The Outdoor Wire

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Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland, Vermont opens April 2 at 10:00 a.m. under Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department rules. Range users must sign in with a safety officer and have a valid hunting or fishing license. Dylan Smith, facility and lands coordinator, encourages turkey hunters to pattern their shotguns at the range.

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GRITR Range, a premier indoor shooting range in North Richland Hills, Texas, has scheduled five in-person Texas License to Carry classes for spring 2026. Each eight-hour session covers firearm safety, Texas carry laws, use of force, and includes written and shooting proficiency tests. Online LTC courses are also available paired with live fire qualification through a Texas DPS-approved instructor.

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The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation opened a new shooting range at Copan Wildlife Management Area, 13 miles north of Bartlesville. The facility features 50-yard pistol and 100-yard rifle ranges, archery facilities, and ADA access. Funding came from the Wildlife Restoration Program, National Rifle Association's Public Range Fund, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks issued a decision notice to remove and rebuild the firing line shelter at Whittecar Rifle & Pistol Range. The project received 17 public comments in support during the comment period. FWP also approved an updated lease agreement with the Club to improve communication and management efficiency.

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Target shooting at Nebraska’s Wagon Train Wildlife Management Area is prohibited effective immediately to help ensure the safety of the public. The decision was made after continued unsafe shooting practices at the WMA, which is adjacent to Wagon Train State Recreation Area about 25 miles south of Lincoln. 

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

GRITR Range, an advanced DFW shooting range and training facility, invites gun owners to join their upcoming Texas License to Carry (LTC) class scheduled for Saturday, August 30 (8 AM - 4 PM) at their North Richland Hills location.

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