We've Got The County Covered

Local Club Wins Grant to Improve Safety at Gun and Archery Ranges

The Chinook Rod and Gun Club received official notification on August 31 that they had received a grant award from the Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) in a program to improve safety at gun and archery ranges. The local Club was among twelve awardee organizations.

Awarded through the Montana Shooting Range Grant Program, the $16,605 grant is a 50/50 split. Joe Kennedy, a Board Member with the Club, reported the proposed plan for the funds.

“We intend to use the money to help with construction of a new archery range, installation of overhead lighting at the trap range, addition of concrete picnic...