Crazy Mountain (North Half) Food Storage Order

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Forest Order

Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following orders and restrictions regarding food storage on the Belt Creek-White Sulphur Springs Ranger District, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are hereby enacted: 

PROHIBITIONS:

1. Possessing or storing any food or refuse, except as specified in this Order.  Exhibit A, which is hereby made part of this Order. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc)
2. Possessing, storing, or transporting any bird, fish, or other animal or parts thereof, except as specified in this Order. Exhibit A, which is hereby made part of this Order.  36 C.F.R. § 261.58(s)

PURPOSE: 

The purpose of these restrictions is to reduce the likelihood of a human-to-bear conflict, compromising the safety for both humans and bears.  

AREA CLOSURE DESCRIPTION:

Appropriate food storage or attendance, as outlined in this Order, is required on all National Forest System (NFS) lands within Helena – Lewis and Clark National Forest, in the Crazy Mountain Range, on the Belt Creek–White Sulphur Springs Ranger District as depicted on the attached map, Exhibit A, which is hereby made part of this Order.

IMPLEMENTATION:

This order will be in effect from April 14, 2025, and shall remain in effect until December 31, 2028, or until the order is rescinded, whichever occurs first.

These food/wildlife attractant storage special order prohibitions, information, and definitions are attached as Exhibit B and hereby made a part of this order.

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with a special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order. 36 C.F.R. §261.50(e)(1)
2. Any Federal or State officer placing baits to capture animals for research or management purposes as part of their official duties. 36 C.F.R. §261.50(e)(4)

VIOLATION:

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both.  (16 U.S.C. 551 and 18 U.S.C. 3559 and 3571).

INFORMATION:

Any person wishing to use a National Forest System road or trail or a portion of the National Forest System, should contact the Forest Supervisor, Director, Administrator, or District Ranger to ascertain the special restrictions which may be applicable thereto.

Executed in Helena, Montana, this 14th day of April, 2025. 

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