BLACK HILLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Bearlodge Ranger District (BLRD) located in northeast Wyoming on the Black Hills National Forest continues to seek applications for outfitting and guiding services on National Forest System (NFS) lands.

The BLRD is soliciting interest from businesses and individuals wishing to offer new outfitting and guiding services for hunting big game (deer and elk), hunting mountain lions, and hunting spring turkeys.

The prospectus (an announcement soliciting competitive applications) is available online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/passes-permits/event-commercial/?cid=fseprd1174898.

Proposals for a recreation special use permit to provide outfitting and guiding services will be accepted by mailing or delivering one hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB drive to:

Black Hills National Forest

Bearlodge Ranger District

Attn: Emily Reif

101 S 21st Street

PO Box 680

Sundance, WY 82729

Emailed applications will not be accepted. Note: The application period has been extended until close of business, August 30, 2024 (See Errata Letter #2). Material submitted with applications will not be returned unless specifically requested.

For more information on the Black Hills National Forest, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/blackhills.