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Outdoor Range Restrictions UPDATED
“Effective immediately the hours of operation for the Outdoor Range return to the regular time of 7:30 am to dusk
“As of Aug 23, 2023 the 200 yard shooting limit and the 30 minute fire watch have been rescinded”.
All other restrictions remain
The previous fire closure of 100: PM has been rescinded.”
Thanks for your help.
Howie
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Due to the threat of wildfire, the NDRGC is actively reducing the risk of ignition at their outdoor range. The range will remain open with the following restrictions in place
NDRGC Club Policy 2017.10.03 – Outdoor Range Restrictions – Fire Season
These restrictions apply to all venues at the outdoor range (Archery, Trap and rifle range)
- Shooting is restricted to the 200 yd berm
- “UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, EFFECTIVE AUG 4, 2023, ALL SHOOTING AT THE OUTDOOR RANGE WILL BE COMPLETED BY 1:00 PM ON ANY DAY”
Smallwood’s fire danger class rating is at 5 today and the forecast tomorrow is 5 ( this would be 5 consecutive days)
Darkwoods fire danger class rating is 5 today.
A 1:00 pm daily closure will be starting on Friday August 4th.
FYI
“Our local Conservative MP Rob Morrison will be at Sage (beside Finleys) on Saturday July 22, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. He has extended an invitation to members of
the Nelson District Rod & Gun Club to attend for a meet and greet”
Howie Grant
NO CAMPFIRES
Membership meeting
Membership meeting on July 15th @ Outdoor range 10 am
Range Closure
Outdoor Range Closure
Gun range is closed for our 3D archery shoot. The closure dates are June 1st-4th.
“ THE OUTDOOR RANGE AT PORTO RICO ROAD WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY JUNE 21, 2023 FROM 8:00 AM TO 12:00 PM”
Mickey McEwen Building Maintenance Manager
Nelson District Rod & Gun Club
Purpose of Position
The Maintenance Manager manages the building maintenance to ensure the long-term viability of
the Mickey McEwen Memorial Building for the best interests of the Nelson District Rod & Gun
Club. Building maintenance includes, but not limited to, regularly scheduled maintenance, furnace,
electrical, plumbing, snow shoveling, minor vegetation cutting, minor repairs and painting.
Incumbent is not expected to have any specific certifications or tickets but recognize what needs to
be done to ensure building and grounds are properly maintained in a cost-effective manner. This
would include contacting and directing qualified tradespeople and ensuring repairs are completed.
The incumbent would work closely with the Hall Rental Manager regarding rental damage, table
repairs, fixture repair or replacement and lights etc.
If you are interested in this volunteer position and would like more information, please contact Alan
Bond 250 352-7336, Jordon Braun 778 908-9535 or Howie Grant 250 551-1077.
For more contact info see contacts
Range closure
“ The outdoor range will be closed Monday May 8 2023 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm”
SHEEP FEEDING PROGRAM
NELSON DISTRICT ROD & GUN CLUB SHEEP FEEDING PROGRAM
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION THAT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE
ATTENDING THE FEEDING SITE WITH FOOD FOR THE SHEEP.
PLEASE, DO NOT FEED THESE ANIMALS.
THIS IS A PROVINCIAL PROGRAM THAT HAS AUTHORIZED CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS
OF THE NDRGC AND THE WEST KOOTENAY BIG GAME ASSOCIATION AS THE
ONLY ONES PERMITTED TO FEED THESE ANIMALS AND ONLY AT THIS LOCATION.
THE FEED THAT IS PROVIDED BY THE CLUBS IS SHEEP SPECIFIC AS PRESCRIBED
BY A PROVINCE OF BC WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST. ANY DOMESTIC FEED CAN BE
HARMFUL AND POTENTIONALLY LETHAL FOR THE SHEEP.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
Howie Grant
President
NDRGC