5-3 churn Creek

[bentwrench]

Does anyone have any input or advice for areas in 5-3 say churn Creek area.
My main goal this year is either mule deer or black bear.

[264mag]

I think Churn Creek is still closed from the fire.

[aamenta]

Yeah, it still says Partially Closed
https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/churn_crk/

But can you still drive in, not sure.
Try to find out and let us know!

[albravo2]

yeah, big fire up there. I don't think the Churn will produce this year.

[cameron0518]

Might still be worth checking it out. Let us know how it goes. Lots of guys looking for new area.

[264mag]

Does anyone know if you can still park and hike in to Churn? The closure details are vague. I imagine the roads are still open.

[bentwrench]

I will post drone footage if I end up going out and checking that burn scar

[cameron0518]

I will post drone footage if I end up going out and checking that burn scar

If you are hunting, I would not have a drone in your vicinity.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016FLNR0150-001340

[Bugle M In]

I know someone that hunted there just the other week and got a 3 pt md.
Lots of folks hunting there, more hunters than deer.
but, if you hike, you will find some.

[Gone_Fishin_]

Does anyone know if this closure will affect access to Empire Valley, Black Dome then down Perlite ? The post is slightly confusing me, says "partially closed"

The area buddy and i are planning on going to is on the south end and far outside of the fire perimeter for late Nov.




This protected area is partially closed

Effective Date: September 2, 2021
Updated Date: September 2, 2021
All trails in Churn Creek Protected Area remain closed until all required post-fire assessments have been completed.



In the interest of public safety, BC Parks has partially closed this protected area until further notice.
Updates for this protected area will be posted on this page and on the BC Parks Wildfire Updates summary page.
Retrieve up to date information from other official sources, such as the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District and Drive BC.
This park will remain partially closed until further notice, however, protected area visitors can still visit unaffected areas of this protected area and also visit other provincial parks that remain unaffected. Please visit the BC Parks website (bcparks.ca) to explore alternative parks to visit, or the Discover Camping website (discovercamping.ca) to check for available camping with reservations.