Announcements

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California
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BLM announces fall color ride on Bizz Johnson Trail

Opportunities to enjoy peaking fall colors along the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail, await hikers and bike riders, as the Bureau of Land Management and Lassen Rural Bus offer their annual fall colors bike ride and shuttle, Saturday, Oct. 26. The BLM will shuttle bikes and the bus will carry riders from Susanville to ride starting points on the trail.
California, California Desert DO
A picnic table and fire pits under a tree.

BLM lifts seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in the California Desert District

The California Desert District is lifting seasonal fire restrictions as of Thurs., Oct. 24, by midnight, to safely allow campfires and target shooting on BLM-managed public lands in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Mono, San Diego, and eastern Kern counties. Restrictions on smoking will also be lifted on BLM-managed public lands within San Diego, eastern Kern, western Riverside, western San Bernardino, and eastern Los Angeles counties.
Wyoming, Lander FO
A bright yellow fire engine says "BLM Fire WY-WBD" on the side.

BLM Wind River/Bighorn Basin District lifts fire restrictions

With cooler temperatures and increased precipitation, the Cody, Lander and Worland field office areas are no longer under fire restrictions. However, it's still dry out there so please keep wildfire prevention in mind.
New Mexico, Roswell FO
Prescribed Burn in Eddy County

BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Lincoln and Eddy counties

Beginning in late-October, the BLM plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in Lincoln and Eddy counties.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
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BLM lifts some fire restrictions in northwest Oregon

With recent cooler, wetter weather reducing fire danger levels, the Bureau of Land Management has lifted restrictions on certain activities on open BLM land in northwest Oregon.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO
Oil and gas rig in front of a sunset.

BLM holds October 2024 sale for North Dakota oil and gas leases

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering 20 parcels covering 3,173 acres in North Dakota.
Alaska
Looking behind a snowmobile over the sled with gear at another rider on a snowmobile silhouetted as the sun sets.

BLM announces start of winter motor vehicle limitations for the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area

Due to snow conditions, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin winter season motor vehicle limitations earlier than previously announced. These limitations will be in effect October 25-April 30.
California, Applegate FO
Wild Horses on the Buckhorn Byway

BLM seeking comments on plan to manage wild horse populations

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a plan to manage wild horse populations in three herd management areas in far northeast California and far northwest Nevada. The environmental assessment, available for review and comment through the BLM National NEPA Register, addresses population management actions on the Carter Reservoir, Coppersmith and Buckhorn herd management areas.
Arizona, Yuma FO
Firefighter lighting a prescribed burn with a torch. (BLM)

BLM prescribed burning planned at Senator Wash North Shore

Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning at Senator Wash North Shore recreation area.
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
A BLM firefighter uses a drip torch to perform a prescribed burn

BLM prescribed burning planned near Parker

Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker, Arizona, between November 2024 and March 2025.
Arizona, Kingman FO
man donning fire equipment conducts a prescribed burn in the forest using a drip torch.

BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

Fire managers will conduct prescribed burning near Pinion Pines, Atherton Acres, and Pine Lake; Hualapai Mountain Park; Hayden and Getz Peak communication sites; and Wild Cow Springs Campground between November 2024 and March 2025.