Thursday, Jan. 15 - Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

From September 1 - May 31, all recreationists in a training or maneuver area who are not in a stationary position must wear at least one of the following articles of visible, external apparel with at least 50 percent of its surface area solid blaze orange in color: hat, cap, vest, coat, jacket, sweatshirt, shirt, or coveralls.

SPECIFICALLY CLOSED AREAS (Due to Management or Training Activities)

Jan15-19 Jan20-21

None A, B, E

OPEN SHOTGUN¹, ARCHERY, FISHING, FUELWOOD CUTTING, OTHER RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Jan15-19

2A-18A, 1-24; A-Q

Jan20-21

2A-18A, 1-24; C, D, F-Q

OPEN RIFLE² HUNTING AREAS - e.g.. Elk, Coyote

Jan15 Jan16-18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21

A,G,I,J,L,M,N,O,P,Q A,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q C,D,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q G,I,J,L,M,N,P,Q

OPEN PRAIRIE CHICKEN HUNTING AREAS

Jan15-19 Jan20-21

1-24; A-Q 1-24; C,D,F-Q

• ¹ SHOTGUN WITH SIZE 2 OR SMALLER (EXAMPLE 6, 7 1/2, 8) SHOT
• ² CENTERFIRE RIFLES, HANDGUNS, MUZZLELOADERS, AND SHOTGUN SLUG/SIZE BB OR LARGER SHOT