Alerts
Forest Alerts
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Upper Shields Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Restoration Closure Area Order Number: # 01-11-04-22-04
The purpose of this order is to prevent public entry into waters being treated by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Forest Service with the fish toxicant rotenone to remove nonnative brook trout in the Crazy Mountains, East of Wilsall and North of Livingston in Park and Meagher Counties Mo
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Hellroaring Road #2004 Closure
Order closure for Hellroaring Road #2004 and connected spur roads to wheeled motorized vehicles from June 5 to July 31, 2025, for public safety due to road reconstruction and bridge installation.
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Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Summer Interim Travel Order and Map
Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area Summer Interim Travel Order and Map.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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East Rosebud Road/Trail Use Restriction Trail 15_Restrictions 01-11-82-24-04
This order from the U.S. Forest Service prohibits the use or travel by stock on National Forest System Trails (NFST) in the Beartooth Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
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Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Summer Interim Travel Order and Map
Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area Summer Interim Travel Order and Map
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 N
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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:
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Hyalite Area Occupancy Order
Prohibitions apply to National Forest System lands in Hyalite Canyon beginning at the Forest Boundary in T.
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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.
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Greater Yellowstone Area Wilderness Restrictions Order
Prohibited as activities within the designated Wilderness boundaries of the Greater Yellowstone Area National Forests.
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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.
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Bicycle Use Restriction (Bozeman Area Time Share)
This order implements the “time share” component for mountain bikes prohibited on the Bozeman Ranger District.
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Livestock Use Restriction Order
Livestock use restrictions across the forest.
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Bicycle Use Restriction Order 07-11-00-10
Trails where the use of bicycles is prohibited yearlong.
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Aircraft Use Restriction Order
The restriction of aircraft use on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
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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.