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Is target shooting allowed in BLM Utah Color Country District right now?
Open Generally yes, with rules
No seasonal fire restrictions; BLM Utah year-round prohibitions still apply (no exploding targets, explosives or fireworks) (BLM Utah fire restrictions page, Utah Fire Info restrictions layer).
No seasonal fire restrictions; BLM Utah year-round prohibitions still apply (no exploding targets, explosives or fireworks) (BLM Utah fire restrictions page, Utah Fire Info restrictions layer).
Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 3:37 PM MT
Official source: BLM Utah Color Country District →
Verify before you go. Fire restrictions and closures can change daily. Confirm with the managing agency and follow posted signs. This page is not legal advice.
Status signals we checked
- BLM Utah fire restrictions page: no fire restrictions
- Utah Fire Info restrictions layer: no fire restrictions
Mapped ranges, closures and restriction zones
| Name | Type | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Shooting Range | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm, Sport Shooting; managed: Partner Leased. Amenities: Shade Structures, Benches, Trash Containers. source |
| Southern Utah Shooting Sports Complex | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm, Sport Shooting; managed: Partner Leased. Amenities: Restrooms, Shade Structures, Benches. source |
| Three Peaks Shooting Range | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm, Sport Shooting; managed: Partner Owned. Amenities: Restrooms, Shade Structures, Benches, Trash Containers. source |
| Wayne County Shooting Range | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm, Sport Shooting; managed: Partner Leased. Amenities: Shade Stuctures, Benches. source |
| BLM Utah Color Country District (district-wide fire restriction status) | Fire restriction zone | Open | No seasonal fire restrictions; BLM Utah year-round prohibitions still apply (no exploding targets, explosives or fireworks) (BLM Utah fire restrictions page, Utah Fire Info restrictions layer). source |
General rules
- Year-round on all BLM Utah lands (Fire Prevention Order UT914-25-001): no explosives, exploding targets, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnics or fireworks.
- BLM Utah asks shooters not to use tracer, incendiary or steel-core/steel-component rounds; metal hitting rock can start wildfires.
- Several areas are closed to target shooting (see the closures listed on this page and BLM's closure maps). Never shoot from or across a road.
- Use a safe backstop, don't attach targets to plants or rocks, and pack out all targets, shells and brass.
Notes
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Statewide: Prevention Order UT914-25-001 (since 2025-06-17) prohibits fireworks and explosives/exploding targets. Order: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x4KTVzsYt0x61g7GNbGF9BqcpCYfyej2/view
- Recreational shooting rules and closure maps: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/utah/recreational_shooting
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