Hey there, I'm in the midst of house hunting various counties within an hour or so of Grand Rapids. One of the things I'm hoping to figure out is which counties are more gun friendly; especially pertaining to the ability/restrictions to build a little shooting range on my own property or dispatch critters messing with my chickens.
I've been aiming at 5 acres as a baseline for what I'm looking for if that factors into any relevant laws. I've seen similar threads (it's how I found this website actually!) asking about firearm discharge on your own property; I've looked through the state's firearm manual/laws; and it seems that the main thing to watch out for is the 150 yards dwelling law and county ordinances and then to make sure to avoid the negligent discharge laws (which I'm hoping can be done by building a proper backstop and working with the county or something.)
My hope is to get an idea of if any of you varmint hunt on your property, target shoot on your property, and/or what you've done to stay this side of the law so that I can factor that into said house-hunting.
Many thanks!