The Rocky Mountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service has issued an order prohibiting the use of exploding targets on Forest Service lands in the region. Exploding targets were cited as the cause of ...

Target shooting on public lands has been a problem with damage done to trees and the potential for wildfires by a stray shot. The recent popularity of exploding targets is increasing the threat of ...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho lawmaker is hoping to limit use of exploding targets on public lands while allowing shooters on private lands more freedom. Exploding targets, which emit a puff of smoke ...

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Forest Service has banned exploding targets in southern Idaho, southwestern Wyoming, Nevada, Utah and a small portion of eastern California because of wildfire and public ...