Why are there rules for target shooting on public land?

Because of stuff like this!

The Wildcat Mountain Rd area is an extraordinary example of Bad Choices of places to shoot.  In fact, all fourteen sites are bad choices!

Why?

• No, or inadequate, earthen berm backstops!  Plain and simple.  It’s one of the primary rules of target shooting.  “To safely absorb bullet impacts, preventing them from traveling beyond the intended range”.  “No Rounds Leave The Range”.  A high dirt backstop is required.

• Trees, stumps and downed logs are illegal to use as target stands.  It destroys our natural resources and presents a very real risk of staring a wildfire.  Build or purchase a target stand.

Those two issues alone are enough reasons to shut down target shooting.  On top of that, add this one;

• Trash left behind is not only an eye soar, it decomposes and damages the environment of that area.  The rule requires removal of all targets, stands, casings and trash.

These rules are mandatory safety protocols for
Public safety,
Fire prevention, and
Preservation of our natural resources.

If you can’t follow public land target shooting rules, don’t shoot.

Take a look at the photos below and see what we’re talking about.  Then come join us, May 30th, and help do the responsible thing.

These first photos are three sites on Clackamas County Forestry land, not the national forest (but you’ll need a good map to see what land you’re on).  It is illegal to shoot on Clackamas County lands and fines can be imposed.

As you drive onto the Mt Hood National Forest, you’ll find every target shooting site looks like the photos below.

Did you see any high dirt backstops capable of stopping a bullet?

Notice any targets on trees?

How did all those trees fall down?

Was any spot clean and natural looking?

Does paint really grow on rocks?

This is not acceptable to any responsible target shooter, much less our forest managers.  It needs to get cleaned up and stop shooting at these places.

Details:  We will be cleaning up as many of the 14 target shooting sites along Wildcat Mtn Rd as we can.  We will also be removing graffiti from boulders.

Date:  Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9 AM to 1 PM.

Hosted by:  Trash No Land and USFS Mt Hood National Forest.

Partnering with:  AntFarm – Sandy, OR,
Oregon Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, and
Trash Be Gone – Clackamas, OR.

Meet at Wildcat Mtn Trailhead Parking Lot: (Google Maps Link)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/iPmQKbTK6EnRS4Wm6

GPS:  45°18’13.4″N 122°03’58.3″W

Bring outdoor clothing and gloves. If you have them, bring rakes, shovels, trash pickers and/or magnet tools.

Sign-in and safety meeting at 9 AM.  Discussions include cleanup plan and safety, Choosing an appropriate, safe place to shoot.

Cleanup 9:30 AM to 1 PM.

Lunch at 1 PM at Wildcat Mtn Trailhead Parking Lot.

1:30 PM Event Concludes. Enjoy recreation in the awesome Mt Hood National Forest!

All are welcome!  We recommend children be of age 12 or older and be under adult supervision as there may be hazardous materials and sharp objects.

Firearm Policy:  Handling or use of a firearm during event hours is not allowed at our events and is not an official part of our events.  You may recreate as you wish after the event concludes.

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Several volunteer positions are needed to run a smooth event.

Trash Midigation Platoon

• 'Main Cleanup Crew'

Need 30+ people to help clean up all target shooting sites along Wildcat Rd.

Cookie

• 'Camp Cook'

Need 1-2 people to help prep the morning coffee & lunch setup. No cooking. Please arrive by 8:30 AM.

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• 'Happy Face Greeter'

Need 1-2 people to help sign-in volunteers. Put on a Happy Face! Please arrive by 8:00.

Road Worrier-Trash Beast

• 'Driver with Trailer'

Need 3 trailers. Can you provide a pickup with trailer? We need trailers to haul trash from each site to the dumpster. If not a trailer, we'll need 3-4 empty pickups to haul trash.

You will join 1 group.

Depending on the number of volunteers per team, you may be asked to switch teams.

Devil Doc

• 'Medic On Call'

Need 1-2 volunteers on standby just in case. Need to be well versed in First Aid.

Graffiti Busters Special Unit

• 'Join the Graffiti Busters Team'

Need 2-4 people to join the Graffiti Busters and get that trashy paint off the boulders! Involves spraying on solvent and using the pressure washer to rinse it away (environmentally safe solvent and pressure washer provided).

Special Skills? Help with signing in volunteers? Team leader? First Aid? Kitchen help? Drone &/or Video work? ect...

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A special BIG THANK YOU to AntFarm Youth Services of Sandy, OR, for graciously providing a 30 cu yrd dumpster and paying the disposal cost!

They strive to build healthy communities, support young people and their families, and teach sustainability through education and practice.

We are very happy to have them on our team!

Funds are needed to support this event!

Graffiti removal solvent:  $250,

Volunteer appreciation lunch:  $300.

Please donate to share the cost!  Thank you!