This Year Hunting BLM land?

Hey guys, I'm not sure if this is correct forum for this post, but I went to the BLM website (Department of Interior) and there was a message at the top of the screen that said something along the lines of "Due to a lapse of available funds, all access to public lands will be closed. It listed several government entities including the BLM. Does this mean that you can't hunt on BLM land this year? Provided the government is still shut down by the first season?
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I was worried as well. I googled the question a couple of days ago, and here's some reassurance, at least for Utah.
All the best
http://m.sltrib.com/sltrib/mobile3/56945670-219/park-national-zion-state.html.csp
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I can picture the BLM offices being closed but it's hard to imagine public lands being closed.
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The only thing that is closed is campgrounds and fee areas. The land itself is open. Same goes for forest service lands.
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TexasHunter83
http://www.doi.gov/shutdown/fy2014/upload/BLM-FAQ.pdf

Ok, I found it. Thanks guys.

Says in the link above that you may visit any undeveloped recreation areas that do not have controlled entry.

Further down in the FAQs it says that you may hunt in accordance with state law. Wonderful
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southwind
I hunted BLM land and just figured they would have to catch me to kick me off. My cousin that works for the blm is on furlough so not sure who would be enforcing it even if closed. In 30 plus years of hunting blm I have never encountered a blm employee while in the field anyway.

The 17% of the government that is closed is purely for effect and to cause pain to the people so they think they can't do without the government. Hunters way out in the bush where reporters aren't don't make for headlines.
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