Forest Order- Wildlife

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Forest Order

Pursuant to Title 16 USC § 551 and Title 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on lands administered by the Ouachita National Forest.   

It is prohibited to: 

1. Bait game species on the Ouachita National Forest by the direct or indirect placing of any salt, grain or feed that could serve as a lure or attraction on or over any area where hunters are attempting to take game. 36 CFR 261.58 (v) 

2. Erect and leave temporary hunting stands in the General Forest area for a period more than fourteen (14) consecutive days in a row. 36 CFR 261.58 (v) 

• (a) Once the 14-day limit has been reached, stands must be moved and cannot be reestablished less than 200 yards from the original site.
• (b) Stands must have owner’s name and address permanently affixed. 

3. Fish in violation of posted instructions that are consistent with State fishing regulations. 36 CFR 261.58(v) 

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e) the following persons are exempt from the above prohibitions: 

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 fire fighting force in the performance of their official duty. 

3. Persons with a Forest Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order, Form FS-7700-48, specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order. 

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A. 

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