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OEC Shooting Ranges

Visit the OEC Ranges approximately 9.8 kms southwest of Lac du Bonnet at #185, Provincial Road 214 (Milner Ridge Road)

OEC
Range Facilities

200-meter Rifle Range (.308 cal template group), Covered Firing Line Shed, Shooting Benches, firearm stands.

25-meter Small Arms Range (.357 S&W mag template grouping), Covered Firing Line Shed, Shooting Benches, firearm stands.

Trap Range (max 7 ½ size shot).

30-meter Archery Range (with raised shooting platform)

Ranges are constructed in accordance with the range design and guidelines of the Canadian Firearms Centre

Outdoor Education Centre & Shooting Ranges

The OEC Ranges officially opened on April 15, 2024.

General Hours of operation: Daily from 9:00 a.m. until ½ hour before sunset from April 1st to November 30th.

Trap Shooting: Every Tuesday 6:00 p.m. until ½ hour before sunset from April 1st to September 30th.

Closed December 1st to March 31st yearly.

To use the ranges, you must have a Range Pass. To ensure safety and responsibility, certain prerequisites must be met to attain a Range Pass, such as holding an active membership in the Lac du Bonnet Wildlife Association and attending the LDBWA Range Orientation.

Range Orientation presentations are held regularly and are advertised on our Facebook Page and on our website events page.


For further information on Range Passes please contact Chief Range Safety Officer David Becker at .

Range Passes can now be purchased online.

Admission2024 FeeRequirements
Family$100LDBWA Regular Member (2 adults with children 12-17 years)
Single$75LDBWA Regular Member
Associate Family$100Member in good standing of MWF affiliate
Associate Single$75Member in good standing of MWF affiliate
Adult Guest Day Pass$20Accompanied by a range member (Maximum 2 guests per day)
Youth Guest Day Pass$512-17 Years old, Accompanied by a range member (Maximum 2 guests per day)

Upon purchase of a Range Membership, the member will be issued a Range Membership Card along with a key to access the gate at the OEC. A $20 key deposit is required and will be refunded upon return of the key.

OEC Facility & Equipment Rentals

Looking for a unique experience for your Corporate Retreat, Family Gathering, or a getaway with friends? Consider a rental of the Lac du Bonnet Wildlife Association’s Outdoor Education Centre and Ranges to make it a memorable outing for your group!

All range rentals include a Range Safety Officer (RSO) to oversee your event and help assure the safety of participants and observers by following the LDBWA range rules and the generally accepted range rules of the Chief Provincial Firearms Office. Depending on the experience of your group we can also provide additional personnel to assist or instruct less experienced shooters.


In addition to the OEC multi-purpose building and ranges we also offer the rental of various equipment, targets, barbecues, and other items for your convenience.

LdBWA OEC Rental Rates½ Day or EveningFull Day25 Clay Pigeons25 Rounds50 Rounds100 Rounds
Rifle Range$160$295
Small Arms Range$160$295
Rifle & Small Arms Ranges Combined$300$575
.22 cal. Rifle$10$15$8$15
Pellet Rifle$5$8$3$5
Trap Range (with operator)$175$325$8
Trap Loads$16$31
Archery Range$140$270
Bow$8$12
3D Targets$5$8
Instructor / Assistants$60$115
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For more information on rentals please contact our Education and Events Coordinator at .