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Posted: 11/3/2016 3:36:59 PM EDT
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"This range will be closed until further notice due to the gas spill."
http://www.outdooralabama.com/cahaba-river-wma-shooting-range |
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Posted: 11/3/2016 8:59:48 PM EDT
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Boresighter went by a couple weeks ago and was told "6 weeks" by Helena PD.
I'd be surprised if they reopen it this year with the explosion. |
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Posted: 1/20/2017 1:14:16 AM EDT
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Any updates on the WMA opening?
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Posted: 1/20/2017 10:48:01 AM EDT
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Website still states the "spill" has it closed.
Tagged for anyone who's been by. |
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Posted: 3/4/2017 9:54:15 AM EDT
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Stopped by yesterday and Helena PD is no longer guarding the entrance.. Large hand painted signs "Range Closed". Drove in to the turn off for the range and more signs.. I have no clue is to why range is still closed. Public access to that side of the WMA is open...
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Posted: 3/4/2017 8:27:28 PM EDT
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Stopped by yesterday and Helena PD is no longer guarding the entrance.. Large hand painted signs "Range Closed". Drove in to the turn off for the range and more signs.. I have no clue is to why range is still closed. Public access to that side of the WMA is open... I would bet that there are environmental whacko's down range. 
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Posted: 3/7/2017 8:09:22 PM EDT
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I called a few days ago. The expected reopening date in now the first of April.
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Posted: 3/15/2017 6:44:20 PM EDT
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I called a few days ago. The expected reopening date in now the first of April. Crosses fingers..... 
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Posted: 3/17/2017 7:49:32 AM EDT
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Improvements, additions coming to public shooting range By Stephen Dawkins Email the author Published 5:07 pm Thursday, March 16, 2017 An improved Cahaba Wildlife Management Area public shooting range should open this spring. The range, which is located off Shelby County 91 near Helena, has been closed since the September 2016 gas leak in the area. Spill remediation is winding down, but the range will remain closed for an additional two or three months while improvements are made, according to Chad Scroggins, manager of Shelby County Development Services. The targeted re-opening date is May 2017. Once re-opened, the site will offer visitors improvements to the existing 100-yard range and the addition of 25-yard and 50-yard ranges. Improvements to the existing 100-yard range will include a concrete walkway and a covered concrete shooting shelter with benches. The 100-yard range will have six stations, and the 25-yard and 50-yard ranges, which are adjacent to each other, will have a combined 10 stations with a shelter and benches. New gravel parking will be installed to serve both ranges and will include handicap accessible parking. Scroggins said work will begin as soon as the county receives final approval from the state, which is expected in the coming days. The project is estimated to cost about $153,000. Shelby County will seek bids and manage the project, and then be reimbursed fully by the Alabama Department of Conservation, Scroggins said. The range could see more use because of the improvements and additions, and as more people find out about the resource, Scroggins said. “We just need more folks to know a little more about it,” he said. The only requirement for access to the public shooting range is a Wildlife Management Area access permit, which costs $17.45 for a year and can be obtained by calling 1-888-848-6887 or visiting AlabamaInteractive.org/dcnr_license/welcome.action. http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2017/03/16/improvements-additions-coming-to-public-shooting-range/ |
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Posted: 3/17/2017 1:10:47 PM EDT
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http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3-16-shooting-range-improvements.jpg Improvements, additions coming to public shooting range By Stephen Dawkins Email the author Published 5:07 pm Thursday, March 16, 2017 An improved Cahaba Wildlife Management Area public shooting range should open this spring. The range, which is located off Shelby County 91 near Helena, has been closed since the September 2016 gas leak in the area. Spill remediation is winding down, but the range will remain closed for an additional two or three months while improvements are made, according to Chad Scroggins, manager of Shelby County Development Services. The targeted re-opening date is May 2017. Once re-opened, the site will offer visitors improvements to the existing 100-yard range and the addition of 25-yard and 50-yard ranges. Improvements to the existing 100-yard range will include a concrete walkway and a covered concrete shooting shelter with benches. The 100-yard range will have six stations, and the 25-yard and 50-yard ranges, which are adjacent to each other, will have a combined 10 stations with a shelter and benches. New gravel parking will be installed to serve both ranges and will include handicap accessible parking. Scroggins said work will begin as soon as the county receives final approval from the state, which is expected in the coming days. The project is estimated to cost about $153,000. Shelby County will seek bids and manage the project, and then be reimbursed fully by the Alabama Department of Conservation, Scroggins said. The range could see more use because of the improvements and additions, and as more people find out about the resource, Scroggins said. “We just need more folks to know a little more about it,” he said. The only requirement for access to the public shooting range is a Wildlife Management Area access permit, which costs $17.45 for a year and can be obtained by calling 1-888-848-6887 or visiting AlabamaInteractive.org/dcnr_license/welcome.action. http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2017/03/16/improvements-additions-coming-to-public-shooting-range/ |
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Posted: 3/19/2017 4:44:39 PM EDT
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http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3-16-shooting-range-improvements.jpg Improvements, additions coming to public shooting range By Stephen Dawkins Email the author Published 5:07 pm Thursday, March 16, 2017 An improved Cahaba Wildlife Management Area public shooting range should open this spring. The range, which is located off Shelby County 91 near Helena, has been closed since the September 2016 gas leak in the area. Spill remediation is winding down, but the range will remain closed for an additional two or three months while improvements are made, according to Chad Scroggins, manager of Shelby County Development Services. The targeted re-opening date is May 2017. Once re-opened, the site will offer visitors improvements to the existing 100-yard range and the addition of 25-yard and 50-yard ranges. Improvements to the existing 100-yard range will include a concrete walkway and a covered concrete shooting shelter with benches. The 100-yard range will have six stations, and the 25-yard and 50-yard ranges, which are adjacent to each other, will have a combined 10 stations with a shelter and benches. New gravel parking will be installed to serve both ranges and will include handicap accessible parking. Scroggins said work will begin as soon as the county receives final approval from the state, which is expected in the coming days. The project is estimated to cost about $153,000. Shelby County will seek bids and manage the project, and then be reimbursed fully by the Alabama Department of Conservation, Scroggins said. The range could see more use because of the improvements and additions, and as more people find out about the resource, Scroggins said. “We just need more folks to know a little more about it,” he said. The only requirement for access to the public shooting range is a Wildlife Management Area access permit, which costs $17.45 for a year and can be obtained by calling 1-888-848-6887 or visiting AlabamaInteractive.org/dcnr_license/welcome.action. http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2017/03/16/improvements-additions-coming-to-public-shooting-range/ I can see "May" easily turning into May 2018. 
ETA: Will be nice to separate the pistol and 100 yd rifle lanes, though, might make for more efficient practice for all. |
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Posted: 3/21/2017 6:04:39 PM EDT
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The improvements look great. It will be closer and sure beats South Sandy.
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