Wildfires and wildfire danger closing down hunting areas in WA and ID

[Deleted member 31469]

This is just the start, I fear. Last year large areas of CO and CA were closed, but this year the experts anticipate a really rough wildfire season throughout the entire West. MT, AZ, and CO are already planning for closures, as is CA. This is a first for ID and WA, I believe.

This is a good article in Field and Stream.

Wildfires Threaten Big Game Hunting Opportunities in Idaho and Washington

The extraordinary wildfire season has forced access closures in Idaho and Washington that could last into the hunting season.

www.fieldandstream.com

 

[Lungpopper]

Just spent 6 days rafting 82 miles of the Salmon river.
The guides were worried that their next group may not be able to get on the water. This is the Dixie fire. Currently at 27,000 acres.

 

[sportyg]

No doubt they will be closing areas here in Cali. just a matter of when and which areas