Big Cedar is the
“AMERICAN SPORTSMAN’S LODGE™”
Big Cedar is proud to continue to grow its reputation as a lodge for THE AMERICAN SPORTSMAN™. One of its newest attractions, The Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy, is a stunning outdoor playground for sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts. Designed for all skill levels, this world-class facility offers training and experience in shooting sports all in front of the stunning backdrop of Table Rock Lake. Various shooting disciplines including ATA Trap, Wobble Trap, American Skeet, Sporting Clays and 5 Stand are available. You will be supplied with a shotgun, ammunition, clay targets and all required safety gear.
Shooting Academy Hours
DAILY | 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Weather permitting
Shooting Academy Event Space
- Up to 600 people
This stunning, rustic setting truly embraces the beauty of the great outdoors. With hand-hewn timbers and stone fireplaces, the clubhouse is a great indoor facility to pair with the beautiful stone patios for your special event. For large celebrations, concerts or expositions, the Thunder Ridge Arena at the Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy is your ideal venue. This natural amphitheater overlooks Table Rock Lake and the Ozark hills.
Shooting Academy Activities
Sporting Clays
This form of clay target shooting offers a more complex course than trap or skeet as it simulates the unpredictability of live birds with clay targets being dispersed from a variety of angles and vantage points.
Rental equipment available: shotgun rental, ammo, targets, golf cart, and ammo pouch.
DETAILS
- Rental Equipment Included
100 targets $100 | 50 Targets $80 - Bring Your Own Equipment
100 Targets $50 | 50 Targets $35
5-Stand Shooting
This form of clay target shooting uses five stations and multiple traps. Shooters take turns shooting five targets thrown from various locations and then move down to the next stand where they shoot five targets in a different formation.
Rental equipment available: shotgun rental, ammo, targets and ammo pouch.
DETAILS
- Self Guided & Without Trapper
- Rental Equipment Included
25 targets $45 - Bring Your Own Equipment
25 targets $15
Wobble
Shot from an elevated stand, Wobble is a form of trapshooting where the targets are dispersed from one of three locations. This discipline is great for beginners!
Rental equipment available: shotgun rental, ammo, targets and ammo pouch (no golf cart).
DETAILS
- Rental Equipment Included
25 targets $40 - Bring Your Own Equipment
25 targets $12
Trap
Trapshooting is a game of movement, action and split-second timing. It requires the accuracy and skill to repeatedly aim, fire and break clay targets which are hurled through the air at a speed of 42mph, simulating the flight path of a bird fleeing a hunter.
Rental equipment available: shotgun rental, ammo, targets and ammo pouch (no golf cart).
DETAILS
- Self Guided & Without Trapper
- Rental Equipment Included
25 targets $40 - Bring Your Own Equipment
25 targets $12
Skeet
In this classic recreational and competitive discipline participants shoot at crossing targets which are thrown from two towers at 46-48mph.
Rental equipment available: shotgun rental, ammo, targets and ammo pouch (no golf cart).
DETAILS
- Rental Equipment Included
25 targets $40 - Bring Your Own Equipment
25 targets $12
Shooting Instruction
At America’s premier wilderness resort, we’re happy to offer shooting instruction to novice and intermediate shooters. All participants must provide their own shotgun, ammo and target fees. Complimentary ear and eye protection is available upon request. Reservations are recommended.
DETAILS
- Novice & intermediate instruction available
Introduction to Clay Shooting
Children ages 12-17 can learn the basics of clay shooting at the Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy. Each participant will learn gun safety, how to use the equipment and the best techniques. Reservations are recommended.
DETAILS
- Pricing $50 per person
Air Rifle Bullseye
Air Rifle Bullseye is a 1-hour instructional session for children ages 6-12 (parents must attend). Using a BB gun, they will learn technique, safety and equipment training from an instructor using stationary targets.
DETAILS
- Pricing $40 per child
The environment is beautiful, has everything you need to shoot. The staff is personal and professional. We visit every Friday... Lifelong memories created here!"
- Eva S.
Shooting Supplies
We’re happy to provide a variety of shooting supplies as you escape to the Ozarks.
Shotgun Rental (Beretta and Browning) | $20
Box of Shells (25) | $9
Cart Rental (4 passengers) | $20
Visit the Shooting Academy
1901 MO-86
Ridgedale, MO 65739
Hours of Operation
DAILY | 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Weather permitting
Reservations are not required