BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — "In our Colorado, population growth is sparking a debate between respecting our national forests and our gun rights. Popular shooting spots are seeing a lot of damage, especially in parts of the Arapahoe and Roosevelt national forests, where dispersed shooting is allowed.
Gun enthusiast Paul Troy told Denver7 it's been a growing problem.
"When you go to a site and there's garbage everywhere, and rounds, trees shot down — it’s just disrespectful," he said.
Gary Sanfacon with the Northern Front Range Recreational Sport Shooting Management Partnership, a group made up of Colorado Parks and Wildlife and several counties, is trying to find a way to make everyone happy. Last fall, the partnership, which comprises the Forest Service, Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Larimer and Park counties, released a draft decision notice to inform the community of a project to determine where recreational sport shooting is unsuitable and to address safety concerns given the growing population.
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