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Spotlight
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The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily restricting public access to the Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle Area in Lassen County to protect public health and safety in the aftermath of the Laura 2 Fire.
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The Bureau of Land Management announced today it will publish six final supplemental environmental impact statements (SEISs) for the management of Greater sage-grouse habitat on public lands in seven Western states. This effort further supports the collaborative process undertaken in 2019 to develop plans that reflected the needs of Western communities and sagebrush-steppe habitat.
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Starting Nov. 14, the Bakersfield Field Office will re-open the Piedras Blancas Light Station to public tours. Tours will follow agency and local county orders to implement COVID-19 protective measures. Tours will be by reservation only and self-guided, providing the opportunity to independently explore the light station along the scenic trail. All buildings remain closed; however, restrooms are available. Reservations can be made at www.piedrasblancas.org.
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The Bureau of Land Management is planning prescribed burning projects for the fall and winter months on public lands in Shasta, Butte, Tehama and Trinity counties. Crews will ignite the pile burns and broadcast burns only when weather and fuel conditions allow for safe and successful burning and smoke dispersion.
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With the return of fall weather and rain, the Bureau of Land Management has eased some fire restrictions on public lands managed by its Arcata and Redding field offices in Humboldt, Mendocino, Del Norte, Trinity, Shasta, Butte, Tehama and Siskiyou counties.
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With the return of cool, fall weather, the Bureau of Land Management has rescinded some fire restrictions on public lands in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta and Siskiyou counties in northeast California and in a portion of Washoe County in far northwest Nevada.
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Public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management on California’s Central Coast are once again open for responsible recreational target shooting. Effective Nov. 13, the BLM is rescinding the temporary suspension of recreational target shooting for public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office.
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U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt signed Secretary’s Order 3387, announcing that Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans will be granted free access to national parks, national wildlife refuges and other federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior starting on Veterans Day this year and every day onward.
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Plan your next camping, riding, hiking, climbing, shooting and fishing adventure on BLM managed land. Search by state and activity or browse an interactive map.
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The BLM provides opportunities to hunt and engage in shooting sports activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner that promote marksmanship, public safety, hunter education, competition, and lawful hunting.
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BLM managed lands offer numerous opportunities for camping under the stars ranging from staying in an RV at a highly developed campground to simply throwing a sleeping bag on the ground in the backcountry. No matter what type of experience you are looking for, you can find it on BLM lands.
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Find out more about the process and incentives for adopting a wild horse and burro.
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The recreation pass series collectively known as the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass provides access to Federal lands and waters across the country.
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The BLM is a leader in the management of wildland fire and carries out a broad range of actions to protect the public, natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, recreation areas, and other resources.
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