Pike & San Isabel National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

USDA Forest Service
Pike & San Isabel
National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche
National Grasslands
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
719-553-1400

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
719-553-1404

Scecial Order

USDA Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Region
Pike, San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron, Comanche National Grasslands

ORDER NO. 96-01

ORDER

OCCUPANCY AND USE

Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within developed recreation sites, and other areas as described in this order, shown on the attached maps, and located within the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, until further notice.

(1). Possessing or leaving unattended any food, refuse or other bear attractants
unless it is;

A. stored in a bear resistant method or,

B. being eaten, prepared for eating or being transported.
36 CFR 261.58(cc)

Pursuant to 36 CFR Sec. 261.5(e) the following persons are exempt from the prohibitions contained in this order.

(1). Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire
fighting force in the performance of an official duty; and

(2). Any person with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act
or omission.

Done at Pueblo, Colorado, this 15th day of April, 1996.

Rick D. Cables
RICK D. CABLES
Forest Supervisor
Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Comanche and Cimarron National Grasslands

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor, by a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both.

ORDER NO. 96-01
DEFINITIONS:

BEAR RESISTANT METHOD shall mean in a hard sided vehicle or camper, approved bear resistant container or suspension at least 10’ above the ground and 4’ from any tree, post or other support.

BEAR RESISTANT CONTAINER shall mean s securable container constructed of a solid, non-pliable material, and when secured or under stress will not have any creaks, openings, or hinges that would allow a bear to gain access by biting or clawing.

FOOD OR REFUSE shall mean any item for consumption, its container or the refuse from preparation and consumption.

BEAR ATTRACTANTS shall mean any item that may attract bears such as food, pet food, bird feeders, cooking utensils or other items which have odors attractive to bears.

DEVELOPED RECREATION SITE includes any area which has been improved or developed for recreation, 36 CFR 261.