Reintroducing fire to Horseshoe Hills south of Seeley

SEELEY LAKE – Nearly 45 firefighters ignited more than 300 acres in the Horseshoe Hills area April 24-25. The objectives of the prescribed burns included reducing fuels and mitigating wildfire risk south of Double Arrow Ranch and west of Big Sky Lake while also improving winter and transitional range for deer and elk.

The Horseshoe Hills area used to be owned by Plum Creek. When Plum Creek put it on the market, many thought it would become the next big subdivision in the valley.

According to Seeley Lake Ranger District Wildlife Biologist Scott Tomson said several local stakeholders, including...

 

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