Tranquility and Indian Creek ranges to close temporarily for maintenance
The rifle and pistol ranges at Tranquility and Indian Creek wildlife areas in southwest Ohio will temporarily close for maintenance in September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Repairs and general maintenance are tentatively scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 5. Maintenance to the Tranquility range includes repairing cracks in the soil, adding sand to backstops and grass reseeding. The Indian Creek range work includes maintenance on the bathrooms and grass reseeding.
Once maintenance starts, the ranges will be posted as closed and will reopen when work is completed. Contact each range before planning a visit to ensure the ranges are open. Contact Tranquility Wildlife Area at 937-987-2508, and Indian Creek Wildlife Area at 513-875-2111. The latest information will also be posted at wildohio.gov.
Spring Valley Wildlife Area’s Class A Shooting Range offers an alternative site to visit. The Spring Valley range features space for pistol and rifle shooting and supplies target holders, benches and restroom facilities. Spring Valley’s range is ADA-accessible.
Class A ranges require a shooting range permit for all persons 18 years and older. Range permits are available at all hunting and fishing license outlets and online at wildohio.gov. Permits are not sold at the ranges and must be purchased before arriving.
Visitors can purchase one of two permits: a $24 annual shooting range permit allows the permit holder to access all five Division of Wildlife-owned Class A ranges throughout the year, or a $5 one-day shooting range permit. The shooting of fully automatic firearms and rapid fire of semi-automatic firearms are strictly prohibited at all public ranges in Ohio.
For more information about shooting ranges and rules, visit wildohio.gov. Private shooting ranges can be found through the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
The mission of the Division of Wildlife is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all. Visit wildohio.gov to find out more.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.