Idaho Fish and Game Sets Fire Restrictions

Effective immediately, Stage 2 fire restrictions are in force on all Idaho Fish and Game managed properties within Nez Perce, Latah, Lewis, Idaho and Clearwater counties. This includes the Craig Mountain and Red River Wildlife Management Areas, more than 70 fishing access sites and any other lands owned, managed or controlled by Fish and Game in these five counties. Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit the following: Building or maintaining of fires, campfires or stove fires: - The use of personal camp stoves or lanterns that are fueled by liquid petroleum, liquid petroleum gas, or propane is permitted. Smoking: - Unless in an enclosed vehicle, a building, or within a three foot diameter cleared to mineral soil. Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or pyrotechnic device: - Using an explosive; Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine for logging, road building, or wood cutting between the hours of 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Unless specifically permitted for that particular activity. Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame: - Unless specifically permitted for that particular activity. Operating a motor vehicle off developed roads: - Except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway and except for parking overnight in developed campgrounds and at trailheads. Fire restrictions will remain in place until fire conditions change, and the public will be notified at that time. Anyone with questions should contact the Clearwater Region office at 208-799-5010.