Decision Memo Completed

North Country Hunting Adventures

Hiawatha National Forest Alger; Delta; Schoolcraft, Michigan Hiawatha National Forest All Units

The North Country Hunting Adventures Inc. (NCHA) is requesting a 5 year permit for black bear baiting and hunting within Hiawatha National Forest. The NCHA has had outfitting and guiding permits for 5 consecutive years.

Location

41N 18W Section 17, 41N 19W Section 13, 42N 18W Section 25, 42N 19W (Sections 2,3, 17, 19, 32), 43N 19W Section 35, 44N 17W (Sections 4, 20, 26), 44N 18W Sections 5, 44N 19W (Sections 3, 5, 16, 33), 45N 19W (Sections 17, 25)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/29/2017
2
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (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
North Country Hunting AdventuresDecision Signed Date: 07/17/2017
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsRapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District; Munising Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management