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USFS gate opening dates change

September 18, 2012
As summer draws to a close, and hunters and firewood collectors take to the woods, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests remind visitors that some gate opening dates have changed from November 16 to December 1 in the Purcell and Cabinet Mountains on the east side of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests’ North (Kaniksu) Zone.

This shift in dates for the opening of these gates is based on local research findings and provides additional habitat security for grizzly bears that have not yet denned.

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.
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