Partial closure of Marshall Creek WMA removed

SEELEY LAKE– A partial closure of the Marshall Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will no longer be in effect starting Sept. 1.

Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks issued a temporary closure on July 24 of a portion of the Marshall Creek WMA, located northwest of the town of Seeley Lake. The closure was initiated at the recommendation from the Colt Fire incident management team in the interest of public and firefighter safety.   

The Colt Fire is now over 90% contained and management teams are actively working on fire suppression repair. Hunters and other recreationist should be aware that work on the fire may be taking place within the Marshall Creek WMA. These activities may involve machinery and fire personnel as crews work to wrap up this incident. This work could potentially impact recreational activities.

Closures remain in place on some non-FWP lands surrounding the fire perimeter. If you’re hunting or recreating in the area, please take time to learn about and understand the closures in place. Stay informed about area and road closures by visiting: https://www.fs.usda.gov/lolo.

For the latest restrictions and closures on FWP-managed lands and waterbodies, visit fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions.

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