Decision Memo Completed

Powder River Ranger District Outfitter and Guide Permit Conversion to 10 Year Term

Bighorn National Forest Big Horn; Johnson; Washakie, Wyoming Powder River Ranger District

Jeff Smith, owner of Seven J Outfitters, has completed his two year probationary period and has applied for a 10 year term Special Use Permit with minor changes requested to the permitted hunt area and operations.

Location

Powder River Ranger District west of Powder River Pass and the portion of elk hunt area 34 east of the Hazelton Peaks and the area south of Highway 16 and Crazy Woman road to the forest boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/30/2014
2
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Memo 7J Outfitter Guide Special Use Permit ReissuanceDecision Signed Date: 02/03/2015
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsPowder River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management