Environmental Assessment Completed

Integrated Management of Target Shooting on the Pike National Forest

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Clear Creek; Douglas; El Paso; Jefferson; Park; Teller, Colorado Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units

(Formerly the AIMS of Target Shooting project) This project will establish an adaptive framework to manage the opportunities for and effects of target shooting (recreational sport shooting) on the Pike National Forest.

Location

The Pikes Peak, South Platte, and South Park Ranger Districts of the Pike National Forest located in central Colorado. All areas of the districts will be considered for management.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/06/2021
2
Comment Period
08/05/2024
3
Objection Period Start
11/20/2024
4
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.
Integrated Management of Target Shooting on the Pike National ForestDecision Signed Date: 01/17/2025
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District; South Park Ranger District; South Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management