Attachment 5 Bob Marshall Great Bear and Scapegoat Wilderness Areas Regulations.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service

Bob Marshall ~ Great Bear ~ Scapegoat Wilderness Areas

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261

Regulations

FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST

Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger District

(406) 387-3800

Spotted Bear Ranger District

(406) 758-5376 (summer)

(406) 387-3800 (winter)

HELENA - LEWIS & CLARK NATIONAL FOREST

Rocky Mountain Ranger District

(406) 466-5341 Lincoln Ranger District

(406) 362-7000

LOLO NATIONAL FOREST

Seeley Lake Ranger District

(406) 677-2233 http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/flathead/places http://www.wilderness.net

FOOD STORAGE Area Closures: The following areas are restricted or closed to camping and/or grazing as listed below. Camping is defined as temporary use of an area for the purpose of overnight occupancy without a permanently-fixed structure.• It is prohibited to possess or store any food, refuse or wildlife carcass

(including any bird, fish or other animal or parts thereof) in a non-bear resistant manner as specified in the order from April 1 - December 1 annually for the Hungry Horse, Spotted Bear, Seeley Lake, and Lincoln Ranger Districts; and March 1 - December 15 annually for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District, (58 (cc) & (s)).

As specified in the Food Storage Order the following is required:

• Human, pet and livestock food (except baled or cubed hay without additives), garbage, and other attractants shall be attended or stored in a bear resistant manner.

• Wildlife carcasses that are within ½ mile of any camp or sleeping area shall be stored in a bear resistant manner during nighttime hours.

• Burnable attractants (such as food leftovers or bacon grease) shall not be buried, discarded, or burned in an open campfire. Burning in a contained stove fire or a leach proof container (tin can) which then has the remaining unconsumed attractants packed out is acceptable.

• The responsible party shall report the death and location of livestock to a Forest Service official within 24 hours of death.

Ranger District Area Prohibition

Hungry Horse Castle Creek River Campsite

Camping prohibited in the entire area for more than 1 night from April 1 - July 31.

Camping prohibited for more than 2 nights from Aug 1 - Oct 31- (58(a)).

Rocky Mountain

Moose Creek Camping and grazing prohibited year round in the area east of the Continental Divide between Salt Mtn. and Cliff Mtn.

in the Moose Cr. drainage and 1 mile down FS Trail #131- (58(e) and (57(e)).

Rocky Mountain

North Fork Sun River Camping prohibited between the North Fork Sun River, Biggs Cr., and Sheep Reef for the period of October 15 - December 15- (58(e)).

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Middle Fork of the Flathead River: The following conditions and prohibitions apply to all overnight use parties camping within the Middle Fork of the Flathead Wild and Scenic Corridor:

- Solid human waste must be self-contained and packed out; disposal of solid human waste by any other means is prohibited. Solid human waste self-contained systems are required and include approved washable, reusable, leak-proof toilet system, or disposable bag systems- (53(e)).

- Campfires are permitted only in fire pans or fire blankets. Open campfires are prohibited- (52(a)).

BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS COMPLEX

PROHIBITIONS

• Possessing or using a motor vehicle, motorboat, or motorized equipment except as authorized by Federal Law or regulation - 18(a).

(This includes an unmanned aerial system (drone)).

• Possessing or using a hang glider or bicycle - 18(b).

• Landing of aircraft, or dropping of any material, supplies, or person by means of aircraft, including a helicopter. - 18(c).

• All commercial activities are prohibited in the wilderness unless specifically authorized, including mushroom and forest product gathering, filming, and outfitting and guiding - (10(c) and (k)).

• Leaving a fire without completely extinguishing it - 5(d).

• Causing resource damage, including to live trees, trails, water, and soil resources, etc - 6(a), 9(a), 11(c), and 12(c).

• Weed-Seed Free Hay - Possessing or storing hay, grain, straw, cubes, pelletized feeds, or mulch that is not certified as being noxious weed or noxious weed seed free by an authorized State Department of Agriculture or designated county official. Each individual bale or container must be tagged or marked as weed free and reference the written certification - (58(t)).

• Parties consisting of over 15 persons, including parties that travel or eat together as one large group - (58 (f)).

• Livestock salt, except in block form and in a quantity sufficient for the stock on the trip - (57(b)).

• Shortcutting a switchback on any trail - (55(e)).

• Parties may not exceed 35 in number of saddle, pack, or draft animals;

animals on any trail must be ridden or led in single file; loose herding is prohibited - (55(c)).

• Possessing or using a bicycle, wagon, cart, wheelbarrow, or other vehicle - (57(h)).

• Camping, using or leaving equipment or otherwise occupying a single location, for a period of longer than 16 consecutive days - 58(a) and 58(e).

• Storing or caching equipment, personal property, or supplies - (57(f)).

• Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste - (57(g)).

PLAN AHEAD & WILDERNESS HINTS

• Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you are visiting.

• Be prepared to encounter burned areas, downfall on trails, and wildlife.

• Respect wildlife and minimize human waste.

LOCAL DISTRICT / AREA PROHIBITIONS

Lakeshore closures and other areas: The following lakeshores and other areas are closed to livestock use as listed below. Livestock is defined as horses, mules, llamas, and/or goats, etc.

Containment is defined as tying, picketing, tethering, or hobbling animals to trees or rails by any means available such as rope, nylon, twine or plastic straps.

Ranger District Area Prohibition Hungry Horse Almeda, Dickey, Elk, and

Stanton Lakes, and Tranquil Basin Lakes, and Castle Creek River Campsite

All Lakes - Containment prohibited within 200 feet- (58(aa)).

Castle Creek River campsite - Containment prohibited in the entire area- (58(aa)).

Spotted Bear Flotilla, Scott, Doctor, George, Koessler, Big Salmon, Lena, Lick, Woodward, Dean and Sunburst Lakes; and all lakes at the following areas, Big Knife, Necklace, Pendant, Trilobite, and Palisade Lakes

Containment prohibited within 200 feet- (58(aa)).

Rocky Mountain

Bear Lake, My Lakes, and Lake Levale

Camping with and grazing livestock prohibited within 500 feet- ((57(b) and (57(e)).

Our Lake Stock travel on access trail and camping within 1000’of lake shore is prohibited- 57(b) & 58(e).

Lincoln Heart, Bighorn, and Parker Lakes

Heart - Containment prohibited in the area between FS Trail #424 and shoreline within 200 feet not bordered by FS Trail #424.

Bighorn - Containment prohibited within 200 feet.

Parker - Containment prohibited in the area between FS Trail #481 and shoreline with 200 feet but not bordered by FS Trail #481- (all 57(a)).

Seeley Lake Lake Otasty, Canyon, and Middle Fork Lakes

Containment prohibited within 200 feet- (58(aa)).