May 4, 2017

Contact: Holly Vaughn, 313-396-6863

Lapeer Shooting Pit closures in May

The Lapeer Shooting Pit at the Lapeer State Game Area will be closed Sunday, May 7, and the morning of Wednesday, May 17.

A group of local volunteers will be working to clean up the shooting pit area May 7. The work day will begin at 9 a.m. and last until approximately 1 p.m. Additional volunteers are welcome. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes or boots, dress for the weather and bring any food and water they will need for the day. Work gloves also are helpful.

On the morning of May 17, Michigan Department of Natural Resources staff members will be conducting studies and evaluating the shooting pit conditions. During this time the Lapeer Shooting Pit and other informal shooting locations adjacent to the shooting pit area will be closed to the public. 

The Lapeer Shooting Pit is located at 2691 Roods Lake Road in Lapeer, about a quarter-mile north of Vernor Road. 

Learn more about the DNR shooting ranges – including offerings, locations and hours – or search for other ranges around the state at michigan.gov/shootingranges.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.