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Forest Order 09-09-24-02: BWCAW Bear Aware Food Storage Order
Order 09-09-24-2 (pdf) | Exhibit A (pdf) | Exhibit A (jpg) | Exhibit A-2 (pdf) | News Release (html) | Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Prohibitions
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Superior National Forest within the area described in this Order as Exhibit A the “Restricted Area” within the Superior National Forest.
- In effect March 1-November 30 each year, except while being prepared, consumed, or under on-site visual observance, all food, food containers, scented items (such as soap, lip balm, toothpaste) and refuse shall be suspended at least 12 feet above the surface of the ground and not less than 6 feet horizontally from the trunk of a tree, or stored in an Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee certified bear resistant container. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58 (cc).
Exemptions
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
- Persons with a written Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
- Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty
Implementation
- This Order will be effective on April 19th, 2024, and shall remain in effect until April 19th, 2026, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
- A map identifying the Restricted Area’s are attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A.
- Any violation of this prohibition is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. § 3571(b)(6), 18 U.S.C. § 3581 (b)(7)).
- Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the any Ranger District Office or located at the National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Duluth, MN, telephone number 218-626-4300.
- This Order supersedes any previous orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.
Done in Duluth, MN, this 19th day of April, 2024.
