General Forest Restrictions (Forest-wide)

Associated Documents

Forest Order

SPECIAL ORDER
GREATER YELLOWSTONE AREA NATIONAL FORESTS
GENERAL RESTRICTIONS

INTERMOUNTAIN REGION
-BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST
-CARIBOU-TARGHEE NATIONAL FOREST

NORTHERN REGION
-BEAVERHEAD-DEERLODGE NATIONAL FOREST, Madison District
-CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST, Beartooth District
-GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
-SHOSHONE NATIONAL FOREST

Pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations Section 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited as described below, within the boundaries of the Greater Yellowstone Area National Forests as shown on Exhibit A and listed above. These restrictions are in addition to those enumerated in Subpart A, part 261, Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, and become effective when signed and will remain in effect until rescinded.

1. Shortcutting a switchback in a trail. 36 CFR 261.55(e)

    

2. Allowing free trailing of pack or saddle stock on Forest Service System Trails. 36 CFR 261.55(c)

    

3. Weed-free forage is required. Refer to the Regional Order that applies to the local Forest.

   • Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee National Forests: refer to Order Number 04-00-097 dated February 11, 2003, or more recent version.

      

   • Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Custer and Gallatin National Forests: refer to Special Order for Occupancy and Use on National Forest System Lands in the State of Montana dated 10/09/1997, or more recent version.

      

   • Shoshone National Forest: refer to Order Number R2-2005-01 dated June 20, 2005, or more recent version.

4. Hitching, tethering, or picketing horses or other livestock in violation of posted trailhead instructions, within 200 feet of a lake or 100 feet of a stream or other free-flowing water. 36 CFR 261.58(aa)

    

5. Camping or otherwise occupying a single location for a period longer than 16 consecutive days. The term 'location' means the occupied undeveloped campsite and the lands within a five mile radius of the campsite. After leaving a location, a minimum of seven days is required before any group of person(s) from that group may reoccupy their original location. More restrictive stay limits may apply in some areas, check with the local district office. 36 CFR 261.58(a)

Exemptions:

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

1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

    

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force, in the performance of an official duty.

Acting Forest Supervisor
Date: 16 Apr '09
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Forest Supervisor
Date: 4/15/09
Bridger-Teton National Forest

Forest Supervisor
Date: 4-15-09
Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Acting Forest Supervisor
Date: 4/15/09
Custer National Forest

Forest Supervisor
Date: 4/15/09
Gallatin National Forest

Acting Forest Supervisor
Date: 4/9/09
Shoshone National Forest

Penalty:

Violations of these Prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. [16 U.S.C. 551, and 18 U.S.C. 3559 and 3571]

Notification: A copy of this order shall be posted as prescribed under 36 CFR 261.51.

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