Public Shooting Range Opens in Hartland, VT

from: http://www.shootingwire.com/story/273449

A new fully-accessible public shooting range is now open, according to an announcement from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.

The Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland is a true milestone for the state's hunters and shooters. Originally purchased in the late 1960's, the site had long been popular with shooters from both sides of the Connecticut River, and it now boasts a state-owned shooting range designed solely for public shooting.

"It's hard to overstate the importance of this facility to Vermont's hunters and shooters, and to the future of our hunting heritage," said Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Patrick Berry. "It's also hard to overstate the importance of the National Rifle Association and the Hartland Fish and Game Club in helping to make this range a reality."

The upgrades include a covered, six-port 100-yard rifle range with 20-foot side berms and a 60-foot plus high backstop. Public range use is free. Range rules are posted at the site.