Incident Publication

Yesterday, PalmIR units, working with crews, have nearly traversed the fireline, helping crews to discover and extinguish existing smoldering stump holes and subterranean burning material.  Suppression repair has begun at the south end of the fire, with crew creating water bars and other appropriate mitigations on non-primary hand and dozer lines.  Crews began dismantling and backhaul of unneeded hose lays and portable water tanks.

Today, crews will focus on the northwest section of the fire, where some pockets of burning material remain within 100’ of the line.  In preparation for transfer of the fire to a type 4 incident command, unneeded hose lays, pumps, and water tanks are being dismantled and returned to cache.  Rehabilitation work will continue on non-primary hand and dozer lines. Increasing winds throughout the day will be closely monitored, as fire weakened trees will be prone to falling. Wildland crews have begun demobilizing from the fire, returning to local districts or being reassigned to fires still active in the region.

Fire Name: Garden Fire 

Fire Size: 3,061 

Cause: lightning 

Location: approximately two (2) miles southwest of the confluence of Panther Creek and the Main Salmon River on the North Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. 

Fuels: grass, brush, dead and down fuels, and timber

Resources: 1 Type 1 Crew, 1 Type 2 Crew, 10 Engines, multiple helicopters.  

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idscf-garden-fire  

Fire situation: Firefighter and public safety is the number one priority for the Garden Fire.  Fire behavior on the Garden Fire is active, the fire is creeping and running with single and group tree torching and occasional uphill runs.  Fire is active on all sides with growth to the north in Garden Creek, south into Clear Creek, west into Elkhorn Creek, and east towards Panther Creek.  Smoke continues to be visible in lower Panther Creek and along the Main Salmon River.  Firefighters currently are not observing long range spotting and potential for crown fire is low due to the fire burning in the 2000 Clear Creek Fire and adjacent to the 2007 Clear Sage Fire.  However, fire managers have observed fire growth anywhere from 500 to 1,200 acres in a single day.  Smoke continues to drift into the North Fork and Salmon areas from the Garden Fire and other fires to the west. 

Fire managers are using a point protection strategy (a wildfire response strategy, which protects specific assets or highly valued resources from the wildfire without directly halting the continued spread of the wildfire) to minimize exposure to fire personnel while protecting identified values, including private property and Forest Service infrastructure.  Today, there will be an increased presence of firefighters and aerial resources, primarily in the Panther Creek and Salmon River areas. Visitors using the Garden Creek or Clear Creek trails are encouraged to #KnowBeforeYouGo and to be aware of the fire activity in the area.  Trailheads are posted with fire information. 

Weather:  ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...A dry cold front will bring strong gusty winds this afternoon.  The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will allow fires to spread quickly. Breezy conditions may linger into Saturday, but humidity should be a little higher.

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RED FLAG WARNING

Frog Fire Statistics

• Size: 3,114 acres
• Containment: 77%
• Total Personnel: 30
• Location: east of Clayton, ID
• Reported: September 7, 2024
• Cause: Lightning

For More Information

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idstf-frog 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sawtoothnationalforest

Current Situation: Firefighters will not preemptively engage directly with the Frog Fire today due to the Red Flag Warning and strong winds but will be located in a safe vantage point on the western side of the fire and will respond to increased activity if it is safe to do so. Yesterday, a helicopter worked remaining hotspots with water drops as added precautions prior to today’s weather event. 

Evacuations:  There are currently no evacuations related to the Frog Fire.

Closures:  The area closure in place around the Frog Fire includes FS 667 (Big Boulder Creek Road) and Trail 047 where adjacent to the closure boundary. The closure excludes FS Roads 669 and 670 and Trail 682. Hunters and recreationalists should familiarize themselves with this closure information prior to entering the vicinity.  Please reference the map and read the full closure description at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/idstf-frog. Fire managers and local forest officials are evaluating the current closure area for a reduction in size once it is safe to do so.

Wapiti Fire Statistics

• Size: 125,965 acres
• Completion: 78%
• Total Personnel: 250
• Location: near Grandjean, ID
• Reported: July 24, 2024
• Cause: Lightning

For More Information

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-wapiti-fire

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wapitifireinfo2024

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WapitiFireInfo2024

Interactive Map:  https://tinyurl.com/WapitiFireInfoMap

Special Emphasis: Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 4 will transition with Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 3 on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Team 3 will be the sixth incident management team assigned to the Wapiti Fire. 

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Stanley Basin is rated yellow/moderate today which indicates acceptable air quality but very sensitive people could be impacted and may want to limit outdoor exposure. There is a Red Flag Warning for most of central and eastern Idaho and increased activity on local as well as surrounding fires may increase smoke in the area. You can check air quality and the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map at https://www.airnow.gov/. 

Collection of firewood within the closure areas is prohibited; any firewood collection in open areas must be done with a valid firewood permit. For questions on firewood collection on the Sawtooth National Forest, please contact the Stanley Ranger Station at 208.774.3000. 

Weather: A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon to 10:00 PM today, signifying critical weather conditions for strong gusty winds and low relative humidity. We are seeing conditions similar to an early September-like burning environment, with the potential to cause erratic fire behavior and significant growth. On the Wapiti Fire, the forecast winds are 20 to 40 mph with gusts up 60 mph. On the Frog Fire, winds are predicted to be even stronger with gusts over 60 mph possible. The wind event will likely last through Friday evening and into the early morning hours on Saturday. Winds are likely to be strong enough to limit flights by all aircraft on Friday. Residents and visitors should be attentive to any possible changes in conditions from all regional fires.

Current Situation: Increased fire activity is likely today, particularly on the south side of the Wapiti Fire in the Big Meadows area. Due to difficult terrain and access, Big Meadows is in a confinement area where natural barriers like rock screes are used to slow fire spread. Crews will be staged along Highway 21, spread out and ready to respond to any area where it is safe to do so. There are a significant number of fire weakened trees within the fire perimeter and with the predicted winds, crews will be mindful about working directly near any known hazards. Containment lines have been wind tested multiple times already and withstood the adverse weather events; however, today’s winds will be the strongest through the region in several weeks. 

Suppression repair work is almost done, but a few projects remain. One such project is removing large piles of vegetation slash from the 649 Road near Stanley Lake and hauling it to the Elk Meadows gravel pit to be burned when there is significant snow on the ground. The project is anticipated to take up to a week to complete. 

Evacuations: Evacuation status for Stanley Zone 1 is currently at READY. All residents should remain alert for any change in conditions that may reinitiate an evacuation status. Sign up for Custer County CodeRED emergency notifications: text CUSTER to 99411 or enroll at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF28E45537FF. Sign up for Boise County Alert Sense emergency notifications at https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/publicUser.aspx?regionid=1163. 

For evacuation information on the Wapiti Fire, please see the Custer County Sheriff’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/p/Custer-County-Sheriff-Idaho-61558947312289/, and the Boise County Sheriff’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/boisecountysheriff/. 

Closures: The Wapiti Fire area closure covers portions of the Sawtooth, Boise, and Salmon-Challis National Forests. Please reference the map and description at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incidentclosures/idbof-wapiti-fire. Recreationalists and hunters should reference this map and obey all posted signage regarding the closure area and any related road, trail, and campground closures. Fire managers and local forest officials are evaluating the current closure area for a reduction in size and scope once it is safe to do so. 

An interactive map for all closures on the Boise National Forest is found at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/642380b0eb124c8cab6bd9ad3d7146ad/page/Overview/# data_s=id%3AdataSource_5-1888bd00a2c-layer-13-1888bd00b53-layer-16%3A82.

Current Situation:

• The Lava Fire is 84% contained at 97,625 acres, with 541 personnel assigned.
• Crews are continuing to remove unneeded pumps, hoses, and other equipment from the southeast corner of the fire to return to the cache. 
• Firefighters, including two Interagency Hotshot Crews, are continuing to secure several small spot fires in steep terrain along the east and northeast side of the fire. 
• Firefighters are now monitoring line near Anderson Creek on the northern edge of the fire to ensure no hot spots remain.
• On the Forest Road 653, north of Sage Hen Reservoir, continuing Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) use allows crews to find and pinpoint hotspots, accelerating firefighter work in the tall and dense brush.

Weather: Yesterday was cool and dry due to a cold front moving through the area. Today, conditions are warming and remaining dry. Warm and dry conditions are expected to persist this week, however fire behavior should remain minimal.

Evacuations: A Level 1 “READY” notice remains for residents south of South Grays Creek, along Little Weiser River Road in Indian Valley, North of South Grays Creek Road to Highway 95, and the Mesa Area. https://www.gemcounty.org/departments_offices/latest_advisories_watch_warnings.php

Valley County Sheriff’s Office has removed Zones 2 & 3 from LEVEL 1 “READY” status. Zones 4 – 6 remain in a LEVEL 1 “READY” status. https://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/Wildfire/WildfireEvacuation

Closures: The Boise and Payette National Forests have adjusted the Lava Fire area closure yesterday, increasing access for the public to select areas north and south of the fire perimeter. For updated map and closure information see: *CLOSURE AREAS... - U.S. Forest Service - Boise National Forest | Facebook.

Gem County Road and Bridge issued the following road closures: Third Fork Road at Nesbitt Lane, Second Fork Road at Nesbitt Lane, and Nesbitt Lane. Check out updated closure information at https://gemcounty.org/departments_offices/latest_advisories_watch_warnings.php

Temporary Flight Restrictions:A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in effect. View a map of the TFR and details at https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_8199.html. Fire aviation response is halted or delayed if an unauthorized aircraft enters the TFR. Temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems or drones. If you fly, we can’t! Learn more about how to use drones safely and responsibly at Home - Know Before You Fly.

Fire Info Phone: 208-780-5003  Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Email: 2024.Lava@firenet.gov   

Facebook:@LavaFire Inciweb: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-lava-fire

There have been two (2) new fire reported on the Salmon-Challis National Forest since the last update on Monday, September 23, 2024.  To date, there have been 64 wildfires reported on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  53 of the fires have been declared out.

Mowitch (September 29): is approximately three (3) miles north of Indian Creek on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 30 acre fire is burning in grass, brush, spruce, fir, and ponderosa pine.

Baker (September 23): is approximately 30 miles southwest of Challis on the Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District in the Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness. The 0.10 acre fire burning in timber litter and duff is out.

Endoah (September 19): is approximately 40 miles northwest of Stanley on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 0.10 acre fire burning in brush, spruce, and fir is out.

Ebenezer (September 15): is approximately 27 miles west of North Fork on the North Fork Ranger District.  The 0.10 acre fire burning in a down log is out.

Nugget (September 13): is located approximately 40 miles west of Salmon on the North Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 986 acre fire is burning in fir.  The fire is surrounded by and in fire scars from 2005, 2013, and 2015.  Fire managers are recommending the public do not enter the Nugget and Cradle Creek drainages.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idscf-nugget-fire.

Cougar (September 11): s located approximately three (3) miles south of the Garden Fire on the North Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 12 acres fire burning in grass and brush is out.

Garden (September 8):  is located approximately two (2) miles southwest of the confluence of Panther Creek and the Main Salmon River on the North Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The fire is approximately 1839 acres burning in grass, brush, and timber.  Visitors using the Garden Creek or Clear Creek trails are encouraged to #KnowBeforeYouGo and to be aware of the fire activity in the area.  Trailheads will be posted with fire information.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idscf-garden-fire.

Vanity (September 3): is located approximately 42 miles west of Challis on the Middle Fork Ranger District.  The approximately 600 acre fire is burning in subalpine fir and is surrounded by the 2012 Halstead Fire.  Fire managers are using a point protection strategy (a wildfire response strategy, which protects specific assets or highly valued resources from the wildfire without directly halting the continued spread of the wildfire) to minimize exposure to fire personnel while protecting identified values. Specific values potentially threatened with this fire include Forest Service infrastructure.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idscf-vanity.

Red Rock (September 2):  is located approximately two (2) miles east of Yellowjacket Guard Station on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District.  A Type III Incident Management Team is managing the fire and information is being reported separately.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idscf-red-rock-fire.  

Reynolds (August 22):  is located approximately 21 miles northwest of Indianola, approximately 5.5 miles northwest of Horse Creek Hot Springs Campground on the Idaho/Montana border.  Fire is estimated to be approximately 2,671 acres burning in spruce and fir.  The Bitterroot National Forest is lead on this fire.

Birch (August 17):  is located on the west side of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River on Norton Ridge on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 3,110 acre fire is burning in subalpine fir.  The fire is surrounded by the 2022 Norton Fire and fire scars from the fires of 2000.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idscf-birch-fire.

Greyhound (August 11): is located approximately 46 miles northwest of Challis on the Middle Fork Ranger District.  The 97 acre fire is burning in subalpine fir and lodgepole pine on the edge of the 2021 Boundary Creek Fire.  Firefighter and public safety is the number one priority for the Greyhound Fire.  During initial size up for the fire, several safety concerns were identified including: the remote location of the fire, steep and inaccessible terrain, heavy dead and down fuels with a substantial snag component, private property and associated mining infrastructure, and lack of safe ingress and egress for firefighters.  Fire managers will be monitoring the fire with reconnaissance flights and lookouts.

Black Eagle (August 5): is located approximately 12 miles west of Forney on the North Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The fire is burning in lodgepole and subalpine fir.  A Type III Incident Management Team is managing the fire and information is being reported separately.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idscf-black-eagle-fire.

Wapiti (July 24):  started on the Boise National Forest, burned onto the Sawtooth National, and around August 24th burned onto the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  A Complex Incident Management Team is managing the fire.  Information can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-wapiti-fire.

Deer (July 25): The lightning fire is located approximately 33 miles northwest of Challis, southeast of Pinyon Peak on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 54 acre fire, burning in grass and conifers, is out.

Thunder (July 24): The lightning fire is located approximately two (2) miles northwest of Williams Lake and approximately 12 miles southwest of Salmon.  The fire is 100% contained and controlled, fire size is estimated to be 2,474 acres and is burning in timber, sagebrush, and grass.

Weather:  A few spots could see gusts to 20 mph this morning. Otherwise, lighter winds will arrive today. Marginally critical humidity and winds are possible Wednesday. Gusts of 20 to 25 mph are possible Wednesday. Dry weather is likely until the weekend.

The forest is asking visitors to be aware of the MODERATE fire danger for the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  Ensure your campfire is dead out. If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave! One Less Spark Means One Less Wildfire.  Since June 1, Forest employees have found and extinguished at least 13 abandoned campfires.

Nationally, there are 30 uncontained large fires being managed under a full suppression strategy and 9 large fires managed under a strategy other than full suppression.

Visit our website at: www.fs.usda.gov/scnf/, ‘Like Us’ on Facebook @salmonchallisnf, and ‘Follow Us’ on X @salmonchallisnf.

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Boise National Forest Updates Fire Closure Areas for Middle Fork Complex and Snag and Goat Fires, Oct. 4, 2024

Yellow Lake Fire Forest Closure

The following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System Yellow Lake Fire Area, Roads, Campgrounds Trails, Trailheads and Parking Area/Lots in the Heber-Kamas Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests:

Being in or upon the Area, Roads, Campgrounds, Trails, Trailheads and Parking Area/Lots as described below and shown on the attached map. This includes all pedestrians, hikers, equestrians, bicycles, and any type of motorized vehicle.

The Yellow Lake Fire area closure includes all roads, trails, trailheads, parking areas, and the Wolf Creek and Mill Hollow Campgrounds. The closure starts at Pine Valley Campground, then heads east on the south side of Highway 150 to Cobblerest Campground (excluding Shade Dell Campground). From there, it goes southeast across Iron Mine Mountain to the Forest Boundary, continuing across Highway 35 to the West Fork of the Duchesne River Road (Forest Service Road #050). The closure follows the West Fork of the Duchesne River Road to the intersection with Mill Hollow Road (Forest Service Road #054), then follows Mill Hollow Road north to Highway 35. It continues northwest along Highway 35 for approximately 3 miles, then heads north along the Forest Boundary back to Pine Valley Group Campground.

The closure covers areas within Township 2 South, Range 7 East, Sections 35-36, Township 3 South, Range 7 East, Sections 1-2, 11-14, 24-25, and additional sections in Township 3 and 4 South, as outlined on the attached map. The closure also includes areas within the Uintah Basin Meridian as shown in the detailed map.

This Order will be in effect October 3, 2024, and shall remain in effect until October 31, 2024, unless rescinded.

**While the current fire is within the indirect line created (planned perimeter). The forest closure is intended for potential fire activity if it crosses the current indirect line. For example, on Sunday this fire grew 2000 acres, and within the past week it has spotted multiple times over a mile away. Rather than multiple changing closures, we want to make sure we take a conservative approach with incoming increased winds. There have already been two recreation evacuations, and with the upcoming weather, red flag warning, and unseasonably dangerous conditions we want to maintain public and firefighter safety.

Bridge Post-Fire BAER Soil Burn Severity Map Released

October 1, 2024

USDA Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) specialists recently completed their data gathering and analysis for the Bridge Fire burned area to produce a post-fire Soil Burn Severity (SBS) map. 

The BAER SBS map and data display categories of unburned/very low, low, moderate, and high soil burn severity in different colors for the different categories. Approximately 42% of the 54,659 acres analyzed by the BAER team are either unburned/very low or low soil burn severity, while 51% sustained a moderate soil burn severity, and about 7% were identified as having high soil burn severity.

The BAER assessment team used initial remote sensing imagery with their field-validated soils data, to develop and produce a map showing soil burn severity levels for the burned area. The SBS is broken into four different classes: unburned/very low (green), low (blue), moderate (yellow), and high (red). For more information on these different SBS classifications, see the BAER Information Brief at: Cabdf Southern California Postfire Baer 2024 - | InciWeb (wildfire.gov).

There are several types of fire severity and intensity maps that you may see. Although they look different for the same fire, they may also all be accurate. This is because fire severity or intensity are different measures of the fire effects on a specific resource such as soils, tree canopies, vegetation or wildlife habitat. Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) maps are primarily measures of fire effects on soils.

The BAER team relies on their final soil burn severity map to produce data, which they are using in their subsequent modeling and determination of post-fire runoff, erosion, and sedimentation. The BAER team, the US Geological Survey (USGS), and the California State Watershed Emergency Response Team (WERT) all utilize the soil burn severity map as an analysis tool to estimate post-fire watershed response to precipitation events. In specific areas that experienced moderate to high burn severity, there could be increased runoff from steep hillslopes which could result in increases of post-fire soil erosion, sedimentation, and potential debris flows.

The Bridge Fire SBS map can be downloaded at the Bridge Post-Fire BAER InciWeb site: Cabdf Southern California Postfire Baer 2024 Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov) under the “Maps” tab.

BAER SAFETY MESSAGE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events--be prepared to act. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website: www.weather.gov/lox/.

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Area/Road/Trail Closure – Sheep Creek Fire

PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) area, roads, and trails in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Area/Roads/Trails”):
1. To go into or be upon any area which is closed for the protection of public health and safety 36 C.F.R. § 261.53 (e).
2. Being on the trail. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).
3. Being on the road. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
 

EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Owners or lessees of land in the area.
2. Residents in the area.
3. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
4. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.
 

DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILS
This closure applies to the following NFS lands, roads, and trails approximately 15 miles north
of Butte, MT, south/west of the community of Bernice. In general, the closure is from Interstate 15 in T6NR6W Section 22 Forest Service land, south along Interstate 15 to T5N R6W Section 10, west to and include Forest Service Road 5011, to where it intersects with Road 442 and Forest Service lands east of Road 442 to Road 82 and Forest Service lands south of Road 82 to intersection of Interstate 15.
1. Road Closures. Forest Service System roads:
• 5011, 9389
2. Area Closure. All of the National Forest System lands within:
• West of Interstate 15, T6N,R6W, SECTIONS 22, 27, 34; West of Interstate 15 T5N,R6W, SECTIONS 3, 10; South of Road 82 T6N,R6N Sections 21, 20, 19; East of Road 442 T6N,R6W, SECTIONS 30, T6NR7W SECTIONS 36, 35; Northeast of FS Road 5011 T5N,R7W SECTIONS 1, 12 North of FS Road 5011 T5N R6W Section 7; T5N,R6W SECTIONS 8, 9 4, 5, 6; T6N,R6W, SECTIONS 33, 32, 31, 28, 29.
 

PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is for public safety due to wildfire and active fire suppression activities.
 

IMPLEMENTATION
1. This Order shall be in effect from 12:01 a.m. on Oct 4, 2024 through December 31, 2024, unless rescinded.
2. A map identifying the Described Area/Roads/Trails is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order Exhibit A, go to Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest - Alerts & Closures (usda.gov)
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5. Contact the Butte Ranger District in Butte, MT, (406) 494-2147, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Supervisor's Office in Dillon, MT, (406) 683-3900, for more information about this Order.
6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in the
same Described Area/Roads/Trails.