1uglydude Report post Posted July 17, 2012 Tonto closures are being lifted tomorrow...they're just waiting for the signed order to issue a press release. All fire restrictions will remain in place...which should include shooting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidso Report post Posted July 17, 2012 Be careful. Tonto Forest is still CLOSED. They are only opening up Houston Mesa and Horse Creek Campgrounds to day use only, along with the Tonto Creek area north of the 260 up to the fish hatchery and the nearby Horton Creek hiking trails. The rest of Tonto Forest north of the 260 remains closed due to the Fire Danger Ordinance. The Bear Attack Ordinance is still keeping Sharps, Christopher Creek, and Ponderosa Campgrounds south of the 260 closed. Correct me if I am wrong, as I would love to jump into some of the "restricted areas" north of the 260 to check my trail cameras, or hunt a spring near Four Peaks with my spring archery bear tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uglydude Report post Posted July 17, 2012 You will see a new press release in the next 24 hours saying that it's opening up again. I'm not talking about yesterday's release. And, yes, fire restrictions will still be in place; Sunflower fire related closures will remain in effect; and the bear closure areas will open up for day use only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted July 17, 2012 That's good news! Maybe I can get my new camera deployed this weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uglydude Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Correct me if I am wrong, as I would love to jump into some of the "restricted areas" north of the 260 to check my trail cameras, or hunt a spring near Four Peaks with my spring archery bear tag. Here you go, http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5380309.pdf . They really had me sweating about my "within 24 hours" promise. Now, about that spring... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidso Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Correct me if I am wrong, as I would love to jump into some of the "restricted areas" north of the 260 to check my trail cameras, or hunt a spring near Four Peaks with my spring archery bear tag. Here you go, http://www.fs.usda.g...prdb5380309.pdf . They really had me sweating about my "within 24 hours" promise. Now, about that spring... Yes! I hope it is not a little too late to still swing one more trip... Thanks for the update! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted July 21, 2012 I was up behind Roosevelt and everything was open and soaking wet with water in every canyon I walked. Should stay that way for the next couple of weeks with all the rain. I did see 3 CWT's all doe's though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
