Hartland, Vt. - The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says the Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland, Vermont will be closed on Wednesday, July 16, for facility improvement planning. It will re-open July 17.

"The Hammond Cove Shooting Range is Vermont's first fully, publicly accessible shooting range," said Hunter Education Coordinator Chris Saunders. "This facility would not be possible without the dedication of the Hartland Fish & Game Club. Among other things, their members keep the range clean, repair target frames and open and close the gate each day."

Shooters are reminded that summer hours are in effect, including a 7:30 p.m. close each night, regardless of sunset:
May 1st - August 31st
Monday - Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For more information: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/Shooting_Ranges.cfm

Media Contact: Chris Saunders (802) 343-5487