DNR shooting ranges increase fees

The fee structures at Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area (FWA), J.E. Roush Lake FWA and Deer Creek FWA shooting ranges changed Saturday.

The new fees are:

Deer Creek FWA: Rifles and pistols will be $5/day or $2/day for youth under 18. An annual pass will not be available this year.

J.E. Roush Lake FWA: Rifles and pistols will be $5/day. An annual pass will be available for $100. Fees for youth under 18 will be $2/day. The shotgun range will remain $5/round.

Kingsbury FWA: Rifles and pistols will be $5/day. An annual pass will be available for $100. Fees for youth under 18 will be $2/day.

On all properties, youth shooters must be accompanied by an adult.

The Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife operates 12 shooting ranges around the state. Atterbury and Willow Slough FWAs have modern shooting ranges that are run by concessionaires, Kingsbury, J.E. Roush Lake, and Deer Creek FWAs have modern shooting ranges that are self-operated by DFW staff, and seven other DFW properties have traditional ranges that are run by DFW staff.