Three applications received as a result of the two Outfitter Guide Prospectuses offered in 2008 and 2009 will have the effects analyzed. Uses are for guided motorized tours on Tongue, Medicine Wheel, Paintrock and Powder River Ranger Districts.
Location
Bear Lodge, Ultimate Outdoors and Triple Three have proposed to guide ATV, SUV, UTV, Jeep and snowcoach tours on designated roads and trails on the forest.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/11/2011
2
Comment Period
04/11/2011
3
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (15) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations |
| Outfitter Guide Motorized Tours Special Use Permit Issuances | Decision Signed Date: 09/14/2011 Legal Notice Date: 09/22/2011 |
| Forests | Bighorn National Forest |
| Districts | Bighorn National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Designated roads and trails open to motorized use on the forest |