South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is naming a major state shooting sports complex after one of the project’s biggest sponsors.
The complex is being named after Pete Lien & Sons, a Black Hills-based resource and land development company. A Game, Fish and Parks spokesperson said they donated $2 million to the project for naming rates.
The 400-acre complex is being built ten miles north of Rapid City in Meade County. It’s expected to open this fall. Officials say it will offer a wide range of amenities, including multiple shooting ranges, education and training programs and facilities for competitions.
A statement from GF&P said the "complex will always have an opportunity for the general public free of charge."
The complex came with a price tag of $20 million dollars. Around $13.5 million came from state economic development funds; private donations made up the rest.
“We are extremely pleased with all of the support and excitement for the shooting sports complex and our Second Amendment rights in South Dakota,” said Kevin Robling, GFP Department Secretary. “We want to thank all of our partners and everyone who has contributed to the complex, and we cannot wait to celebrate with them.”
GF&P officials said additional major partners include Smith & Wesson, Glock, Aimpoint, Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country, Scull Construction, SD Youth Hunting Adventures and the Greater Dacotah Chapter of the Safari Club International.
