New Range at Flatbrook: Trashed

[ERS]

OK, quick story first.  I went to the new range at Flatbrook to sight in my muzzleloader today.  I wanted to check the scope because I hit my buck about 10" from where I aimed.  Turns out the scope was fine but I'm a terrible off hand shooter.  I have to start bringing my rest to my stands.

Now the real reason for the post.  The State finished updating the range and it is now a great facility.  One problem: the users trash it.  Targets, stands, litter, spent shells all over the place.  What a shame and a real poor showing for the "sportsmen" who trash it.  The conditions are far worse than they appear in the one picture.

 

[BHC]

simply put people suck and are slobs

[LPJR]

After all the time spent on improving it and guys waiting for it to open again too....

Could never understand why guys cannot clean up after themselves or leave it better than they found it. SMH. 

Nice buck congrats. Welcome to the site 

[gillripper]

Hopefully they don't shoot holes in the roof like the last place.  As BHC said people suck.  That's a beautiful buck.

[ERS]

It is a real shame.  It now has improved and expanded parking, a dumpster for the spent shells and targets and a port o john.  It is really well done.  Some people just don't know how to recognize when they have something good and then take care of it.

[bushden]

12 minutes ago, ERS said:

OK, quick story first.  I went to the new range at Flatbrook to sight in my muzzleloader today.  I wanted to check the scope because I hit my buck about 10" from where I aimed.  Turns out the scope was fine but I'm a terrible off hand shooter.  I have to start bringing my rest to my stands.

Now the real reason for the post.  The State finished updating the range and it is now a great facility.  One problem: the users trash it.  Targets, stands, litter, spent shells all over the place.  What a shame and a real poor showing for the "sportsmen" who trash it.  The conditions are far worse than they appear in the one picture.

 

REMINGTON 700 ML I have been using that rifle since the 1st year they came out. I have taken more deer with it than any other way.

NICE BUCK CONGRATULATIONS !!

Edited December 9, 2020 by bushden
SPELLING

[Mallard1100]

Zero enforcement 

[MPSR]

Now you know how they live...Scumbags!

Use and abuse.... I live here. To be honest they should have camera's on these. Not only for safety but to catch the rebels doing this..

Hey if your low on cash bring a porta vac. probably 100 pounds in brass already since centerfire is now allowed.

 

[Bowhunter458]

26 minutes ago, Mallard1100 said:

Zero enforcement 

I was there 3 weeks ago the Ranger stopped in twice to check licenses and look things over but It's impossible to be there 24/7

[Bowhunter458]

13 minutes ago, MPSR said:

Now you know how they live...Scumbags!

Use and abuse.... I live here. To be honest they should have camera's on these. Not only for safety but to catch the rebels doing this..

Hey if your low on cash bring a porta vac. probably 100 pounds in brass already since centerfire is now allowed.

 

yup I saw all kinds of brass all over

[_X7]

It is telling of the slobs who have no respect for the resources all of us pay for. The same sights can be read in the threads of social media to just how hillbilly New Jersey is. It certainly does not put hunters in a good light.

 

Edited December 9, 2020 by _X7

[Bonefreak]

Congrats on a nice buck!

It’s the same dickhead slob generation that steal cameras and stands nowadays. 
 

same scumbags leaving their plastic gloves at the gut pile 
 

I park near a HS for work and it’s disgusting to see HS juniors and seniors empty their car garbage right at the curb

we have lost our way some time ago....

probably started when they stopped airing this commercial...i remember it was always on tv when I was a kid

 

Edited December 9, 2020 by Bonefreak

[Jcol6268]

The same group of guys that will complain about how kids ruin a new high school (just an example), are the ones who leave this place trashed. It’s a shame, only you can hold yourself to a higher standard, it’s easy to be lazy. Our fellow sportsman are lazy...

[WVAhunter08]

Was at Clinton range last week sighting in my slug gun with my buddy. After the lane we were waiting for opened, the guy shooting before us asked my buddy where the garbage was. My buddy said the the dumpster (30 yards away); the guy dropped all of his spent shells anD boxes back on the ground and left. Unreal how people abuse public and ruin it for the rest of us. We picked it up and threw it away 

Edited December 9, 2020 by WVAhunter08

[BowhunterNJ]

Congrats on your buck!  Always good to practice offhand if you intend on shooting that way. Also look at ways to wrap your guns sling/strap around your arm to stabilize your form while shooting.  Sticks are always great if you have them available (tough from a stand). 
 

Sucks about the range.  Take out what you take in.