Made some quick scouting trips out to some bear spots i've had success in the past and ran into one of the timber managers for that area. He mentioned that they would be closing down recreation access starting 7/28 for high fire danger and pending some act of God with early rain they probably wouldn't be opening it anytime soon.
Was pretty bummed but it also gives me some time to focus more on state/federal land rather than driving up 8/1 and seeing a giant "closed - high fire level" sign. Anyways - what are ya'lls thoughts on this year for the fire level and access? Would love to get other perspectives on the summer from others around the state