Columbia County Handgun Range To Close Temporarily For Safety Adjustments

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the handgun range at the Columbia County Shooting Range at Mud Lake Wildlife Area will be closed starting Feb. 23 to address safety concerns for shooters.

The closure is to ensure the backstop for the handgun range is working effectively and appropriately.

The date for re-opening is undetermined. The closure only affects the handgun range, and the rifle and shotgun ranges will remain open. Range users are encouraged to check the range webpage for updates on the closure.

The rifle and shotgun ranges will remain open under the current schedule.

• Open: Thursday through Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Closed: Every Wednesday

For project updates, visit the Columbia County shooting range webpage. For more information on public shooting ranges, check out the DNR's public shooting range map.