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Yardsale,
I usually take my son to the 3rd washout beyond the railroad bridge, with the fenced BLM land as my backstop. This particular washout has one of those tall cliff faces on the south side of the river.

I have had the scare put into me when I saw a rider where I thought there was no trail. We were not shooting at the time, but I knew then that I would have to be extra careful. I was trying to teach my son, therefore I was probably more careful than I would have been otherwise.

It was one of those scary moments when you think, "there but for the grace of God go I."

Yardsale,
I was speaking of the BLM staff. I have never had dealings with the Rangers. Sorry to imply.

Yardsale,
So you say that the Potter County Sherriff's department told you it is illegal to shoot out there?

I think that will be my first phone call. I guess my second will be to the park rangers.

I have found that, when dealing with the federal employees, they fear no accountability to the citizen. I had several questions about the other public Federal lands around Amarillo, and they treated me like I was trespassing on private property. Must we shooters and hunters get elected to an office before we are treated in a fair way?

Thanks guys for all the feedback.
David

Well, at this time 56 people have read this post, and no one has had any input. I guess maybe the answer to my orginal querie "does anybody know" is... NO

Up in the high plains, we often go out to the Canadian River bed to shoot. (We go upstream about 1-2 miles of the bridge and set up clay pigeons or other suitable targets) I have read that a new permit is now needed to drive off road in public lands.

Is this true?

If so, where do I get more information?

Where do I get a permit?