Colorado has established state-run shooting ranges in recreational areas to help contain the sport. Competitive and recreational shooters can practice their aim with sporting clays, skeet and trap.
Where to start bird-watching? Well, there's your backyard, of course, or your local city park. But Minnesota's state parks are a likely next stop. With 66 state parks, nine state recreation areas and nine state waysides, Minnesota offers 235,000 acres of likely bird habitat. And the Minnesota DNR has resources to help you make the most of them, from park-specific bird checklists to parks with .
The Wisconsin DNR reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Labor Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online at yourpassnow.com/ParkPass/wi.