AKRON, Ohio – The Grand River Wildlife Area Shooting Range, operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, will open to the public on Wednesday, April 5.
The Grand River Wildlife Area Shooting Range features accessible parking, shooting benches, and restroom facilities. The supervised rifle and pistol range offers 60 benches, 30 of which are under shelter. Shooting distances of 25, 50, and 100 yards are available. The shotgun range is an unsupervised hand trap range. Visitors should bring their own targets.
The rifle and pistol range will be open Wednesday through Sunday each week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on state holidays. The shotgun range is open sunrise to sunset every day.
Range users ages 18 and older are required to purchase either a one-year shooting range permit ($24), an annual shooting range permit and hunting license combo ($29.12), or a one-day shooting range permit ($5) before visiting. All options are available at hunting and fishing license outlets, online at wildohio.gov, or via the HuntFish OH mobile app. Permits are not sold at the site.
Visitors ages 17 and under do not need to purchase a permit but are required to be accompanied and directly monitored by a permitted adult aged 18 years or older.
View range rules or call 1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543) for answers to additional questions.
The mission of the Division of Wildlife is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all. Visit wildohio.gov to find out more.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.