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January 21, 2011, 08:15 PM | #1 |
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legal to shoot on state land in mn?
Me and a buddy have both recently got into guns as a hobby and we've checked out a few local ranges but most are intended for specific weapons ie pistols,rifles or shotguns shooting at moving targets and its becoming too costly/time consuming to go to 3 different ranges in order to use all our guns. Unfortunately neither of us own our own land or know anyone with land. My question is is it legal for us to go onto state land and find a good clearing where we can safely shoot and have at it? I own 2 30/30 marlins a browning 12 guage a coupls misc .22's and a sigma 9mm and my friend has a small assortment of glocks an ar 15 .223 and a couple revolvers wed like to be able to stock up on ammo and go get our fix without hitting 3 ranges or breaking any laws and getting into trouble... if I posted in the wrong area I'm sorry maybe a mod can move it for me
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January 21, 2011, 09:02 PM | #2 |
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Hello, zachkuby87. I don't know about MN, but here in MI it is Verboten! I too had such a thought years ago, but the DNR has purpose-built ranges..I don't use these either..too many restrictions. There are signs posted on state lands that state hunting only with firearms..no target shooting.
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January 21, 2011, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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I'm unaware of any state land in Minnesota that is legal for you to use your firearms, unless of course it's hunting season, and even then it comes with certain restrictions. I would check the Minnesota DNR website and give them a call. it's better to do things legally than get caught by the DNR and have a hefty fine thrown at you as well as having your guns confiscated. I would also look for a range in town that allows all of the firearms you've mentioned.
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January 21, 2011, 11:57 PM | #4 | |
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I have done lots of shooting on public lands in MN.
The problem with many decent shooting sites is the mess left behind. Many gravel pits are being posted because of the messes left behind. As for the regulations, there is no shooting except for desegnated ranges etc, ten days before deer season. From; Quote:
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January 22, 2011, 01:03 AM | #5 |
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Here in Arizona it is legal to target shoot with any weapon on state public land. BLM and game refuge land has restritions. We have such an abundance of large public lands, that finding a place to enjoy the hobby is quite easy. It's rather easy if one isn't thinking of it to get lost and run out of gas on our large unpopulated public lands.
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January 22, 2011, 01:43 PM | #6 |
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Following up on gaseousclay's and Gbro's posts...
You can't target shoot in state-run Wildlife Management Areas or in National Wildlife Refuges... but there's a lot of other Minnesota public land that isn't restricted that way. And a good thing too, as that's where I do most of my shooting. According to the MNDNR website, this includes state forests: State Forests: Other land considered public that's OK in at least some cases includes that owned by large timber companies, and tax-forfeited land managed by counties. I'd check directly with the company or county in question, though, about whether specific parcels are open for target shooting or are hunting-only. You'll also want to get a platt book (you should be able to buy one at county government offices), which maps land ownership, to get information on which parcels of land in your area fall into the last two categories. County land: Many northern counties manage state tax-forfeited lands. Mainly forested, these lands provide some excellent hunting opportunities. Check with your local county land department to see if it has a map of county lands open to hunting.
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