ZXguy
Regular Member
I know this has been discussed a few times over the last five years (I've gone through all threads several times to digest the information)...and I didn't want to revive an old thread.
I'm curious about OC and target shooting in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Red River Gorge, Clifty Wilderness, etc.
Based on this alone ( http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trails/welcome.shtml ) it appears that carrying *and* shooting is just fine in the DBNF as long as I'm not near anything and not hurting anyone (obviously). Still, as much time as I've spent in Clifty Wilderness and Red River Gorge, I don't think I've ever seen or heard anyone shooting, so I'm a little concerned. Additionally, I've asked lots of people and everyone seems terrified at the thought of shooting in DBNF (but they can't tell me why exactly lol).
Specifically, I'm interested in several different areas such as the national forest between Irvine and Clay City and Stanton (such as this area http://goo.gl/maps/817Tv ) and also interested about regions in and around Red River Gorge.
After a week or so reading and researching, I simply can't find any reason for concern. It looks like it's perfectly fine to target shoot in safe, responsible areas.
I saw the long thread from last year ( Encounter While Camping ) and it appears not all the rangers are really aware that it might be legal.
I just wrote the ranger station in Winchester to get their opinion on this, though I may visit them in person this week to get a final word.
I guess I'm writing you all to get a final opinion or so before I take to the hills with my friend to go target shooting. I'm most likely to go into the hills between Irvine and Clay City (as it's the closest to Lexington) and I just want to be properly prepared about any potential restrictions.
Opinions? Thanks in advance!
I'm curious about OC and target shooting in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Red River Gorge, Clifty Wilderness, etc.
Based on this alone ( http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trails/welcome.shtml ) it appears that carrying *and* shooting is just fine in the DBNF as long as I'm not near anything and not hurting anyone (obviously). Still, as much time as I've spent in Clifty Wilderness and Red River Gorge, I don't think I've ever seen or heard anyone shooting, so I'm a little concerned. Additionally, I've asked lots of people and everyone seems terrified at the thought of shooting in DBNF (but they can't tell me why exactly lol).
Specifically, I'm interested in several different areas such as the national forest between Irvine and Clay City and Stanton (such as this area http://goo.gl/maps/817Tv ) and also interested about regions in and around Red River Gorge.
After a week or so reading and researching, I simply can't find any reason for concern. It looks like it's perfectly fine to target shoot in safe, responsible areas.
I saw the long thread from last year ( Encounter While Camping ) and it appears not all the rangers are really aware that it might be legal.
I just wrote the ranger station in Winchester to get their opinion on this, though I may visit them in person this week to get a final word.
I guess I'm writing you all to get a final opinion or so before I take to the hills with my friend to go target shooting. I'm most likely to go into the hills between Irvine and Clay City (as it's the closest to Lexington) and I just want to be properly prepared about any potential restrictions.
Opinions? Thanks in advance!