As the firearms deer hunting season approaches many hunters are sighting-in their weapons or practicing to improve their accuracy. The Missouri Department of Conservation provides both staffed and unstaffed shooting ranges. Several are located in northwest and west central Missouri.

For a complete list go to http://mdc.mo.gov/node/6209

Conservation officials say MDC ranges are a good place to teach youngsters and a safe place for accomplished shooters to enjoy firearm shooting skills.