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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK
MISSOULA, MONTANA
FSH 7709.59 – TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OPERATIONS HANDBOOK
Region 1 Supplement No. 7709.59-94-1
Effective 09/08/94
POSTING NOTICE. Supplements to this title are numbered consecutively by title and calendar
year. Post by document name. Remove entire document and replace with this supplement. Retain
this transmittal as the first page of this document. This is the first R1 supplement to this handbook.
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7709.59 - Establishes direction for issuing permits or letter of authorizations for restricted
Forest Development Roads that have been designated for use under Forest access
programs for disabled hunters. Additional reference is found in R1 supplement to FSM
2352.2.
DAVID F. JOLLY
Regional Forester
R1 SUPPLEMENT 7709.59-94-1
EFFECTIVE 09/08/94
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FSH 7709.59 – TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OPERATIONS HANDBOOK
R1 SUPPLEMENT 7709.59-94-1
EFFECTIVE 09/08/94
CHAPTER 20 – TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
26 – SPECIAL CASES.
26.1 – Control of Specially Authorized Use.
Roads Used For Disabled Hunter Access.
Forest Development Roads with motorized use restrictions in effect may be suitable for motorized
use under local Forest Access Programs for Disabled Hunters. If such a program exists on your
Forest, require all qualified users to comply with State traffic laws and hunting regulations and
Federal Regulations as directed in R1 Supplement to FSM 2352.2. A permit or letter of
authorization shall be issued and shall include identification of the hunter and companion, number
of the State hunting license, identification of the vehicle, the specific road(s) the person is
permitted to use with specific days and times, and any additional permit conditions necessary for
the protection and management of the National Forests. See FSM 7731.16. Forests and Districts
may develop and use locally produced forms to facilitate preparing the necessary authorizations.