Good portion of X2 closed through November 30

marburg · Aug 12, 2017

Family member has an antelope tag up that way and got a call from Fish and Game with offer to turn the tag in due to the closure which drew my attention to it. They have closed a good portion of X2 through November 30th which will impact not only x2 but also M9 muzzle tag holders. Antelope tags and M9 tags in this area are pretty much once in a lifetime, something to consider if they offer to take your tag back.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd553843.pdf

264mag · Aug 12, 2017

Does that include the Califonia auction deer tags ? if so I know there will be some upset $30,000 tag holders.

marburg · Aug 12, 2017

I dont see any exceptions for anything/anyone in the order that was posted at the USFS site.

264mag · Aug 12, 2017

I would be asking for my $30 grand back.

Deerdon · Aug 12, 2017

You have a link to the part that spells out the Nov 30th part....or any additional info?

marburg · Aug 12, 2017

https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/modoc/alerts-notices

Under Steele Fire is the order, map, etc

Deerdon · Aug 12, 2017

Thanks for the link! Sure seems to be a bit much...but it is what it is I guess. Just wondering why such a large area? Well outside the fire lines!

manny53 · Aug 12, 2017

seems like an over reaction....

Deerdon · Aug 13, 2017

I did question the reasoning behind the Nov 30th date, and also the oversized closure area. Here is the response.. November 30 is the expiration date for the web post. The order terminates with the closure of fire season or when rescinded. Closures are set to protect firefighter and public safety during ongoing suppression and rehabilitation activities.
You can can go on the Modoc FS FB page for some good info. https://www.facebook.com/ModocNF/

BMosh · Aug 13, 2017

They've already drastically reduced the size of the closure. I'm guessing they will continue to do so. The key phrase in their response is the "or when rescinded" portion.

I've been following this closely as I have a NE Elk rifle tag.