Knik River Public Use Area
Kenny and Patti Barber Shooting Range
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The shooting range has now been fully operational for over a year! We have gotten great feedback and are consistently working to make sure we are constantly improving.
We would like to remind all users of the shooting range's normal schedule of 10:00am to 8:00pm.
The range is closed every Wednesday.
There are now 18 lanes of fire on the 100 yard range, and 10-12 lanes of fire on the 25 yard range. Parking has also been expanded and portable lavatories are provided.
Use of the Kenny and Patti Barber Shooting Range is at your own risk.
That being said, please ensure you have read and understood all the Range Rules and Range Fees. Both DNR land managers and the State Troopers have citation authority at the range.
Located between Palmer and Butte Alaska, the Kenny and Patti Barber Shooting Range is off of the Maud Road Extension, approximately 2.7 miles from the end of the paved section of Maud Road. It is approximately 1000 feet past Mud Lake with signage marking its location.
When done using the area, please clean up all debris and refuse from your shell casings to your targets. Trash cans will be provided and emptied regularly.
Kenny and Patti Barber Shooting Range Statistics
Year | Users Reported | Trash Bags | Vehicles |
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2021 | 2,783 | 293 | 3,416 |
2020 | 38,466 | 1,178 | 18,183 |
2019 | 15,890 | 477 | 7,974 |
2018 | 20,510 | 640 | 9,842 |
2017 | 21,505 | 497 | 11,728 |
2016 | 14,221 | 415 | 5,769 |
2015 | 2,774 | 201 | 1,813 |