Be observant. Notice people and activity in the woods and in your community. If you see suspicious activity, back out and notify law enforcement immediately. Your "tip" may prevent damage of public lands and protect public safety. Potential signs of illegal activity: -Vehicles or suspicious people in unusual locations -Heavily-used or unusual foot paths
-Vehicles or people with unusual camping/gardening equipment (e.g. Watering hose; Fertilizer bags; Tents or tarps; Seedling trays; Hand tools like saws, shovels, rakes, hoes; or Propane tanks)
-People carrying guns in spring or summer or concealing firearms
-Tents, tarps or primitive structures of trees/saplings in unusual locations
-Garbage-strewn campsites
Learn more. If you have info about criminal activity on or near National Forest land, contact us: 906-789-3358 or usfsmicrimetip@fs.fed.us
The Hiawatha National Forest intends to institute a required, self-issued, no charge permit system for the Big Island Lake Wilderness beginning 4/1/13.
Many roads are closed during winter months for recreational opportunities. During spring thaw, weight limits and/or closures are put in place as needed. Please check back frequently for updates.
Due to utility company work, Forest Road 2231 will be closed for approximately one week beginning Saturday, May 11, 2012. The closure will be located about mid-way between 2233 and 2235 (click here to see map.)
Michigan's Upper Peninsula plays host to a wide variety of wildlife species ... including mosquitoes, black flies, deer flies, horse flies and stable flies! Come prepared and you'll make your stay more enjoyable!
Your safety is important. Illegal drug operations damage natural resources and threaten public safety. Forest Service law enforcement and investigations officers work with federal, state and locat partners to address illegal drug operations on National Forest System lands. For more information about these efforts, click the headline and read on ...
Order of the Forest Supervisor setting forth restrictions and conditions for possession, storage or transportation of alcohol and drugs within the Hiawatha National Forest
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