Bear gates to open for winter |
| November 15, 2013 |
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As forest visitors take to the woods to hunt
and/or collect firewood, the Idaho Panhandle
National Forests remind them that gates will be
opened on November 16 in the Selkirk Mountains
and on December 1 in the Purcell and Cabinet
Mountains of the Idaho Panhandle National
Forests’ North (Kaniksu) Zone. The difference in opening dates between the two areas is based on local research findings and provides additional habitat security for grizzly bears that have not yet denned. Gates will be opened as weather conditions and personnel availability allow. Members of the public traveling on national forest system lands are advised to obtain a free copy of the latest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) or call their local Forest Service office to ensure their planned routes are open. For questions or more information on scheduled gate openings and recreation on the national forest please contact your local Idaho Panhandle National Forests office. |