PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the area described in this Order (the “Restricted Area”) and as depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the Blackduck, Walker, Deer River Ranger Districts, Chippewa National Forest, Cass, Itasca, Beltrami Counties, Minnesota.
1.In effect April 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 stored in a closed, LOCKED vehicle or camper constructed of solid, nonpliable material; in a rental cabin; in an Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee certified bear-resistant container; or disposed of in a provided bear- resistant trash receptacle. 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:
1.Persons with a written Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
2.Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting
resource in the performance of an official duty.
RESTRICTED AREA
The Restricted Area is within the following:
| Site Name | District | Legal Description |
| Bimijiwan (Knutson Dam) | Blackduck | Sec. 21, T. 146 N., R. 30 W. |
| Norway Beach Rec. Area | Blackduck | N/A |
| Cass Lake Loop | Blackduck | Sec. 18, T. 145 N., R. 30 W. |
| Chippewa Loop | Blackduck | Sec. 8, T. 145 N., R. 30 W. |
| Norway Beach Loop | Blackduck | Sec. 17, T. 145 N., R. 30 W. |
| Wanaki Loop | Blackduck | Sec. 8, T. 145 N., R. 30 W. |
| Webster Lake | Blackduck | Sec. 29, T. 148 N., R. 30 W. |
| Winnie | Blackduck | Sec. 35, T. 146 N., R. 29 W. |
| Clubhouse Lake | Deer River | Sec. 12, T. 59 N., R26 W., Sec. 7, T. 59 W., R. 25 W. |
| Cut Foot Sioux Horse Camp | Deer River | Sec. 9, T. 147 N., R. 27 W. |
| East Seelye | Deer River | Sec. 21, 22, 27, 28, T. 147 N., R. 27 W. |
| West Seelye | Deer River | Sec. 21, T. 147 N., R. 27 W. |
| Mosomo Point | Deer River | Sec. 25, T. 147 N., R. 27 W. |
| North and South Deer Lake | Deer River | Sec. 28, T. 147 N., R. 27 W. |
| North Star | Deer River | Sec. 33, T. 59 N., R. 26 W. |
| O-Ne-Gum-E | Deer River | Sec. 25, 36, T. 147 N., R. 27 W. |
| Williams Narrows | Deer River | Sec. 35, T. 147 N., R. 27 W. |
| Joyce Estate Rental Cabins | Deer River | Sec. 32, T. 58 N., R. 25 W |
| Mabel Lake | Walker | Sec. 2, 10, 11, T. 141 N., R. 27 W. |
| South Pike Bay | Walker | Sec. 34, 35, T. 145 N., R. 31 W. |
| Stony Point | Walker | Sec. 3, 10, T. 142 N., R. 30 W. |
as depicted in Exhibit A of this Order.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the number of human and bear interactions in the developed fee campgrounds. This is necessary for the health and safety of the public and the protection of the bears.
IMPLEMENTATION
1.This Order will be effective on April 1, 2025, at 12:01am, and shall remain in effect until November 30, 2029, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
2.A list identifying the Restricted Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. A map displaying those areas as Exhibit B.
3.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)).
4.Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at any District office, and at the Chippewa National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Cass Lake, MN, telephone number218-335-8600.5.This Order supersedes any previous orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.
Done in Cass Lake, Minnesota, this ___26_____day of February 2025.
Michael Stansberry
Forest Supervisor
Chippewa National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the number of human and bear interactions in the developed fee campgrounds. This is necessary for the health and safety of the public and the
protection of the bears.
Camp Observer
