Craig Mountain Gates Remain Closed Until More Snow

With the lack of snow on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds winter recreationists that several access gates will remain closed until more snow accumulates. The area opens annually to snowmobiles November 26. This date was selected in cooperation with local snowmobile groups and hunters to allow snowmobile use of the area after hunting seasons have closed and big game animals have moved to lower elevations. The gates are designed to enhance wildlife security, not to restrict snowmobile use. Snowmobilers are urged to use extreme caution. Because of the Chimney Complex wildfire, many trees are expected to fall in the next few years, and several new fences were built under power lines and several other areas to deter illegal off-road vehicle use. Salvage logging also will take place during the winter months so users are asked to be cautious of the increased traffic. The Lewis and Clark Snowdrifters annually groom and remove obstacles on almost 200 miles of trails on Craig Mountain and surrounding area to enhance access and improve safety. Please contact the Clearwater Region Fish and Game office in Lewiston at 208-799-5010 concerning snowmobiling on Craig Mountain.