Elk Neck State Forest Shooting Range Closed September 8

North East, Md. (August 16, 2012) ─ All shooting ranges at Elk Neck State Forest will be closed to the public on Saturday, September 8 to allow for the Northern Chesapeake Sportsman for Kids Field Day. The range will close at sunset on September 7 and reopen at 9 a.m. on September 9.

The field day is a joint venture between the Northern Chesapeake Sportsmen for Kids, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and other partners. Participants are introduced to firearms safety, receive shooting instruction and learn the conservation techniques of wildlife management.

For more information on registration and scheduled activities, citizens may visit http://northernchesapeakesportsmenforkids.com/ or call Elk Neck State Forest at 410-287-5675.

 

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages nearly one-half million acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov