Rifle Range Gets Grant for Improvements

The Lemhi County Rifle Range in Salmon is getting a facelift thanks to a $9,560 grant from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the work of volunteers. Jim Lukens, regional supervisor for the Salmon Region of Fish and Game, recently presented a check to Lemhi County Rifle Range Board member Lee Bingham. And the work already has started. "We are building up berms, adding safety signage, installing better target stands at 200 yards, and graveling walkways," Bingham said. The improvements to the rifle range include the pistol range and archery target range. "The Lemhi County Rifle Range Board appreciates the continued support of Fish and Game in building the rifle range," he said. Volunteers at the rifle range will be contributing at least 120 hours of labor to the project. Bingham is proud of the range and all the work that has been accomplished by volunteers. He also values the board's partnership with Idaho Fish and Game. "The Rifle Range Board has been very supportive of our hunter education program, and we are pleased to be able to help improve their facilities," Lukens said. Lemhi County Rifle Range is free to the public and open 365 days a year.