Fire Wood SW Montana?

[Alexgio518]

Being from New York where I get ~46 inches of rain per year I’m wondering how difficult it is to gather dry-ish camp fire wood in the southwest part of Montana in November for an elk hunt? Is there fair amounts of down timber available to burn? Or should I be planning to buy split seasoned lumber for camp? I’ll be truck camping so hauling in some wood from a local seller would be a possible.

Asking for a friend because I realize this newbie question deserves some proper hazing ;-).


- Alexgio518

 

[cgasner1]

Should be able to find something dead if you bring a saw just knock the snow off and burn it


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[Wingshooter]

I often wonder how the fires aren't worse out there. I have always seen plenty of wood available.

 

[Jkuhn22]

Be sure to check the burning regulations. Every time I have been to SW Montana in September there has been a “no open fire” rule in place. The wind at night is very strong and I completely understand how a small camp fire can turn into a forest fire

 

[Preston]

Depending on the area you should have no problem with getting firewood. I would bring a good chainsaw. If your camping out on the low BLM ground around Dillon you might have to drive a ways. Good luck on your hunt

 

[Legend]

Lots of wood available. We had a lot of pine beetles which provided an endless supply of dead trees. But it does take a fair bit of time away from hunting.

 

[Alexgio518]

Thanks everyone. So it seems you all have good success with finding timber that is dry enough to easily light and manage a camp stove. I’ll be looking forward to a warm tent to dry gear at night.

Here in NY if you try to light downed timber for camp wood it can be pretty challenging to get a fire to stay going and get any heat off of it. The wood is often quite wet.

Appreciate everyone weighing in.


- Alexgio518

 

[Legend]

Thanks everyone. So it seems you all have good success with finding timber that is dry enough to easily light and manage a camp stove. I’ll be looking forward to a warm tent to dry gear at night.

Here in NY if you try to light downed timber for camp wood it can be pretty challenging to get a fire to stay going and get any heat off of it. The wood is often quite wet.

Appreciate everyone weighing in.


- Alexgio518

Average annual precipitation in southwest montana is probably about 12 to 14 inches. And it has been a really dry year so less than that. Wet wood shouldn't be an issue.

 

[fatlander]

Finding wet wood is exponentially harder than finding elk. You’ll be just fine.


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[Alexgio518]

Finding wet wood is exponentially harder than finding elk. You’ll be just fine.


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That’s what I wanted to hear ;-).

Can’t wait to get out there.


- Alexgio518