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ATTENTION HUNTERS

Due to drier than normal conditions, we anticipate there will be fire closures and/or restrictions on many public lands for the 2008/09 hunting season. It you plan to hunt USFS or BLM lands this year, it is important that you monitor the individual forest and/or resource area websites for updates on these potential closures. For your convenience, we have listed links to some of the forests most likely affected. Conditions for tag refunds/exchanges are are stated below:

1. You must apply for the refund prior to the opening of the earliest season in your zone. In most cases this is archery season; however check season dates for confirmation.

2. If you wish to request a different tag, the request must be made prior to the opening of the zone you are requesting a new tag in AND the zone for which your original tag was issued. Additionaly, there must be tags available in the requested zone.

3. NO refunds will be issued after the start of early seasons for that zone.

• National Forests in California
• Bureau of Land Management Properties in California
• Fire Information - National Fire News (includes current wildland fires)