FoodStorageOrder_IPNF.pdf

IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORESTS

Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake Ranger Districts

Order No. F-11-002

Occupancy and Use Restrictions

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited in the area displayed on the attached map that covers National Forest lands on the Kaniksu National Forest north of the Clark

Fork River, Lake Pend Oreille, and the Pend Oreille River. This order applies to all National

Forest system lands and facilities located and/or permitted on lands described above.

1. It is prohibited to possess or store any food (human food or animal food, including pet food) or refuse EXCEPT as specified in this order from April 1 to

December 1, annually (36 CFR 261.58(cc)).

2. It is prohibited to possess, store, or transport any bird, fish, or other animal, or parts thereof EXCEPT as specified in the order from April 1 to December 1, annually (36 CFR 261.58(s)).

UNDER THIS ORDER IT IS REQUIRED THAT:

In Areas Mapped as Front Country:

1. Human, pet, and livestock food (except baled or cubed hay without additives), garbage, and all other attractants (cookware/utensils, personal hygiene products) shall be stored within buildings (buildings that are secure from wildlife entry), hard-sided vehicles, or within approved bear-resistant storage containers (coolers are

NOT bear-resistant), or other acceptably stored methods at all times (night and day) unless being prepared for eating, being consumed (eaten/drank), being transported, or being prepared for acceptable storage. See Attachment ‘A’ for definitions.

2. Attractants (e.g. food leftovers, bacon grease, animal entrails) shall not be buried, discarded, or burned in an open campfire in areas defined as Front Country on the attached map. They shall be disposed of in bear-resistant garbage containers, stored in bear-resistant storage containers or other methods of acceptably storing bear attractants as described in Attachement A until such time as they can be packed out of the closure area or disposed of in bear-resistant garbage containers.

In Areas Mapped as Back Country:

1. Attractants (e.g. food, food leftovers, bacon grease) shall not be buried, discarded, or burned in an open campfire in areas defined as Back Country on the attached map.

This material along with all solid waste (non-biodegradable) will be packed out of the area. See Attachment ‘A’ for definitions.

2. Animal and fish entrails may be left in place in areas defined as Back Country on the attached map but must meet the requirements of #4 under In Areas Mapped as either

Front or Back Country for distance from camping and sleeping areas and National

Forest system trails.

1 All italicized words in this order are defined in Attachment A.

3. Dispose of human waste and gray water in a pit or hole well away from campsites.

Cover with sod or topsoil.

4. Food shall be acceptably stored when not being consumed or prepared for consumption.

In Areas Mapped as either Front or Back Country:

1. Bird feeders (liquid, suet or seed) are not allowed in the area shown on the map.

2. No person shall provide food of any kind to any wildlife species.

3. Camping or sleeping areas shall be established at least ½ mile from a known animal carcass that is on the ground or where an animal has been field dressed, skinned, or gutted, or at least 100 yards from an acceptably stored animal carcass.

4. Any harvested animal carcass shall be acceptably stored when located 100 yards to

½ mile of a camping or sleeping area or within 200 yards of a National Forest system trail (unless the carcass is being, transported, being prepared for eating, or being prepared for acceptable storage).

5. The responsible party shall report the death and location of livestock to a Forest

Service official within 24 hours of discovery. In remote areas, where it is not possible to meet the 24 hour timeframe, the report should be made within 48 hours.

Pursuant to 36 CFR 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 Law Enforcement Officer or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A and become effective immediately and will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked.

Executed in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, this 29 th day of September, 2011.

MAGGIE PITTMAN

Acting Forest Supervisor

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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).