(Spirit Lake)– The Spring Run Shooting Range east of Spirit Lake will be closing July 21st for a $400,000 renovation. The project will include the construction of covered shooting structures, concrete walkways, steel baffles, and more.
The project is being funded by a $50,000 donation by the Dickinson County Conservation Board and a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The project is scheduled for completion by late this fall.
The existing range consisted of concrete culverts pointed at small earthen berms to contain projectiles and an open area adjacent to the culverts for clay targets.
The new range will include a 15-foot tall earthen backstop with nine-foot tall side berms for a 30-yard and 100-yard range. A series of steel baffles will be added to contain projectiles and covered shooting structures will provide shelter along the firing line. Concrete sidewalks are also part of the project, which will provide ADA access to firing lines as well as the firing lines for Clay target shooting.
For alternative range options, go to the Iowa DNR’s shooting range webpage at https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-go/shooting-ranges
