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Is bringing a gun into a national forest okay?
We're going backpacking in Olympic National Forest tomorrow on a three-day trip and I'd wanted to bring my rifle (mosin-nagant) with. My dad's pretty against it as he's convinced somebody's going to call the police or freak out in some other way.
I know it's completely legal, my question is -- do you think it's a good idea?
6 Answers
- chrisLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
It is completely legal to open carry loaded firearms in the lawful pursuit of game in the Olympic national forest. Have your hunting license in possession and state that you are hunting coyote it is a year round game animal.. However should you cross into the Olympic National Park firearms are restricted to those that have a concealed carry weapon and permit only, your rifle would not qualify.
Source(s): http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/olympic/learning/saf... http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/olympic/recreation... - MountainManLv 78 years ago
National Forests are multi-use areas for the public. While Washington State game laws apply and state wardens have jurisdiction over hunting crimes, you can generally shoot targets and hunt for game in most areas. Restrictions apply for shooting firearms across trails and roads or near developed areas where a stray load could endanger people. Inquire with the District Ranger Office nearest the area in which you have an interest and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Olympic National Forest Supervisor's Office
1835 Black Lk Blvd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 956 2402
TTD (360) 956 2401
Hours: Monday- Friday 8-4:30 (Offices are closed on federal holidays.)
Directions (PDF)
Hood Canal Ranger District - Quilcene Office
295142 Highway 101 S.
PO Box 280
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765 2200
TDD (360) 765 2200
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30. Interpretive sales area is open Saturday & Sunday 9-3, staffed by North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce.
Directions (PDF)
Pacific Ranger District - Forks Office
437 Tillicum Lane
Forks , WA 98331
(360) 374 6522
TDD (360) 374 6522
Hours: 8:30-5:00 Daily- Closed for lunch. Hours subject to change due to limited staff.
Directions (PDF)
Pacific Ranger District - Quinault Office
353 South Shore Road
PO Box 9
Quinault, WA 98575
(360) 288 2525
TDD (360) 288 2525
Hours:
Monday- Friday 8:00 – 4:30 Closed for lunch. Hours subject to change.
- Anonymous8 years ago
You can carry in any National Forest Or Park. As long as you have the
proper license. Your first poster gave you the best information.
- who WAS #1?Lv 78 years ago
The terrain is pretty steep and that's a heavy rifle.
You don't need it, so must ask yourself why you want to bring it.
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