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UNITED STATES: Plans for shooting range near Bear Butte on hold

The developers of the planned “Black Hills Sportsman’s Complex” shooting range, to be located four miles from Bear Butte outside of Sturgis, South Dakota, have agreed to hold off on building until legal issues are resolved. The Complex is opposed by five local tribes who consider Bear Butte sacred land, and are concerned about the noise the shooting range will cause. The case will go to trial on June 30, 2003.