Bureau of Land Management Issues Recreational Target Shooting Restrictions in Riverside and San Diego Counties
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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – Effective July 1, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management is temporarily prohibiting target shooting on public lands in western Riverside and San Diego Counties, California, due to hazardous fire conditions.
The increased risk of wildfire brought on by hot, dry weather, hazardous fuels and the restricted nature of these areas make this notice necessary. This order will remain in effect until fire conditions warrant a lifting of the restrictions.
"Due to increased fire danger, there will be a temporary restriction on recreational target shooting," said BLM Acting District Manager Thomas Zale. "This will help reduce any unwanted ignition under severe burning conditions that could pose a threat to the public safety on public and private lands."
Target shooting is prohibited on 262,889 acres of public lands. A map and description of the restricted area is available on-line at: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/cdd/fire/fire_restrictions.html
Other uses of these areas are exempted from the closure, as specified in the order.
For further information, contact the BLM, California Desert District Office at (951) 697-5200.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.