Public comment is being sought on the construction of a new shooting range in the Conecuh National Forest.

The new proposed range site is near the intersection of Escambia County Roads 11 and 4.

Local residents have until Feb. 27 to submit comments on the proposal.

For questions or more information, contact project leader Daks Kennedy at 334-222-2555, ext. 112.

Comments may be hand-delivered or mailed to Tim Mersmann, Acting Conecuh District Ranger, 24481 AL Highway 55, Andalusia, AL 36420; faxed to 334-222-6485; or emailed to southern-alabama-conecuh@fs.fed.us or phoned in to 334-222-2555.