Permits fees for unstaffed shooting ranges with Hunter Edu and Shooting range Coordinator at the MDC Justin McGuire

For years, Missouri’s more than 35 unstaffed shooting ranges have provided free access for hunters and recreational shooters, but growing use has also brought increasing concerns about litter, vandalism, and damage to range infrastructure. Joining us to discuss a proposed Missouri Department of Conservation rule that would require users of unstaffed ranges to possess a valid small game permit is MDC Hunter Education and Shooting Range Coordinator Justin McGuire. He’ll explain how the proposal aims to improve safety, encourage responsible range use, and help protect these valuable public facilities while maintaining exemptions for certain users.