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St. Anthony Sand Dunes/Egin Lakes Winter Closure Information: The big dunes and the surrounding area are part of a Winter Closure Area January 1 - March 31 on the sand and thru the month of April for the surrounding area outside the open sand dunes. The riding area of the big dunes is open April 1 - December 31. The smaller dunes between Thunder Mountain and the Red Road are open year-round, but are usually are covered in snow by January 1.
BLM Timber Sales and Projects
Stinking Springs is closed to all motorized vehicles and human entry to protect critical mule deer wintering habitat through May 1, 2011. MAP | News release
Proposed Victor Fuels Project: The BLM's Upper Snake Field Office is proposing a fuels project to improve forest health and reduce the risk of wildfire to people and property on BLM-administered lands and adjacent private properties. By utilizing mechanical / manual treatments and prescribed burning, the proposal would reduce surface fuel loading and ladder fuels, conifer canopy densities, and conifer encroachment into historical aspen groves within the forest on the BLM-administered lands. Reducing the heavy amount of vegetation and creating open space will improve wildlife habitat and allow for more natural, low-severity fires. The proposed project consists of seven parcels of approximately 7,390 acres of BLM-administered land located within the two Teton Counties of Idaho and Wyoming, adjacent to the Targhee National Forest and private lands. More Information: Scoping Letter and Material