Target shooting and restricted ‘exploding targets’ have caused five fires in Oregon since May, state officials said, adding that some people should brush up on the rules before heading out into the ...

TOOELE — In a field in the Pine Canyon area Wednesday morning, firefighters from various agencies showed members of the media items that can quickly spark a fire from target shooting. Trevor Whiting, ...

Exploding targets might have started the Plant Creek fire southeast of Missoula, and Lolo National Forest officials hope to talk with some off-road vehicle riders seen in the area. The fire grew to 33 ...

TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, Ore. (KTVZ) —The quick actions of Oregon Department of Forestry crews and rural fire departments have put out five fires just since May connected to target shooting. “These ...

DENVER | Federal authorities are cracking down on the use of exploding targets on U.S. Forest Service land in five states to prevent them from sparking wildfires. Monday's order covers forest and ...

Cumberland County commissioners are considering an ordinance to ban explosive shooting targets in unincorporated areas. Commissioners are split on the ordinance, with a 3-3 vote preventing its passage ...

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced two recreational shooters must pay the agency more than $24,000 after reportedly sparking the Leeds and Chalky Butte fires in 2024.