Hunting gets the green light in parts that were closed after central Utah’s Pole Creek Fire

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A helicopter flies over the Pole Creek Fire near Elk Ridge, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018.

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Brian MafflyPublic lands and environment reporter

Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.