Dell Creek and Forest Park Elk Feedgrounds: Long-Term Special Use Permits
Wyoming Game & Fish Commission requested continued use of improvements at Dell Creek and Forest Park feedgrounds for long term (20 yrs) winter elk feeding management activities. Elk are fed hay daily between mid-Nov thru April, based on conditions. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is available. The designated comment period is December 1, 2023 - January 16, 2024. Submit comments by clicking on the "Comment/Object on Project" under the "Get Connected" bar to the right.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Dell Creek feedground:about 4 miles east on Dell Creek Road (FS Rd 30600) from Hwy 191/189, in Bondurant. Forest Park: 33 miles south on Greys River Road (FS Rd 10138) from Alpine, Wyoming.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 01/14/2022 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 12/01/2023 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Districts:
Big Piney Ranger District; Greys River Ranger District
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Lincoln; Sublette
Legal Land Description:
Dell Creek: N 1/2 and SW 1/4 of Sec 14, T33N, R113W. Forest Park: NW1/4 and SW1/4 of Sec 21, NW1/4 and NE1/4 of
Sec 28, T33N, R116W, 6th Meridian
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Randall Griebel
P.O. Box 1888
Jackson, WY 83001
307-739-5537
randall.griebel@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/24/2025