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Know the location of these closed areas before entering the Forest and Grand Teton National Park, and watch for posted closure signs. Get a free map from any Forest Service office or the visitor center on North Cache, or download the Don’t Poach the Powder brochure at www.jhalliance.org. Don’t Poach the Powder is sponsored byALL MOTORIZEDBridger-Teton TRAVEL PROHIBITED National Forest, Greater N Yellowstone Coalition, Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation, NationalAreas closed Elk Refuge, to travel Sierra ThanksgivingClub–Wyoming toChapter, April 15Wyoming Game Areas closed to all travel Dec. 1 - April 30 Gros Ventre Wilderness and Fish Department,Voluntary and closure Wyoming (Bighorn Governor’s Sheep Big WinterGame License Range) Fee Coalition. Don’t Poach the Powder Basin RangerNationalTeton Caribou-Targhee Forest District North of TetonDon’t Village Poach NorthWinterthe is the of most Jackson stressful Powdertime of the year for wildlife. 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National Park Service National Park Service Winter is the most stressful time of the year We have many places to ski and snowmobile, for wildlife. Deep snow, scarce food and cold but elk, deer, moose and bighorn sheep rely temperatures make energy conservation key on undisturbed areas to survive the winter. for winter survival. Please respect wildlife and their habitat. When we disturb wildlife, we force them to spend energy avoiding us, which can result Stay out of areas that are closed to protect in their death. our wildlife. Remember, “poaching” closed areas on foot or with dogs, skis, snowboards or snowmobiles can be as harmful to wildlife as poaching with a rifle. To report trespassers in closed areas, call the Teton Interagency Dispatch Center at (307) 739-3301. In Idaho, report trespassers to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Teton Basin Ranger District at (208) 354-2312. * More detailed winter access and travel maps are available at local visitor centers and U.S. Forest Service offices. Don’t forget to keep yourself safe, too – check avalanche conditions at www.jhavalanche.org or call (307) 733-2664. Don’t Poach the Powder partners include: Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, National Elk Refuge, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Wyoming Game and Fish Department..