A word of caution to hunters
as they prepare for opening day of deer season this weekend: Fire danger
is still present throughout the Umpqua Valley and fire restrictions remain in
place. While hunters take aim at that trophy buck, the Douglas Forest
Protection Association would like to remind all forest visitors to still be
careful in wildland areas.
“The cool overnight and
morning temperatures can be very misleading” says DFPA Fire Prevention
Specialist Kyle Reed. “With temperatures forecasted into the 80’s through
the weekend, the chances of a fire starting and spreading is still very
likely.”
Closure remains in effect, which means the following restrictions must be
followed when recreating on private, county, state or BLM lands.
- Campfires are only
allowed in designated campgrounds (see list below) - The use of fireworks,
exploding targets, and tracer ammunition are all prohibited.
Note that when traveling from
DFPA protected land onto neighboring ODF or Forest Service lands, fire
restrictions may change. Contact the appropriate fire organization for
the land you want to recreate on for up to date fire restrictions.
landowners still have additional closures or restrictions in place on their land
holdings due to the fire danger. It is recommended to check accessibility
before venturing onto private lands.
Association protects 1.6 million acres of private, county, state and Bureau of
Land Management lands within the Douglas District, and have suppressed 117
fires this year that have burned 113 acres.
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