CANYON COUNTY, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, Canyon County's George Nourse Gun Range on Nash Road near Pickles Butte will be closed for maintenance on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Maintenance work is expected to last all day. During that time, the Gun Range will be closed to visitors.
"We know that George Nourse is a very popular area and that people are anxious to sight in their firearms," said Nichole Schwend, Director of Canyon County Parks, Cultural and Natural Resources. "We apologize for the inconvenience to our users while this short-term closure is in effect. Crews will be working as fast as they can to get this project completed. We ask that the public please respect the closure to allow us to make these improvements for our users in a safe and efficient manner."
The release lists several alternatives for places to shoot during the closure. Idaho Fish and Game provides several public shooting ranges, but range-use fees may apply. Gun range facilities in Idaho are also listed HERE, a directory of target shooting facilities.
For more information on the George Nourse Gun Range, please click HERE.
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