Can we use this thread to update when shooting/fire bans are lifted since it finally rained?
Printable View
Can we use this thread to update when shooting/fire bans are lifted since it finally rained?
I'm just waiting for the campfire ban to be lifted. I just can't bring myself to go camping without a good campfire!
Yes, should be stickied, can you sticki it?
im partially afraid the libs might not allow shooting all summer. hope im wrong. if anyone hears anything be sure to post. i know what you mean about the camp fire im the same way
PACMAN89 gave a call to the Forest Park Rangers and was told it'll take 3 solid days of rain for them to lift the fire ban...
Of course, many counties and areas of the National Forest, etc. still have fire bans in effect.
Quote:
(CNN) -- Much-needed rain and forecasts predicting cooler and wetter weather prompted Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to lift a statewide fire ban Sunday.
"Mother Nature is finally giving us some relief," Hickenlooper said in a statement. "Even though the 2012 wildfire season is far from over and still challenging, we believe conditions are such that local authorities and federal land managers ought to resume control over fire bans in their jurisdictions."
A number of Colorado counties have fire bans in place, which will remain unchanged by Hickenlooper's action, his office said.
Colorado has been plagued by several major fires recently, including the devastating Waldo Canyon blaze, which scorched more than 18,000 acres since beginning June 23 and destroyed 346 homes in Colorado Springs. The fire -- the most destructive in Colorado's history -- was 98% contained as of Sunday, officials said.
The High Park fire, which burned more than 87,000 acres and destroyed nearly 260 homes in northern Colorado, was 100% contained, officials said.
Two other fires, the Weber fire and the Little Sand fire, were at 90% and 40% containment, respectively, as of Sunday, the governor's office said. No new fires were being monitored or supported by the Colorado Office of Emergency Management.
The statewide fire ban, issued June 14, applied to open burning, including campfires, warming fires, charcoal grill fires, fused explosives and private use of fireworks, officials said.
More than 60 Colorado counties were forecast to move to moderate or low danger over the next week, although a few counties continue to experience high fire danger, the governor's office said. The wildfire season will continue for a few more months, and the governor will reactivate the fire ban if needed.
The U.S. Forest Service, Department of the Interior, Defense Department and the Federal Emergency Management Agency were providing support to Colorado and other states affected by wildfires and flash flooding, authorities said Sunday.
President Barack Obama on June 28 approved a disaster declaration for Colorado, as well as federal assistance for victims of the High Park and Waldo Canyon fires.
On Monday, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will visit Colorado Springs to survey wildfire response efforts and thank those battling the blaze, authorities said.
Not much is changing around here.
http://www.coemergency.com/p/fire-ba...er-rating.htmlQuote:
Most counties still have enacted Fire Bans that are greater than the Statewide Ban. Wouldn't mind the shooting ban to be lifted though.
http://www.coemergency.com/p/fire-ba...er-rating.html
While this moisture is great, realistically it does very little to lower the overall fire danger. Short term, great but all we need is one or two weeks of 80-90's and little humidity and we are right back in the same spot we were two weeks ago.
Pollytickians sure are great at knee jerk reactions aren't they..........
I'm still gona be a grade A+ Asshole!! I see anything I don't aprove of here in the hills. I'm gona call *CSP First, and shoot 2ND!! [Coffee]
We'd expect nothing less. [Tooth]Quote:
Originally Posted by DSB OUTDOORS
And I thank you!! [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by Ah Pook
What are you going to shoot?Quote:
Originally Posted by DSB OUTDOORS
The cig's out of their mouths!!! And then the sparks!! [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiggity
Sad but true just pray for the monsoon to keep it upQuote:
Originally Posted by BPTactical
well weve got nearly twoQuote:
Originally Posted by islandermyk
Quote:
Originally Posted by hatidua
That map hasn't been updated since July 3rd
Unfortunately, keeping up the monsoon would create a whole new on slot of issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by spittoon
I'm not saying I the don't enjoy seeing the rain, seems like it's the electon choice right now, lesser of two evils [Beer]
I'm seeing all the fire restriction stuff and in the process reading what each county and national forest has restricted. I am not seeing shooting bans or am I just missing it?
At least in Park County (the only one where I've really been paying attention): http://parkco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=32Quote:
Originally Posted by KevDen2005
And around Foulplay, it's damn dry.
I am pretty critical of the governor, but I want to make it clear that I think he did a great job pretending to take a critical action in a great time of need, and then appropriately lifting the ban once the state got some rain. Good job guy.
Thanks...Quote:
Originally Posted by centrarchidae
I want to camp in Park County/Pike National Forest in two weeks and was hoping to shoot. I was also hoping to build a camp fire but I thought that was would be too much wishful thinking.
Actualy this thread was first if you want to split hairs.
Does anyone know of any place that the ban on shooting is lifted....maybe even perhaps campfires (wishful thinking)?
Nope. Pawnee is still closed... [Bang]Quote:
Originally Posted by KevDen2005
Look forward to shooting bans to happen every summer from this point forward.
+1 Hickenpooper is an idiot!Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices
Should show up there when lifted. Is even a rss link if you use that
I am anxiously awaiting more info on this. I am going camping this weekend
Yeah, hopefully we see some bans lift. I can do without the camp fire for the most part, I have lots of propane style stoves. I really want to shoot my rifles.Quote:
Originally Posted by spleify
Yeah exactly my thoughts, camping and not shooting is gonna be boringQuote:
Originally Posted by KevDen2005
This is also the proper place for this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by tmckay2
It looks like Pike and San Isabel National Forests Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands has gone back to Stage 1 fire restrictions as of July 12th.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices
Bruno Gulch looks to be closed to shooting. Does this mean the South Site is open! If so, be cool. No exploding anything. Bring lots of water, shovels and such.
Steve
reading order 12-12, south site looks ok now. can anyone confirm?
I'd also like to know about the south site... wife and I are about to head down there to shoot her new gun!
According to exhibit L under order UFC-01-12, it looks like the south site is OPEN! I compared the map to some other maps I have and I was looking at the wrong place [Tooth] It's dated 17 July.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices
Here is what i posted, after this one was started. Bottom of story, for the mentioned areas still in effect.
I doubt we will see public shooting until there has been a solid week of rain.
2 weeks left this month then aug which is not known for a lot of moisture.
http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20120713/NEWS01/307130023/Some-fire-restrictions-eased-Arapaho-Roosevelt-Pawnee-lands?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE&nclick_ch eck=1
that post doesnt mention pike ntl forest?
went to south site and had a great time. had about 6 other groups UK p therr
South Site is definitely open. Notorius, I'm not sure when you were there, but I was there from 10-12, we were the tan pickup truck, closest to the entrance. Great day for shooting, and good to see so many people there being safe and responsible. I'll post pictures and a report in the South Site thread after I get home from work.