Shooting Ranges in Washington State PDF Format - [534K] Hunter Education Program The mission of the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is to provide sound stewardship of Washington’s fish and wildlife resources. A significant amount of annual funding to support our stewardship activities is derived from a unique federal excise tax placed on ammunition, archery products, and firearms. WDFW’s range development program recognizes the important financial contributions hunters and recreational shooters make via these taxes and now devotes a portion of the money to promote safe, accessible shooting opportunities statewide.

Shooting Ranges in Washington State Whom To Contact, Where To Go June 2004 Always Be Thinking “Safety First!” • Shoot only where it is both safe and legal. • Treat every gun as if it were loaded. • Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. • Unload firearms when not in use. • Store guns and ammunition beyond reach of children. The mission of the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is to provide sound stewardship of Washington’s fish and wildlife resources. A significant amount of annual funding to support our stewardship activities is derived from a unique federal excise tax placed on ammunition, archery products, and firearms. WDFW’s shooting range development program recognizes the important financial contributions hunters and recreational shooters make via these taxes and now devotes a portion of the money received to promote safe, accessible shooting opportunities statewide. Every non-military, non-law enforcement shooting facility we could identify here in Washington has been included in this booklet. Some ranges listed herein are for members only, while many more are open to the general public during certain hours of the day or specific days each month. Commercial ranges are also listed. Please note that almost all ranges charge an hourly or day-use rate to access the facility, regardless whether the range is commercial, public or private. Naturally, charges vary according to the type of facility and services offered. Almost all shooting ranges welcome new members and encourage prospective members to visit their facility to become familiar with their activities and services. Check what’s available in your area, visit the ranges which offer the services you are most interested in, and then decide for yourself which ranges you prefer to patronize. Regardless of your choice, remember that “Safety First” is the operative rule whenever and wherever you shoot. Every effort has been made to insure complete and accurate information. If you identify errors or omissions, please notify hunter education division staff at: Department of Fish and Wildlife Hunter Education Division 600 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501-1091 huntered@dfw.wa.gov