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C.F. Phelps WMA: Sighting-In Range Closure Virginia.
The Phelps WMA sighting-in range will be closed, effective immediately, until further notice. Due to the recent heavy snows, downed trees and limbs are obstructing the range access road. From web site.
The road was cleared up on the 11th, there were only a few less than 6 inch limbs down from the snow storm on the 3rd. A two hour job at most. Remember the I 95 fiasco in VA. I walked the road to the range and it was totally clear on the 11th. I was stopped and asked what I was doing there on the road by the phelps personal. I was hoping to be arrested for trespassing. Didn't happen. Was told range would be closed indefinitely for safety. The area has had an influx of the money folks from the MDW area and they don't like the noise or traffic. Feel free to help get this PUBLIC range back open. There is no shortage of Squirrels, rabbits, doves or deer. But the seasons are 1/3 of the surrounding area. The horse people ride there all the time especially on weekends. Horse don't like the gunfire. In fact the winery adjoining has a kill permit. New Hunter/Veteran friendly Governor coming Saturday. Yes these food fights have been ongoing. But the non hunters/shooters are winning.
The Phelps WMA sighting-in range will be closed, effective immediately, until further notice. Due to the recent heavy snows, downed trees and limbs are obstructing the range access road. From web site.
The road was cleared up on the 11th, there were only a few less than 6 inch limbs down from the snow storm on the 3rd. A two hour job at most. Remember the I 95 fiasco in VA. I walked the road to the range and it was totally clear on the 11th. I was stopped and asked what I was doing there on the road by the phelps personal. I was hoping to be arrested for trespassing. Didn't happen. Was told range would be closed indefinitely for safety. The area has had an influx of the money folks from the MDW area and they don't like the noise or traffic. Feel free to help get this PUBLIC range back open. There is no shortage of Squirrels, rabbits, doves or deer. But the seasons are 1/3 of the surrounding area. The horse people ride there all the time especially on weekends. Horse don't like the gunfire. In fact the winery adjoining has a kill permit. New Hunter/Veteran friendly Governor coming Saturday. Yes these food fights have been ongoing. But the non hunters/shooters are winning.