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Aug
12
Written by:
ODNR Division of Wildlife
8/12/2008
Xenia, OH- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has announced the temporary closure of the 100 yard shooting range at Spring Valley for lead reclamation from August 20- 24, 2008. The 25 and 50 yard ranges will remain open during the reclamation process of the 100 yard range.
Public shooting ranges operated by the Division of Wildlife are located statewide, allowing hunters to practice their shooting skills for the upcoming season. Five different counties in southwest Ohio offer rifle, pistol, shotgun, or archery ranges.
Ranges are classified by the type of facilities offered and whether they are supervised. A class “A” range requires a shooting range permit for all persons 18 years and older. Shooters age 17 and under are not required to purchase a permit, but must be accompanied by and directly monitored by an adult (age 18 years or older) holding a valid shooting range permit. This permit, available at all hunting and fishing license outlets, partially offsets the cost of the shooting range attendant, restroom facilities, maintenance, trash removal, and improvements.
In southwest Ohio, only the Spring Valley Wildlife Area range in Greene County is a class “A” range. Along with rifle and pistol ranges, the complex also offers an archery and shotgun range. These ranges are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Wednesday through Sunday. Hours of operation for other class “A” ranges may vary, however all are closed every Monday and Tuesday as well as the following dates: Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
The remaining ranges are class “B, C, and D” ranges. These ranges are open sunrise to sunset, free-of-charge, no permit is required, and no range attendant or restroom facilities are provided.
The annual shooting range permit is $24.00 and allows the permit holder to access Class “A” ranges throughout the year. A one-day shooting range permit is $5.00 and allows permit holder to access a Class “A” range for one visit (the permit is valid only once). These permits partially offset the cost of the shooting range attendant, restroom facilities, maintenance, trash removal, and improvements.
NOTE: All ranges are subject to closing during inclement weather or flooding conditions. Range users are advised to contact the range number provided or call the District Five office at (937) 372-9261 for range conditions. For more information on public shooting ranges, visit:
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PUBLIC AREA
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COUNTY
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RANGE TYPE
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C,D
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Indian Creek Wildlife Area
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Brown
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Shotgun & Archery
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937-372-9261
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C
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Rush Run Wildlife Area
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Preble
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Shotgun only
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937-372-9261
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A, C, & D
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Spring Valley Wildlife Area
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Greene
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Rifle/Pistol, Shotgun & Archery
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937-372-9261
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B, C
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Tranquility
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Adams
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Rifle/Pistol
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937-372-9261
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D
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St. Mary’s Fish Hatchery
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Auglaize
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Archery only
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937-372-9261
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