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…
Forest Service seeking comments on “Star Hill” project proposal
◆ Town of Afton applies for special use permit. The Town of Afton has applied for Special Use Authorization from the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The town hopes to make improvements to the star on “Star Hill.” “Nearly 100 years ago,…
WGFD Seeks Information on Moose and Elk Poachings
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking any information regarding two separate poaching incidents. The first was a cow moose that was illegally shot and left to waste along the Union Pass Road at the north end of Buffalo…
Campers and Hunters urged to be careful and follow fire restrictions
Western, WY – Teton Interagency fire managers have lowered the fire danger rating to HIGH in the Teton and Wind fire danger rating areas (FDRA). The Wyoming FDRA remains at VERY HIGH. It is important to note that despite the…
Bridger-Teton grows by 240 acres
◆ Great American Outdoors Act included includes oil and gas royalties. By Tom Hallberg Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Bridger-Teton National Forest just got a little bigger. Two hundred and forty acres bigger, to be…
2018 Roosevelt Fire sparks multi-million-dollar claims from homeowners, hunters
———— JACKSON (WNE) – Thirty households and a pair of hunters have filed tort claims against the Bridger-Teton National Forest, alleging that mismanagement of the 2018 Roosevelt Fire caused them personal harm. A Missoula, Montana, law firm is representing the…