For updates and maps that detail the specific boundaries of the closure areas, visit the www. That is precisely what Sport Shooting Partners is trying to establish. If all goes as planned, within the next few years there will be multiple designated areas that shooting can be done in a safe, sustainable manner. There are, however, designated shooting areas and shooting ranges in neighboring counties. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has also compiled some helpful information about Shooting Sports in Colorado.
Email address:. Definition of Dispersed Shooting Dispersed Shooting: Random and dispersed shooting that occurs throughout public lands, except in firearms closure areas. For information contact: North River Ranger District, Provides a 5-lane rifle range for shooting 50 and yards, and a 3-lane pistol range for shooting up to 25 yards. Both ranges offer covered benches. For information contact: James River Ranger District, Provides a 9-lane, covered bench, rifle and pistol range for shooting targets at 25, 50, and yards.
No shotguns or moving targets are allowed. This range is open year round, but is closed on Tuesdays for cleaning. Provides 8 shooting lanes of various lengths for rifles, shotguns and pistols. All 8 lanes have covered shooting benches. No moving targets are allowed. This range is open from May 1 to December For more information contact: North River Ranger District, Offers 10 lanes with covered benches.
Five lanes allow shooting from yards. The remaining five lanes offer shooting from yards. Pistols and rifles may be used on any lane depending upon the shooting distance desired. No shotguns, moving targets, or archery allowed. The range is open year round, but closed from daylight to noon on Wednesdays for cleaning. For more information, contact: Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area NOTE: On National Forests, please remember firearms may be discharged for target practice only at established shooting ranges.
Discharging a firearm in a developed recreation site is dangerous and prohibited. However, based on consultation with local governments and public health agencies, temporary area closures may be enacted in some local situations due to COVID related concerns. Day use fees are required on certain recreation areas.
It shall be unlawful to have in possession a firearm or any hunting weapon which is not unloaded and cased or dismantled on all National Forest lands, all Department-owned lands and on lands managed by the Department under cooperative agreement statewide except during the period when it is lawful to take bear, deer, grouse, pheasant, quail, rabbit, raccoon, squirrel, turkey, waterfowl or migratory game birds on these lands. It shall be unlawful to possess or transport any loaded firearm or loaded hunting weapon in or on any vehicle at any time on National Forest lands or Department-owned lands.
It is unlawful to chase with a dog or train dogs on National Forest lands or Department-owned lands except during authorized hunting, chase or training seasons that specifically permit these activities on these lands.
Collecting any portion of the American ginseng plant for personal or commercial use from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests and Department-owned lands is prohibited. Commercial hunting or fishing outfitter activities on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests require a permit from the National Forest. Hunter access roads on Department lands seasonally open to motor vehicles will be open weather permitting from the last Saturday in September to the 2nd Saturday in February and the 1st Saturday in April to the 3rd Saturday in May.
Opening and closing dates of hunter access roads on National Forest lands may vary by ranger district. Opening and closing dates are determined by management considerations for the areas accessed by these roads. Contact the local ranger district listed at left for opening and closing dates on specific roads.
Any motor driven vehicle, or trailer, using roads normally open to motor vehicles on Department-owned and National Forest lands shall conform with all state laws for highway travel, including valid inspection and registration. No cross country travel is allowed. The free authorization can be obtained at any license agent or at gooutdoorsva.
Primitive camping is allowed for up to 14 consecutive nights and no more than 14 nights in any day period. Camping is prohibited on or within feet of any boat ramp, fishing lake or at other specific sites as posted or marked on WMA maps. All campers are required to store food in such a manner that it is not accessible by wildlife.
Detailed camping regulations are found in 4VAC For more information, please visit the National Forest website www. No trash service is provided. It is unlawful to construct, maintain, or occupy any permanent structure, except by permit, on Department-owned lands and National Forest lands.
It is unlawful to maintain any temporary dwelling on Department-owned land for more than 14 consecutive days. Persons constructing or occupying such structures are responsible for complete removal of temporary structures. It is unlawful to construct, maintain, or occupy any permanent tree stand on Department-owned lands, National Forest lands, and on Department of Conservation and Recreation-owned or controlled lands.
Portable tree stands, which are not permanently affixed, may be used. Use of a full body safety harness while hunting from tree stands is strongly recommended. The Department manages access to these properties for hunting, fishing, trapping and wildlife viewing.
The Department was recently awarded federal grant funding to secure more public access for wildlife related recreation on private lands in the Coalfields region of southwest Virginia over the next few years. The program also provides funding for access infrastructure parking, gates, signs etc. New properties are being evaluated and enrolled continuously.
The State Forests of Virginia serve as demonstration sites for multiple use management which focuses on the advantages and benefits of managing the total resource. Environmental protection, water quality, aesthetics, wildlife habitat, forest research and recreation are as important as a sustained timber harvest.
The State Forests are operated under a separate, self-supporting budget. Most of the funds are generated through timber sales, but use permits for hunting and other activities are important as well.
A valid State Forest Use Permit and valid hunting license is required and may be purchased from license agents or online. Target shooters are also encouraged to reduce the risk of wildfire by only shooting into a backstop of mineral soil and having the required fire extinguisher or shovel and water ready at hand.
After shooting, be sure to check the target area for any signs of fire. Your browser is out-of-date! It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. Learn how.
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