Bill Starks
State Researcher
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I have a letter to the Regional Forester (Linda Goodman) on this issue and have asked for specific areas that weapons are prohibited and how a "Local Order" gets enacted. I'll post my findings when I get a response.
Weapons on National Forest Lands
If you are planning on visiting a designated Wilderness Area, the Regional Forester or Forest Supervisor has the option to implement a special local order which additionally prohibits the mere possession of a firearm within that Wilderness Area. Both state and federal laws apply on National Forest System lands, so you also need to check on the state laws and county ordinances which may apply to the area you will be visiting. The only regulations specific to use of weapons imposed by the Forest Service is that you cannot discharge a weapon within 150 yards of any structure/development or occupied area, within or into a cave, across or on a road or body of water, or in any manner that endangers a person. You also cannot use any tracer or incendiary ammunition. Forest Service regulations require that you also comply with all State laws regarding the use of firearms while hunting.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/people.htm
USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
Directory List - As of February 7, 2008
Linda Goodman - Regional Forester, 503-808-2200; Fax: 503-808-2210
* Executive Assistant - Tracey Harris-Woods, 503-808-2204
* Deputy Regional Forester - Cal Joyner, 503-808-2202
* Deputy Regional Forester - Liz Agpaoa, 503-808-2203
Contact us:
USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
333 SW First Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204-3440;
P.O. Box 3623, Portland, OR 97208-3623
Phone: 503-808-2468; Hours 7:45 to 4:30 PT
I have a letter to the Regional Forester (Linda Goodman) on this issue and have asked for specific areas that weapons are prohibited and how a "Local Order" gets enacted. I'll post my findings when I get a response.
Weapons on National Forest Lands
If you are planning on visiting a designated Wilderness Area, the Regional Forester or Forest Supervisor has the option to implement a special local order which additionally prohibits the mere possession of a firearm within that Wilderness Area. Both state and federal laws apply on National Forest System lands, so you also need to check on the state laws and county ordinances which may apply to the area you will be visiting. The only regulations specific to use of weapons imposed by the Forest Service is that you cannot discharge a weapon within 150 yards of any structure/development or occupied area, within or into a cave, across or on a road or body of water, or in any manner that endangers a person. You also cannot use any tracer or incendiary ammunition. Forest Service regulations require that you also comply with all State laws regarding the use of firearms while hunting.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/people.htm
USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
Directory List - As of February 7, 2008
Linda Goodman - Regional Forester, 503-808-2200; Fax: 503-808-2210
* Executive Assistant - Tracey Harris-Woods, 503-808-2204
* Deputy Regional Forester - Cal Joyner, 503-808-2202
* Deputy Regional Forester - Liz Agpaoa, 503-808-2203
Contact us:
USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
333 SW First Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204-3440;
P.O. Box 3623, Portland, OR 97208-3623
Phone: 503-808-2468; Hours 7:45 to 4:30 PT