Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Clarks Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Greybull Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Wapiti Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Washakie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Shoshone National Forest, Wind River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
01/2013 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Shoshone Forest Plan Revision EIS |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/03/2012 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2013 |
Expected:04/2014 |
07/2014 |
Carrie Christman 307-578-5118 shoshone_forestplan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Revision of the1986 Shoshone National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan under the procedures of the 1982 planning rule.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=6719 |
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| Location: UNIT - Shoshone National Forest All Units. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park, Sublette, Teton, Fremont, Hot Springs. Shoshone National Forest in northwest Wyoming. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Livestock Grazing Management and Permit Issuance (2012) EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/19/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
01/2013 |
Joe Hicks 307-527-6921 jhicks01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis of livestock management on the Meeteetse, Pickett Creek, Sage Creek and Piney Creek Allotments on the Greybull Ranger District and the Bear Creek, Wiggins Fork, Warm Springs and Wind River Allotments on the Wind River Ranger District.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36961 |
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| Location: UNIT - Greybull Ranger District, Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park, Fremont. The Meeteetse, Pickett Creek, Sage Creek, Piney Creek Allotments-Greybull RD; the Bear Creek, Wiggins Fork, Warm Springs, Wind River Allotments-Wind River RD. | |||||
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Renew Special Use Permits for Communication Sites CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 10/2012 |
Hillary Hurla 307-455-4160 hhurla@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew permits for six communication sites on the Washakie and Wind River Ranger Districts.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38697 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District, Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Limestone, Lava Mountain, Roundtop, Sheep Ridge, and South Pass communication sites. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Clarks Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Clarks Fork Grazing Management Projects CE |
- Grazing management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Joe Hicks 307-527-6921 jhicks01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Two range improvement projects are proposed- Reef Creek Allotment Highway Right-of-Way Fence and Antelope Butte Water Development
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34473 |
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| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Projects are on the Clarks Fork Ranger District near Reef Creek and Antelope Butte. | |||||
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Clarks Fork Hazardous Fuels Pre-commercial Thinning and Planting Project EA |
- Fuels management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jason Brey 307-527-6921 jbrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pre-commercial thinning of dense lodgepole pine and mixed-conifer stands within wildland urban interface areas and tree planting in areas with poor regeneration after a wildfire on the Clarks Fork Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. various locations on the Clarks Fork Ranger District. | |||||
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Clarks Fork Water Conveyance Pipeline Permits CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 | 01/2013 |
Julie Lyons 307-527-6921 jlyons01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 12 special use permits for waterlines are proposed to be reissued for exisitng lines on the Clarks Fork Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Various locations on the Clarks Fork District. | |||||
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Elk Creek Ranch Domestic Spring Development/Waterline CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 11/2012 |
Julie Lyons 307-527-6921 jlyons01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A proposal to develop a spring for domestic water as been received by the Forest, it is currently being evaluated. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Elk Creek Ranch, 114 Sunlight Road, in Sunlight Basin. | |||||
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Switchback Ranch Aircraft Landing Site CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 11/2012 |
Julie Lyons 307-527-6921 jlyons01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the reissuance of a 20 year special use permit for use of a small aircraft landing strip on Switchback Ranch. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Switchback Ranch, west of Clark, WY. | |||||
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Switchback Ranch Heli-Site CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 11/2012 |
Julie Lyons 307-527-6921 jlyons01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve a reissue of the 20 year special use permit for occasional use of a helicopter landing site for the Switchback Ranch. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Switchback Ranch located west of Clark, WY. | |||||
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Switchback Ranch Waterline Permit CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 | 11/2012 |
Julie Lyons 307-527-6921 jlyons01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the reissuance of a special use permit for an irrigation ditch to the Switchback Ranch. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Clarks Fork Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Switchback Ranch, west of Clark, WY. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Greybull Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Greater Greybull Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/23/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013 |
Expected:02/2013 |
04/2013 |
Jason Brey 307-527-6921 jbrey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation management activities to improve forest condition, reduce build up of hazardous fuels, enhance defensible space around historic Kirwin mining area, and improve wildlfie habitat. This project was previously the Wood River Vegetation Project
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37655 |
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| Location: UNIT - Greybull Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Southwest of Meeteetse, Wyoming. Wood River and Greybull River watershed. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Wapiti Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Central Wyoming Boy Scout Permit Renewal CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 | 01/2013 |
Anita Harper 307-527-6921 anitaharper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of a 20 year permit to operate an exisitng Boy Scout Camp near Kitty Creek. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. West of Cody, Wyoming, Northfork of the Shoshone River corridor. | |||||
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Crossed Sabres Permit Issuance CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Anita Harper 307-527-6921 anitaharper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a 20 year permit to new owners to operate an exisitng resort. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. West of Cody, Northfork of the Shoshone River corridor. | |||||
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North Fork Ditch Boom CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 | 03/2013 |
Ray Zubik 307-578-1260 rzubik@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install 2 concrete pillars and a boom to prevent woody debris from entering the North Fork ditch. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. On the North Fork Shoshone River, near the Forest boundary. | |||||
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Rimrock Ranch Resort Permit Renewal CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 | 01/2013 |
Anita Harper 307-527-6921 anitaharper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of a 20 year permit to operate an existing resort. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. West of Cody, Northfork of the Shoshone River Corridor west of Green Creek. | |||||
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Sleeping Giant Ski Area Development Projects EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/31/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
06/2013 |
Anita Harper 307-527-6921 anitaharper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposed developments at Sleeping Giant Ski Area, including a zip line and a snow tubing area.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38549 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Sleeping Giant Ski Area, located 50 miles west of Cody, WY. | |||||
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South Fork Ditch Authorizations CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
03/2013 |
Daniel Aklufi 307-578-5151 . |
| Description: Proposal to issue authorizations for five ditches for the conveyance of water from National Forest System lands to private ranches.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32217 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T48N, R106W, secs. 8, 9, 17 and 18; T49N, R105W, sec. 30. South Fork drainage approximately 36 miles southwest of Cody. | |||||
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WYDOT Stockpile Fishhawk Site CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Anita Harper 307-527-6921 anitaharper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a special use permit to WYDOT to utilize a 3 acre site near the Fishhawk Trailhead. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wapiti Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park. Forest Road #444 near Fishhahwk Trailhead, North Fork Shoshone River. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Washakie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Dickinson Park Guard Station Septic Tank Replacement CE |
- Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 10/2012 |
Scott Berkenfield 307-335-2150 sberkenfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace the septic tank at the guard station, new tank, same location.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38693 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Dickinson Park Guard Station. | |||||
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Food Storage Infrastructure CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 10/2012 |
Diane Probasco 307-455-4171 dprobasco@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve the condition and location of food storage infrastructure on the Washakie Ranger District. Possibly place bear poles along the Loop Road and at highly used dispersed camp sites.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38694 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Locations in the Washakie Ranger District - along the Loop Road and at highly used dispersed camp sites. | |||||
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Little Popo Agie Crossing and Reroute EA |
- Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012 |
Expected:03/2013 | 07/2013 |
Steven Schacht 406-932-5155 sschacht@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reroute road for resource protection.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18019 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T. 31 N., R. 100 W. Pass Creek area. | |||||
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Loop Road Fuel Break EA |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/14/2011 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
04/2013 |
Andy McWilliams 307-332-5460 amcwilliams@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to reduce fuel loads along Forest Service Road 300 through mechanical treatment and prescribed fire operations.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=8271 |
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| Location: UNIT - Washakie Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Units will be identified along FSR #300 (Loop Road) from Bruce's Landing to South Pass, south of Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming. | |||||
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Shoshone National Forest, Wind River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Burroughs Creek Ditch CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
03/2013 |
Daniel Aklufi 307-578-5151 . |
| Description: Proposal to issue an authorization for a water-conveyance ditch to convey water from National Forest System lands to a private ranch.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32218 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T43N, R107W, secs. 24-26. Approximately 9.2 miles north of the town of Dubois. | |||||
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Campbell Small Tracts Act Conveyance CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/28/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Daniel Aklufi 307-578-5151 . |
| Description: Conveyance of approximately 1500 square feet of National Forest System lands under Small Tracts Act authority to resolve a house encroachment. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T43N, R109W, sec. 21. Approximately 18.5 miles northwest of the town of Dubois, WY, and closely adjacent to U.S. Highway 26/287. | |||||
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Chambley Outfitter/Guide Business Transfer CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/01/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
10/2012 |
Hillary Hurla 307-455-4160 hhurla@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a special use permit to the new owner - terms and conditions would be the same as in the existing permit.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38695 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Wind River Ranger District. | |||||
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Crooked Creek Winter Outfitter/Guide Special Use Permit Renewal CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/02/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
10/2012 |
Hillary Hurla 307-455-4160 hhurla@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew the special use permit with the same terms and conditions.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38698 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. Wind River Ranger District. | |||||
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T Cross Ranch Exchange CE |
- Land ownership management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Daniel Aklufi 307-578-5151 . |
| Description: Proposal to exchange approximately four acres of National Forest System lands for approximately four acres of private lands.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32216 |
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| Location: UNIT - Wind River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - T43N, R106W, sec. 7; T43N, R107W, sec. 12. Approximately 12 miles north of the town of Dubois. | |||||
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