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Fire danger increases to High for Teton Interagency area

The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service – Western Wyo., September 7, 2021—Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk…

Greys River Road Resurfacing to Begin Next Week

The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service – Afton, Wyo., August 10, 2021-The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will begin major grading and resurfacing of the Greys River Road on Monday, August 16,…

Shale Creek fire suppressed, firefighters turn it over to the B-T

◆ Community response positive. Locals welcomed firefighters. SVI Media/B-T Nat. Forest Firefighters under Wyoming Type 3 Team 2 have been successful in limiting the footprint of the Shale Creek Fire ahead of forecast monsoon rainfall. A Bridger-Teton National Forest Type…

Teton to Snake Fuels Reduction Project Continues Along Phillips Ridge

Jackson Wyo., July 18, 2021—The next phase of the Teton to Snake Fuels Reduction Project on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is set to begin July 19, 2021 on Phillips Ridge. Throughout the next month, contractors…

Fire Danger Has Increased to Very High

The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Western Wyo., June 23, 2021—The fire danger rating has been elevated to very high for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. Conditions in…

Blackrock Ranger District to Burn Dry Quad

The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service Beginning no earlier than May 28th, 2021 the Blackrock Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will be moving forward with prescribed burn operations on the Dry Quad prescribed fire…

Firewood Permits Available for 2021 Season

This is a release from the U.S. Forest Service Western Wyo., May 12, 2021— The Bridger-Teton National Forest will have firewood permits available for personal use beginning May 17, 2021. The price is seven dollars per cord with a five…

Jackson District lists trail improvements for 2021

◆ Snake River Canyon area trails include Wolf Creek and Wolf Mountain. The Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is gearing up for a series of trail reconstruction projects during the summer of 2021. Thirteen trails are included…

Judge tosses lawsuit over biking in Bridger-Teton

By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge to the Bridger-Teton National Forest that took aim at mountain biking in the Palisades Wilderness Study Area. A Jackson-based advocacy…

Winter Wildlife Closures Begin on Bridger-Teton National Forest

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is stressing the importance of winter wildlife closure areas. As of December 1, all the winter closure areas are in effect except areas north of the Gros Ventre Road on the Jackson Ranger District. Closures for…