The world shooting complex in Sparta shut down, but I think they are trying to reopen it. I’m pretty sure the coal mines are doing better than under Osama though.
I saw an article that the WSC was reopened at least for a large competition this fall:
http://www.duquoin.com/news/20180809/sharpshooters-descend-upon-sparta-for-annual-competition
The ponds are still stocked too, I believe, but, this is one of those facilities IDNR doesn’t seem to be able to figure out how to get more consistent usage out of. That’s rather ridiculous: It is NOT that far from the St. Louis area.
There IS a little more mining activity recently, I think, but still nothing like MY teens & 20’s...
Not arguing - just adding info!