BigMoqui Report post Posted May 28, 2013 I'll probably get flak for this but here goes, aren't clay pigeons biodegradable? Don't they turn from bright orange to white in a matter of weeks and then sort of melt into the ground after a few heavy rains? Don't get me wrong the plastic bags and shot up soda cans are not only a clear violation of the law but just common sense that you pick that stuff up. I too leave every camp/shooting spot cleaner than I found it, but I've never gone out and picked up my broken clay pigeons. Am I in the wrong here? Honestly, I am just curious about what the law would say about them. Not trying to pick a fight I think you did the right thing here by calling, just curious about the clays. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted May 29, 2013 I used to go on the father/son camp outs when my daughter was young and didn't know the difference. And I can tell you that it wasn't the ward that was doing all the shooting. There are never to be any guns brought to any activity like this. Now what happens once the camp out it over is another thing. Everyone I have been on most groups leave shortly after breakfast on Saturday morning. There are always a few groups that will hang out and do their own thing. And they are the ones that should be held accountable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted May 29, 2013 why ask if they are biodegradable ? its an unsightly mess in our national forest and shouldn't happen especially if they camp in the area over the yrs - the mess will be there forever - replenished each trip if you google - there are all kinds of answers to that question . 1- quote -- most clay pigeons today are biodegradable. They are comprised of 97% (give or take a little for manufacturer) clay and 3% asphalt pitch. Depending on the size of the pieces it will take 3-5 years for the clay pigeons to break down. There are also biodegradable targets out there too. Most of them are clay and bound by sulfur. it all depends who makes them - some are even covered by a thin plastic which doesn't allow it to be biodegradable some are made of bird seed and other products! the adults need to know what they are doing and leaving is wrong - it makes for future generations of trash shoots!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosninocanines Report post Posted May 29, 2013 I used to go on the father/son camp outs when my daughter was young and didn't know the difference. And I can tell you that it wasn't the ward that was doing all the shooting. There are never to be any guns brought to any activity like this. Now what happens once the camp out it over is another thing. Everyone I have been on most groups leave shortly after breakfast on Saturday morning. There are always a few groups that will hang out and do their own thing. And they are the ones that should be held accountable. That probably is the case here however I hope they are able to contact those that stayed and follow up on the clean-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted May 29, 2013 Am I the only one that finds it ironic that it was a Mountain Dew can left behind? Doesn't that crap have some of the highest caffeine content? Too funny! Don't care what group it was, they should be ashamed of themselves for leaving the forest littered like that, and even more ashamed for doing it in front of youngsters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted May 30, 2013 Nothing wrong with a little caffeine................. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
