Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

10/21/2026

📣The Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF is outreaching for numerous temporary seasonal wildland firefighting positions. Announcements for these seasonal positions for the 2027 fire year OPEN on on October 30th.

📝Submit applications online before the announcements CLOSE on November 12, 2026.

🔥Specialized positions include dispatch, engine crews, hand crews, and helitack. Positions range from GW-03 to GW-07.

📞The B-D seasonal positions are in several locations across the Forest. Specific information about the position(s) and duty location(s) on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF is available from the unit contacts.

Butte District: Kevin Smith 406-491-0202
Dillon District: Aaron Knudson 775-846-3056
Wisdom District: Richard Griffin 406-925-1951
WR Helitack: Randy Gilbert 406-925-3779
Madison District: Jim King 406-682-4253
Pintler District: Jerod Russell 208-946-6803
Dillon Dispatch: Claire Smith 406-683-3992






Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

10/15/2026

Are you ready to feel the Christmas magic? ✨

We know it’s only the start of spooky season, but it’s never too early to get excited for Christmas. So, cue the Christmas carols because Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Christmas Tree Permits will be available through Recreation.gov on October 13, 2026 🎄

Ring in the Christmas cheer and make the holiday season extra exciting this year by purchasing a permit and visiting Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest to cut down your own Christmas tree. 👍👍

As a reminder please Know Before You Go and be prepared for weather and road conditions that might make travel difficult. Please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/beaverhead-deerlodge/permits for more information.

Jingle all the way over to Recreation.gov to learn more about how to cut down your own tree and this holiday season! ⬇

https://www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/3a4d2b97-e7cd-11ea-8710-eabd4664df5f

10/09/2026

All Beaverhead-Deerlodge Forest Service offices will be closed this coming Monday in observation of Columbus Day. Please enjoy the public lands responsibly and for more information on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge visit www.fs.usda.gov/r01/beaverhead-deerlodge.

10/01/2026

Crystal Park is now open. Please recreate responsibly and for more information on other current forest orders and closures please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/beaverhead-deerlodge.

09/24/2026

‼ Closure Update

All road and trail closures associated with the MOOSE FIRE have been recscinded.

All existing route and area restrictions are in effect.





Granite County Sheriff's Office
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

09/18/2026

09/12/2026

🚩RED FLAG WARNING 🚩

The US National Weather Service Missoula Montana has upgraded the previously issued fire weather watch to a RED FLAG WARNING for the eastern portion of the Forest, effective from noon through 9 p.m. Sunday , September 13th.

⚠ Southwest winds from 20 to 30 mph are expected, with potential gusts up to 45 mph. Relative humidity levels could dip as low as 15 percent.

🚫 Avoid any activity that could start a fire, as any fires that do start could spread rapidly.

🚩 Per the National Weather Service, a RED FLAG WARNING is issued when they identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.

09/12/2026

‼ FIRE WEATHER WATCH ‼

The US National Weather Service Missoula Montana has issued a FIRE WEATHER WATCH for the eastern portion of the Forest, effective Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening, September 13th.

⚠ Southwest winds from 20 to 30 mph are expected, with potential gusts up to 45 mph. Relative humidity levels could dip as low as 15 percent.

🚫 Avoid any activity that could start a fire, as any fires that do start could spread rapidly.