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  • Closure Order # 01-11-06-26-04 College M Trailhead Closure

    Closure of the road going from State Hwy 86/Bridger Canyon Road to the College M trailhead parking lot, the parking lot at the College M Trailhead, and the Bridger Foothills Trail (NFST #534) between the College M Trailhead and the junction with Trail #513 (College M Trail). The purpose of this…
    Alert Start Date: April 29, 2026
    Forest Order: #01-11-06-26-04

  • East Side Fire Area Closure Order

    The purpose of this Order is for public and firefighter safety due to fire behavior and activity.The described area includes all National Forest System Lands within the following boundary: Beginning at the intersection of US Highway…
    Alert Start Date: April 22, 2026
    Forest Order: #01-11-82-26-02

  • Closure Order # 01-11-06-26-03 Fairy Lake Road

    Fairy Lake Road No. 74 closed to all uses as important maintenance needs are addressed. Accomplishment of this work requires a temporary closure of the Fairy Lake Road (National Forest System Road (NFSR) #74) from mile marker 1.4 (winter parking lot) to the trailhead at mile marker 6 on the Bozeman…
    Alert Start Date: April 20, 2026
    Forest Order: #01-11-06-26-03

  • Closure Order # 01-11-06-26-01 Markley Bridge, Parking lot and Deer Creek Trail #481 Closure

    The road going over the Gallatin River (Markley Bridge), the parking lot at the Deer Creek Trailhead, and the Deer Creek Trail (NFST #481) between the Deer Creek Trailhead and the junction with Trail #445 (Table Mountain Trail).The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety due to the bridge…
    Alert Start Date: March 12, 2026
    Forest Order: #01-11-06-26-01

  • Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Winter Interim Travel Order and Map Order Number: #01-11-00-26-01

    Prohibitions on the use of over-snow vehicles off designated roads and trails within the Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, detailing exemptions and enforcement measures to protect resources and comply with a court order. 
    Alert Start Date: December 19, 2025
    Forest Order: #Order Number 01-11-00-26-01

  • Glacier Lake Road #2421 Closure Order Number: # 01-11-82-26- 01

    NFSR #2421 (Glacier Lake Road) from the Junction with NFSR #2004 (Hellroaring Road) to the roads terminus, including all spur roads connected. The purpose of this Order is for public safety due to winter conditions and to protect the integrity of the road work recently…
    Alert Start Date: December 1, 2025
    Forest Order: #01-11-82-26- 01

  • Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Summer Interim Travel Order and Map

       Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area Summer Interim Travel Order and Map.
    Alert Start Date: May 21, 2025
    Forest Order: #01-11-00-25-02

  • Food Storage Order

    Starting March 1, the food and attractant storage order is back in effect on the Bozeman, Hebgen Lake, Gardiner, Yellowstone, and Beartooth Ranger Districts of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The order helps ensure safe coexistence between people and bears by reducing food-related encounters.…
    Alert Start Date: March 1, 2025
    Forest Order: #01-11-00-23-02

  • Pallet Possession Ban Order Number: #01-11-06-25-03

    The Bozeman Ranger District is implementing a new ban on the possession of pallets on National Forest System lands within the district. The pallet possession ban is an important step in protecting the district's natural resources, developed infrastructure, and ensuring the safety of the public.…
    Alert Start Date: January 1, 2025
    Forest Order: #01-11-06-25-03

  • Hyalite Drainage Recreational Target Shooting Restriction

    The final permanent order prohibiting recreational shooting in the Hyalite Creek Drainage in the Bozeman Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The final permanent recreational shooting order, which replaces an emergency order issued under the Dingell Act, addresses public safety…
    Alert Start Date: August 21, 2024
    Forest Order: #01-11-06-24-13

  • McConnell River Fishing Access

    PURPOSE: The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety. The McConnell Fishing Access Area is in close proximity to private residences, US Highway 89, and the Gardiner Airport. The closure is a permanent closure as described under Section 4103 the John D. Dingell, Jr.…
    Alert Start Date: November 10, 2021
    Forest Order: #01-11-22-03-22-01

  • Beattie Gulch Area Shooting Closure

    The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety. The closed area is in close proximity to private land and residences and the frequently traveled Old Yellowstone Trail South county road. The closure is a permanent closure as described under Section 4103 of the John D. Dingell, Jr.…
    Alert Start Date: November 10, 2021
    Forest Order: #01-11-03-22-02

  • Road #3089, Closure, Sioux Ranger District

    This closure of National Forest System Road #3809  is necessary, due to naturally occurring damage to the road, portions of the apparent on-the-ground road footprint have migrated outside of the existing right of way across private property. Members of the public traveling on the road footprint…
    Alert Start Date: September 29, 2021
    Forest Order: #01-11-83-22-01

  • Winter Bicycles Order

    Using a bicycle or other wheeled vehicle between December 1st and April 15th of each year is prohibited on ski/snowshoe trails as depicted on the current Gallatin National Forest Over Snow Vehicle Use Map.
    Alert Start Date: December 16, 2020
    Forest Order: # 01-11-00-21-02

  • Trapping Closure Order and Map

    Prohibited Act(s): Placing, or maintaining any mechanical device, snare, deadfall or pit or device capable of capturing any wildlife or domesticated animal within certain areas on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
    Alert Start Date: December 11, 2013
    Forest Order: #01-11-00-13-05

  • Rendezvous Bicycle Closure Order

    Prohibition of using a bicycle or other wheeled vehicle between October 15th and June 15th of each year on Rendezvous Ski/Snowshoe Trails on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
    Alert Start Date: February 6, 2013
    Forest Order: #01-11-07-13-02

  • Hebgen District (Boundary Trail) Shooting Closure Order

    Pursuant to 36 CFR Section 261.50 (a) the following acts are prohibited on the Gallatin National Forest, Hebgen Lake Ranger District: Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the area of the Boundary Ski Trail as shown on attached map. 
    Alert Start Date: December 19, 2012
    Forest Order: # 01-11-07-13-01

  • Hyalite Area Occupancy Order

    Prohibitions apply to National Forest System lands in Hyalite Canyon beginning at the Forest Boundary in T. 3 S., R. 5 E., section 14, within one-half (1/2) mile either side of Hyalite Road #62, South Fork Hyalite #620, and East Fork Hyalite Road # 6280, to ½ mile beyond…
    Alert Start Date: July 16, 2012
    Forest Order: #12-11-06-04

  • Chestnut Mountain Trail Bicycle and Stock Restriction Order and Map

    Bicycle and stock use restrictions on Chestnut Mountain Trail # 458 on the Bozeman Ranger District.
    Alert Start Date: April 15, 2011
    Forest Order: #11-11-00-01

  • Greater Yellowstone Area Wilderness Restrictions Order

    Prohibited as activities within the designated Wilderness boundaries of the Greater Yellowstone Area National Forests.
    Alert Start Date: April 16, 2009
    Forest Order: #GYCC-7

  • Dispersed Camping Parking Order

    36 CFR 261.56 – Use of Vehicles Off National Forest System Roads When prohibited by an order, it is prohibited to possess or use a vehicle off National Forest System Roads. For the purpose of this order, “motorized vehicles” do not include snowmobiles. For the purpose of this order the…
    Alert Start Date: June 24, 2008
    Forest Order: #08-11-00-02

  • Bicycle Use Restriction (Bozeman Area Time Share)

    This order implements the “time share” component for mountain bikes prohibited on the Bozeman Ranger District.
    Alert Start Date: June 19, 2008
    Forest Order: #08-11-00-01

  • Forest Service policy and direction on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

    https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/aviation/uas
    Alert Start Date: December 13, 2007

  • FAA policy and direction

    https://www.faa.gov/uas/public_safety_gov
    Alert Start Date: December 13, 2007

  • Livestock Use Restriction Order

    Livestock use restrictions across the forest.
    Alert Start Date: September 11, 2007
    Forest Order: #07-11-00-12

  • Bicycle Use Restriction Order 07-11-00-10

    Trails where the use of bicycles is prohibited yearlong.
    Alert Start Date: July 29, 2007
    Forest Order: #07-11-00-10

  • Aircraft Use Restriction Order

    The restriction of aircraft use on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
    Alert Start Date: July 13, 2007
    Forest Order: #07-11-00-07

  • Lava Lake (Lee Metcalf Wilderness) Campfire Restriction

    Prohibition of Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire (except camp stoves) in areas of Lava Lake-Lee Metcalf Wilderness. 
    Alert Start Date: April 27, 2000
    Forest Order: #00-11-06-03
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