I'm having a tough time confirming what the heck Weyerhaeuser's 'Closed Road & Firearm Restriction Area' signage means? Primarily the 'Firearm Restriction Area' portion.

I know it means the road is closed to motorized vehicles as the signage explains that in detail, while allowing walk or bike in access,
but the confusion lies with the message at the bottom of the sign, saying, 'Firearm Restriction Area'.

Well that is all fine and dandy but what does that really mean?
Can I not hunt that area with a modern firearm or muzzleloader? Or is it some kind of intended confusing double-meaning rule, which actually means something other than it's intended title aka WDFW's (non-bouyont lure restriction) ? I still scratch my head on that one... but I did get allot of concussions playing high school ball!

I can across a few of these signs while scouting on the Western portions of GMU 660 Minot Peak this weekend?

Is this essentially a no hunting area? It all seems a bit fuzzy on what the intentions are meant to be and what the rules are in regards to a Weyerhaeuser 'Firearm Restriction area'.
Again this question is for Weyerhaeuser land only.

Thanks,
Lofty

you might have been in the area where you can not use a rifle.you can only use shoot gun, revolver black power or bow. check game reg.

Larry:
Hey -ok that makes sense. Sign did say S. Elma gate closure area posted by WDFW. Guess I assumed it was a weyerhaeuser restriction... Duh..my bad...

The seems like it's in the middle of nowhere up there...I guess I was surprised to see a firearm restriction that far out in the sticks as usually that means there is homes or development in the area etc... trying to prevent stray bullets etc...

I'll check out the regs closer.

Let me know if you guys have more info on this on why WDFW thinks they need a firearm restriction for that area?

Thanks,
Lofty

Unit 660 has a firearms restriction in the Chehalis River Valley. This restriction is only applied during elk season, see page 67. Basically in the bottom of the valley only.

dogfish i think it is restricted durning deer season to. i have family tthat own land in it and they have to use shotguns for deer.

No restrictions during deer season. read page 67. Wierd, I know.