Is legal hunting permitted on public lands within the Barstow field region?
Yes. You must have a valid hunting license. Are there areas on the public lands which are closed to legal hunting? Yes. You may not hunt near BLM campgrounds or within Off-Highway Vehicle Areas, except for the hunting of upland game birds in season in the Stoddard Valley, Johnson Valley, Dumont Dunes, and Rasor Off-Highway Vehicle Areas. Hunting of any kind and discharge of firearms of any kind is prohibited in the El Mirage Off-Highway Vehicle Area. Does the BLM have hunting maps? No. Hunting maps are available from the California Department of Fish and Game and from sporting goods stores and gun shops. Where can I get topographic maps? Topographic maps are for sale from engineering firms and sporting goods stores. BLM does not have topographic maps for sale. Does BLM have other maps for sale? Yes. The BLM maps, known as “Desert Access Guides” are for sale in the California Desert District office, in Riverside, and in each of the field offices, including the Barstow Field Office. They
