about us
We are a sport shooting facility that is affiliated with the National Rifle Association, the Civilian Marksmanship Program and the American Rimfire Association. We have a multi-use range for the varied interest of the members, but we focus on marksmanship- competition recreational shooting. For more information about our club, please feel free to contact us via email, or write to the address above.
the facilities
The Yankton Sharpshooters’ range facility has firing lines for shooting at 50, 100, and 200 yards. Both
the 51 and 100-yard ranges are built with concrete surfaced firing lines. In addition, the 100-yard range
is enclosed on 3 sides and includes an enclosed shooting room. The 200-yard range is constructed to
accommodate High Power Rifle competition. There are 10 firing points with counter-balance target carriers.
For pistol shooters there is a special range equipped with falling plate targets.
Membership with the organization allows year-round access. The gate to the range is secured with a lock, the
combination for which is given only to members.
Open access to the range is limited when scheduled club shoots and other competitions are being conducted.
All members are notified in advance of scheduled club activities through the monthly newsletter.
club activities & events
- Club meetings held on the second Thrusday of each month at 7:30pm at JoDean's in Yankton
- Service rifle compeiton
- High-Power Sporting rifle competition
- Smallbore and High-power rifle bench rest competition
- Sight-in Days (open to the general public)
- National Rifle Association sanctioned competition
- The premier outdoor range in Southeast South Dakota where you can shoot at your leisure, enjoy the varied aspects of the shooting sports and become acquainted with people who share your interests
To have a representative contact you with more information about becoming a member write to:
Yankton Sharpshooters
P.O. Box 496
Yankton, SD 57078
Or Email:
yknshooters@iw.net
The Yankton Sharpshooters also host South Dakota Championship Matches under the auspices of the South
Dakota Shooting Sports Association. Those competitions have included: High Power Rifle, High Power
Sporting Rifle, and Small bore Rifle Prone matches.
This organization is affiliated with the National Rifle Association, the Civilian Marksmanship Program,
the South Dakota Shooting Sports Association, and the American Rifle Association.
membership
Membership in the Yankton Sharpshooters Club requires that you be a member in good standing of the
National Rifle Association. Membership in the South Dakota Shooting Sports Association is optional.
All new members are required to run through a presentation of range rules presented by a club officer.
Membership allows access to the range by the enrolled member and family members living in the same
household.
Annual membership fee is $35.00.
newsletters
For this month's club newsletter, please have your username and password handy.
Access the Yankton Sharpshooter's Newsletter here
where to find us
The Yankton Sharpshooters shooting range is located 5 miles west and 2.5 miles north of Yankton SD.
photo gallery
Here are some great shots of some great shots!
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A YSS Member shooting prone on the 200 yard line, Highpower Night. |
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Prone shooters at a Thursday night Highpower practice. |
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A YSS Member shooting .22 benchrest at 100 yards |
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.22 Caliber shooters on Tuesday Nights. |
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Looking down range on the 100 yard line. There are 5 target stands located on the 100 as well as 3 self-resetting prarie dog targets. Portable targets are also available for all members. |
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A YSS Member shooting .22, 100 yard benchrest |
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A YSS Member shooting .22, 100 yard benchrest |
