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OLYMPIA — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking the public to submit written comment on a proposed target shooting rule update by June 10.
The proposed rule update defines recreational target shooting, identifies when and where target shooting is allowed or prohibited, and describes allowable and prohibited targets for use on public lands managed by the agency.
The proposed rule also defines a required backstop as an unobstructed earthen mound or bank at least 8 feet in height, which must stop the progress of and contain all projectiles, ricochets and fragments.
“We want your feedback on the proposed rule to help guide our rulemaking process,” agency Planning, Recreation and Outreach Section Manager Joel Sisolak said. “Let us know if the proposed rule meets the goal of continuing to provide quality shooting opportunities while improving public safety and protecting habitat.”
Fish and Wildlife is conducting an environmental review on this proposed action in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act.
The public can provide input on environmental impacts via this survey or email comments to SEPADesk2@dfw.wa.gov.
Comments are due by June 10.
The Fish and Wildlife Commission will host a public hearing for this rule update June 12.
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