The heart of good fire.

Bitterroot Traditional Burning is the first private company in Montana offering traditional expertise to landowners who wish to return cultural fire to their properties.

Buck Hitswithastick, cultural consultant (left) with Jocko Hendrickson (right), traditional practitioner, ecological knowledge holder and CEO.

A passion for restoring fire-adapted areas

From large landscapes to modest home sites, we serve all customers regardless of lot-size

Let’s take a look-see

Site evaluations are the first step towards returning fire to your land.

Scoping and site preparation

Intended burn sites will be walked and monitored for any potential hazards. Some fuels may need tending prior to burn.

Treatment plan

We work with landowners to identify aspects of the environment they wish to promote or suppress with fire. Then we develop a plan to deliver the intended result.

Before/After

Pre-burn and post-burn conditions of your property are documented to demonstrate results.

Restoration Consultation

We offer further help with restoration efforts that tie into your planned burn. Hourly rates apply. Please inquire.

Restoration Services

Additional services such as reseeding or replanting post-burn areas may be available depending on capacity. Hourly rates apply. Please inquire.

“A good fire is like a gathering: fun, safe, easy. But, you have to know what you are doing.”

Jocko Hendrickson

CEO, Bitterroot Traditional Burning, Ltd.