Due to a lapse in federal funding, this USDA website will not be actively updated. Once funding has been reestablished, online operations will continue. On-going operational updates will be posted here (https://www.fs.fed.us/shutdown) as we are able to provide them.
This Special Order prohibits explosives, including exploding targets on All National Forest System Lands administered by National Forests within the Intermountain Region in the states of Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and California. The full Order may be viewed online by selecting REGIONAL CLOSURE ORDER.
During the past three summer seasons, the Beaver Ranger District has issued numerous permits allowing for the harvesting of thousands of pounds of Palmer’s Penstemon seed from Natonal Forest System lands. To ensure future harvest possibilities, the Beaver Ranger District will be monitoring the quantity and quality of Palmer’s Penstemon in 2016, but will not be issuing permits for seed collecton.
Bear sightings and activity may occur across the Forest. Be aware of bears and follow these safety recommendations.
Keep a clean campsite. Store food and garbage out of sight and in closed vehicles.
Never put food scraps or litter in the campfire; it attracts bears and skunks.
Don't keep food, medicine, chap stick, shampoo - Anything that smells - in tents or sleeping areas.
Store stoves, barbeques, and dutch ovens in a vehicle or secure place when not using. Do not pour used cooking oil or food remnants on the ground.
When camping in the back country hang food and garbage from a tree limb, at least 10 feet from the ground and 5 feet from the tree trunk. This tree should be at least 100 yards from your sleeping area.
Some bears also target motor oil, insect repellant, liquor and other things that look like food. Make sure you put these items away.
To prevent potential injury to the public due to unsafe road conditions the Fishlake National Forest has made the decision to close Forest Road 126, also known as the Bullion Canyon Road, for the entire length of the road. To view order and map select Bullion Canyon Road Closure.
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