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Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District accepting applications for seasonal firefighters

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters. The application period opens Dec.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office offers online Christmas tree cutting permits

Southern Nevada DO

Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands near Jean, Nevada for the 2021 Mint 400

LAS VEGAS –The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office announces the temp

Southwest DO

Durango area seasonal wildlife closures begin December 1

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office lifts some seasonal fire restrictions

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces seasonal and construction closures on Bizz Johnson Trail

Carson City DO, Stillwater FO

The Bureau of Land Management approves Dixie Meadows Geothermal Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Stillwater Field Office has approved the Dixie Meadows Geothermal Development Project.

California, Mother Lode FO

BLM reduces risk of wildland fire with controlled burn in the ‘Inimim Forest

Arizona, Gila DO
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area landscape with mountains

Free firewood permits available at BLM Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Tucson Field Office is offering free firewood permits for collecting downed wood at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
Map showing the location of thinning along Route 5

BLM fire managers plan to conduct slash/debris pile burns 65 miles south of St. George near Mt. Trumbull

ST. GEORGE, Utah—Fire managers for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District are planning to burn slash debris piles located 65 miles south of St.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Enjoy improvements at Rainbow Canyon this fall

CODY, Wyoming — The Bureau of Land Management invites you to visit the colorful badlands of Rainbow Canyon east of Lovell to enjoy improvements made this fall by the Cody Field Office.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management to hold virtual public information forums for Copper Rays Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Pahrump Field Office will host two virtual information forums -- December 15 and 16 -- to gather public input o

Wyoming

Christmas tree permits available for BLM Wyoming public lands

CHEYENNE. Wyo.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management begins evaluation of plans for sage-grouse conservation

In order to protect the long-term health of sage-grouse populations, review new science and comply with court direction, the Bureau of Land Management is

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico geothermal lease sale generates $9,135

SANTA FE, N.M.

New Mexico

BLM Christmas trees available in New Mexico

Wyoming

Trails Center reflects on its roots Saturday

Montana-Dakotas

Montana recreation guides available from the Bureau of Land Management

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – It’s never too early to plan your next adventure.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Klamath Falls Field Office Announces Online-Only Sale of Christmas Tree Permits for 2021

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — ‘Tis the season! Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays? How about cutting down your own Christmas tree?

California, California Desert DO

BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in the California Desert District

Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

Bureau of Land Management to evaluate aggregate mine proposal in Fremont County

Bureau of Land

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

Christmas tree permits available at southeast Idaho BLM offices

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be issuing Christmas tree permits beginning Nov. 18. The permits are $10 each with a limit of one per family.

National Office

BLM seeks wild horse and burro research proposals on fertility control and climate change

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

Christmas trees available in Cañon City November 22

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Carter Mountain Remains Open

CODY, Wyoming — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office announces that access to Carter Mountain will remain open through December 21 to align with hunting season dates in the Carter Mounta