Looking for a Shooting Range? Look no Further

Americorps • September 4, 2019

In my previous blog, Hunting & Trapping Seasons are Upon Us , I talked about the upcoming hunting and trapping seasons and any regulations that you should be aware of.  This blog aims to get you mentally and physically ready for hunting season.

Nothing breeds confidence like practice does. How many arrows you release and how many bullets you send flying downrange is ultimately up to you and how comfortable you feel heading into the upcoming hunting season. However, ifyou are looking for more practice, try heading to a local shooting range. Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a map of all Michigan Shooting Ranges, Click HERE. The map allows you to filter the listed ranges by range activities and amenities that are just right for what you need to practice. For example, In-door/out-door archery, handgun range, shotgun range, rifle range by distance, hunters education opportunities, open to the public and more. Below is a list of staffed MDNR shooting ranges throughout the state. These shooting ranges are staffed with MDNR trained employees that both monitor the range for your safety and offer advice/assistance if need be.

 

Staffed DNR Shooting Ranges

Bald Mountain ($ may be required)

  • Address: 2500 Kern Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48360
  • Phone: (248) 693-0567

-Monday, 10 a.m – 6 p.m (winter hours, CLOSED)

-Tuesday, CLOSED

-Wednesday & Thursday, 10 a.m – 8:00 p.m (winter hours, 12 p.m – 5 p.m)

-Friday, 10 a.m – 6 p.m (winter hours, 12 p.m – 5 p.m)

-Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m (regular & winter hours)

Dansville

  • Address: 1819 Kelly Rd., Mason, MI 48854
  • Phone: (517) 676-0698

-Friday – Sunday 9 a.m – 5 p.m

-CLOSED, mid-December through mid-April

Island Lake ($ may be required)

  • Address: 13600 E. Grand River, Brighton, MI 48116
  • Phone: (248) 437-2784

-Monday, 10 a.m – 6 p.m (winter hours, CLOSED)

-Tuesday, CLOSED

-Wednesday & Thursday, 10 a.m – 8:00 p.m (winter hours, 12 p.m – 5 p.m)

-Friday, 10 a.m – 6 p.m (winter hours, 12 p.m – 5 p.m)

-Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m (regular & winter hours

Ortonville

  • Address:  5380 Sawmill Lake Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462
  • Phone: (248) 627-5569

-Nov. 16 through Sept. 30: Thursday – Monday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

-Oct. 1 through Oct. 31: Wednesday – Monday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

-Nov.1 through Nov. 15: Seven Days/Week, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

Pontiac Lake

  • Address:7800 Gale Rd., Waterford, MI 48327
  • Phone: (248) 666-5406

-Nov. 16 through Sept. 30: Thursday – Monday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

-Oct. 1 through Oct. 31: Wednesday – Monday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

-Nov.1 through Nov. 15: Seven Days/Week, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

Rose Lake

  • Address: 14500 Peacock Rd., Bath, MI 48808
  • Phone: (517) 641-7801

-Nov. 16 through Sept. 30: Thursday – Monday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

-Oct. 1 through Oct. 31: Wednesday – Monday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

-Nov.1 through Nov. 15: Seven Days/Week, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

Sharonville

  • Address: 14520 Sharon Valley Rd., Grass Lake, MI 49240
  • Phone: (734) 428-8035

-Nov. 16 through Sept. 30: Thursday – Monday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

-Oct. 1 through Oct. 31: Wednesday – Monday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

-Nov.1 through Nov. 15: Seven Days/Week, 10 a.m – 5 p.m

 

Remember, that is it our duty as responsible hunters to put ourselves in the best situation to take an ethical shot on a game animal

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