The West Fork Fire started up again to a small degree. From Highway 26 you can still see the embers burning at night and smoke during the day. My understanding is that they are doing some sort of back burning or digging a fire line to keep it from possibly spreading. Anyway 2150 is still closed. I have spoken to the biologist (and the Forest Service) and he is aware of the situation.
There are sheep in Jackass, but this time of year the biologist says that it is mostly ewes and lambs - not many rams. Later in the year during the rut, more rams will go into Jackass. I did do some scouting in Jackass, but did not see anything. I only went in about 2 miles though.
I was planning on leaving tomorrow for the hunt, but I will likely delay it until I know for sure what is going on with the road. I may just have to man up and hike in from the bottom. It is just so darn hot and so little water will make it a challenge. But I guess that will make it all the more rewarding if I get one.
I appreciate your comments.
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