Areas in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest permanently closed to target ...

Parts of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest along Interstate 90 and Middle Fork Road 56 have been permanently closed to target shooters. The area along the highway had been temporarily closed about two years ago.

The ban does not affect hunting activites.

Target shooting in recreational areas and associated environmental damage prompted the move, Snoqualmie District Ranger Jim Franzel said. “Every summer, we had two or three near misses.”

Shooting along I-90 greatly dropped off after the temporary ban went into effect. But there have been some fines issued to violators, Franzel said.

The area around the Middle Fork of Snoqualmie River had not been part of the temporary closure, but were added due to similar characteristics – a flat valley floor with steep walls, dispersed camping and high use by non-shooters.

Illegal shooting in the areas can result in a fine up to $5,000 and six months in prison.

Signs designate the areas closed to shooting. Information on where people can target shoot is available at the Forest Service’s district office in North Bend and the Enumclaw Public Service Center.

The closure order and maps are available online.

Dan Catchpole: 392-6434, ext. 246, or editor@snovalleystar.com .

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Search continues for missing trooper

WENATCHEE — Snowshoe tracks believed to be made by a missing State Patrol trooper headed west from the Lyman Lake area, placing him most recently on the western edge of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. That means the Snohomish



Areas in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest permanently closed to target ...

Parts of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest along Interstate 90 and Middle Fork Road 56 have been permanently closed to target shooters. The area along the highway had been temporarily closed about two years ago.



Here's your chance to work on the railroad; volunteer on Iron Goat Trail

Volunteers for Outdoor Washington and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest need help to repair winter storm damage and drain maintenance. The June 4 volunteers will be rewarded with a free tailgate cookout afterward. The 9-mile trail follows the



Kids experience more in a weekend

May brings blooming flowers, budding saplings and fresh faces outdoors every year to the Hike, Bike and Boat event on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Fifty Seattle high school and elementary students ventured out last Saturday to experience



Environmental groups sue to keep road closed into forestlands east of Darrington

It's been years since people have been able to drive the length of Suiattle River Road 26, a popular route east of Darrington that leads to trailheads, campgrounds and Sauk-Suiattle tribal cemeteries in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.




Areas in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest permanently closed ...

Parts of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest along Interstate 90 and Middle Fork Road 56 have been permanently closed to target shooters. The area along the highway had been temporarily closed about two years ago.

The ban does not affect hunting activites.

Target shooting in recreational areas and associated environmental damage prompted the move, Snoqualmie District Ranger Jim Franzel said. “Every summer, we had two or three near misses.”

Shooting along I-90 greatly dropped off after the temporary ban went into effect. But there have been some fines issued to violators, Franzel said.

The area around the Middle Fork of Snoqualmie River had not been part of the temporary closure, but were added due to similar characteristics – a flat valley floor with steep walls, dispersed camping and high use by non-shooters.

Illegal shooting in the areas can result in a fine up to $5,000 and six months in prison.

Signs designate the areas closed to shooting. Information on where people can target shoot is available at the Forest Service’s district office in North Bend and the Enumclaw Public Service Center.

The closure order and maps are available online.

Dan Catchpole: 392-6434, ext. 246, or editor@snovalleystar.com .


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Ghost bears, exploring the biodiversity crisis

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National Forest Scenic Byways Far West

National Forest Scenic Byways Far West

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This land, a guide to western national forests

This land, a guide to western national forests

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Recreation Guide to Washington National Forests

Recreation Guide to Washington National Forests

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