Clay Shooting

Minnesota’s Premier Clay Shooting Destination

Open to the Public Year-Round

Discover one of the Midwest’s finest clay shooting venues—open to the public seven days a week, year-round. Whether you’re sharpening your aim, experiencing the sport for the first time, or planning a memorable group outing, Minnesota Horse & Hunt provides top-tier facilities.

With six different sporting clay courses, trap and skeet ranges, 5-stand stations, a FITASC course, and on-site instructors, shooters of every skill level are welcome to challenge themselves with over 120 different clay target presentations on the property.

Clay Shooting Hours of Operation

9:30am to sunset Monday – Thursday
9:30am to 6:00pm Friday – Sunday
Cosmic Clays and heated 5-stand hours vary seasonally.

Intro to Clay Shooting for Beginners

Perfect for Small Groups

Discover the thrill of clay shooting with ease, safety, and guided instruction. Ideal for newcomers or small groups looking for a memorable introduction to the sport. The package includes:

Dedicated, expert instructor
Clay targets
Shotgun rental
Shotgun shells
Eye and ear protection

Clay Shooting Courses & Ranges

Explore a diverse clay shooting courses and ranges designed for every skill level. From sporting clays to trap and skeet, there’s always a new challenge.

Sporting Clays

Navigate one of six sporting clay courses, each designed to mimic real field scenarios with dynamic target presentations. Sporting clays are a perfect skill-builder for hunters, sport shooters, and anyone seeking variety with every station.

Trap Shooting

Four trap ranges provide a classic shooting experience ideal for warming up, honing reaction time, or enjoying a friendly competition with your group. Straightaways, angles, and consistent repetition make trap an accessible entry point for newcomers.

Skeet Shooting

Refine timing and precision on two skeet fields, where cross-field target movement creates a rhythmic and rewarding challenge. Skeet is a favorite for improving gun mount and swing discipline.

FITASC

Test advanced sporting skills, with ever-changing target presentations, on the 25-shot FITASC course, an international-style that pushes experienced shooters to refine accuracy under competitive constraints.

5-Stand

Rotate through a fast, exciting mix of target trajectories at three 5-Stand setups, including heated stands for winter convenience.

Cosmic Clays

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind nighttime seasonal clay experience on the Cosmic Clays heated 5-stand range (November–March).

Professional Instruction for All

From first-time shooters to seasoned sharp shooters, everyone has a place at Minnesota Horse & Hunt. Experienced instructors are available by appointment and specialize in creating safe, confidence-building sessions tailored to the shooter. Come as an individual, pair, or group—all the courses can accommodate practice sessions, family outings, corporate events, and celebrations.

Rates

Memberships & passes

Public rates are $32 per round of 50 (sporting clays) and $16 per round of 25 (trap & skeet). For discount options, please visit our membership and passes page.

Memberships and Passes

Rentals

Shotguns & Ammo

Shotguns are available for rental, making it easy for shooters of all experience levels to enjoy the range. Ammunition for most shotgun gauges is available for purchase on-site and you can also pick up eye and ear protection—ensuring you have everything you need for a great day of shooting.

Leagues

FOR EXPERTS & NOVICES

Join a fun, competitive environment with leagues suited for shooters of all backgrounds. Whether you’re returning for a new season or stepping into your first league, an organized format and welcoming community make it easy to get involved.

Intro to Clays

Package & Instruction

The Intro to Clays package for newcomers or small groups looking for a memorable introduction to the sport includes: a dedicated instructor, clay targets, shells (ammo), shotgun rental, eye & ear protection. The package is perfect for groups of 2–5 people.

Call to reserve your session

Liability

Waiver

Save time on arrival by completing your liability waiver in advance. Fill it out before you come, and you’ll be ready to hit the course and start shooting even faster.

FILL OUT THE LIABILITY WAIVER

Walk-ins

are always welcome

While reservations are typically not needed for standard range use, you are encouraged to call ahead to verify that ranges are available and not reserved for leagues or special events. However, for most of the year, you can walk in at any time, pick your course, and start shooting!