We are looking for winter recreation enthusiasts to volunteer at the Gordon Reese Cabin located at the Chief Joseph Cross Country Ski area this winter. To volunteer at the Gordon Reese Cabin, call the Wisdom Ranger District office at (406) 689-3371 beginning Monday, November 1.

This wildfire north of Silver Star, MT that ignited after the snowstorm is an example of how snow on the ground doesn't mean the fire season is over. Many fuels (brush, timber, grass, etc.) are dormant and very dry in the fall.

We finalized the acquisition of 6 patented mining claims, referred to as the “Delmoe Lake Property”, on July 13th, 2021. The property is comprised of approximately 100 acres of formerly private inholdings that are surrounded by NF lands within the BDNF in Jefferson County, MT.

Have you ever considered working for the Forest Service? We are hiring for positions within the B-D (mailchi.mp/3cd06d3ed131/l…). Here, you will find a list of jobs that are currently available as well as some useful tips for applications and resume building.

Fire Staff will be implementing an Rx burn approx. 5.5 miles southeast of Boulder, MT. This Rx burn will help with aspen restoration which is an identified goal for the entire B-D as we strive to increase the diversity & sustainability of fire-adapted flora & fauna on the Forest.

Coming back to Recreation.gov this season, you can purchase a permit to cut down a Christmas tree. Cutting down your own tree is the perfect way to create a memorable holiday experience, share a special tradition with family or friends, & help maintain a healthy forest.

The Anaconda Job Corps contributed 7,082 hours of work on the Forest this last year. The efforts of the 109 students at Job Corps represents $202,120.28 of labor. They did stand-out work with Vegetation, Watershed & Air, and Natural Resources Management and fuels reduction.

Christmas Tree permits, (one permit allows for up to 3 trees to be harvested), are available on recreation.gov for use on the B-D. There is a processing fee of $2.50 but the permit itself is free.

Our Electronics Super Technician “Radio Rob” worked hard this season as part of a team effort to upgrade all of the repeaters to the new standard. They used everything from horses to helicopters in order to make this upgrade. #CanYouHearMeNow #BbarD

We are so appreciative to the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center for working with us to create and host 2 new public webpages on their website. The pages are dedicated to snow, weather and avalanche info for planning trips into the backcountry in the Butte or Dillon areas.

We are lucky in Region 1 to have the FS’s only Historic Preservation Team. Lead Cathy Bickenheuser & Preservation Spec Jackson Poppen help the local FS archaeologists preserve, restore & protect our historic facilities such as barns, bunkhouses, guard stations and fire lookouts

As more snow is predicted across the B-D, I’d like to remind you that our Over Snow Vehicle Use Maps are available at fs.usda.gov/detail/bdnf/ma…... These maps designate which roads, trails, or areas on the Forest are open to over-snow vehicles December 2nd through May 15th.

The BDNF is excited to announce the selection of Lisa Timchak for the position of Forest Supervisor. Timchak comes to the B-D after serving as the Forest Supervisor on the Shoshone National Forest since 2018. Her expansive work history includes more than 30 years on Forests in MT

Good afternoon. We hope you are enjoying the day today and get a little chuckle from my attempt at a Valentine's Day 'e-card' to you all from the B-D. #BetterTogether #BbarD

Our history has evolved as America has also grown & changed. We are so fortunate to benefit from the diversity that comes from inclusivity. #BbarD #BetterTogether

Orange Hawkweed is a newer weed on our Forest. We could use your help in looking out for and reporting any populations you come across as you enjoy the Forest. Early detection and rapid response are key in preventing non-native Hawkweed from establishing itself on our landscape.

The B-D is excited to announce the selection of Carol Hatfield for the position of Deputy Forest Supervisor. She began her career in 1989 as a biologist on the Uinta National Forest after graduating with a bachelor's degree in Zoology/Law Enforcement from Weber State University.

B-D Botany & Wildlife crews, along with Dillon’s Youth Employment Program personnel, participated in a wild bee survey in the Gravelly Mountains. The project was both a training event for FS & YEP employees & also served to get baseline information on wild bee species.

On the Pintler District, the lightning-caused Hog Trough Fire is now being managed by the Northern Rockies Team 5 Incident Management Team (IMT). The fire is reported to be 749 acres, with a completion percentage of 9%. Please refer to InciWeb at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8258/

MT Governor Gianforte, the B-D Pintler District Ranger, Montana Department of Natural Resources, Sun Mountain Lumber, and Parke Logging, Inc. were all present to obtain the Christmas Tree for the state capitol this year from a GNA Timber Sale on the B-D. #Montana #ChristmasTree