Camping on BLM

[Jdrivsd619]

Is it lawful to camp on BLM in San Diego ? No fires unless in an emergency situation, but just planned on hiking in about five miles and then camping over nights so we are can wake up in the area we want to hunt and try to get some first light feeding!!!!! trying to get all my plans lined up and then excite for scouting but i don't want to be ticketed for obvious reasons. I also can't find specific info on camping on BLM in San Diego and all laws and regs say BLM areas have different rules on camping so just wanted to know if any one on here as any idea?

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

U should be good, most BLM is campable I think as long as its not closed for fire or other restrictions. The designated campgrounds on BLM sometimes have their own regs including fees but u can easily avoid those sites and just hike out to a spot.

 

[Bonejour]

BLM land is your land. Here are some basics for camping on BLM land in CA: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/camping.html

 

[infidel]

Camp with fire unless some agent or sign tells you otherwise. Firefighters like fires believe it or not


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[TaftHunter]

Trust me firefighters don't like fires. Had one chew my ass one time for fire and held me there til a blm dude came and gave me a ticket

 

[Bonejour]

Camp with fire unless some agent or sign tells you otherwise. Firefighters like fires believe it or not


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You can't be serious. IMHO, the last thing hunters in this state need is another fire blamed on "a hunter".
There is good info online. BLM land was under restrictions for firearms last year, due to fire hazard. Anyone interested can put the following term into a Google search for more information: "fire restriction BLM california".
It's always a good idea to check with BLM and/or Forest Service regarding restrictions in the area where you plan to camp.
My two cents.

 

[D16hunter]

Camp with fire unless some agent or sign tells you otherwise. Firefighters like fires believe it or not


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You can't be serious. IMHO, the last thing hunters in this state need is another fire blamed on "a hunter".
There is good info online. BLM land was under restrictions for firearms last year, due to fire hazard. Anyone interested can put the following term into a Google search for more information: "fire restriction BLM california".
It's always a good idea to check with BLM and/or Forest Service regarding restrictions in the area where you plan to camp.
My two cents.

X2 a fire near my house in ramona was started by a lost hunter within sight of houses a few years ago and it burned a lot houses down around us but barely spared the houses on my street, when the fire literally jumped over my house (I have a few burned bushes in my front and back yard to prove it). Hunters get bad enough press as it is we don't need anymore

 

[ilovesprig]

Camp with fire unless some agent or sign tells you otherwise. Firefighters like fires believe it or not


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You can't be serious. IMHO, the last thing hunters in this state need is another fire blamed on "a hunter".
There is good info online. BLM land was under restrictions for firearms last year, due to fire hazard. Anyone interested can put the following term into a Google search for more information: "fire restriction BLM california".
It's always a good idea to check with BLM and/or Forest Service regarding restrictions in the area where you plan to camp.
My two cents.

X2 a fire near my house in ramona was started by a lost hunter within sight of houses a few years ago and it burned a lot houses down around us but barely spared the houses on my street, when the fire literally jumped over my house (I have a few burned bushes in my front and back yard to prove it). Hunters get bad enough press as it is we don't need anymore

X3......Just for commonsensical reasons, if nothing else....... :-[

 

[infidel]

Camp with fire unless some agent or sign tells you otherwise. Firefighters like fires believe it or not


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You can't be serious. IMHO, the last thing hunters in this state need is another fire blamed on "a hunter".
There is good info online. BLM land was under restrictions for firearms last year, due to fire hazard. Anyone interested can put the following term into a Google search for more information: "fire restriction BLM california".
It's always a good idea to check with BLM and/or Forest Service regarding restrictions in the area where you plan to camp.
My two cents.

X2 a fire near my house in ramona was started by a lost hunter within sight of houses a few years ago and it burned a lot houses down around us but barely spared the houses on my street, when the fire literally jumped over my house (I have a few burned bushes in my front and back yard to prove it). Hunters get bad enough press as it is we don't need anymore

Firefighters get caught starting fires aswell, and let's not forget about the illegals they make fires aswell. A cold hiker would do the same if he had the means.

Most BLM access is closed if it's a fire restriction area from my experience.

Was this hunter in Ramona in a active fire closure? If so he is in the wrong, if not well that shitty but accidents happen!


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[D16hunter]

Camp with fire unless some agent or sign tells you otherwise. Firefighters like fires believe it or not


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You can't be serious. IMHO, the last thing hunters in this state need is another fire blamed on "a hunter".
There is good info online. BLM land was under restrictions for firearms last year, due to fire hazard. Anyone interested can put the following term into a Google search for more information: "fire restriction BLM california".
It's always a good idea to check with BLM and/or Forest Service regarding restrictions in the area where you plan to camp.
My two cents.

X2 a fire near my house in ramona was started by a lost hunter within sight of houses a few years ago and it burned a lot houses down around us but barely spared the houses on my street, when the fire literally jumped over my house (I have a few burned bushes in my front and back yard to prove it). Hunters get bad enough press as it is we don't need anymore

Firefighters get caught starting fires aswell, and let's not forget about the illegals they make fires aswell. A cold hiker would do the same if he had the means.

Most BLM access is closed if it's a fire restriction area from my experience.

Was this hunter in Ramona in a active fire closure? If so he is in the wrong, if not well that shotty but accidents happen!


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I am not sure if there were any active fire closures at the time but common sense (which apparently isn't to common anymore) would have dictated no fires with all the dry brush in the area

 

[infidel]

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I am not sure if there were any active fire closures at the time but common sense (which apparently isn't to common anymore) would have dictated no fires with all the dry brush in the area
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I can't recall either. But his common sense told him to make a fire in some emotionally hasty decision. Ther is a strong chance that he was a novice outdoorsman and didn't consider the winds the run up our canyons and or spacing involved with flames. Long story short he f'ed up no doubt. In conclusion, that really didn't damage our hunting rights. I feel like our hunting rights are more jeopardized with the opinions of those who are running the program nowadays.

Everyone's common sense is different depending on their past experiences, knowledge. Hunter safety also teaches bring a whistle, stay put, signal with a flashlight. Somehow he choose fire.

Lastly, while we are on the topic of fires. Fires are natural and good for the overall health of our habitat and wildlife. General population feels otherwise because of fires bringing down homes and the charred remains then the mudslides. I know I'm not the only one who preys the Cleveland burns every year.

Disclaimer!!! I'm not telling anyone to go start a fire where you shouldn't start one and or if you aren't experienced.

Back on topic. I wouldn't camp where I'm hunting. I want a buffer zone due human scents possibly pushing deer elsewhere. If your that set on camping where you want to hunt forget the fire and bring a good sleeping back and forget the fire. If your worried about space and weight in your pack bring a space blanket.




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[ilovesprig]

I don't think anyone is saying fire isn't good for our habitat.....It is.....In the case of the lost hunter who started the 2003 Cedar Fire.....He was very inexperienced, overweight, and not from this area.....The winds that night were in the 40-60 mph range.....Your right about the flash light too. Should never hunt without one (I have extra batteries as well.)

 

[Bonejour]

That's all good advice. Agree with the clarifications. I'm all for controlled burns, undertaken by the appropriate authorities and under ideal conditions.

 

[D16hunter]

Fires are very good for the national forest I also pray for fires in some of my deer areas but the fires would be to close to home to feel safe so I also pray they don't burn.I know they've done and are doing a few controlled burns and are making fire breaks locally. Recently they did a controlled burn not 100 feet from my backyard a few weeks ago. It scared the crap out of me seeing a fire nearly in my backyard driving home from school lol