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just wanna confirm that the range is open from sun up to sun down... google is saying it is open 24 hours and ... i would love to run a night time shoot with lights and IR but wanna make sure im not reading that wrong
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oremike
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Rules & Regulations Shooting at live trees is prohibited. Shooting at garbage and glass is prohibited. Target shooting is prohibited between dusk and dawn.
Cogs
Cogs
Has anyone been to snake tooth target area near Brookings,OR. I have a construction job in Brookings I found this area on Google maps. Was just curious of layout if anybody has been there.
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Member 34319
I'm not sure how to answer this, I'm not sure the subject of this thread and this question are relatable?
Has anyone else heard that shooting in forest ares has been closed down for fire danger?
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Member 34319
ODF installed red gates on most entrances to most parts of Tillamook State Forest at the beginning of Covid (2020). While they have the ability to legally shut down certain activities. Recreational shooting is not one of those. I am still researching the legality of the red gates. I'm not certain they have the law behind them in terms of shutting off the woods via the red gates. Hence why 2022 they were all open during fire season. Off road use and logging can be legally shut down at any time for any reason.
05-25-2023....

I was up at North Fork at the beginning of the this week. I found a nice headset. Tell me the date, color of the headset and the range you were on. I am not asking for a reward. If you have a twin, bring that to assist in verifying this is yours.
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How is the cellular service there me and the wife wanna go shooting while the kids are at school but want to be able to receive call in case of emergencies
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Member 34319
Cell service can be spotty at the lanes, there are apps that can track you on your smart phone and place placards where you had last receiver cell service. I have witnessed hot spots run out there though. Best test it out when you know you don't need to worry about a school call. Like summer!
kerotan87
kerotan87
appreciate it was looking at that or one of those gps messenger things that connects to your phone. now that it summer is kinda a moot point till school starts again thank you
I could not find clear information that Wolf Creek range is open for use given that fire season could start any day now. Weather is supposed to be nice for the next few days.
Thank you in advance
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rhollister71
rhollister71
it was open last weekend and i believe its still open
Mikej
Mikej
Be sure to take a gallon or five of water, and a small shovel
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petebob88
I know i's on short notice, but is there a star party at the top of the shooting range? Are there still tweakers scavenging for shells?
I was shooting at Wolf Creek at #4 Sunday with my son. Good time. We left at about 3 but when I was unload the truck when we got home, I discovered that we left something behind. Went back but it was gone. There was a couple shooting (minivan) and a guy picking up brass for reloading (red compact) so maybe one of them picked it up. The guy had a Ruger 22 pistol that he called a real squirrel killer. Maybe someone on here knows them. I know it is a long shot but if at all possible I'd like to get it back.
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snib
Maybe
Member 34319
There have been a handful of folks that have left guns behind. Thankfully, they are usually returned. I would do your due diligence and report the firearm to the authorities. At least that way it is in the database and if someone tries selling it legally, it should get pinged.
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snib
I filed a report yesterday.
Any idea how early one would have to be to get a spot on the weekend? I've been up a couple times around 9am weekdays but not weekends.
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Lasers
Lasers
If I want my pick of lane on a weekend, I'm there by first light. Sometimes I'll see no one until 9am, sometimes all lanes will be full within an hour of dawn.

Be weary of brass monkeys
Member 34319
It is a toss up really. There is no legitimate way to know how busy it will be on any given day. I've driven to there at 12 in the afternoon on a sunny Saturday and all lanes would be empty. I've also camped out there for clean up efforts to have 10-12 cars come through at 6-7 in the morning to get a lane. My best advice is, if you think you will be the first by leaving early, leave even earlier.
Akx39
Akx39
Thanks for the responses.
Hey… is wolf creek open?? Google been saying it's been closed… and now it doesn't say temporarily closed???

thank you
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Flymph
Flymph
I know it says shooting lanes but I have to ask, is there any room to shoot clays here? With a 12ga and pigeon thrower I mean. Never been here before
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srxfan
srxfan
North Fork Wolf Creek lane 3 or 4 would work OK too
gryghin
gryghin
@srxfan you may want to look at the aerial view of those lanes.
srxfan
srxfan
I see I see, thanks. Looks like there are better places!
I would like to know if the Wolf Fork range is open. Google is showing it temporary closed. Reason for closure? Is it expected to open anytime soon?
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TXManny
TXManny
@Reno thanks! I'm assuming it's best to head out early to get a lane on the weekends.
Member 34319
If you think you'll be there first by leaving early, leave even earlier! I've known some to arrive as early as 3-4 hours before sunrise on weekends to ensure a spot. Then again, I've driven by on a weekend, and they would all be empty. If word has gotten out they are open, chances are this weekend will be quite busy.
TXManny
TXManny
Good advice! Thank you, Sir!
Hello,
Is the North Fork Wolf Creek Recreational Shooting Lanes open? I heard it was temporarily closed due to the fire season. I appreciate the update.
Thanks,
WillieCS1
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Mikej
Mikej
The last up date I can find on the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) says NF Wolfcreek lanes are closed.

Here is the last update, as far as I know, from The Tillamook State Forest (TSF). They show closed also. Beaver Dam pit is open.

Eventually our public lands will be close to the public because our rulers don't trust their employers. The people.
Old Noob
Old Noob
closed
Google is showing this as temporarily closed, is that the case or can I go blow some rounds on Sunday?
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srxfan
srxfan
It is the case. For the latest info you can always check
Cosimel
Cosimel
From what I saw on the Tillamook State Forest ODF page just yesterday, it's going to remain closed until the end of August and probably through the Labor Day weekend. Sorry.
Some friends and i were thinking about going here soon. I recently bought target stand below. There are 4 holes to help secure stand to ground. Is this even necessary? And if so, what is the ground like there? is it hard gravel? soft dirt? thanks!

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Flymph
Flymph
It is mostly gravel on the upper lanes and compacted dirt on the lower two lanes.
You could get by with a heavy rock or only hitting paper tho.
Member 34319
If it is really windy, you may need something to aid in keeping it upright. Otherwise, I'd say you won't need anything. Heavy rocks or some sand bags in the legs might help if absolutely needed. There isn't really a way to stake targets however due to the composition of the range.
Total noob here. What sort of targets would you recommend if I'm bringing handgun and rifle? I've only shot paper targets with handgun at range. Is there anything to place targets on ? thanks!
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Parvo99
Parvo99
You'll have to bring your own target stands. If you just want to hit something, I recommend steel targets for unlimited, non interrupted fun. If you want to zero in your sights or evaluate your accuracy, I'd use paper targets.
arrowshooter
arrowshooter
Whatever you attach your targets to, please remember to take it back with you. Too many people just leave their stuff out there and good folks have to pick up after them. Just want to get you started out right.;)
Cosimel
Cosimel
I've been going up there for years, and when I first started, I came up with all sort of home made solutions, none of which held up for long, even the PVC tubing ones don't take being shot well. There are a lot of options, but for the last three years I've been using solutions from an Oregon company Thor Targets. I'm currently using one of the paper target stands, three of their steel plate systems, and a gong. They all have held up well and didn't cost much when you consider you'll be spreading that cost out over years of use. I will also second @arrowshooter in requesting you take with you anything you bring in. I know some people think they are doing the next guy a favor when they leave their post sticking out of the top of the berm not realizing it wasn't supposed to be up there in the first place. What ever you end up shooting at, keep it on the ground, in front of the backstop, and take it with you when you're done.
Is the range closed because of Covid?
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Rayge
Of course, shouldn't policing our brass and ourselves be a given? Also I'm a disabled veterans so I think I get free access to state parks?
Flymph
Flymph
You still need to display a pass of some sort, but that very well could be.
Cosimel
Cosimel
While this could always change, there has not been any fee to enter or requirement of a State Parks parking permit to use the lanes. Unfortunately, the concept of 'pack it in, pack it out' is not a given at the lanes anymore. The efforts to keep the lanes clean requires multiple volunteer clean up efforts every year. The misuse of the lanes has only increased over the last few years as the popularity of the lanes has also increased. With COVID restrictions on organized clean up efforts along with a spike in use has unfortunately put us behind in our efforts.
Hello all,
I've been planning to take a trip up there sometime soon unfortunately it will likely be a weekend and from what I hear North Fork is pretty popular! First time driving/going to the shooting lanes I would like to do a 3 Gun Setup. Is it possible to do that on lane 3 or 4? Ideally I would like to setup my resetting .22 steel target at 50 yards, set up my paper target at 25 yards and another paper target 10-15 yards. I have all the stands and everything to hold them up. Is that possible to set all of that up on a single lane? Also is there specific days of the week in which you guys tend to see less traffic. I'm trying to maximize my chances considering it will be almost a 2 hour drive. Thanks guys!
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Member 34319
Yes it is possible to set up multiple targets in one lane. As for performing any sort of three gun type coarse, it isn't exactly recommended. There are Jersey barriers set up as designated "shoot from" locations. It is also recommended that all targets are placed so that all bullets impact the berm or in the direction of the berm. If you can set up a coarse of fire where all three stations are behind the Jersey barriers (shooting line) and the targets face in a direction that the rounds will be fired in the direction of the impact zones, have at it. Best times on the weekends to ensure a spot is O Dark 30, aka 4-5 am. Even then you'll likely be competing with 1-2 others thinking the same. Just remember legal shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise.
peteNW503
peteNW503
Thank you for the information Reno!
Cosimel
Cosimel
Going forward, our plans for refreshing/redesigning lane 4 will remove the pistol length berm opening up the entire length of the lane for target set-up. There are several reasons for the protocol @Reno mentioned about staying behind the jersey barriers, first and most important, is safety. Since these lanes are open to the public without any oversight (i.e. range officers), there's nobody watching your six, the establishment of a singular firing line, in addition to adding with firing within the lane's perimeter, is the best way to ensure people don't end up in anyone's line of fire. Also, shooting forward of the firing line makes policing your brass (more importantly, shotgun shells), which we do expect, very difficult.
Just out of curiosity could one go here and do mag dumps from an AK and shoot slugs and buck at cardboard targets 15 yards or closer?

I just really want to find somewhere I can rapid fire/mag dump and also see the damage to the targets as it's happening
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VietPho
Yes you can do it at any of the 4 lanes. They all have backstops to them.
Lasers
Lasers
Oh yeah! You're wallet might hurt for a bit, but it's worth it. Just be aware of your target height at that range, I've seen guys setup a ground target above gravel stones and proceed to dump a mag at close range and not hear the ricochets flying
Lanes accessible with a sedan?

Thanks
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srxfan
srxfan
yes, as of right now, 28 Nov 2020
Flymph
Flymph
No low rider tho
Are these lanes accessible in a sudan?

Thanks
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arrowshooter
arrowshooter
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