Elk Neck State Forest Range Closing dates

85MikeTPI · Jul 2, 2019

Be advised, that starting on the 17th, both the rifle and shotgun ranges will be closed until the project is complete including weekend s.

ezracer · Jul 2, 2019

After construction, will there still be a protecting roof over the shooting tables?? Thanks!

njjr1989 · Jul 3, 2019

Closing

I was at the range on Tuesday. There was no sign or other notification about this. You'ed think with only two weeks till closing for four months, there would be a big noticed posted in more that one place. :asshat:

njjr1989 · Jul 3, 2019

Closing

I was at the range on Tuesday. There was no sign or other notification about this. You'ed think with only two weeks till closing for four months, there would be a big noticed posted in more that one place. :asshat:

clandestine · Jul 3, 2019

I was there on Tuesday. No signs.

f1racecar · Jul 3, 2019

Per the Elk Neck State Forest web site:

http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/publiclands/central_elkneckforest.aspx

July 1, 2019 - North East, MD. Beginning July 17, 2019, the Rifle and Shotgun Ranges at Elk Neck State Forest will be closed for important and much needed renovations to better serve the public. Visitors are not permitted on the rifle and shotgun ranges during this closure. The closure is anticipated to last for up to four months. During the closure, the Pistol and Archery ranges will remain open for public usage. However, long rifles, shotguns, and any other long gun are prohibited at those two ranges.

During the closure, contractors will be working to replace all concrete pads, pavilion supports, shooting tables and installing no blue sky protection. This project is being undertaken by the Department of Natural Resources Engineering and Construction Division with assistance from the Maryland Department of General Services. As a result of this project and the tornado damage sustained at Elk Neck State Park, the 2019 Northern Chesapeake Sportsman for Kids day scheduled for September has been canceled.

ezracer · Jul 4, 2019

I know it's on their website BUT...certainly at this point in time they SHOULD have posted signs at the range.
:innocent0

Tomcat · Jul 4, 2019

First Myrtle Grove in SOMD, now this?????

ENSF · Jul 4, 2019

The signs were in place yesterday afternoon. The start date for the contractor was not decided upon until JUNE 28, 2019. Once completed, the range will still be under roof.

rseymorejr · Jul 4, 2019

It's a good thing that the state is willing to spend some of our money to improve it

Jed195 · Jul 4, 2019

Would the pistol range be open during construction or closed as a safety issue for the workers?

rseymorejr · Jul 4, 2019

f1racecar said:
Per the Elk Neck State Forest web site:

http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/publiclands/central_elkneckforest.aspx

July 1, 2019 - North East, MD. Beginning July 17, 2019, the Rifle and Shotgun Ranges at Elk Neck State Forest will be closed for important and much needed renovations to better serve the public. Visitors are not permitted on the rifle and shotgun ranges during this closure. The closure is anticipated to last for up to four months. During the closure, the Pistol and Archery ranges will remain open for public usage. However, long rifles, shotguns, and any other long gun are prohibited at those two ranges.

During the closure, contractors will be working to replace all concrete pads, pavilion supports, shooting tables and installing no blue sky protection. This project is being undertaken by the Department of Natural Resources Engineering and Construction Division with assistance from the Maryland Department of General Services. As a result of this project and the tornado damage sustained at Elk Neck State Park, the 2019 Northern Chesapeake Sportsman for Kids day scheduled for September has been canceled.

There you go!

ezracer · Jul 4, 2019

ENSF said:
The signs were in place yesterday afternoon. The start date for the contractor was not decided upon until JUNE 28, 2019. Once completed, the range will still be under roof.

Thank You. We're very lucky that we have such a facility. :thumbsup:

Habrok · Jul 7, 2019

Are AR based pistols actually considered pistols for range purposes?

85MikeTPI · Jul 7, 2019

Habrok said:
Are AR based pistols actually considered pistols for range purposes?

As long as they are fired like a pistol. Single handed or hand over hand. No shouldering.

Habrok · Jul 8, 2019

Thank you

85MikeTPI said:
As long as they are fired like a pistol. Single handed or hand over hand. No shouldering.

ChrisD · Jul 16, 2019

rseymorejr said:
It's a good thing that the state is willing to spend some of our money to improve it

Yes it is, being that most pay $10.00 a day to shoot for a few hours. Good to see some of that money come back for improvements.

18wheeler · Jul 16, 2019

What are they doing to the range?

govwontletmebuycoolguns · Aug 18, 2019

any update?

ezracer · Aug 19, 2019

govwontletmebuycoolguns said:
any update?

Quote:
Originally Posted by f1racecar View Post
Per the Elk Neck State Forest web site:

http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Page...eckforest.aspx

July 1, 2019 - North East, MD. Beginning July 17, 2019, the Rifle and Shotgun Ranges at Elk Neck State Forest will be closed for important and much needed renovations to better serve the public. Visitors are not permitted on the rifle and shotgun ranges during this closure. The closure is anticipated to last for up to four months. During the closure, the Pistol and Archery ranges will remain open for public usage. However, long rifles, shotguns, and any other long gun are prohibited at those two ranges.

During the closure, contractors will be working to replace all concrete pads, pavilion supports, shooting tables and installing no blue sky protection. This project is being undertaken by the Department of Natural Resources Engineering and Construction Division with assistance from the Maryland Department of General Services. As a result of this project and the tornado damage sustained at Elk Neck State Park, the 2019 Northern Chesapeake Sportsman for Kids day scheduled for September has been canceled.

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