UPPER LAKE – District Ranger Lee Johnson reports that the Upper Lake Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest will extend its office hours on Friday, Aug. 10, until 9 p.m., for the purpose of checking in hunters for opening day of rifle deer season in A Zone.

The district office also will be open on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The public will be able to purchase forest maps, woodcutting permits and senior passes. Camping information and campfire permits will also be available.

The Mendocino National Forest is in fire restrictions and the fire danger is high. Hunters are encouraged to check with the district regarding fire restrictions prior to opening of deer season. Campfires are not allowed outside of developed campgrounds. Campfire permits are required outside developed campsites for portable stoves and lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel.

For more information call the Upper Lake Ranger District, 275-2361.

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