Shooting sports

The Legislature voted for a third time against helping to fund a $12 million state-of-the-art shooting range near Rapid City.

The Game, Fish and Parks Department is ready to purchase land for a state-of-the-art public shooting range even though the South Dakota Legislature has yet to fund part of the $12 million project.

A South Dakota agency hopes to move forward with its plan to open a public, state-of-the-art shooting range near Rapid City, despite a legislative committee rejecting state funding for the project.

Murdo and the surrounding area are known for fine hunting opportunities, and a keen interest in shooting sports and archery has been part of life there for generations.

Meade County residents have mixed feelings about a massive, public shooting range that Game, Fish and Parks wants to build north of Rapid City.