Forest gates to open

October 17, 2016

As visitors take to the woods to hunt and/or collect firewood, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests remind them that forest gates in grizzly bear management units will be opening soon. Gates in the Selkirk Mountains will open November 16, while gates in the Purcell and Cabinet Mountains will open December 1. Opening dates are dependent on weather conditions and personnel availability. 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.