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Hunting and Target Shooting

Hunting

Almost all public lands in Southern Utah are open to lawful hunting under state regulations. All hunting activities are managed by the State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
 
National Parks are closed to hunting. Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) are open to hunting, but motor vehicles, as well as mechanized equipment such as mountain bikes, generators and chain saws, are prohibited in WSA’s.
 
Most roads are open unless posted as closed to the public. Please remember to leave fence gates as you find them.
 
Target Shooting
 
There are no designated target shooting areas on BLM-managed lands in the St. George Field Office. BLM policy is to allow the safe use of firearms on public lands, as provided for in state law, and to cooperate with state authorities in the enforcement of firearms regulations.
 
Individuals have BLM's permission to possess and use legal firearms on BLM-managed public lands, except when prohibited by other applicable laws and regulations. Using firearms safely is the responsibility of the user.
 
Due to high public use, shooting is specifically prohibited at BLM's developed recreation sites (Baker Dam Recreation Site, Red Cliffs Recreation Area, Santa Clara/Land Hill ACEC). 
 
It is imperative to follow all state laws, as well as city and county ordinances concerning the safe and legal use of weapons and ammunition. Many cities and towns in Washington County have ordinances specific to firearm discharge. Please contact the appropriate municipality and learn their rules before going target shooting.

Hunting Regulations

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