Field Reports: Campfires, target shooting restricted on Eastern Washington wildlife areas

Washington officials announced this week that it was restricting campfires and target shooting in the eastern part of the state to limit wildfire risk. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a news release that restrictions would begin July 1 on most of the agency’s lands in the eastern region. That means campfires, including those in fire rings, will be prohibited at the agency’s wildlife areas. Gas-fueled camp stoves and lanterns will be allowed. Target shooting will be banned in all but two places – the Methow Shooting...