Housing and Development Newsletter » Recreational target shooting is prohibited in all areas of the National Forest except in the two shooting ranges under special use permit, i.e., Winchester Canyon Gun Club and Ojai Valley Gun Club. However, hunting with a valid State of California hunting license during open hunting season is exempt from this restriction. » Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the national forest except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or designated Campfire Use Site. » Fireworks are prohibited at all times and in all locations within Los Padres National Forest. » Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark-arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order on roads and trails specifically designated for such use. This restriction is in effect year-round.