Off Road Shooting

TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY

• Be considerate of others on the road, trail or within the shooting area.
• Never take a shot unless you see the target clearly and you know what lies between you, the target, and beyond.
• Property such as signs, kiosks, and buildings are not targets.
• Don’t shoot across roads, trails, waterways or into caves.
• Do not shoot in developed recreation sites such as campgrounds, trailheads, parking areas or boat launches.
• Leave gates as you find them.
• If crossing private property, be sure to ask permission from the landowner(s).

• It is your responsibility to contact the land manager to learn of any permit requirements, closures or restrictions related to shooting sports.
• Obtain a map of your destination and determine which areas are open to your type of travel.
• Make a realistic plan and stick to it. Always tell someone of your travel plans.
• Check the weather forecast before you go.
• Prepare for the unexpected by packing a small backpack full of emergency items.

• Other sensitive habitats to avoid include living desert soils, tundra, and seasonal nesting or breeding areas.
• Don’t use trees or other natural objects as targets. These impacts leave a permanent negative image about shooters’ relationship with nature.
• Do not disturb or shoot historical, archeological, or paleontological sites. They cannot be replaced.
• Motorized and mechanized vehicles are not allowed in designated Wilderness Areas.

• Respect the shooting community by only shooting legitimate targets.
• Pack out all target trash including shotgun shells, fragmented clay pigeons, or any targets. These leave a negative image about shooters.
• Carry a trash bag on your vehicle and pick up litter and target trash left by others.
• Do not shoot household appliances and other objects dumped in shooting areas. It is misconstrued that shooters are the dumpers.
• Practice minimum impact camping by using established sites or durable surfaces and camping 200 feet from water resources and trails.
• Observe proper sanitary waste disposal or pack your waste out.
• Before and after your trip, wash your gear and support vehicle to reduce the spread of invasive species.

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