DENVER, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Forest Service banned the use of exploding shooting targets on drought-parched national forests and grasslands in five states on Monday, after authorities blamed the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Officials are cautioning the public after they say five fires caused by target shooting have been reported in the Tillamook State Forest since May. The most recent and largest ...

TOOELE — In a field in the Pine Canyon area Wednesday morning, firefighters from various agencies showed members of the media items that can quickly spark a fire from target shooting. Trevor Whiting, ...

Exploding targets used in shooting practice could be banned in parts of Cumberland County under a new ordinance aimed at reducing noise and protecting the public. Cumberland County commissioners are ...

Exploding targets might have started the Plant Creek fire southeast of Missoula, and Lolo National Forest officials hope to talk with some off-road vehicle riders seen in the area. The fire grew to 33 ...

DENVER | Federal authorities are cracking down on the use of exploding targets on U.S. Forest Service land in five states to prevent them from sparking wildfires. Monday's order covers forest and ...