Can i target shoot on ny state land

Inquiries should be made at the appropriate regional office before target shooting. Tags: None. That's some great information, give me something to look into. Thanks for outlining all that. Comment Post Cancel. Now there is an incentive to write a ticket if i ever heard of one. Just like I posted in your other thread, have been shooting on State land for 30 years now. Never a problem. I remember growing up in Medford in the 70's.

Besides, you must have the permission of the property owner to shoot within the residential area. Furthermore, you can shoot in any place or manner where any property or person is not exposed to damage or injury because of such gun discharge.

However, you should keep in mind that target or leisure shooting in residential areas is not allowed within New York City. Under federal law, an individual must be over 18 years to buy a shotgun or a rifle and 21 years old to buy a handgun.

The gun buyer must also be a resident of the state and should not have any prior criminal or serious offense convictions. In New York City, you need a permit to purchase shotguns, handguns, and rifles. Furthermore, gun owners must have a license and have a permit to carry guns. Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The Bureau of Land Management provides opportunities to hunt, fish and engage in shooting sports activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner that promote marksmanship, public safety, hunter education, competition and lawful hunting.

Over 99 percent of BLM-managed lands are open to hunting, fishing and recreational shooting opportunities. The BLM provides important access to hunting and fishing opportunities on public lands and waters, working with local communities and our valued partners to actively expand access to these opportunities. Find BLM Land near you. Online Interactive Map. The BLM manages 43 million acres of elk habitat, million acres of mule deer habitat and 23 million acres of bighorn sheep habitat.

BLM-managed lands are home to over 3, species , including big game, upland game birds and waterfowl. Numerous wildlife species occur nowhere else in the country, except on public lands. Unless specifically prohibited, public lands managed by the BLM are open to hunting. Always check with your local BLM office in the region you plan to visit to inquire about closures, restrictions and safety tips before you plan your trip.

It is extremely important to hunt only on lands where it is legally allowed. Private land is open to hunting only if you have the permission of the land owner.

If you do not have permission to hunt, you are trespassing and can be prosecuted. Crossing private lands to access public lands is not permitted, unless you first obtain permission from the private landowner. The BLM provides public information, such as brochures and maps, through online and physical public rooms. Possessing and shooting at breakable targets—including, but not limited to, clay pigeons and glass containers—is prohibited on state lands. Unless legally engaged in the act of hunting, no person shall discharge firearms on state lands posted or designated as closed to target shooting.

Doc Posted April 6, Posted April 6, Black Bellamy Posted April 6, No person shall possess breakable targets, including but not limited to clay pigeons, on State lands and no person shall target shoot at breakable targets, including but not limited to clay pigeons and glass containers, on State lands. Unless legally engaged in the act of hunting, no person shall discharge firearms on State lands posted or designated as closed to target shooting.

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