Stanislaus National Forest

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Information on firearms use, Forest Orders, rewards and County Sheriff contacts.

FOREST ORDERS

The following forest orders are currently in effect. The files are in Adobe .pdf format and require the free Adobe Reader program. To download, right-select the link and select "Save Target As..." from the menu. Be patient...

• 2008-08: Temporary Fire Restrictions in Moderate Hazard Area (84k .pdf) (includes map of hazard area)
• 2008-03: Temporary Fire Restrictions in the High Hazard Area (193k .pdf) (includes map of hazard area)
• 2007-01: Dog Restrictions at Pinecrest Day Use Area (242k .pdf)

FIREARMS USE

Please obey firearms laws, practice common sense gun safety and respect other forest visitors' rights to enjoy the Stanislaus National Forest. Violation of regulations can result in fines up to $5,000 and 6 months imprisonment. Check with the local Sheriff or Ranger Station for current laws that affect firearms possession and use on the National Forest. Report any unsafe firearms use to the County Sheriff or Ranger Station.

Practice safe firearms use while on the Stanislaus National Forest:

• Stay more than 150 yards from any campground, building or other occupied area before shooting.
• Aim away from other people, campsites, campgrounds, houses or other buildings.
• Ensure that animals, plants and other forest resources will not be injured or damaged.
• Trees, signs, glass bottles, and clay pigeons are never appropriate targets.
• Have a solid dirt backstop; see the entire path of your bullet; ensure that no objects that could cause a ricochet are within your line of fire.
• Be off roads and trails when you shoot, and aim away from lakes, ponds and streams.
• Retrieve all shell casings and targets before leaving.
• While the Stanislaus National Forest does not have any area set aside for target shooting, some Forest visitors have found that certain areas are more desirable for firearms use than others. Contact the nearest Ranger Station for information on such places.