message at 208-342-9614 or call the Fish and Game Nampa office at 208-465-8465.

Skip the line! Print out and sign the rules and liability form ahead of time and present it when you check in.

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