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8/1/2006 8:46:08 PM EDT
Just was wondering if anyone has ever been out there and if so, could share their experiences. Also was wondering if you just planned to go out to some BLM owned land and target shoot if you are required to have a hunting license. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
8/2/2006 8:19:52 AM EDT
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according to the BLM website, you are not required to have any sort of permit or license to target shoot on BLM land

you must clean up after yourself (pack out targets, shell casing, etc.)

you must not be a nuicense, dangerous, etc

no shooting signs, trees, buildings, etc.

must observe no shooting areas

no shooting in developed campsites (you gotta go out into the woods)

From the BLM website:
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Target Shooting is allowed on public lands.  However, you must provide your own targets and remove your debris when you leave your site.  It is illegal to shoot at trees, signs, outbuildings, or other objects on federal lands that are for the public's enjoyment.

Bureau of Land Management California policy is to allow the use of firearms on public lands, as provided for in state law, and to cooperate with state authorities in the enforcement of firearms regulations.  

Persons have the permission of the Bureau of Land Management to possess and use firearms, including lawfully registered assault weapons, on BLM-administered public lands, except when prohibited by other applicable laws and regulations.


of course, just to be safe, contact the local BLM field office for that location: http://www.blm.gov/ca/bakersfield/directory.html