For the first time in at least decades, the Bureau of Land Management has closed off target shooting on all public lands in 15 Mother Lode Field Office counties, including Nevada County. Acting Field Manager Jim Eicher says the ban will likely not be lifted before the end of the wildfire season, which prompted the action…
Eicher does point out that target shooting is normally not allowed on lands located near popular recreation areas, including South Yuba River State Park, Bridgeport, and Edwards and Purdon Crossings. And in areas where it has been allowed, precautions are always urged…
Eicher says hunters are not affected by the emergency restrictions.
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