Bitterroot NF

The official Twitter account for the Bitterroot National Forest. Disclaimers:

[Bitterroot NF @BitterrootNF]

Today is the last day to apply for seasonal jobs for summer 2023.

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

Born to be wild? Forest Service is hiring permanent Wildland Firefighters. Apply before Oct. 11, 2022. More info https://t.co/IbeMh1uKbL #WildlandFirefighters #Hiring #nowhiring

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Heads up if you're planning on hiking or riding the Coyote Coulee Trail #127 and #511 tomorrow. There will be volunteers from Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen (BR BCH) doing trail maintenance and cleaning both loops. Thank you to all of our... https://t.co/n0GaY8t9AD

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Good news! We just heard from the Montana Dept. of Transportation that Skalkaho Pass (State Highway 38) is now open, as of noon today.

We shot this video a few years back on opening day. Enjoy!

PS:... https://t.co/xrYg1PMspy

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Great turn out at our 1 PM #BearAware presentation including a bear spray demonstration with a remote charging bear! We’ll do it again at 3pm and 5pm at our Forest Supervisor’s office in Hamilton, located north of Mildenbergers Motors.

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Hosting the Montana Bear Education Working Group today! Swing by the Supervisor's Office at 1801 N. 1st in Hamilton between 1-6 or join us for a free safety training workshop from 6-7:30pm.

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⚠️ TRAIL BLOCKED BY AVALANCHE ⚠️
Warm Springs Trail #103 on the Darby/Sula Ranger District is currently impassable at mile post 5.0 from Crazy Creek Campground, due to an avalanche. As you can see in these... https://t.co/8jXYGWoNLr

[Bitterroot NF @BitterrootNF]

We're excited to have the Montana Bear Education Working Group here in Hamilton tomorrow! Stop by our Supervisor's Office at 1801 N. First between 1-6pm or join us for a free bear safety training workshop from 6-7:30pm. Hope to see you then! https://t.co/pjaShT0FzT

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Trapper Tuesday: Trapper has sent 3 crews to the Idaho Panhandle NF to help the Forest with their Prescribed Fire Hazardous Fuels reduction projects. The crew also assisted with 1 wild fire (East Lake on May 5).... https://t.co/3fKnJkgvmN

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Bear Aware in the Bitterroot, this Thursday! https://t.co/3PSumUpYn0

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Great photos from a hike up Mill Creek! https://t.co/6JXAWQEIak

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This program is well worth watching! Scientists race to understand what’s behind the rise of record-breaking megafires across the American West take to the forest, and even a fire lab, in search of answers. https://t.co/ol7YSTik25

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Last week engine crew members from the Darby Ranger Station spent several hours removing an abandoned camper and other garbage near Camas Lake trailhead.

As camping season approaches keep in mind not only is trash litter, and litter is not only... https://t.co/5KgUViMx5w

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Trapper Tuesday: can we say “Give Back” this is what Trapper Creek Job Corps continuously does with our community. This time our Masons are redoing all the sidewalks around Ravalli County Courthouse. All this... https://t.co/rLyhhCBlNm

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Today, starting at 10:00! ☀️ https://t.co/ZSb2muGgDW

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Check out this interactive fire history map (1986-2018) for the Northern Region of the Forest Service, which includes the Bitterroot National Forest. You can find the map online at https://t.co/YnrZ5YDv12, click... https://t.co/xzFLOV3f0o

[Bitterroot NF @BitterrootNF]

ICYMI: Great story this week by Perry Backus on our Bitterroot Hotshots! Less than 24 hours after his interview, they were off to Idaho for their first fire assignment of the year. Safe travels #BitterrootIHC! We'll see you back in the Northern... https://t.co/71WdSUe9uF

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NEWS RELEASE

Forest Installing New Culvert - Road Closed

Hamilton, MT - May 7th - The Bitterroot National Forest is planning to install a new culvert on the Darby/Sula Ranger District's Bush Creek east of Sula.

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Trapper Tuesday: Trapper Creek Job Corps Carpentry students working on Pack Boxes for Powell Ranger district, Stevensville, Krassel, Salmon/Challis and Seeley Lake Ranger District. Trapper Creek loves supporting our Forest.

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Join over 40 outdoor, wildlife and conservation based organizations for day packed with learning, prizes and fun! The event is FREE to attend with food available for purchase on-site.

- climbing wall
- fly... https://t.co/7xLedXmiCb