BTNF seeks public comment on Dell Creek feedground authorization
Comments accepted until October 24, 2021
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
October 13, 2021
BIG PINEY, WYOMING — The Bridger-Teton National Forest is seeking comments on a proposal from the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission (WGFC) to allow the use of the facilities at Dell Creek feedground on the Big Piney Ranger District to conduct their winter elk management activities. The Forest is accepting comments until October 24, 2021 on the proposal for a one-year special use authorization for WGFC to operate and manage the Dell Creek feedground.
The one-year special use authorization allows for the continued management of the elk feedground on a temporary basis while the Forest Service conducts an environmental analysis for longer term use. The Forest Service intends to prepare an environmental impact statement for Dell Creek and Forest Park feedground special use authorizations to analyze the environmental effects of long-term use pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act beginning in the fall of 2021.
This comment period provides those interested in, or affected by this project, an opportunity to make their recommendations and concerns known. The proposed action and other information are available on the project webpage at https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60948. Written, facsimile, oral, and electronic comments are most helpful if submitted by October 24, 2021. Electronic comments should be submitted online on the Bridger-Teton National Forest project webpage above. Click on the "Comment/Object on Project" link located in the right column. Written comments may also be submitted by US mail to Gregory Brooks, Acting District Ranger; Big Piney Ranger District, Bridger-Teton National Forest; P.O. Box 218, Big Piney, WY 83113. The Bridger-Teton NF is not accepting hand-delivered comments currently due to limited office functions as part of precautions in response to the coronavirus. Those who respond to this request for comments will remain on the mailing list for this planning effort. Comments received in response to this solicitation, including names of those who comment, will be part of the public record and available for public inspection.
Additional information on the Dell Creek Feedground: 2021-2022 Special Use Permit project is also available on the webpage at https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60948
For more information or to be added to the mailing list for this project, please contact Rusty Kaiser, East Zone Wildlife Biologist, at rusty.kaiser@usda.gov or 307-276-3375.
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