Shooting/fire bans

[Great-Kazoo]

so i finally was able to reach somebody at the pawnee office today and the lady took my e-mail adress and said she would let me know when the ban was rescinded, so i will update this if i hear anything soon.

Don't hold your breath.

[JMBD2112]

Don't hold your breath.

i'm not, she basically said the same thing, we would have to get several days of rain for it to be lifted.

[tmckay2]

how far out can you shoot at the south site?

I was wondering the same thing

[HoneyBadger]

how far out can you shoot at the south site?

The main spot is about 100 yds, and there are several spots by the entrance that are 40-80 yrds, but there are a few places back a little ways that can reach out to about 200. Bring a laser rangefinder if you have one.

[JMBD2112]

just received an email from dianna moore at the forest service that the shooting ban has been lifted. just thought i would spread the word.

[cohunter39]

I hope you are right, but they havent changed it on the forest website yet.

[JMBD2112]

the e-mail i received about an hour ago:

Hi folks! Good news – the shooting ban has been rescinded, effective August 2, 2012, on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and the PAWNEE NATIONAL GRASSLAND! Target shooting will be allowed beginning tomorrow. Just remember – everyone who’s been wanting to target shoot may be out there all at the same time. Use caution, be sure to let folks know where you are so they are not shooting toward you, and be sure you are not shooting their way. Also, Just a reminder: use caution if you are using steel jacket/steel core ammunition, as those will still cause sparks and could cause a fire. No exploding targets or tracer rounds, as those are not allowed to be used on public land at all.

Also, we will have researchers out on the grassland from time to time, so scope the areas out to be sure you’re not shooting the research and range folks! We appreciate that!

Have a safe and fun weekend!

Dianna J. Moore
Visitor Information Specialist
Pawnee National Grassland
Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forests
660 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
970-346-5001
www.fs.usda.gov/arp

[223kev]

That sounds like good news indeed!

[RonMexico]

Man, I just got back from chambers lake this afternoon. They had a ton of fire ban and no shooting signs up still. We did have a lot if rain up there, so I didn't understand the need for the ban. If you are going up there, watch out for mudslides

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm impressed and surprised. only 7 days since i posted it might be longer.
Now i can shoot with those folks who do not belong to a range, yeah