Protect Shooting on Public Land

Shooting and other activities on public lands are determined through Land Use Plans. All the federal agencies use a land use planning process to assess public interest in a particular activity, and analyze whether a particular activity is suitable for a particular area, and does not violate the National Environmental Policy Act.

The BLM and Forest Service are currently developing land use plans. The BLM uses a multi-step process when developing a LUP. Some of the steps may occur concurrently. Some situations may require the manager to supplement previous work as additional information becomes available. These steps have been fully integrated with the NEPA process and the Council on Environmental Quality CEQ guidelines.

The public is strongly urged to participate in public land planning efforts, your comments and input is important. Check the BLM and Forest Service websites for ongoing planning efforts and how you can get involved.

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