Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Open Fire Prohibition: Buffalo Gap & Oglala Grasslands and Nebraska and Samuel R. McKelvie Forests
Open fire prohibited on Buffalo Gap and Oglala National Grasslands, and Nebraska and Samuel R. McKelvie National Forests
Termination of Order # 02-07-01-26-04, Anderson Bridge Fire Area Closure
TERMINATION OF ORDERNEBRASKA NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDSAnderson Bridge Fire Area #02-07-01-26-04, 13 March 2026
Railroad Buttes Shooting Prohibition
Prohibits shooting of firearms in the Railroad Buttes OHV area.
Road 203 Fire Area Closure
Nebraska National Forest at Bessey Ranger District is closed to ensure safety for the public and crews responding to the Road 203 Fire.
Anderson Bridge Fire Area Closure
Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest, managed by Bessey Ranger District is closed to ensure safety for the public and crews responding to the Anderson Bridge Fire.
Prohibits Camping more than 14 days
Prohibits camping in the same ranger district, in a developed campground or dispersed camping, for more than 14 nonconsecutive days within a 30-day period.
Permanent Prohibition of Shooting Prairie Dogs in Conata Basin
Under the Dingell Act, this provides permanent authority, replacing the temporary orders that have been in place since 1998. Chadron, Neb., April 19, 2024 – The U.S. Forest Service issued the permanent prairie dog hunting closure in a portion of the Conata Basin, located within Management Area…
Closed area near Black Hills Army Depot
Closes area within the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands adjacent to the Black Hills Army Depot.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 12:52AM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206 Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 208 Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin. * TIMING...Sunday, Noon CDT / 11 AM MDT through 10 PM CDT / 9 PM MDT. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 82. * LIGHTNING...None expected * IMPACTS...Any fire starts could spread rapidly and be difficult to control.
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