Fires, Shut Roads Will Affect Hunting

Hunting season will open in two weeks, but hunters should expect road and trail closures all over North Idaho this year. “Hunting season is definitely going to be affected this year,” said Jason Kirchner, a spokesman for the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. “It is definitely having an impact on scouting.” With hunting season about to open, Kirchner said hunters should be aware that they may encounter fires that fire officials have not spotted yet/ Jeff Selle , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here .

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