The Fort Des Moines Rangers are excited to host the 2026 SASS Iowa/Nebraska State Championship Match scheduled over Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24 – three unforgettable days of cowboy action shooting at Coyote Gulch, one of the finest cowboy towns in the upper Midwest (or should we say the mid-Plains Region?).
Event Format
- Day 1: Warm-up and Side Matches
- Days 2 & 3: Twelve fun, fast main-match stages
On-site dry camping available.
Located just south of Indianola/Des Moines, Iowa, Coyote Gulch is an easy drive whether you’re coming from the East, West, North, or South. If you’re looking for a great shoot over the holiday weekend, head our way!
Two Easy Ways to Register
We now offer two convenient registration options:
1) Online Registration (NEW!)
- Register up to two shooters on one form
- Select all your options (t-shirts, extra meals, camping, and more)
- Pay by credit card
- Immediate confirmation—it doesn’t get any easier!
2) Paper Registration (Traditional)
- Also accommodates up to two shooters
- Choose all your options and submit by mail
Register Online: Click here to register using our new Online form
Paper Form: Click here to download the Paper form
Questions? Send us an email or use the Contact Us link in the top menu.
We can’t wait to see you at Coyote Gulch—this one will be for the ages!
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