Spring Is On Its Way, Area Shooting Ranges Open Soon
. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Just like the return of the red-winged blackbird, another true sign of spring’s arrival is the annual reopening of the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Class “A” shooting ranges. Public shooting ranges operated by the ODNR Division of Wildlife in District One will open for the year on February 27th. Two different counties in central Ohio (Delaware and Fayette counties) offer rifle, pistol, shotgun, and archery ranges. Ranges are classified by the type of facilities offered and whether they are supervised. A Class “A” range requires a shooting range permit for all persons 18 years and older. Shooters age 17 and under are not required to purchase a permit, but must be accompanied by and directly monitored by an adult (age 18 years or older) holding a valid shooting range permit. Range permits are available at all hunting and fishing license outlets and online at www.WildOhio.com . Permits are not sold at the ranges and...