North Fork Wolf Creek Recreational Shooting Lanes

Rem700..300 · Jul 9, 2021

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petebob88 · Jul 9, 2021

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Cosimel · Jul 9, 2021

Even though the weather's always subject to change, it's looking like the 17th is going to be in the low 80's at most and possibly partially cloudy, I'd still put on the sun block, bring plenty of water, and dress for it being hot, but it should be quite nice actually.

Jefsound · Jul 10, 2021

Cosimel said:
Even though the weather's always subject to change, it's looking like the 17th is going to be in the low 80's at most and possibly partially cloudy, I'd still put on the sun block, bring plenty of water, and dress for it being hot, but it should be quite nice actually.

Is there an organized cleanup planned for the 17th? I am new to the forum and have yet to figure out how to find out about cleanups and work days before they happen.

Graingodguy · Jul 10, 2021

I'm Sorry Bill @Cogs Mom is needing care I can donate loot or show up next time with a few donations for the drawing.
Guy

Member 34319 · Jul 10, 2021

Jefsound said:
Is there an organized cleanup planned for the 17th? I am new to the forum and have yet to figure out how to find out about cleanups and work days before they happen.

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Cosimel · Jul 10, 2021

Jefsound said:
Is there an organized cleanup planned for the 17th? I am new to the forum and have yet to figure out how to find out about cleanups and work days before they happen.

We are still sort of restrained by the ghost of COVID present, so we're not getting the usual multi-agency and group involvement we did prior, this is an informal clean-up. So yes, this next Saturday the 17th we'll be meeting at lane 3 by 9am and depending on the turnout and resources available, we'll plan our clean-up accordingly. I hope you can make it.

Jefsound · Jul 10, 2021

Cosimel said:
We are still sort of restrained by the ghost of COVID present, so we're not getting the usual multi-agency and group involvement we did prior, this is an informal clean-up. So yes, this next Saturday the 17th we'll be meeting at lane 3 by 9am and depending on the turnout and resources available, we'll plan our clean-up accordingly. I hope you can make it.

Thank you. Re-emergence is a moving target, so to speak. I should be able to make it and contribute a bit of manual labor. Are there any personal tools that would be useful to bring?

Cosimel · Jul 10, 2021

Jefsound said:
Thank you. Re-emergence is a moving target, so to speak. I should be able to make it and contribute a bit of manual labor. Are there any personal tools that would be useful to bring?

A good pair of pruning gloves or thick work gloves, there are several sources of 'grabber' like devices that can be useful, and some have brought large magnets to help pick up steel cases. We always welcome the contribution of thick walled trash bags, but otherwise, just being there is really all that's needed.

Cogs · Jul 10, 2021

Cool, guys. Thank for taking care of that question.

I met with ODF today, in the Santiam State Forest, and told them about the cleanup on the 17th at North Fork Wolf Creek Rd. Randy, the Statewide Rec manager, said he's happy to hear of the cleanup and will help anyway he can. He'll be sending a sign-in sheet to @Cosimel so we can register the volunteers. We haven't nailed down the disposal arrangements, yet, but will push that issue a bit more and see where we land (this clean up will not justify a dumpster on site). Either way, it doesn't look like any more than a $150 bill to dispose of what we get from the lanes.

I'll say Trash No Land can foot $75 of that. It should be too much to ask for a chip-in of a few buck to finish the balance. I'll mail that check to Cosimel. Others can just give him cash at the cleanup time.

We'll need a couple of pickups to haul the trash.

As for tools needed, a picker does help the back, and a magnet helps pick up metal, shotgun hulls and steel casings. Other than that, a box, or two, of contractor strength trash bags would be in order.

A couple other tools you'll need are; Firearms and ammo! Because after the cleanup, we tend to blow the place apart! It's called "The After Party!" It's our reward for helping save our places to shoot!!!

"Stewardship Keeps It Open"! Thanks all!
Bill

srxfan · Jul 10, 2021

I likely can make sat 17th!

Cosimel · Jul 14, 2021

Just a reminder for all those interested in the clean up at the lanes this Saturday morning, July 17th, we are still meeting at lane 3 by 9am (I'll be there earlier as I suspect others will be as well). We will do the usual safety review, plan our attack, then divide and conquer. I have a good amount of heavy duty trash bags and will pick up some more, but if you got them, bring them. We can also use pick-ups and/or trailers to help haul out the trash; while I can get a lot of trash in the back of my Outback, it would probably take me all day

Other than that, a good pair of work gloves, plenty of water to keep hydrated; we will not be doing a BBQ, so bring snakes and/or a lunch if you'd like. The forecast seems quite pleasant with the temps in the high 70's, partly cloudy, but don't forget the sunblock and your favorite blasters for after.

There is a potential environmental concern with this weekend as the Game Hog Creek Fire is now active and on the move. Not a lot of information available right now, and things could be very different in three days; but right now it seems well south of the Hwy 26 and N. Wolf Creek Rd. junction. Most likely, the only thing we may have to deal with is air quality, so if you still have a face mask, it might be worth bringing, just in case.

I look forward to seeing everyone this Saturday morning !!!!

Cogs · Jul 14, 2021

For details about this cleanup,

Cleanup 7-17-21 at North Fork Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes

Cogs · Jul 14, 2021

Here's the info on the Hog Creek Fire. (From ODFfire.com).

Cogs · Jul 16, 2021

As of Thursday late afternoon, good news on the Hog Creek Fire. It's reported on the Tillamook State Forest Blog at:
Containment lines are holding on wildfire in the Tillamook State Forest (07.15.2021)
It also lists the forest road closures in that area between Hwy 26 and Hwy 6.

Hop Sing · Jul 16, 2021

Additional helicopters sent to assist Game Hog Creek Fire containment

The Game Hog Creek Fire burning in the Tillamook State Forest will receive more air support this week as dozens of crews work to extinguish the fire. So far, a helicopter has been assisting the battle by air-dropping water onto the fire. A second helicopter joins that effort Friday, and a third...

www.katu.com

Cogs · Jul 16, 2021

You probably will meet some folks from the Yamhill OHA chapter. They shared this event to their FB page and when they do that, usually a few of those members show up. Also, there should be some Trash No Land members too (I know several, here on NWFA are also members of TNL.

Have a great time tomorrow! Take pics! Look for any new graffiti (even behind the jersey barriers). Some go peek at the plants and take some pics of those. I'd like to see if any more have sun burn and/or if any more died. And don't forget to take ammo!

@Cosimel , did you get the check to help with trash disposal? I mailed it yesterday, ($75), so I hope it got there today. I had guessed the total will be about $150. Hopefully others can help cover the balance.

Wish I could be there!
Bill

Cosimel · Jul 16, 2021

Cogs said:
You probably will meet some folks from the Yamhill OHA chapter. They shared this event to their FB page and when they do that, usually a few of those members show up. Also, there should be some Trash No Land members too (I know several, here on NWFA are also members of TNL.

Have a great time tomorrow! Take pics! Look for any new graffiti (even behind the jersey barriers). Some go peek at the plants and take some pics of those. I'd like to see if any more have sun burn and/or if any more died. And don't forget to take ammo!

@Cosimel , did you get the check to help with trash disposal? I mailed it yesterday, ($75), so I hope it got there today. I had guessed the total will be about $150. Hopefully others can help cover the balance.

Wish I could be there!
Bill

Hey Cogs, it didn't arrive today, but probably will tomorrow. I can cover the cost for tomorrow and go from there.

Cosimel · Jul 17, 2021

Today's clean-up at the N. Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes was quite successful, and with only seven volunteers in attendance. A very special thanks to all who made it out today. The good news was that it appears somebody, or many somebodies, had already done a fairly good job of cleaning the lanes probably no more than a week ago since both @arrowshooter and I have been up there since the 4th of July and it was looking pretty bad. This was not only good news in that we were able to get all the lanes cleaned today, but more importantly, it means people are cleaning the lanes on their own initiative, something we've been promoting for years. So here's the before pictures:

I didn't bother with after photos since the lanes were all in full use and with everything the shooters had set up, it would probably make them look like the before photos. As you can see, the lanes weren't that bad. We did manage to get 23 trash bags worth of trash and the tire @Cogs found last week, much of it was around the parking spots at each of the lanes, but no sign of domestic dumping.