United States Department of Agriculture Forrest Service Pinedale Ranger District 29 East Fremont Lake
Rd. PO Box 220 Pinedale, WY 82941
File Code: 2320 Recreation Livestock Permits DATE: May 1,
2004
Dear Permit Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in visiting the Bridger Wilderness.
Enclosed you will find an application for a visitor permits. Permits are
required for all overnight campers with pack or saddle stock. This application
is intended only for private, non-affiliate parties using recreation livestock.
If you are needing to meet other permit requirements because you are applying
as an organized group (church, scouts, club, etc.) educational organization or
commercial operation, please contact our office to obtain the proper
application(s).
If you are planning on using 9 head of stock or less, complete
all sections except the campsite location section. If you are planning on using
10 head of stock or more then you must complete all sections. Your campsite
choices will be reviewed and coordinated with other permitted groups to prevent
congestion at backcountry campsites. Please apply as early as possible to avoid
scheduling conflicts.
Certain areas of the Bridger Wilderness are especially sensitive
to impacts and therefore overnight camping with livestock is not allowed within
1/2 mile of these areas:
- Ecklund Lake
- Barbara Lake
- Seneca Lake Trail
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- Seneca Lake
- Little Seneca Lake
- Titcomb Basin
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- Bonneville Basin
- Hobbs Lake
- Indian Basin
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In addition, the following trails are very rugged in nature and
are not recommended for livestock use:
- Hailey Pass Trail
- Indian Pass Trail
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- Jackass Pass Trail
- Washakie Pass Trail
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- Clear Lake Trail
(above Big Sandy Lake)
- Long Lake/Pine Creek Canyon Trail
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We appreciate your time in completing this application and your
willingness to meet our permit requirements. If you need any assistance or have
any questions about the Bridger Wilderness or the Pinedale Ranger District,
please call our office at (307) 367-4326.
Sincerely,
CRAIG TRULOCK District Ranger
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