Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 12 - FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS
Chapter 12.8 - PARKS DIVISION
Subchapter 12.8.8 - State Parks Public Use Regulations
Rule 12.8.806 - FOOD STORAGE
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 12.8.806
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) In those state parks where it is required, food, food storage equipment, food preparation equipment, garbage, and other wildlife attractants must be secured in a hard-sided vehicle or camper, secured in a designated storage locker, or secured in an Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) approved bear resistant container, device, or system, at night or when attractants are not immediately attended.
(a) In a dispersed camping area
where a designated storage locker or hanging device is not provided, items must
be suspended at least ten feet vertically above the ground (from the bottom of
the suspended item) and four feet horizontally from a tree trunk or other
upright support, or secured in an IGBC approved bear resistant container,
device, or system.
(b) In a
dispersed camping area, stock feed, except baled or cubed hay without
additives, must be properly secured as with any other food item, or within an
IGBC approved portable electric fence.
(c) During the period of December 1 through
March 15, these food storage regulations are not in effect, unless specifically
posted based on known wildlife activity.
(2) The following is prohibited:
(a) disposal or burning of trash in fire
rings;
(b) intentionally feeding or
attracting wildlife; and
(c)
creation or use of a hanging device in designated campgrounds.
AUTH: 23-1-106, 23-1-111, MCA; IIMP: 23-1-106, 23-1-111, MCA
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