SAFE, RESPONSIBLE & ETHICAL HUNTING BEHAVIOR
Shooting Sports
Gary Westby Educational Shooting Sports Range
The Gary Westby Educational Shooting Sports range offers opportunities for sportsmen, sportswomen, and youth. The Range consists of a five-stand sporting clays range and a ten-bench .22 smallbore rifle range.
Programs include:
- Firearms safety classes for youth
- MDHA Forkhorn Day Camp
- Arrange a private group (4H, FFA, Scouts, Families, etc)
- Other special events
These programs are designed to educate people about safe, responsible, and ethical behavior while hunting and using firearms.
If you would like to set up a shooting sports program at Prairie Woods ELC please give us a call at 320-354-5894 for more information.
MDHA FORKHORN I CAMP – Day Camp Format
Camp is open to 11-15 year olds.
This camp is designed to teach beginning hunting skills. It will provide extensive hands-on instruction in basic safety and shooting techniques for rifle, shotgun, and archery. It will also include classes on Whitetail deer ecology, outdoor survival skills, and Hunters ethics along with traditional camp activities like canoeing and rock climbing.
MN DNR Firearm Safety Certification included.
Dates: June 16th -20th 2025
Monday – Thursday hours will be 9:00-4:00pm
Friday 9:00-12:00pm (range day)
Cost: $379
View our Calendar for more details.
Firearm Safety Classes:
Preregistration is required for all firearm safety classes
MN DNR Firearm Safety Field Day for online Course
This class is the required field day for youth that have completed the MN DNR firearm Safety Online Class.
Date: April 2025 (TBD)
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm (firearm check-in starting at 7:30am)
Youth Sporting Clay & .22 Shoot – Sponsored by Pheasants Forever
Ages: 11-16
This is a great opportunity to shoot for the 1st time OR improve your already existing shooting skills. Safe gun handling instruction will be included in this class. Firearms, Shells, and targets will be provided. You may bring your own 12 or 20ga shotgun.
Meet at Westby Shooting Range
Date: August 2025 (TBD)
Time: 9:00am- 12:00pm
Meal to follow program.
HAPPY CUSTOMERS
5th Grade Teacher – Saint Francis Xavier Elementary School
“Our students’ day at Prairie Woods was a blend of thrill and learning, with kick sledding, archery, and survival skills. It was an educational adventure that surpassed all our expectations!
The knowledgeable staff at Prairie Woods not only made the activities engaging but also educational, seamlessly blending outdoor exploration with valuable lessons.”
~Jacque Windschitl
