Fire Restrictions Issued on Fish and Game Managed Lands in the Clearwater Basin

Because of the current high fire risk conditions in north central Idaho, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is imposing enhanced Stage II fire restrictions on Fish and Game managed lands across the Clearwater Region, effective immediately. Until further notice, the following restrictions apply on all wildlife management areas, lakes and reservoirs, and fishing access areas owned or managed by Fish and Game across Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis, and Idaho counties. 1. No building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. 2. No use of cook stoves or other similar appliances except those fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuel (propane or butane) and within an enclosed camper or tent. 3. No use of chainsaws or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine for felling, bucking, skidding, processing, road building and woodcutting during industrial or fire wood gathering. 4. No blasting, welding, or other activities that generate a flame or flammable material. 5. No target shooting. 6. No smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building. 7. No driving off road. All use of power tools such as chainsaws, welders, etc. is prohibited. Exemption: Any federal, state, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. Violation of the prohibited acts is punishable by fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 6 months.