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Olympia173
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Location: East Olympia Joined: Fri May 30, 2014 Posts: 490
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I grew up shooting in Capitol Forest and it's always been my go-to for pistol and short-range rifle. Recently a buddy of mine went up to some of our favorite spots and noted that (at least along the D-line) there are tons of new "no shooting" signs at nearly every location. So, a few months ago when the state was looking to have discussions with shooters, dirt bikers and equestrian folks, were they discussing in good faith, or is the plan to just shut down the forest to shooting?
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Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:10 am |
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hkcavalier
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Location: NE WA Joined: Tue Oct 18, 2011 Posts: 5484
Real Name: The Dude
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You definitely have to drive further into the forest, but to my knowledge it's not closed.
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Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:18 am |
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Massivedesign
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Location: Olympia, WA Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 38307
Real Name: Dan
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Olympia173 wrote: I grew up shooting in Capitol Forest and it's always been my go-to for pistol and short-range rifle. Recently a buddy of mine went up to some of our favorite spots and noted that (at least along the D-line) there are tons of new "no shooting" signs at nearly every location. So, a few months ago when the state was looking to have discussions with shooters, dirt bikers and equestrian folks, were they discussing in good faith, or is the plan to just shut down the forest to shooting? They haven't closed anything new, C-Line has been closed to shooting for a few years now.
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Mon Aug 29, 2016 5:31 am |
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Mrmikesgunrack
Location: ELMA Joined: Tue Mar 1, 2016 Posts: 56
Real Name: Mike
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I shoot in the pit off the c line past porter all the time. The only time its closed is when they are working in it. And they post it on temporary signs, usually with a date.
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Fri Sep 09, 2016 11:58 am |
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Olympia173
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Location: East Olympia Joined: Fri May 30, 2014 Posts: 490
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My buddy went to the triangle pit this morning and said there's a sign there "Shooting Hours 9-6". Is this new? Seems like DNR is just boxing us shooters in more and more, adding new restrictions without providing viable alternatives.
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Sun Oct 23, 2016 10:04 am |
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Massivedesign
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Location: Olympia, WA Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 38307
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Olympia173 wrote: My buddy went to the triangle pit this morning and said there's a sign there "Shooting Hours 9-6". Is this new? Seems like DNR is just boxing us shooters in more and more, adding new restrictions without providing viable alternatives. That sign has been there for over a year. RCW also stated that shooting is limited dawn to dusk.
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Sun Oct 23, 2016 10:08 am |
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Olympia173
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Location: East Olympia Joined: Fri May 30, 2014 Posts: 490
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So depending on the time of year, the sign is significantly more restrictive than the law?
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Sun Oct 23, 2016 10:10 am |
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MADrtcw
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Location: South Seattle Joined: Sat Mar 21, 2015 Posts: 495
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Olympia173 wrote: So depending on the time of year, the sign is significantly more restrictive than the law? From my understanding it's out of respect for the local residents. Having the locals Waking up to gunfire at 6 am would work against us in the long run.
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Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:24 pm |
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cmica
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Location: I-5 /512 Joined: Thu Dec 8, 2011 Posts: 15231
Real Name: chris
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MADrtcw wrote: Olympia173 wrote: So depending on the time of year, the sign is significantly more restrictive than the law? From my understanding it's out of respect for the local residents. Having the locals Waking up to gunfire at 6 am would work against us in the long run. and what season would that be? summer winter fluff said
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