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Is target shooting allowed in Lolo National Forest right now?
Open Generally yes, with rules
No forest-wide fire restrictions reported (Montana fire restrictions layer).
No forest-wide fire restrictions reported (Montana fire restrictions layer).
Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 2:31 PM MT
Official source: Lolo 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
- Montana fire restrictions layer: no fire restrictions
Mapped ranges, closures and restriction zones
| Name | Type | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninemile administrative sites & pastures firearms closure (Lolo NF) | Shooting closure | Closed | Temporary Order 26-020-Lolo-D4 (Sept 27, 2026 - Sept 26, 2027 unless rescinded): the Ninemile Ranger Station compound, Grand Menard day-use site and nature trail, and the Ninemile administrative pastures are closed to all hunting and firearm use. (Pin is approximate. Entry verified 2026-10-20.) source |
| Lolo National Forest (forest-wide fire restriction status) | Fire restriction zone | Open | No forest-wide fire restrictions reported (Montana fire restrictions layer). source |
Shooting-related orders and alerts
- Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition: This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
- Temporary Administrative Pasture Firearms Closure: What’s closed: Area Closed to All Hunting and Firearms Year RoundWhere: All National Forest Land within the Ninemile Administrative Sites on the Ranger Station compound, the Grand Menard Day Use site and Nature Trail, as well as in the following administrative pastures.When: September 27, 2026…
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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