SNF_Food_StorageOrder.pdf

Order Number 04-00-104

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service

Rocky Mountain Region—Shoshone National Forest Intermountain Region—Bridger-Teton National Forest

OCCUPANCY AND USE RESTRICTIONS

For the purpose of minimizing adverse interactions between bears and humans and pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 261.50 (a) and (b), the following uses are restricted in those areas of the Shoshone National Forest and the Bridger-Teton National Forest as shown on the attached map (Exhibit B) and hereby made part of this Order. Also attached, and hereby made part of this Order, are Definitions (Exhibit A) of terms used in support of the restrictions.

This Order is effective March 1 through December 1, annually, until rescinded.

1. Possessing or storing any food or refuse, as specified in the Order (36 CFR 261.58 (cc).

2. Possessing, storing, or transporting any bird, fish, or other animal, or parts thereof, as specified in the Order (36 CFR 261.58 (s).

3. Camping as specified in the Order (36 CFR 261.58 (e).

UNDER THIS ORDER IT IS REQUIRED THAT

1. All food and refuse must be acceptably stored or acceptably possessed during daytime hours.

2. All food and refuse must be acceptably stored during nighttime hours, unless it is being prepared for eating, being eaten, being transported, or being prepared for acceptable storage.

3. Any harvested animal carcass must be acceptably stored, unless the carcass is being field dressed, transported, being prepared for eating, or being prepared for acceptable storage.

4. Camping or sleeping areas must be established at least ½ mile from a known animal carcass or at least 100 yards from an acceptably stored animal carcass.

EXEMPTIONS

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

1. Persons with a permit issued by the Forest Supervisor specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.

2. Persons in the act of placing black bear baits for the lawful purpose of hunting black bears under state law and regulation.

3. Any Federal or State officer placing baits to capture animals for research or management purposes as part of their official duties.

Order Number 04-00-104

These restrictions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A. This Order supersedes any previous Order prohibiting or restricting the same, or similar, acts in the above-described areas.

Done this day _12_ of _December_, 2004.

/s/ Rick D Cables /s/ Jack Troyer

RICK CABLES

Regional Forester Rocky Mountain Region

JACK TROYER

Regional Forester Intermountain Region

Any violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for an organization, and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (Title 16 USC 551, Title 18 USC 3571 (b)(6), Title 18 USC 3581 (b)(7)).