NEWS RELEASE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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The Hiawatha National Forest would like to remind the public that snow plowing permits are available and required for certain activities during the winter season.
Permits cover activities such as plowing to personal cabins, moving timber, and hauling gravel, and may be of particular interest to recreational residence holders and private land or cabin inholders. The permitting process helps Forest staff monitor the use and condition of roads with the hope of limiting damage to roadbeds.
Obtaining a permit is easy and helps ensure public safety with the many of uses of Forest roads.
Individuals planning to plow snow on Forest roads or to haul gravel or timber within the jurisdiction of the Hiawatha National Forest are required to obtain a permit before beginning that use. Permits provide guidance and specifications for the safety based on each use. Individuals operating without a permit may be ticketed. Permit type is determined kind of use or activity. Some are free and others have a small fee.
To learn more, or to find our if a permit is needed for your activity, contact your local Ranger District office at:
- West Zone (Munising, Manistique, Rapid River) – Dave DeVet (906-474-6442 ext. 2132)
- East Zone (St Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie) – Todd Kenyon (906-643-7900 ext. 2988127)
For more information, visit our website or contact us directly.
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