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Welcome to the Department of Natural Resources-staffed Rose Lake Shooting Range.  You will notice continued improvements to our range. The renovations were funded by grants through the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Location
Between Stoll and Clark Roads
14500 Peacock Road
Bath, MI 48808
517-641-7801

Hours of Operation
November 16 through September 30: 5 Days Per Week, Thursday through Monday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
October 1 through October 31: 6 Days Per Week, Wednesday through Monday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
November 1 through November 15: 7 Days Per Week
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Offerings
Rifle/Pistol Range (rifles, muzzle loaders, handguns and shotguns with slugs only)
10 stations @ 100 yards
10 stations @ 50 yards
10 stations @ 25 yards

Note: Paper targets with a bulls-eye pattern or a depiction of legal game may be used.  No human form silhouettes or metal targets.  .50 Caliber BMG and larger center fire rifles and muzzle loaders larger than .80 caliber are prohibited.

Hand Trap Range (shotguns/clay targets)
10 stations

Note:  Target and low brass shells with light loads only, 7 ½ - 9.  Shooters are to bring a target thrower and clay targets.

Archery Range 
Archery targets may be set up from 10 - 40 yards.
Note: Shooters may bring their own targets, which must be removed when finished, or use the targets provided. No broad head arrow shooting allowed.  Crossbows are allowed.

Range Fees
No fees at this time.

Programs and Classes
The range is available for youth groups and hunter education programs. Please contact the range at the number listed above for information and scheduling.

Good to Know
Shooters are responsible for providing their own eye and ear protection, ammunition, and targets. Shooters under the age of 16 must be directly supervised by an adult. Firearms must be unloaded and cased in order to enter the range. The shooting range has accessible shooting stations.

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