The LEE KAY 100 yard target PIT for the big bore range was developed in 1980 and is currently in need of necessary improvements

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI FWS) Region 6 awarded $488,165.33 to the State of Utah, Division of Wildlife Resources under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611) to rehabilitate the Lee Kay 100 Yard Target Pit for the Big Bore Range. The grant, awarded January 1, 2026 with completion targeted for December 31, 2026, funds critical infrastructure improvements to this facility originally constructed in 1980. The project deliverables include upgrading the drainage system, extending the pit length, modernizing the target system, pouring a new concrete floor, constructing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramp, and extending the berm to accommodate the expanded facility footprint.

These improvements will enhance public safety and accessibility for staff members, volunteers, and patrons throughout the year. The Wildlife Restoration program, funded through federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment, supports state agencies in developing and maintaining shooting range infrastructure and hunter education facilities. This award aligns with the program's statutory mandate to provide public access to recreational shooting opportunities and advance hunter safety education objectives across the eligible state.

The improvements are needed to help ensure that all of the LEE KAY staff members volunteers and patrons are able to safely walk through the PIT as needed. The grant will help improve this PIT to upgrade the drainage system extend the length of the PIT upgrade the existing target system pour a new concrete floor an ADA compliant ramp and to extend the berm to cover the extension area. These improvements will provide a safer environment for the public throughout the year.