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Is target shooting allowed in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest right now?
Restricted Yes, but with restrictions
Stage 1 fire restrictions (alerts page).
Stage 1 fire restrictions (alerts page).
Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 6:34 PM MT
Official source: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest →
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
- alerts page: Stage 1 fire restrictions
Mapped ranges, closures and restriction zones
| Name | Type | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Tonopah Ranger District (Central Nevada) | Fire restriction zone | Open | Fire prevention order only (no fireworks, explosives/binary targets, tracer, incendiary or steel-component ammo) (Nevada Fire Info layer, effective 2026-05-01). source |
| Carson Ranger District (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest) | Fire restriction zone | Restricted | Order 04-17-26-01-05: discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun is prohibited from 1:00 PM to 6:00 AM on all Carson Ranger District land (legal hunting exempt), through Oct 31, 2026 at 12:01 AM Pacific unless rescinded. Emergency recreational shooting order (Nevada Fire Info layer, effective 2026-08-14). Read the order for the hours and area where shooting is prohibited. source |
| Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (forest-wide fire restriction status) | Fire restriction zone | Restricted | Stage 1 fire restrictions (alerts page). source |
| Santa Rosa (Central Nevada) | Fire restriction zone | Check source | Fire prevention order only (no fireworks, explosives/binary targets, tracer, incendiary or steel-component ammo) (Nevada Fire Info layer, effective 2026-05-01). Nevada Fire Info page lists: “USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe NF- Santa Rosa Ranger District Stage I Fire Restrictions”, which disagrees with the layer. Check the forest before you go. source |
Shooting-related orders and alerts
- Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02: This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
- Emergency Recreation Shooting Order (Carson Ranger District): Restrictions on using firearms during high fire danger. This is to provide for the public’s health and safety and to protect National Forest System Lands, resources, and facilities during the current period of highfire danger.
General rules
- Target shooting is allowed on national forests unless an area is closed or restricted by order.
- No shooting within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation area or occupied area.
- No shooting across or on a forest road or body of water, or into caves.
- No tracer or incendiary ammunition. Exploding targets are restricted or prohibited on many forests.
- Use a safe backstop, don't attach targets to trees or structures, and pack out all targets, cans, bottles and brass.
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