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Vt. Grants Available to Improve Shooting Ranges

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MONTPELIER, Vt. -

(AP) - The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says grant money is available to improve shooting ranges in the state.

Shooting clubs, sportsmen's groups and operators of shooting ranges, including archery ranges, have until Jan. 31, 2013 to apply for the funding.

The grant program - which provides 75 percent reimbursement and requires a 25 percent non-federal match from the recipient - was created in 2010 to improve shooting ranges and enhance their safety and operation.

Projects eligible for funding could be adding safety berms, shooting pads and stations, or reducing noise. Grant money also is available for lead mitigation.

The funds are derived from the federal excise taxes on hunting, shooting and fishing equipment. 

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