Harry Osborne recreational target shooting update
On the path to a vision for recreational target shooting
Last spring, DNR held four outreach meetings to discuss target shooting for the Capitol, Tahuya, Harry Osborne and Yacolt Burn state forests.
We wanted to hear from those who live in, around or recreate in some of DNR’s most-loved landscapes.
We asked for ideas on how we could better manage target shooting in these specific landscapes to enhance the experience of target shooters and public safety for all who enjoy DNR landscapes.
Thank you for the time you spent with us sharing your input.
You can view a summary of the Harry Osborne meeting here.
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During the summer and fall, DNR staff continued to work on increasing our understanding of how other land managers have approached target shooting.
Based on our conversations with the public and our understanding of the unique landscapes popular for target shooting, we plan to tailor our next steps to meet the needs of each individual forest – and its visitors.
Moving forward
We heard a wide range of comments, thoughts and ideas for recreational target shooting in Harry Osborne, though we didn't hear a clear path to guide next steps.
With that in mind, we may spend more time analyzing possible solutions in this landscape to better understand the next steps best suited to the variety of perspectives we heard at our public meetings last spring and ongoing.
Of the comments, there was concern for garbage, noise and safety as well as strong support for recommending areas best suited to recreational target shooting in Harry Osborne.
This, too, needs a broader look, internally and with your input.
We always strive to make lasting decisions.
That’s why we will sequence changes to target shooting where the ideas and path is the clearest, in our Tahuya State Forest, for example.
These steps help inform the best decisions later on in Harry Osborne.
Enhanced target shooting information online
You may have noticed that we’ve improved our target shooting information online.
We’ve created a target shooting web page for information regarding these efforts.
You can view it here:
www.dnr.wa.gov/targetshooting.
Please check back periodically for more information, though we’ll continue to keep you informed on this process through this e-newsletter.
Thank you for your continued interest as we navigate how to best manage target shooting in Harry Osborne that all can enjoy for years to come.
Contact us
Brock Milliern
Conservation, Recreation and Transactions Division Manager
360-902-1047
[email protected]
Glenn Glover
Acting Statewide Recreation Manager
360-902-1604
[email protected]
Project web page
www.dnr.wa.gov/targetshooting