This follows Stage 1 restrictions already in place in Sheridan, Valley, Phillips, Richland, Choteau, McCone and Garfield Counties in Region 6

GLASGOW- In response to dry, warm weather that could increase the danger of human-caused wildfires, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fishing access sites and wildlife management areas will be under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Hill and Roosevelt Counties starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 23.

This follows Stage 1 restrictions already in place in Sheridan, Valley, Phillips, Richland, Choteau, McCone and Garfield Counties in Region 6. Most other counties in the state are in at least Stage 1 restrictions. Please refer to http://www.mtfireinfo.org to see all affected counties. Restrictions will be in effect until further notice.

Region 6 FWP followed the lead of county officials who announced that they are entering Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. These restrictions ban campfires except where specifically *exempted. Landowners and agencies in those counties may or may not exempt specific sites. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions also prohibit smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, and in areas at least three feet in diameter that are cleared of all flammable materials. People may cook on an LP gas or propane stove that can be turned on and off.

Per FWP policy, no fires will be allowed, even in steel grates, at any fishing access site (FAS) or wildlife management areas (WMA) in these counties.

*The only exception is Brush Lake State Park in Sheridan County. Fires are currently allowed in steel grates at this site.

For updates on restrictions and closures around the state, go to fwp.mt.gov, and under the “News and Public Notices” tab, click on “Closures and Restrictions”.