Target Shooting in Tillamook State Forest

PDXKevin · Mar 12, 2020

thanks. Looked into Tri-County and as I understand it there is a pretty decent waiting list. Until my number gets called, I'd like to get in some open-range time.

Lazyfaire · Mar 12, 2020

PDXKevin said:
thanks. Looked into Tri-County and as I understand it there is a pretty decent waiting list. Until my number gets called, I'd like to get in some open-range time.

Brown's Camp Target Shooting

North Fork Wolf Creek shooting area

Timbertodd · Mar 12, 2020

Nothing that long at the improved lanes. There was a site further up Wolf creek that could get you that distance if it hasn't been posted No Shooting.

mtaylor7210 · May 5, 2020

mtaylor7210 · May 5, 2020

PDXKevin said:
thanks. Looked into Tri-County and as I understand it there is a pretty decent waiting list. Until my number gets called, I'd like to get in some open-range time.

Be sure and watch your email, it only took 3 months to get into TCGC when I moved here like 4years ago.

avs777 · Jun 30, 2020

Went to a shooting spot in tillamook forest yesterday with my 3 sons. Collected a large box of shot up glass bottles that someone left behind. Is it that hard for people to clean up after themselves? This is why we all going to loose the ability to shoot in the forest

Member 34319 · Jun 30, 2020

avs777 said:
Went to a shooting spot in tillamook forest yesterday with my 3 sons. Collected a large box of shot up glass bottles that someone left behind. Is it that hard for people to clean up after themselves? This is why we all going to loose the ability to shoot in the forest

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At some point, I think we will. The culture behind recreational shooting is broken and refuses to fix itself.

Folks here routinely state that they see zero issues shooting what is essentially garbage, because they pick it up. Why not just shoot manufactured targets, and take them back?

Im a broken record I suppose...

Koda · Jun 30, 2020

@Reno
Not a broken record, i see it too and its frustrating.

Not just illegal targets but unsafe backstops too.

Member 34319 · Jun 30, 2020

Koda said:
@Reno
Not a broken record, i see it too and its frustrating.

Not just illegal targets but unsafe backstops too.

Man, I still cringe every time someone here on NWFA posts a picture in the "shooting pictures" thread with essentially no backstop.

Koda · Jun 30, 2020

Reno said:
Man, I still cringe every time someone here on NWFA posts a picture in the "shooting pictures" thread with essentially no backstop.

I cringe every time I drive out Salmonberry and most always see someone shooting at that overlook spot. Cogs even put a sign up, they tore it down.

avs777 · Jun 30, 2020

Reno said:
Man, I still cringe every time someone here on NWFA posts a picture in the "shooting pictures" thread with essentially no backstop.

Pictures don't always do good job showing full view (especially if the main subject of the photo is not what you are looking at).

drewp · Jun 30, 2020

Americans are lazy, there will always be trash everywhere you camp, shoot, picnic, swim, etc...heck, people crap in city parks because the bathrooms are locked...do you really think they will pick up trash?...it takes a small few to take care of the majority(sounds like our tax structure in america)

Cogs · Jul 1, 2020

drewp said:
Americans are lazy, there will always be trash everywhere you camp, shoot, picnic, swim, etc...heck, people crap in city parks because the bathrooms are locked...do you really think they will pick up trash?...it takes a small few to take care of the majority(sounds like our tax structure in america)

Ain't it the truth!

The difference in trashed shooting sites vs camp/picnic/swim type sites, is that firearms use in the woods is on the radar screen of high priority things to ban from public lands. So even though a few jerks trash it, us responsible ones need to try to save it by keeping it as clean as we can. A few words to the jerks, along the way, could help turn some from their wicked ways. (At least it sounds like it when we talk to them. Can only hope it gets through their thick heads.)

Koda · Sep 8, 2022

It appears as of today access gates to the popular westside shooting areas are closed due to the extreme fire danger. Has anyone been out to see first hand?

Oregon Department of Forestry : Road closures : Recreation, education & interpretation : State of Oregon

State forests are working forests, full of activity and traffic related to land management and recreation which keeps forest roads busy.

www.oregon.gov

Mikej · Sep 9, 2022

Koda said:
It appears as of today access gates to the popular westside shooting areas are closed due to the extreme fire danger. Has anyone been out to see first hand?

Oregon Department of Forestry : Road closures : Recreation, education & interpretation : State of Oregon

State forests are working forests, full of activity and traffic related to land management and recreation which keeps forest roads busy.

www.oregon.gov

It would sure make sense. With the media screaming of HIGH East Winds! Scorching temperatures! Out of control fires! Shutting peoples electricity off for up to 48 hours! Closing those gates is just part of the show. Only thing left is climbing into your bunkers and prepare for the conflagration.

Lazyfaire · Sep 9, 2022

I would also advise people that this is not a time to be shooting green tip ammo out in the woods or at the quarry. The woods are dry and it doesn't take much to set it off.

I think they are replacing that crappy small bridge on the way to the quarry

Cogs · Sep 9, 2022

It's best not to shoot at all for now!

Just got off the phone with the State Rec Mngr, Randy Peterson, and he confirmed the gates are closed to most of the forest roads in the East side of the Tillamook forest. He said they'll re-evaluate the situation on Monday.

arrowshooter · Sep 9, 2022

N. Fork Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes (updated 09.09.2022)
The N. Fork Wolf Creek Lanes are CLOSED
to public use for the duration of the EXTREME Fire Danger period

avalon151 · Jun 21, 2024

Cogs said:
Recreational target shooting is okay in Tillamook State Forest. There are some closures so check their web site, (link below or call their main office), before you head out. Keep it clean and have fun!

Report unsafe, irresponsible shooting or resource damage, call the main office number. Once I locate more direct contact numbers, I'll edit them into this post.

Main office phone in Salem 503-945-7200

Target Shooting Rules in Tillamook State Forest
629-025-0040
General Forest Recreation Rules
(9) Target Shooting.
(a) No person shall place targets on live trees or shoot live trees for any purpose.
(b) No person shall shoot across or along any road or trail.
(c) No person shall shoot carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the safety of any person, or
in a manner that endangers, or is likely to endanger, any person or property.
(d) Persons engaged in target shooting shall remove from State Forest land all shell casings,
targets, and other debris resulting from their use.
(e) No person shall shoot targets other than those commercially manufactured for the specific
purpose of target shooting, except for paper targets privately manufactured by the person or
people engaging in target shooting.
(f) No person shall shoot glass of any kind as a target.
(g) No person shall shoot appliances, furniture or other debris determined to be garbage or refuse
by an enforcing officer.
(h) Target shooting and other shooting related activity will be prohibited from one half hour after
sunset to one half hour before sunrise.

Tillamook State Forest

More information about target shooting on public land:
https://www.northwestfirearms.com/threads/2016-info-booth-tillamook-state-forest.213531/

Very helpful. Thank you again.