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Box Elder Wildlife Federation

The Basic Range Rules
All shooters at Mantua must either be BEWF Designated Range Master, OR be accompanied and supervised by a Certified BEWF Range Master. NO EXCEPTIONS
  1. The lower range is for 110 yard rifle and 50 foot pistol shooting, No shotguns on lower range.
  2. On the lower range, you may shoot targets placed in the shooting lanes at different distances, do not leave and material in the shooting lane when done. (Rocks, boxes, targets brackets etc)
  3. The 50 foot and 110 yard targets both have noticeable berms behind them for safety.
  4. Only paper and or steel swinger targets properly posted are allowed. (No exploding targets are allowed)
  5. Clay bird shooting on upper range only, but is not recommended because of close proximity to the public highway, remove all boxes and hulls when done.
  6. The upper area pistol cannot be used when while the lower rifle/pistol range is in use. There is one hour time limit for each range if others are waiting. Members will need to alternate use if both ranges are needed.
  7. All shooting must be accomplished in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
  • Always keep your finger OFF the trigger until ready to shoot.
  • Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
  • Always be sure of your target and what is beyond.
  • All firearms behind the firing line must be unloaded.
  • All shooting must be done within the marked shooting lanes, and at the established target area with proper targets.
  • All firing will cease and firearms actions will be cleared whenever targets are being changed or inspected along the firing line.
  • Hearing and ear protection are recommended.
  • Safety and common sense must be practiced at all times.
  • NO alcoholic beverages are allowed in the range.
  • NO tracer or armor piercing ammunition is allowed on the range.
  • Do not shoot at the support posts for the target boards.
  1. No Bottles, cans, boxes or junk may be used for targets. Anyone using glass/boxes/junk, or leaving a mess will forfeit their membership.
  2. Each shooter is responsible for cleaning up brass, targets, etc., in his area after shooting.
  3. All persons shooting must be range masters and possess a valid membership card, or be accompanied by a range master during open hours. Non-members must be cleared before entering and pay the $5.00 daily usage fee. Unaccompanied non-members are trespassers and are subject to prosecution.
  4. Be respectful of other shooters.


We run two Firing-Ranges, sponsor ongoing Wildlife Conservation projects throughout the year, replant depleted or needful bird and waterfowl ground cover and feed, enhance and provide wildlife feed, maintain fishing access crossover stiles with the Union Pacific Railroad, assist Utah DWR officers in their assignments as requested, coordinate ongoing hunter-education classes and provide shooting range facilities for student's qualification and safety instruction.

If you might be interested in helping with these same goals please join us, we have projects open and ongoing that you can enjoy participating in while providing valuable wildlife, environmental and wildlife sports services.

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