08-20-2008, 08:10 PM
The second annual Fun Shoot at J. Edward Roush Reservoir's shooting range will be held Sept. 20.
J. Edward Roush Lake, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever will host this event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Participation is through advance ticket sales only. The $30 fee includes 50 clay targets, paper targets and lunch. Tickets and ammunition are on sale at the range. The deadline to purchase a ticket is Sept. 15.
With 33 stations for shooting rifle and pistol, accessible restrooms, and a trap range that accommodates four shooters, J. Edward Roush's shooting range draws marksmen from miles around.
A partnership between Roush, the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service's Wildlife Restoration program led to construction of this facility in 2005.
"We are excited about the opportunities that are available for the public here at Roush Lake and the increased visitation this feature provides for Huntington County," said property manager Jeff Reed.
The rifle shoots are 100 yards - 20 rounds, and 50 yards - 20 rounds, .22 rim fire only. Shooters can earn five tickets for a drawing for each bull's-eye and one ticket for hitting the inside circle of provided targets. Drawing prizes are winner's choice of a Marlin 60C Rifle, annual range pass and 25 silhouette targets.
The pistol shoots are 7 yards - 20 rounds, and 50 feet - 20 rounds, with no caliber limit.
Pistol shooters will earn five drawing tickets for each bull's-eye and one ticket for hitting the inside circle of provided targets. Drawing prizes for the pistol shoot are winner's choice of a Terry Redlin print, $50 cash, and 25 silhouette targets.
The shotgun shoot includes 25 clays standing and 25 clays cross shoot. Shooters will receive one drawing ticket for every three clay targets broken. Shooters who break 25 clays will get 25 drawing tickets. Drawing prizes are winner's choice of a shotgun, a 10-bird pheasant hunt at Hillside Shooting Preserve, and 100 clay targets.
The range master's decisions regarding each competition are final
For information on ticket sales, call Andrew Arney at (260) 704-5743, Jeff Reed at (260) 468-2165, or the range at (260) 468-2416.
The shooting range is located east of Highway 5 on Division Road in Huntington County. Regular hours are Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beginning in September, the range will close at 6 p.m. Hearing and eye protection are required and may be purchased, along with targets and ammunition, from the range master's headquarters at the range.
The normal fees for days other than the fun shoot are $4 for adults and $2 for those 16 and under. An annual range pass is available for $80. The range pass is not interchangeable with regular property entrance permits.
For more information or directions to the range, call (260) 468-2165.
J. Edward Roush Lake, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever will host this event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Participation is through advance ticket sales only. The $30 fee includes 50 clay targets, paper targets and lunch. Tickets and ammunition are on sale at the range. The deadline to purchase a ticket is Sept. 15.
With 33 stations for shooting rifle and pistol, accessible restrooms, and a trap range that accommodates four shooters, J. Edward Roush's shooting range draws marksmen from miles around.
A partnership between Roush, the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service's Wildlife Restoration program led to construction of this facility in 2005.
"We are excited about the opportunities that are available for the public here at Roush Lake and the increased visitation this feature provides for Huntington County," said property manager Jeff Reed.
The rifle shoots are 100 yards - 20 rounds, and 50 yards - 20 rounds, .22 rim fire only. Shooters can earn five tickets for a drawing for each bull's-eye and one ticket for hitting the inside circle of provided targets. Drawing prizes are winner's choice of a Marlin 60C Rifle, annual range pass and 25 silhouette targets.
The pistol shoots are 7 yards - 20 rounds, and 50 feet - 20 rounds, with no caliber limit.
Pistol shooters will earn five drawing tickets for each bull's-eye and one ticket for hitting the inside circle of provided targets. Drawing prizes for the pistol shoot are winner's choice of a Terry Redlin print, $50 cash, and 25 silhouette targets.
The shotgun shoot includes 25 clays standing and 25 clays cross shoot. Shooters will receive one drawing ticket for every three clay targets broken. Shooters who break 25 clays will get 25 drawing tickets. Drawing prizes are winner's choice of a shotgun, a 10-bird pheasant hunt at Hillside Shooting Preserve, and 100 clay targets.
The range master's decisions regarding each competition are final
For information on ticket sales, call Andrew Arney at (260) 704-5743, Jeff Reed at (260) 468-2165, or the range at (260) 468-2416.
The shooting range is located east of Highway 5 on Division Road in Huntington County. Regular hours are Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beginning in September, the range will close at 6 p.m. Hearing and eye protection are required and may be purchased, along with targets and ammunition, from the range master's headquarters at the range.
The normal fees for days other than the fun shoot are $4 for adults and $2 for those 16 and under. An annual range pass is available for $80. The range pass is not interchangeable with regular property entrance permits.
For more information or directions to the range, call (260) 468-2165.