I have a question concerning target shooting of PA State Forest Land. My father and I used to shoot at an area in Huntingdon County on State Forest Land that was clear cut a few several years ago. They had pushed a large pile of dirt and tree limbs at the end of an access road off limits to motor vehicles. This provided a safe backstop to shoot into. This was not a sanctioned shooting range by any means however it served our purpose. It was not in a State Park area and the area is open to public hunting.
According to the 2009-2010 Hunting Digest on page 30 it states under
<span style="color: #3366FF">Shooting at Random: During the open seasons for deer and bears, it is unlawful to shoot at any target other than legal game. Target shooting is lawful only when done: 1) on property owned by the shooter or by a guest of the property owner; 2) within 200 yards of a camp or headquarters where the shooter is either quartered or an invited guest; 3) at an established shooting range. The target must be protected by a natural or artificial barrier so that the bullet or arrow cannot travel more than 15 yards beyond the target.</span> <span style="color: #000000"> </span>
Does this mean it would be illegal to target shoot on State Forest Land or Game Lands when bear and deer season is closed? Or does it mean as long as it is not Deer or Bear Season you may target shoot? Does this include Archery & Muzzleloader seasons? Are there any WCO's or State Forest Rangers who wish to comment?
According to the 2009-2010 Hunting Digest on page 30 it states under
<span style="color: #3366FF">Shooting at Random: During the open seasons for deer and bears, it is unlawful to shoot at any target other than legal game. Target shooting is lawful only when done: 1) on property owned by the shooter or by a guest of the property owner; 2) within 200 yards of a camp or headquarters where the shooter is either quartered or an invited guest; 3) at an established shooting range. The target must be protected by a natural or artificial barrier so that the bullet or arrow cannot travel more than 15 yards beyond the target.</span> <span style="color: #000000"> </span>
Does this mean it would be illegal to target shoot on State Forest Land or Game Lands when bear and deer season is closed? Or does it mean as long as it is not Deer or Bear Season you may target shoot? Does this include Archery & Muzzleloader seasons? Are there any WCO's or State Forest Rangers who wish to comment?