Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Bureau of Land Management to begin Pokegama Herd Management Area wild horse gather

Lakeview, Ore.

Alaska

BLM Announces Increased Harvest Limit of Two Caribou for Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a change in the harvest limit from one caribou to two caribou beginning at 12 a.m. Aug.

Nevada, Ely DO

The Bureau of Land Management will begin the Jakes Wash Herd Area emergency wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – On or about August 28, the Bureau of Land Management, Ely District Office, Bristlecone Field Office, will begin an emergency wild horse gather on the Jakes Wash Herd Ar

California, Central California DO, Mother Lode FO

The Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office increases fire restrictions

A volunteer warping a fire-ring in plastic.

California, Central California DO, Bakersfield FO

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office seeks input on assessment for oil and gas lease sale in Kern County

An oil pump.BAKERSFIELD, Calif.

Idaho

Adopt a 4-H trained wild horse yearling via text or call-in

Boise, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will host a call-in 4-H trained wild horse adoption on Aug. 30 from 1-2 p.m., accepting bids via phone or text.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Public access increased in northern Idaho

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office announced today the expansion of public access in the Rochat Divide/Pine Creek Special Recreation

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management reopens Ft. Ord National Monument to the public

Two horse riders on a dirt road in Fort Ord National Monument.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 25, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment:  87%
Cause: Lightning 

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Four Bear Trail

CODY, Wyoming — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office will partner with the community at the Four Bear Trail on Saturday, Sept.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Public access increased in northern Idaho

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 24, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment: 52%
Cause: Lightning
Location: Hualapai Mountains, 5 miles south of Pine Lake

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Upcoming programs at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 23, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment:  16% 
Cause: Lightning 

California, Northern California DO

Bizz Johnson Trail temporarily closed due to encroaching Sheep Fire

Bikers on a trail in front of a tunnel.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 22, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment: 1%
Cause:   Lightning 

California, Northern California DO

Dodge Reservoir campground temporarily closed due to Cold Springs Fire

Dodge Reservoir campground.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM releases final San Rafael Desert Travel Management Plan

PRICE, Utah — Today the Bureau of Land Management announced the completion of the San Rafael Desert Travel Management Plan (TMP) and Environmental Assessment (EA).

Montana-Dakotas

BLM’s Carbella Recreation Site temporarily closed for renovation

(BUTTE, Mont.) –  When visitors return to the Bureau of Land Management’s Carbella Recreation Site at the start of next summer season, they will find a freshly-upgraded site where they can pit

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM Pinedale invites community to celebrate National Public Lands Day 2020

PINEDALE, Wyo. – Each year, the Bureau of Land Management celebrates National Public Lands Day by coordinating and participating in hundreds of outdoor clean up and improvemen

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 21, 2020

Acres: 3,079 acres                           

Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks nominations to the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council

PRICE, Utah –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking nominations for two positions on the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council (Council).

Montana-Dakotas

BLM’s Holter Lake tent camping temporarily closed during trail work

(BUTTE, Mont.) –As the trail system around the Bureau of Land Management’s Holter Lake Campground gets a fresh look, the tent camping area of the recreation site will be closed Aug. 31 to Sept.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Issues Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has increased fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (B

California, California Desert DO, Palm Springs-South Coast FO

Pacific Crest Trail to reopen after Apple Fire closure

Hikers on the PCT trail