Columbia County Handgun Range To Close Temporarily for Safety Adjustments
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the handgun range at the Columbia County Shooting Range at Mud Lake Wildlife Area will be closed starting Feb. 23 to address safety concerns for shooters.
The date for re-opening is undetermined. The closure only affects the handgun range, and the rifle and shotgun ranges will remain open. Range users are encouraged to check the range webpage for updates on the closure.
The rifle and shotgun ranges will remain open under the current schedule.
- Open: Thursday through Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Closed: Every Wednesday
For project updates, visit the Columbia County shooting range webpage. For more information on public shooting ranges, check out the DNR’s public shooting range map.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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