Decision Memo Completed

NW Outfitters Walk & Wade Permit

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Shoshone, Idaho Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units

Addresses issuance of a 10-year outfitter/guide permit to NW Outfitters, authorizing 150 priority use days to conduct "walk and wade" fishing activities on the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River.

Location

North Fork Coeur d'Alene River from Devil's Elbow Campground to the headwaters of the North Fork including Tepee/Independence Creeks, and from Devil's Elbow CG downstream to the South Fork confluence.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2015
2
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
NW Outfitters Walk & Wade PermitDecision Signed Date: 01/28/2016
ForestsIdaho Panhandle National Forest
DistrictsWallace Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management