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Is target shooting allowed in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest right now?
Open Generally yes, with rules
No forest-wide fire restrictions reported (news release 2026-09-23).
No forest-wide fire restrictions reported (news release 2026-09-23).
Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 3:37 PM MT
Official source: Medicine Bow-Routt 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
- news release 2026-09-23: no fire restrictions
Mapped ranges, closures and restriction zones
| Name | Type | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest (forest-wide fire restriction status) | Fire restriction zone | Open | No forest-wide fire restrictions reported (news release 2026-09-23). source |
Shooting-related orders and alerts
- Seasonal Recreational Shooting Prohibition - Pole Mountain Area: A permanent Forest Order for public safety that prohibits discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun annually from March 31 to September 10 in the Pole Mountain Area of the Laramie Ranger District, Medicine Bow National Forest.
- Seasonal Prairie Dog Shooting Prohibition - Thunder Basin National Grassland: A permanent Forest Order to protect at-risk species associated with prairie dogs, which prohibits shooting prairie dogs annually from February 1 to August 15 in a small, central portion of the Thunder Basin National Grassland.
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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