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Anticipated Fire Bans Summer 2019?

2.2K views 10 replies 10 participants last post by  dirtbagkayaker  
#1 ·
Does anyone know if/when they will enact fire bans in the four corners area? We have a memorial day weekend Ruby-Westwater trip and even though it has been a wet year it seems we inevitably get one at some point. Last year it was May first, the year before June. BLM rangers often chime in here and I was hoping to get some assurance that we will be able to grill (or not).
 
#5 ·
I have found the Grand Junction BLM to be very grounded and justified in their fire restrictions. I have shown up prepared to leave the firewood behind only to be told the conditions had improved and we would be allowed to have a fire if desired. Every year is different so put the gear in the truck and leave it behind if not allowed. Still meed a firepan anyhow so not a big deal.
 
#7 ·
I’ll bet your still good then, at least for just charcoal.

I’m usually pretty happy to see a fire ban where I live, kick in right before Fourth of July.
Even if it is still possible to have a fire, safely, there are just way to many idiots out during that weekend, that have NO idea how to have a safe campfire, or really do anything, for that matter. (I am starting to doubt the theory of natural selection, what aren’t they all dead yet?)
And I’d rather not have our house burn down.
Besides, it’s bloody hot that time of year, save it for the cold weather, when you need one. My 2 penny’s, no offense meant to anybody( except some of the idiots I see round these parts during holidays).
 
#10 ·
I agree!
Let nature have its wonderful, wonderful, way. Half the problem with society, is protecting people from themselves, all the time. It’s like being an enabler to an addict. It doesn’t help him, he needs to learn on his own, so he has a chance to get better.
Just so long as they don’t burn me down, let them learn the hard way, as long as I am far away! :D

Happy boating to all, and hears to the moisture continuing this summer, and folks getting to teach there kids how to have a fir without burnin down the hood!