Issuance of 47 new priority use permits to existing outfitting and guiding permit holders on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Appendix C has been updated on 10/2/24 in response to public comment.
Location
Priority use permits that permit outfitting and guiding would occur on NFS lands on the Butte, Dillon, Madison, Pintler, and Wisdom Ranger Districts.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/02/2024
2
Comment Period
07/08/2024
3
07/14/2025
4
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| 2025 Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Forestwide Outfitting and Guiding Permit Issuance CE | Decision Signed Date: 07/14/2025 |
| Forests | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Districts | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |