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CGSSA Range Cleanups Schedule dates and time to clean up outdoor ranges. If we don't who will? |
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Official Foresthill clean up site - "The Quary" Finning Mill Rd
I recently visited one of my favorite spots to shoot and it was a disaster. The place is off of Finning Mill Rd in Foresthill, from Antelope it takes about an hour + to get there. I believe it is called "The Quary" and there is a ton of trash that can be hauled out of here. I can get a truck and some clean up tools, is there anyone else willing to help out with time and/or equipment?
Things I can provide - (1) Truck (2) Shovels (1) Rake Safety Vests Coordinate dump service Calguns gear for anyone who volunteers __________________________________________________ _______ Here is what we are asking of you - Show up on January 19, 2013 bring yourself, whoever else you can dig up and any of the items listed below and give about 3-4 hours of your time. (If there is rain the backup date is Feb 2nd) The meeting place will be where Finning Mill Road begins directly off of Foresthill Road. Check in here if you are interested and we will give official notices by PM a few weeks before the event. This is when we will finalize all the information like time and what everyone will be bringing. Things Individuals can bring - PPE- eye/ear protection, the rest will be provided. Truck Trailer Tarp Rope/tie downs Wheel barrow LARGE trash cans Shovels Rakes Water "Power" snacks: fruit, jerky, trail mix, etc. Tables Radios Anybody with medical training or certified in CPR Popups (if needed) __________________________________________________ _______ I have contacted the forest service and most of the people are off until January 3rd. The information I did get is on my desk at work so I will have to add more info later. What I do know... 1. The Forrest Service does not get many volunteers and needs our help. 2. The Forrest Service requires everyone who volunteers to sign a waiver and go through a 10-15 min safety orientation. This makes sure everyone has workers comp insurance. Boots are also required, no sandals or tennies. 3. They will post signs letting people know we will be in the area to clean. This will let people know so they can come and help or so they can plan on shooting in another area. I have been told that they do not have it in the budget to completely close down the area but there is an alternate place to shoot that is a stones throw away from the area we will be focusing on. 4. We can use the local dump for the garbage but it is not in the budget for them to drop off a dumpster or "roll off". We will start with using the Foresthill Transfer station to dump at and as things progress we can look into containers. 5. The ranger may have a first aid kit in his truck and all participants are supposed to sign a form that he brings with him. The form is essentially saying we are working as volunteers for the forestry service for the day and this gives all signers medical insurance in case of an accident while working. (mentioned above but very important) 6. If there is something else that comes up like snow patrol the Rangers will not be on site during the clean up. They will do their best to coordinate with all local agencies but again...not in the budget. Notice a theme here?? Low budget. One of the most beautiful places on Earth and there is no budget to keep it clean. Things the Forrest service can provide Hard Hats Gloves Trash bags Free use of dump Thanks for any help you can provide!! Tim
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What date and time?
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Good question. The weather looks iffy for now and if the rain is too much then it floods.
I posted this because it is fresh on my mind and I would like to start seeing who is willing to help and what resources we can put together. Maybe there will be a dry weekend in January. For now I will have to jump on something and see if it works out when the 10 day forecast looks descent. If I end up going out alone I can still make a small dent. Things I can supply - A truck to haul trash Rake & shovel CalGuns gear for anyone who volunteers Things we might need - More trucks/trailers More rakes & shovels Trash bags Water Gloves "Power" snacks: fruit, jerky, trail mix, etc.
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Are you talking about the "Quarry"?
http://maps.google.com/?ll=39.114229...23925&t=h&z=16 I would possibly be in, that place was a disaster the last time I went.
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would anyone be interested in setting up some permanent targets? I have tons of scrap wood at my shop. Someone would have to meet me there to haul it up.
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I only found out the name because a Placer Co Sherrif was writing me a ticket for riding my dirt bike on the road and asked me where I was parked. After I described it, he said "Oh the Quarry, where everyone trap shoots?"
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Are you talking about free standing target frames to be left there, or "permanent" target frames set in the ground? If "permanent", may need FS permission.
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True, but we usually end up throwing away the wood anyway.
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Range Cleanup Checklist
Here's a good basic checklist I've started building (based on the one in SoCal for the Glass Factory) on setting up a CGN Range Cleanup. I've also asked for another checklist from the CGN hierarchy and will update.
This list is designed for a really large clean up and may be overkill for Forest Hills Quarry. We will need to pick and choose things we need for a smaller cleanup. OK, so I'm a project manager and I love checklists. But that's the way we get things done right. (For instance, I never thought about wheelbarrows until I read this). If anyone has other items to add or questions, please post 'em and I'll update the list. UPDATES are in Italics --------------------------------------------------------------------- Preliminary date is ( fill in ) Plan for a rain-date ( fill in) Forestry Service:
Volunteers
Roll offs and trash removal: ( fill in who's responsible )
Clean up equipment:
Food/Drinks:
Whether to Barbeque?
Safety:
CGN/CGSSA vests? - for volunteer safety
Prize give away
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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED SO FAR, MOSTLY THE HARD WAY • Do only safe sex. Never have sex with someone crazier than you are. • Don't marry or move in together before you're both at least 25. • Don't have children until you're married five years or at least age 30. • Put 10% of your salary into savings every month no matter how broke you are. • Don't ever screw around with the IRS. • Keep a handgun on your bedside table. • Don't smart-mouth judges, or cops who stop you on the road. Last edited by BonnieB; 12-20-2012 at 12:53 PM.. Reason: Updated |
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If you want to hunt squirrels with a 30-06, I guess that's fine, a little overkill can't hurt. We could never bring too much (man)power. Im not that familiar yet, but there are at least two main areas where people set up and shoot. Where we were at last Sunday there are some hazardous waste, like computer/electronics parts, paint buckets, water heaters, appliances, basketball stand, in addition to normal shooting items. Now I'm thinking a dumpster might be a good idea, there is enough trash to fill it for sure. Just a water heater alone will take up one pickup truckload. Although the dumpster bin will likely not get delivered on site, maybe to the closest paved road? Just some thoughts...
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I called the local ranger station to get some information and the person who usually answers questions is off today. I will call again tomorrow.
I have read some information that says we can use the local dump for free but a dumpster at the beginning of Finning Mill Rd would be amazing. If it isnt too much I will see what I can do about funding for the dumpster.
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If everyone who volunteers kicks in $ 1, that will help pay for dumping, if needed. I'll kick in $10, just because.
Other groups have asked the dumpster company to donate the delivery, use for one day and pickup of the dumpster.
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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED SO FAR, MOSTLY THE HARD WAY • Do only safe sex. Never have sex with someone crazier than you are. • Don't marry or move in together before you're both at least 25. • Don't have children until you're married five years or at least age 30. • Put 10% of your salary into savings every month no matter how broke you are. • Don't ever screw around with the IRS. • Keep a handgun on your bedside table. • Don't smart-mouth judges, or cops who stop you on the road. |
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Love to shoot here. Will be out there during the week after Christmas - weather permitting. More than happy to help out. Might be able to get a trailer. Other than that I can just bring some basic tools. Have a 4 Runner, so no hauling unless I get a trailer.
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i have a large truck that i could park and fill up. it will not make it across the creek and the mud pit next to the creek. also might be able to handle disposing of a lot of the junk. let me know when.
maybe reconsider talking to the ranger. we can police our own site. |
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I've been told that the Rangers are necessary, so they can officially close the sites to shooting. That's a safety issue and one I think is necessary. I can't think of a reason to exclude the Rangers on purpose. Am I missing something?
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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED SO FAR, MOSTLY THE HARD WAY • Do only safe sex. Never have sex with someone crazier than you are. • Don't marry or move in together before you're both at least 25. • Don't have children until you're married five years or at least age 30. • Put 10% of your salary into savings every month no matter how broke you are. • Don't ever screw around with the IRS. • Keep a handgun on your bedside table. • Don't smart-mouth judges, or cops who stop you on the road. |
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If we are doing this as Calguns then the rangers need to be involved and we need to do it by the book.
Plus they can easily supply some resources that might be hard for us to furnish. I will know more tomorrow after I call again.
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My understanding is that in the town of Foresthill, there is a "refuge station" (dumpsters) that are available at no charge for disposal of trash picked up/collected in the NF (ohv trails, etc.). If someone contacts the ranger station in Foresthill, they should be able to confirm this.
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Quote:
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Looking into it...we don't need 50 people calling tomorrow. I know how Calgunners can do things at 110% and all...
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Next three or four weekends are out of the question for me... Work, work, work.
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Updated the checklist based on input from SoCal cleanup guru's. Additions in italics. No deletions.
Do we have someone coming who is paramedic trained? Or just well trained in First Aid. Someone to bring a good first aid kit?
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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED SO FAR, MOSTLY THE HARD WAY • Do only safe sex. Never have sex with someone crazier than you are. • Don't marry or move in together before you're both at least 25. • Don't have children until you're married five years or at least age 30. • Put 10% of your salary into savings every month no matter how broke you are. • Don't ever screw around with the IRS. • Keep a handgun on your bedside table. • Don't smart-mouth judges, or cops who stop you on the road. Last edited by BonnieB; 12-20-2012 at 12:56 PM.. |
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I talked some with the ranger station today. Most of the people in the office are off until January 3rd. I will post the information I got later tonight.
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Updated OP with good info.
If you are interested in helping leave a message here and we will include you on the PM we send out with all the really important info in a few weeks.
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Ill will try to get the day off work so I can help.
Is this a cleanup only or can I shoot some too? not that I want to shoot while people are picking up trash but if we're done cleaning and its safe to shoot in the area it would be nice. Years ago I use to frequent the area quite a bit to camp and shoot. It was really nice then but over the last ten years some of the people visit and leave all sorts of stuff up there. Camping with my father taught my brother and I to always pack our garbage out and to use targets the are biodegradable or at least something that could be burned in the campfire like paper plates or crackers. a lot of good memories where made there. please keep me informed. if I cant get the day off work I could at least pitch in for snacks, drinks, or something for cleaning.
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Thanks for the help!!
Shooting after the event will be OK, I might even do a little. I'll use salteen crackers as my targets cause it sounds fun. If you can't make it something like a case of water or rope/twine for securing our rubbish would be a great help.
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