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Bernhardt is a former lobbyist for the oil and gas industry and other corporate interests who became the acting secretary after Zinke resigned in December amid multiple ethics investigations.

The bureau manages nearly 388,000 square miles, and 99% is in 12 Western states.

If leases result in producing oil or gas wells, royalties from production are also shared with the state

The report focused on three main activities: hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing.

Most had belonged to a ranch, and a local Shrine Club had owned a small portion.

No evacuation orders or road closures are in place.

No structures, nor any injuries, have been reported lost so far.

Wildland fires can be started by campfires, shooting, motorized equipment, vehicles, trailer chains and other causes.

Operating unauthorized unmanned aircraft system (drone) flights over or near a wildfire endanger the lives of pilots, firefighters and the public.

The BLM worked with Lander Cycling, the International Mountain Bike Association and the community to enhance the local recreational area southeast of Lander.