Boise County’s Outdoor Burning Ordinance is Ordinance 2017-01 and prohibits any open fires on private lands between July 1st and October 20th. This ban does not prohibit campfires in appropriate structures at private residences.The ban continues in effect between these dates regardless of the presence of state and federal restrictions.

Idaho’s OPEN BURNING PERMITS (May 10 through October 20)

The Idaho Department of Lands regulates any burning outside city limits statewide (excluding campfires) from May 10 to October 20. Permits from IDL can be obtained at http://burnpermits.idaho.gov/.

Current State and Federal FIRE RESTRICTIONS

HUNTING INFORMATION: https://idfg.idaho.gov/blog/2016/08/get-current-fire-information-here

SMOKE INFORMATION — Idaho smoke information can be found at idsmoke.blogspot.com

Idahoans must obtain a burn permit from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) before starting certain debris burning activities. The permits can be obtained at http://www.burnpermits.idaho.gov/ or in person at IDL offices statewide.