Permits

Before a special use proposal is approved, the agency must determine that the proposed use complies with the Forest's land and resource management plan; that National Environmental Policy Act requirements are met; there is a demonstrated need for the activity on National Forest System lands; and the use is appropriate on National Forest System lands.

None of the existing special use authorities provide for permanent use of National Forest System lands.

Special use permits for firewood, road access, etc. may be obtained by contacting the appropriate Ranger District Office for more details and information about how to obtain a permit.

Examples of activities that might require a special use permit:

• a fee is being charged or income is derived from the use
• involves 75 or more participants or spectators
• need to occupy, use, or build on forest service land for personal or business purposes, whether the duration is temporary or long term

Hunting on the Catahoula and Red Dirt National Wildlife Management Preserves requires a current season permit. This permit is FREE and available for download or you may pick one up at any of our offices. Please sign and keep with you at all times you are on the national wildlife management preserve.

No other special permit is required to hunt elsewhere on the Kisatchie National Forest.