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Re: Distance Regulation
« Reply #30 on: September 03, 2014, 01:12:15 AM »
Hey guys,

I'm trying to find the regulation on how far you have to be from structures and roads to hunt.  I thought it was 300 yards but I can't find that anywhere.  Can you guys send the reference?

Thanks!

Curtis

Found something that would be helpful )

Target Shooting
You can target shoot on national forest lands unless a specific area has been closed to the activity because it jeopardizes public safety. Information about closures is available at each district office. When target shooting, Forest Service regulations prohibit discharging a firearm:
In or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area,
Across or on roads or bodies of water, or where people or property are exposed to injury or damage,
Into a cave,
Causing resource damage; don’t shoot trees, rocks, stumps, non-game animals.
Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both (16 U.S.C. 551, 18 U.S.C. 3559 and 3571).

http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/mbs/recreation/hunting

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Re: Distance Regulation
« Reply #31 on: September 03, 2014, 07:51:34 AM »
Not much waterfowl hunting occurs on National Forest.  :dunno:

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Re: Distance Regulation
« Reply #32 on: September 03, 2014, 02:26:25 PM »
Hey guys,

I'm trying to find the regulation on how far you have to be from structures and roads to hunt.  I thought it was 300 yards but I can't find that anywhere.  Can you guys send the reference?

Thanks!

Curtis

Found something that would be helpful )

Target Shooting
You can target shoot on national forest lands unless a specific area has been closed to the activity because it jeopardizes public safety. Information about closures is available at each district office. When target shooting, Forest Service regulations prohibit discharging a firearm:
In or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area,
Across or on roads or bodies of water, or where people or property are exposed to injury or damage,
Into a cave,
Causing resource damage; don’t shoot trees, rocks, stumps, non-game animals.
Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both (16 U.S.C. 551, 18 U.S.C. 3559 and 3571).

http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/mbs/recreation/hunting

That states targeting shooting. That is way different than hunting. I don't know if it is set at the county level or not. I have looked at a couple different counties and can't find any helpful information on the subject. http://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=332-52-145 If you read bullet point number two it says rules and regulations are set by WSDFW. I would think distance laws would fall under the rules part but can't find anything on their website either.

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Re: Distance Regulation
« Reply #33 on: September 03, 2014, 02:36:41 PM »
Not much waterfowl hunting occurs on National Forest.  :dunno:

WDFW controls the hunting on National Forest , I think it'll be the same with waterfowl, 150 yards away from a residence. I don't know I just thought this might be
helpful.
« Last Edit: September 03, 2014, 06:57:59 PM by Tiger1358 »

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Re: Distance Regulation
« Reply #34 on: September 05, 2014, 01:05:59 PM »
insted of guessing ya could just call WDFW and ask..... i am sure they would tell you. Once you get the informatino from them write down thier information so if a Game Warden stops you... you can say i clarified with the WDFW and i talked with "betty sue" etc....
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Re: Distance Regulation
« Reply #35 on: September 05, 2014, 10:23:04 PM »
insted of guessing ya could just call WDFW and ask..... i am sure they would tell you. Once you get the informatino from them write down thier information so if a Game Warden stops you... you can say i clarified with the WDFW and i talked with "betty sue" etc....

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Re: Distance Regulation
« Reply #36 on: September 22, 2014, 02:25:35 PM »
Hey guys,

I'm trying to find the regulation on how far you have to be from structures and roads to hunt.  I thought it was 300 yards but I can't find that anywhere.  Can you guys send the reference?

Thanks!

Curtis

The hunting regs dont address this well, they leave the large assumption that one will safe with your hunting activities. BUT state and county regulations do address some rules,  for instance WAC 332-52-145 ( if target shooting), which are enforced by LEO and cites the mythical 500' rule (3c).  I know in Kitsap county, there are additional county regulations for shooting including minimum acreage required to target shoot and minimum distance to structures, there is even shotgun (no rifle) only areas here.... Dont limit your investigation to just hunting regulations even when the above reference clearly is not applicable if hunting especially if you are going to hunt in areas which are somewhat developed and unfamiliar...
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Re: Distance Regulation
« Reply #37 on: September 28, 2014, 07:14:04 AM »
I can remember some years ago it was posted in many places that you could not shoot closer than 100' from a maintained portion of any public road or highway. I was told by a sherriff about 10 years ago that you had to be 300' from any dwelling or residence. It is no longer posted anywhwere I can find. I hunt a couple of places where I am closer than that and the game warden watched us because he hunts waterfowl. Never says a word.

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Re: Distance Regulation
« Reply #38 on: September 28, 2014, 07:32:45 AM »
insted of guessing ya could just call WDFW and ask..... i am sure they would tell you. Once you get the informatino from them write down thier information so if a Game Warden stops you... you can say i clarified with the WDFW and i talked with "betty sue" etc....

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I will also add that you should talk to an enforcement officer.  Call the region you hunt in and ask to speak to an officer in the county you hunt in.   Best to talk to someone who enforces the rules around the questions you have.  Just my  :twocents:

 


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