Has shooting been banned in Apache Sitgreaves?

[Airbusdriver]

On July 1st, we are renting a house for a week in Overgaard (Mogollon Airpark). I was planning on doing some scouting, and taking the boys shooting out in the wilderness.

 

I heard a rumor that shooting has been banned due to the fire hazard...any truth to this? I left a message on the ASNF answering machine with the inquiry. If I hear something..I will post.

[firstcoueswas80]

I very well could be wrong, but isn't or wasn't the entire forest closed?

[Red Rabbit]

Per fire restrictions, no shooting on the Sitgreaves NF.

http://www.publiclands.org/firenews/pressreleases/AZ.php?id=EFpZEFyyyVwHMRwgTt

 

Currently no shooting on the Kaibab or Coconino either. Apache NF is closed.

 

Restrictions on NF

http://www.publiclands.org/firenews/AZ.php

[bonecollector]

Even if it wasn't, I would be scared to do any shooting with how dry it is out there.

[WHT_MTNMAN]

yep no shooting or even driving on any of the roads up here. No scouting or anything. At least i have better chance my cameras won't be stolen. I hope

[bwhntr]

I was camping on the rim over the weekend. Yesterday, a ranger stopped at our camp and told us the entire ASNF will be closed starting Tuesday until it gets a "soaking" rain. It is very dry up there, but the deer/elk antler growth is looking good.

[Airbusdriver]

I was camping on the rim over the weekend. Yesterday, a ranger stopped at our camp and told us the entire ASNF will be closed starting Tuesday until it gets a "soaking" rain. It is very dry up there, but the deer/elk antler growth is looking good.

 

Just talked to ASNF and they confirmed everything that's been put on this thread: no shooting, no scouting, no farting...you name it, it can't be done! I understand the need, but it sure is frustrating paying for a cabin then not being able to do any of the things we had planned on doing (including scouting).

 

Oh well...there's always the Wii Dangerous Hunts game..

 

Thanks for the info..I'm done venting now

[biglakejake]

what is open is-

lakes around show low/pinetop-lakeside: show low lake, fool hollow, rainbow and becker over in springerville so some boating and fishing should still be in order. as a side note all the fish hatcheries in arizona are dumping into show low and fool hollow lakes so at least the kids can have some fun. catfish and walleye at night.

lee

ps i always go prarie dog shootin' out st johns way when they close the forest.

[AzHuntingAddict]

I thought you still could get to the cabin (private property) if you had some. The news realese stated this if I read it right. Here is the closure for Coronado.

 

http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/documents/20110608ClosureOders290and287SignedWithMaps.pdf

[Airbusdriver]

I thought you still could get to the cabin (private property) if you had some. The news realese stated this if I read it right. Here is the closure for Coronado.

 

http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/documents/20110608ClosureOders290and287SignedWithMaps.pdf

 

You are correct: It's just off the 260...Mogollon Airpark

[mbiewer]

FOREST CLOSURES—BLACK MESA RANGER DISTRICT

Release Date: Jun 28, 2011

 

Continued rising temperatures, extemely dry forests, current wildfires on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and the forecast of possible dry-lightning in the area this week has prompted officials of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to impose additional Forest Closures.

 

Black Mesa District Ranger Dee Hines reported at a community of near 300 people Saturday night in Heber, “We will be closing the rest of the Black Mesa District, but have decided to keep some manageable areas open.” He added, “I need to stress that closures mean closures to all public. If private lands border “closed” national forest land, access is still prohibited.”

 

Closed to public access: All national forest system lands, roads and trails as they currently exist within the administrative boundaries of the Black Mesa Ranger District.

 

Areas that will remain open with fire restrictions include:

 

Black Mesa Ranger District Administrative Site and the Tall Timbers County Park

Camp Shadow Pines Organization Camp Permit Area, The Arizona Department of Public Safety Administrative Site, and the Heber Work Center

Canyon Point Campground

Sinkhole Campground, Willow Springs Lake Day Use Area, Willow Springs Boat Ramp, and Willow Springs Lake

Rim Top Trailhead, Rim Lake Vista Trail (NFST # 622) between the Rim Top Trailhead and mile Post #3.7), including the Military Sinkhole Vista, Rim Vista, and Woods Canyon Vista occurring,

Rim Campground

Woods Canyon Recreation Area including the following Campgrounds: Aspen Campground, Crook Group Site, Rocky Point Day Use (Picnic) Area, Spillway Campground, Spillway Group Site,Woods Canyon Group Site, Woods Canyon Dump Station, Woods Canyon Administrative Site, Woods Canyon Maintenance Area, Woods Canyon Lake, Woods Canyon Store and Marina, and the Meadow Trail (NFST # 505)

Mogollon Rim Visitor Center

 

 

Routes EXCLUDED from closure include (depicted within Exhibit :

 

 

National Forest System Road (NFSR) 238 the entire segment of road from its junction with Hwy 260 to the Canyon Point Campground, including NFSR segments 238A and 238B which are campground loop roads.

 

 

Visitors to any of the sites that remain open are allowed to be in the developed site only. Walking, hiking, biking or other types of travel outside the boundaries of the “open” developed site is prohibited.

 

Current fire restrictions prohibit campfires, and coal, wood or charcoal fires, smoking outside of a vehicle or building, and discharging firearms. Fire restrictions and area closures will be rescinded when the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests receives sufficient precipitation to lessen the risk of fire.

 

Fireworks are always prohibited in national forests.

 

Forest Service Law Enforcement and other personnel will be patrolling forest roads and trails. “We ask that people be extremely cautious outdoors at this time, be aware of your surroundings and report all illegal activity to proper law enforcement authorities.

 

Know before you go!