Restrictions affect FWP properties in Toole, Teton and Liberty counties

HELENA – Stage I fire restrictions are now in effect for Toole, Teton and Liberty counties in north-central Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will follow the counties’ lead in placing fire restrictions on its properties within each county.

FWP managed property in these counties include Pishkun Fishing Access Site (FAS), Ear Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Blackleaf WMA, Freezout WMA, Arod Lake FAS, Eureaka FAS, Bynum FAS, Marias River WMA and Marias Crossing FAS.

Under Stage I restrictions, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire at FWP sites is not allowed. Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is cleared of flammable materials. Recreationists may cook on a liquid petroleum gas or propane stove that can be turned on and off.

These restrictions at FWP sites will be in place until further notice. Due to dry conditions and high fire danger FWP urges people to use caution while they are out recreating.

Learn more about wildfire prevention and the latest information on fires in Montana at www.mtfireinfo.org.

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