On the three weekends prior to November 15, the Department of Natural Resources will provide extended shooting hours to help hunters prepare for the firearm deer season.
Ortonville and Pontiac Lake
October 26-27
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Rose Lake and Sharonville
October 26-27
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ortonville and Pontiac Lake
November 2-3
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Rose Lake and Sharonville
November 2-3
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ortonville and Pontiac Lake
November 9-10
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Rose Lake and Sharonville
November 9-10
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
As a reminder, the DNR shooting ranges will be open seven days per week from November 1-15. The weekday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rose Lake and Sharonville, and they are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ortonville and Pontiac Lake.
Beginning November 16, the regular range schedule of five days per week (Thursday through Monday) returns.
The Mi-HUNT mapping application (www.michigan.gov/mihunt) contains the most up-to-date information to help you plan your next hunting trip. Remember that you can purchase hunting and fishing licenses online 24 hours per day. Visit the DNR shooting range website at www.michigan.gov/shootingranges for updated information about the ranges.
Mary H. Benson Shooting Range Specialist Michigan Department of Natural Resources bensonm6@michigan.gov
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Tip of the week: Help feed the hungry with a monetary gift or by donating venison through a participating processor. Learn more about Sportsmen Against Hunger.
