Decision Memo Completed

Berrigan Outfitter and Guide Permit

Hiawatha National Forest Alger; Delta; Schoolcraft, Michigan Munising Ranger District

This guide provides guided kayak fishing, canoe floats, kayak tours, fly fishing, fishing classes and ice fishing (Ice fishing will be assessed after the summer season through a new permit if the Forest Service wishes to continue to permit this guide

Location

Au Train, Bass, Bear, Boot, Chicago, Clear, Colwell, Corner, East, Fish, Grassy, Ironjaw, Jackpine, Leg, Lion, Lyman, McKeever, Minerva, Mowe, Lake Nineteen, Petes, Red Jack, Sand, Scout, Skeels, Stue

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/01/2025
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Berrigan Outfitter and Guide PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/12/2025
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsRapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District; Munising Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management