Elk Neck State Forest Gun Ranges to Close Mondays in March
3-26-13 Update: All ranges are open
Elk Neck State Forest staff will be closing the rifle and shotgun ranges on Mondays in March (March 4, 11, 18 and 25) for routine repairs to the ranges’ safety baffles. The pistol range is open. The ranges may open sooner if the work is completed ahead of schedule.
Other than the dates listed, all ranges will be open during normally scheduled hours. Citizens may call the Forest Office at 410-287-5675 for updates.
Forest staff remind visitors that no rifles or long shotguns are permitted in the pistol range, it is for pistol or revolver shooting only.
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Hello. About the pistol range. Do I need to bring my own free-standing frame to hold my targets? Also, is the cost still $10? It’s been quite a few years since I’ve been there. I seem to remember an honor system in place to purchase a permit as well.
Thank you in advance for your time and help.
Hi J. Martin,
Yes, you do need to supply your own target stand and the center of the target must be 4 feet off of the ground. Daily permits are $10/day per shooter and are available on the exterior of the office complex through an honor system. More info can be found at: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/elkneckforest.asp
Thanks for your inquiry,
Shawn Day, Forest Ranger
Elk Neck State Forest