Can i target shoot on state land in michigan

Originally Posted by TomE. It looks like lots of folks violate rule 5 thanks for the link. Good to know.

Originally Posted by mjerickson. Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 Last Jump to page:. Clair County St. All times are GMT The time now is PM. We report because the news impacts all of us. Will you please donate and help us reach our goal of 15, members in ? Trending: Coronavirus Michigan Gov. Topic: Michigan Environment Watch. Michigan rethinks target shooting in game areas amid hail of AR fire.

Glenn and Barb Cazier live next to the Rogue River State Game Area, and have grown increasingly frustrated with worsening trash, safety issues and resource damage as the area has grown more popular as a target-shooting spot for gun owners. Bridge photo by Kelly House. May 14, Kelly House. Michigan Environment Watch. Rural Michigan. Share This: Share this article on Twitter. Share this article on Facebook. Share this article via email. Print this article.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Eichinger signed an order May 13 banning target shooting in the Rogue and part of the Muskegon State Game Area, citing problems with trash, resource destruction and safety arising from their rising popularity as ad-hoc shooting ranges for gun enthusiasts. As such, some amount of gunfire is simply a fact of life for nearby residents. When a bermed shooting area at the Rogue overflows, target shooters frequently spill over into the surrounding forest, where they aim toward the North Country Trail without a backstop.

All but one shot missed the barrel and went sailing off into the void. Related Articles:. For more information, go to www. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. To help alleviate conflicts and to provide a safer target shooting experience, target shooting rules on state game areas and wildlife areas now are as follows: A person shall not do any of the following: Target shoot at anything other than a paper, cardboard or commercially produced portable target designed and manufactured for the specific purpose of target shooting.

Use or attempt to use incendiary or explosive targets. Use or attempt to use incendiary or explosive ammunition. Use or attempt to use a firearm, other than a pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, hand-held firearm or a muzzle-loading firearm. Use a muzzle-loading firearm exceeding.