6251 20th St SE · Rochester, MN Checking hours…
(507) 282-9808
Southern Minnesota Sportsman's Club · EST. 1952
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Public Welcome Trap · Sundays 10a–1p · Tuesdays 7p–10p

Precision.
Tradition.
Minnesota.

A member-owned shooting & conservation club on 64 wooded acres in Rochester — home to Minnesotans who take the craft seriously since 1952.

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64.3Acres
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Open to the public · No membership required

Public Trap Times

Sunday
10AM – 1PM
Tuesday
7PM – 10PM

All skill levels welcome. Reduced pricing for Southern Minnesota Trap Club members — $20/year, October to October.

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The Property

The Ranges

Four ranges on 64 wooded acres. Members bring their own paper targets and use the target backers provided. Proximity-badge gate access for active members; guests welcome with a signed waiver.

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SMSC property map Aerial map showing the four ranges on 64 wooded acres: Trap Fields north of the clubhouse, Pistol to the east, Rifle on the far east end at 100 and 200 yards, and the Archery Course in the woods on the southwest. Bear Creek runs across the north of the property. Use the range list below this map for an accessible alternative. Bear Creek 20TH ST SE · HWY 143 CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE N ~200 FT
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Membership Advantages

Join a member-owned nonprofit that's been serving Rochester since 1952. Annual dues keep the lights on, the berms clean, and the gate secure — nothing more.

Dawn to Dusk, 365

Every active member gets proximity-badge gate access and can shoot sunrise-to-sunset, any day of the week.

Family & Guests

Bring your spouse, family, and up to three non-family guests. Each guest signs the waiver at the gate.

Deployed? No Problem.

Active-duty military can pause their membership during deployment — just notify the range manager.

Leagues & Matches

Winter Trap League, Bullseye League, 2-Gun matches, and regular club events throughout the year.

A Voice in the Club

Board meetings the 2nd Thursday of odd-numbered months at 7 PM. Your suggestions carry weight — this is your club.

CMP Affiliation

Members can shoot in Civilian Marksmanship Program events and purchase qualifying firearms through CMP.

$125
/ YEAR
Annual Dues

Your seat at the table.

First-year $135 (includes the proximity gate badge). Renewal $125. Lifetime $2,000. Sales tax included. Pay by cash, check, card, or PayPal. New members complete the online orientation before their first visit.

  • Gate badge & 24/7 access
  • Family + 3 guests per visit
  • Full league & match eligibility
  • Clubhouse reservation privileges
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Questions? membership@smsclub.org
Train

Training & Courses

SMSC hosts classes through Sterling And Time Defense LLC, open to members, their family, and friends. Check the calendar for scheduled dates.

01

Concealed Carry

MN Permit to Carry — classroom instruction + live-fire qualification.

02

Basic Handgun

Fundamentals of safe pistol handling, marksmanship, and responsible ownership.

03

Online Orientation

Required safety orientation for new members — complete from home before your first visit.

04

Emergency First Aid

Reference training for gunshot wounds and range emergencies — available to members.

2026 Concealed Carry

Upcoming Classes

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sterling And Time Defense LLC · Members, family & friends
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Calendar

Upcoming Events

League nights, annual matches, and the club's signature weekend every February.

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The Long View

A Century on the Land

SMSC traces back to a field-trial club in the mid-1920s. The 47 acres were acquired in the early 1940s, the club was renamed Southern Minnesota Sportsman's Club in 1952, and the property has grown with the community ever since.

Mid-1920s

A Field-Trial Club

The original organization formed around dog trials and the sporting life — a tradition that predates the club's current name by three decades.

1940s

47 Wooded Acres

The original 47-acre parcel of wooded land was acquired — the foundation of everything that followed.

1952

SMSC Is Named

Renamed Southern Minnesota Sportsman's Club. The main clubhouse, a trap house, a centerfire rifle range, and a 24-stand pistol range were all built the same year.

1977

Trap Clubhouse

A dedicated trap clubhouse was added. The pistol range was later expanded to 50 stands.

1990s

64.3 Acres Today

An adjacent 17.3 acres were purchased as a buffer against residential development — bringing the club to its current 64.3 acres.

Stewardship

Board of Directors

Terms expire May 31 of the year indicated

  • Dean BlackPresident'26
  • Delane MorrisVice President'28
  • Beth MorrisTreasurer—
  • Michael SwensonSecretary'26
  • John BlanchardDirector'27
  • Krista BostonDirector'27
  • Ron CarlsonDirector'28
  • Parker HelderDirector'28
  • Dale MeyerDirector'27
Proudly Affiliated

Supporting the Shooting Sports & 2A

NRA CMPCivilian Marksmanship MN Gun Owners Caucus Right to Defend MN
Get in Touch

Come Out & Shoot

Questions about membership, a visit, or renting the clubhouse? Send us a line — we reply within two business days.

Address
6251 20th St SE · Rochester, MN 55904
Range Manager
(507) 282-9808
Trap Club
(507) 218-1519

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