Forest Order 09-05-12-04 Tree Stands Forest-wide

Under authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, as amended (16 USC 551) and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Regulations set forth at 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart B (36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b)). These restrictions are in addition to those enumerated in Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Part 261, Subpart A, and become effective when signed and will remain in effect until rescinded. 

I. Hunting or fishing. It is prohibited to use, possess or occupy any permanent, elevated device for the purpose of hunting. (36 CFR 261.58v)

2.     Hunting or fishing. It is prohibited to use or occupy any unlabeled portable elevated device for the purpose of hunting. All stands must be identified with the full name and address of the user. (36 CFR 261.58v)
3.     Hunting or fishing. It is prohibited to use or occupy a portable tree stand 15 days after the close of archery season to 15 days prior to the opening of archery season. (36 CFR 261.58v)

THIS ORDER SUPERCEDES AND RESCINDS FOREST ORDER NO. 05-09, SIGNED FEBRUARY 21, 2005. 

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

I. Persons with a permit from the authorized Forest Service Officer specifically authorizing an otherwise prohibited act or omission.

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

Violations of these Prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual and $10,000 for an organization or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. [16 USC§ 551, 18 USC§§ 3559 and 3571]