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matt_brownies
Location: Woodinville Joined: Wed Mar 14, 2018 Posts: 42
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I went up to Sultan Basin RD last weekend to do some shooting and see that the snow is starting to melt. I figured once the snow melts we should get a few people together to shoot and cleanup one or two of the pits after the road becomes gravel. Would anyone be interested in doing such a thing? I'd be happy to coordinate if there is interest. When and Where will we be meeting?:We will be meeting at the Sultan Park and Ride at 10:00am May 6th, with the intent to be at the location at 10:30AM. I have sent the specific location to roughly 20 of you. If I missed someone please reply to the thread! Purpose:Clean up one of the few legal shooting spots off Sultan Basin RD and to meet and enjoy shooting with fellow WAGunners. I have spoke with the DNR and this spot will get closed down soon due to all the trash left behind. Benefit:To instill stewardship across the shooting community, keep one of the last shooting pits near King county open, and potentially put hours towards a free Discover Pass. Location:The cleanup will take place a few miles up this red line. I will provide coordinate to all of those wishing to attend. Do NOT go up here by yourself. People have created shooting spots on land owned by logging companies and in no shooting zones. If you mistakenly end up in this area you could get your gear confiscated or prosecuted for trespassing. Weather:
Last edited by matt_brownies on Thu May 03, 2018 10:58 pm, edited 11 times in total.
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Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:19 pm |
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usrifle
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Location: RENTON Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2011 Posts: 20771
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I have never been there, but sounds like a worthwhile endeavor. I will be watching for details.
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Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:44 pm |
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matt_brownies
Location: Woodinville Joined: Wed Mar 14, 2018 Posts: 42
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Thanks USrifle. It's a nice place to shoot, but like all shooting spots it (unfortunately) has garbage.
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Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:00 pm |
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dimwit13
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Location: Western Wa. Joined: Sat Jul 5, 2014 Posts: 486
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In for sure. First place in Washington I shot. I haven't been for a while, I was told it was close to shooting. Lemme know when.
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Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:23 pm |
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Pablo
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Location: Everson, WA Joined: Sun Jan 6, 2013 Posts: 28178
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matt_brownies wrote: I went up to Sultan Basin RD last weekend to do some shooting and see that the snow is starting to melt. I figured once the snow melts we should get a few people together to shoot and cleanup one or two of the pits after the road becomes gravel. Would anyone be interested in doing such a thing? I'd be happy to coordinate if there is interest. COUNT ME IN!
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Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:37 pm |
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matt_brownies
Location: Woodinville Joined: Wed Mar 14, 2018 Posts: 42
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Great, i'm glad there is interest here. There is still 8"-12" of snow in the pits, so it likely won't be for another month or two.
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Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:50 am |
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matt_brownies
Location: Woodinville Joined: Wed Mar 14, 2018 Posts: 42
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FYI I have sent mail to the Washington DNR to see if they will provide trash bags and disposal.
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Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:24 am |
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mason z
Location: seattle Joined: Thu Mar 15, 2018 Posts: 5
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when
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Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:56 pm |
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Selador
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Location: Index Joined: Thu Aug 23, 2012 Posts: 12963
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Could you PM me with a google map link to that? Thank you.
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Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:50 pm |
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matt_brownies
Location: Woodinville Joined: Wed Mar 14, 2018 Posts: 42
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Selador wrote: Could you PM me with a google map link to that? Thank you. Sent you a PM. For everyone else still waiting on the DNR to get back to me. If I don't get an email in the next few days I will start calling them.
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Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:25 pm |
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matt_brownies
Location: Woodinville Joined: Wed Mar 14, 2018 Posts: 42
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Hey all,
The DNR got back to me to let me know they are looking into what assistance they can provide. Additionally, I was given the work number of the DNR enforcement officer that offered up some additional spots for us to shoot(and cleanup if needed) at. He said the one most in need of cleanup is off mile post 5 off Sultan Basin RD. If it doesn't get cleaned up he said it is going to get shut down. I have never shot at this spot because I didn't know you can shoot this close to town. I will go scout it out and take some pics for you gentlemen. FYI this spot does NOT have vehicle access and would require a 100 yard walk to the cleanup area. Would this preclude anyone from participating?
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Fri Mar 16, 2018 10:40 am |
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revgolem
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Location: Renton Joined: Mon Aug 14, 2017 Posts: 38
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I'd be up for that.
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Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:31 pm |
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matt_brownies
Location: Woodinville Joined: Wed Mar 14, 2018 Posts: 42
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Perfect!
That makes 6 people here that are interested. Have another few at work that are interested so hopefully we can get 10+ people out there. It would be awesome to get a lot of people there to cut down on cleanup time!
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Fri Mar 16, 2018 4:05 pm |
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dimwit13
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Location: Western Wa. Joined: Sat Jul 5, 2014 Posts: 486
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I can bring a couple people to help clean. I don't have any yard tools, but might be able to scrounge some up. As for shooting.....? I have some steel targets. I need to make a couple stands.
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Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:12 pm |
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MadPick
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Location: Renton, WA Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 52040
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Thanks for doing this, matt_brownies!
Yes, definitely post up details when you have something scheduled with DNR, and hopefully we can get some hands out there to help. We've had good success in the past.
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