Farragut shooting range hours shortened

SHOOTING — Starting Friday, Oct. 3, the Farragut Shooting Range will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:3 0 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.   The reduction in hours are necessary because of the reduction in daylight hours.

The range will close for the season at the end of shooting hours on Saturday, Nov. 1 to coincide with the return to Standard Time.

When the range is open, it is staffed by trained volunteers or Idaho Department of Fish and Game employees. The fee is $5 per shooter.

Rimfire and centerfire rifles of less than .50 caliber; and shoulder-fired muzzle-loaded rifles may be sighted in.  Work on the 50-yard handgun range is in progress, so it is not yet open.

Directions: Drive east on SR 54 from Athol toward Farragut State Park.  Before reaching the park, turn left on Perimeter Road and watch for the range sign on the right. A Farragut State Park entrance permit is not required to get to the range.

Info: (208) 769-1414.