Fire Regulations in Colorado

[brock lube]

I am headed to Colorado in 2020 for an archery hunt. I am confused on what is legal as far as using flames. If there are fire restrictions, does this apply to a stove in a tent? Can I use a canister type flame to heat water? Are there different rules per each municipality? Thanks for your time.

 

[Raghornkiller]

We had a fire restriction last year for the first time in 5 years.campfires were allowed in a designated campgrounds only and elsewhere I believe a flame from a canister or stove is ok as you would still be allowed to cook on a grill so I'd think a stove is ok

 

[cnelk]

Google is your friend - Depends on what Fire Stage


https://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/dispatch...rictions/Explanation_of_Fire_Restrictions.pdf


There are 3 stages - see link above

 

[brock lube]

Awesome. Thanks for the link!

 

[netman]

Where i hunted during muzzleloader season there was a fire ban. No fire whatsoever. I used my Jetboil and small propane cooker for cooking. It was crazy dry.
Later when I returned to late season rifle hunt deer it was lifted and I had a fire going in the pit nightly.

 

[Gunnersdad49]

Stoves are good to go. If on federal land, county and national forest or BLM rules apply. I’d check in with the Sheriff’s department emergency services division a couple of weeks before your trip

 

[530Chukar]

Check with the specific NF where you’ll be hunting. Many of the NF here require you to have a permit to use a stove.


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[brock lube]

Thank you all for the replies.

 

[Nickofthewoods]

Fines can get pretty hefty for fire related offenses. Check with whichever county you are going to be in first. Typically, Counties sets their own fire restrictions. Then ALSO check with land management such as Forest Service within that County. For example the USFS could implement a ban across the entirety of the White River National Forest which spans several different Counties - while each County may have their own fire restrictions for other land within the County such as Open Space or State Parks. Confused yet? The best way to avoid a fine is to check fire restrictions for each and every different property or area you will be in. It can be frustrating at times.

 

[brock lube]

Thanks Nick.