Ok, so I just got the word from Greg that fire restrictions are now in place. When I get the documents I can post them in here if anyone really wants but the jist of the matter is as follows:
No fires in any yellow post any shape or form. No fires in any campgrounds unless it has an active camp host and permitted. Some campgrounds with a host are also under this restriction, so if a fire is of importance to you call beforehand would be my advice. No open fires anywhere at all other than the aforementioned permitted areas. No smoking outside of a vehicle anywhere in the forest other than the approved campsites for fires (I didn't realize this until I read the memo). No shooting anywhere other than legal hunters and/or on approved shooting sites like on our trail. These are in effect until further notice. As much as it stinks, I would please ask each one of you to please follow them and take extra care up there in the approved fire areas. It's a great area that affords many of us lots of varied off roading and great times with family and friends. I'd hate to be "That Guy" who bends the rules and has a very unfortunate mishap.
Edit: You can use lanterns/lamps/jellied fuel source lighting anywhere you are camped as they are contained flame sources. Camping stoves are fine to use as well in the forest.
