FWC’s Tenoroc Public Shooting Range reopens March 13

*(photo from the AR15.com forum)

Media contact: Tammy Sapp, 850-228-1353

Tenoroc Public Shooting Range, located in Polk County between Tampa and Orlando, is reopening its rifle and pistol ranges March 13 after undergoing improvements. The target shooting center features rifle and pistol ranges and shotgun opportunities with trap and sporting clays facilities.

Improvements to the range include rebuilding berms, revamping the drainage system, repairing the roof at the rifle and pistol ranges, repairing or replacing shooting stands and seating, and repainting firing and waiting lines.

In addition to accommodating air gun, rifle, pistol and shotgun shooters, the range has a pro shop plus an education facility, where hunter safety courses are held and other outdoor education opportunities are offered through the Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network.

The Tenoroc Public Shooting Range is part of the Tenoroc Fish Management Area. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), which is the lead agency of this 7,367-acre area, manages the area to provide wildlife habitat and serve as a destination for anglers, birdwatchers, hikers, horseback riders and target shooting enthusiasts.

Tenoroc Public Shooting Range is open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Target shooters are reminded that the reopening of Tenoroc Public Shooting Range on March 13 also marks the beginning of 2016 Daylight Savings time when clocks spring forward one hour.

The range is at 3755 Tenoroc Mine Road near Lakeland and is accessible via Exit 38 from Interstate 4.

For more information about Tenoroc Public Shooting Range and other FWC public shooting ranges throughout Florida, visit MyFWC.com/ranges.