Golden Meadows Exploration Project Decision Reversed McCall, ID –A decision signed by the Krassel District Ranger on October 1, 2012 authorizing continued exploratory drilling by Midas Gold in the … [Read more...]
Payette Avalanche Center Advisory for 12/22/2012
December 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Announcements: The world did not end, we are going to stick to our regular advisory schedule of Tues, Thursday and Saturday each week. We still have 2 … [Read more...]
Lolo Pass Visitor Center Hours and Winter Recreation Passes, No Dogs Allowed
December 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Effective December 16, 2012, hours of operation will be Thursday through Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. The Forest Service will begin grooming the cross-country ski trails … [Read more...]
Wolf Trapping Seasons Open This Month
November 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It is that time of year again when trappers and hound hunters will be out and about in the wilds of Idaho. People with pets should know how to release a pet that is caught in a foothold trap or … [Read more...]
Burning to take place near New Meadows and McCall
November 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
McCall, ID - The Payette National Forest will be burning hand piles and landing piles across the New Meadows, McCall, and Krassel Ranger Districts. Pile burning will occur in Warm Springs, Boulder … [Read more...]
Stop the Swap Meeting to Introduce Jim Rehder in White Bird
October 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
There will be a public meeting at the IOOF hall, on Monday Oct. 29, at 7pm for a Stop the Swap with Ray Payton, moderator and Vote Jim Rehder for commissioner. Ask questions, get honest answers. … [Read more...]
Clear/Nez Fire Zone Update
October 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Grangeville, ID— Air Quality Advisory (AQA): Due to continued wildfires in the Nez Perce N.F. and Salmon - Challis N.F., the AQA and Stage 1 Burn Ban will remain in effect for portions of Idaho … [Read more...]
Sheep Fire: Hot Air = Torching; Today’s Expected to be Cooler.
September 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Current Size: 47,648 acres Containment: 41% Resources: Personnel-314, Engines-16, Helicopters-4, Crews-4, Dozers-3, Water Tenders-12 Start Date: September 6, 2012 Cause: Human, under … [Read more...]
Humidity helps Sheep Fire Containment
September 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Current Size: 46,412 acres Containment: 39% Resources Assigned: Northern Rockies Incident Management Team, Doug Turman, Incident Commander Personnel- 567, Engines- 26, Helicopters- 5, Crews- 12, … [Read more...]
Bald Mountain Fire Static, helicopter makes emergency landing.
September 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bald Mountain Fire Held at 600 acres Baker City, OR – The Bald Mountain fire in the Bear Creek and Minam drainages of the Eagle Cap Wilderness was active this past Saturday, but the humidity and … [Read more...]
Fire Evacuation Status explained 1, 2, 3 = Ready, Set, Go. And State Fire Updates.
September 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
Clear/Nez Fire Zone Update Grangeville, ID— Specific area, road and trail closure information is available on Inciweb, www.inciweb.org. Look for fire information on the … [Read more...]
Theory validated: Wesley fire grows with lifting of inversion layer
September 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
WESLEY FIRE UPDATE Current Wesley Fire map link The Wesley Fire is burning in the headwaters of upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and the headwaters of upper Boulder Creek. Between 4:30 pm and … [Read more...]
Eagle Cap Wilderness: New Fire by lightning, SW of Enterprise: the Bald Mountain Fire
September 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A suspected lightning strike fire in the Eagle Cap Wilderness is currently 15 acres. Located 12 miles southwest of Enterprise, the Bald Mountain fire is burning in the Bear Creek drainage near Bald … [Read more...]
Wesley Fire update -Headquarters growing, moved to Tamarack from Council Fair Grounds
September 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
WESLEY FIRE UPDATE The Incident Command Post (ICP) was moved from the Council Fair Grounds to Tamarack, accommodating a larger number of personnel. This location, along Highway 95, six miles west … [Read more...]
Sheep Creek Update, Meeting in White Bird at 6pm tonight, Wed at Riggins at 5pm at SRHS.
September 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Start Date: September 6, 2012 Issue date: September 18, 2012 Cause: Human, under … [Read more...]
Sheep Fire can be seen from hwy 95. FS: “Yes we will help you.”
September 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sheep Fire can be seen from hwy 95. FS: “Yes we will help you.” -Richelle Barger White Bird farmers and ranchers are concerned about livestock, and back-country cabins. The forest Service … [Read more...]
