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DNR Shooting Ranges

• DNR Ranges Holiday Schedule!
The Ortonville, Pontiac Lake, Rose Lake, and Sharonville shooting ranges are closed on the following holiday:
Monday, February 20, Presidents' Day


• Important Shooting Range Update!
Starting this weekend, February 18, the Sharonville shooting range will have new handgun shooting opportunities! The range will have four stations set up where individuals can shoot their handguns at 10-yard targets. At this time, plans are to have the 10-yard range set up during the spring and summer months, and then remove the 10-yard target backers this fall to accommodate the sight-in season.

The DNR Dansville Shooting Range on Kelly Road will be closed temporarily due to renovations. Call
517-641-4903 if there are questions. Dansville SGA Shooting Range Temporary Closure for Renovations


• Bald Mountain Shooting Range

• Island Lake Shooting Range

• Ortonville Shooting Range

• Pontiac Lake Shooting Range

• Rose Lake Shooting Range

• Sharonville Shooting Range

• Map of Shooting Ranges

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Stay informed about what's going on at the DNR's shooting ranges - Ortonville, Pontiac Lake, Rose Lake and Sharonville - by joining one of our e-mail lists.

Shooting Sports

• What are the Shotgun Sports?
For descriptions of the various shotgun sports (Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, and Crazy Quail) follow the link above.

View a demonstration of a sporting clay shoot.


How to Get Started

• How to Get Started

  • Identify where the closest ranges or shooting clubs are located and who to contact for more information.
  • Purchase eye protection and ear plugs for personal safety.
  • Bring clay targets, hand throwers or portable traps if the local range does not provide them.
  • The National Shooting Sports Federation's Pull the Trigger monthly newsletter has tips for today's gun owners. It features handgun, rifle and shotgun skills, drills and gun maintenance tips from experts. View current and past issues.

  • Next Steps

    • DNR Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW)

    • DNR Hunter Education Classes

    • International Hunter Education Association

    • Mi-HUNT

    • Purchase Hunting and Fishing Licenses


    Related Resources

    • 2010 Michigan Shooting Range Survey Results PDF icon

    • 4-H Shooting Sports in Michigan

    • DNR Archery in the Schools

    • DNR Everything Crossbow

    • DNR Explore Bowhunting

    • DNR Recreational Archery Program

    • International Shooting Sports Federation

    • Long Distance Shooting Ranges PDF icon

    • Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation

    • Short Distance Shooting Ranges PDF icon

    • USA Shooting


    Range Operators Resources

    • DEQ BMPs (Best Management Practices) for Active Shooting Ranges PDF icon

    • DEQ Environmental Regulations Affecting Shooting Ranges

    • EPA BMPs for Outdoor Shooting Ranges

    • Generally Accepted Operation Practices for Sport Shooting Ranges PDF icon

    • NRA Shooting Range

    • National Shooting Sports Foundation



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