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USDA Forest Service
Outfitting and Guide Administrative Guidebook

Entire Guidebook ZIP file for downloading 454 KB zip file
Errata # 1 If you currently have a printed copy of the Guidebook dated February 1997, these 3+ pages will update your copy. This electronic copy includes the edits.
Errata # 2 This links to a one page update of the Chart on page IV-3. The Entire Guidebook ZIP file and Chapter IV below already contain this update.
Cover (269 KB) Jpeg
Title Page 3 pages RTF
Table of Contents with hot links to Chapters and Appendicies, RTF

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Chapter One, Introduction 3 pages RTF
Chapter Two, Definitions 1 page RTF
Chapter Three, The Analysis Process 10 pages RTF
Chapter Four, Application and Authorization Process 20 pages RTF
Chapter Five, Permit Administration 12 pages RTF
Chapter Six, Accountability Procedures 18 pages RTF
Index 1 page RTF
Appendix Index 1 page RTF
Needs Assessments 8 pages RTF
Approaches for Allocation 6 pages RTF
Capacity Calculation using Limits of Acceptable Change 2 pages RTF
State Outfitter Guide Associations 2 pages RTF
State Regulatory Agencies 2 pages RTF
Sample Solicitation Letter to Prospective Outfitter 3 pages RTF
Assurance Clause FS-1700-1 2 pages RTF
Special Use Applications - FS 2700-3 and FS 2700-3a 8 pages RTF
Checklist for Issuance of Outfitter Guide Permit - 3 Examples 6 pages RTF
Sample Format for Recording Required Documents 2 pages RTF
Assigned Site Sign 4 pages RTF
Sample Camp Layout 2 pages RTF
Sample Annual Itinerary 2 pages RTF
Sample Grazing Use and Fees 2 pages RTF
Sample Operating Plan Contents 4 pages RTF
Outfitter Guide Performance Evaluation 4 pages RTF
Performance Bond 4 pages RTF
Sample Letters 10 pages RTF
Actual Use Report 4 pages RTF
WO Letter of March 11, 1996, Assigns Minimum Fees 2 pages RTF
Sample Flat Fee Rate Calculation 8 pages RTF
Estimated Fee Determination Sheet 2 pages RTF
Fee Calculation Examples 40 pages RTF
Service Day Fees and Priority Use Review Chart 3 pages RTF
Sample Pre-Trip Information Letter 2 pages RTF
Contributors 2 pages RTF

Modified January 5, 2000