The Tribal Council took the action Tuesday morning rescinding the general reservation-wide closure of tribal lands imposed July 31, said Germaine White, information and education specialist with the tribal government in Polson.
Stage II fire restrictions will remain in effect until there is a significant long-term change in fire danger. Tony Harwood, tribal fire management officer, urged residents and visitors to exercise caution while hunting, working or recreating outdoors.
"Hoot-owl" restrictions, in effect from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day, prohibit blasting, welding activities and most logging activities, including firewood cutting.
Reporter John Stromnes can be reached at 1-800-366-7816 or at jstromnes@missoulian.com
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