A newly reconstructed shooting range was dedicated by the Woodbury County Conservation Board in memory of M. L. ‘Stub’ Gray September 2, 2002 at Little Sioux Park. A reception followed at the Heritage Shelter House.

 ‘Stub’ Gray served on the Woodbury County Conservation Board for twelve years and was an avid supporter of the shooting sports. He worked diligently during his years on the board to promote the creation of a safe, developed public shooting range.

A primitive range was initially constructed from abandoned gravel pits located at the southwest edge of Little Sioux Park approximately twenty years ago. Following a request in 1999 from a neighbor concerned about safety issues of the old range, it was closed to centerfire firearms until a safer design could be incorporated and money raised to complete the improvements. Mr. Gray’s family offered to fund a portion of the new construction costs as a memorial to the former board member.

Earth moving began in late 2000 with construction of shooting tubes, target holders and a parking lot completed in 2002.The new facility features:

• 150-yard rifle range with six concrete tube shooting stations – five with sitting tables and one standing station.

• Target holders are in place at 50, 100, and 150 yards making an excellent facility to target shoot for sport or sight-in rifles, muzzleloaders and shotguns shooting slugs.

• An adjacent 50-yard pistol range is also available with target holders for six shooting stations.

• Only pistols and shotguns shooting birdshot to pattern the gun may be fired on the pistol range.

• Trap shooting is prohibited on both ranges.  

The range is open to the public daily from 9:00 a.m. to sunset.  Users are encouraged to bring their own target stands as well as eye and ear protection. 

To reach the range, users should follow the signs past the entrance to Little Sioux Park.  The park is located two miles southwest of Correctionville.