IRONWOOD — The Ottawa National Forest is seeking information from individuals or organizations that wish to pursue outfitting and guiding opportunities in the Ottawa National Forest.



Outfitters and guides offer opportunities such as equipment rentals or recreation experiences led by an expert guide to paying customers. They are required to have a special use permit issued by the Forest Service to operate in National Forest System lands and waters.



Services that may be considered include:

• Hunting (bear and small game)

• Fishing

• Day hiking

• Climbing

• Wilderness education

To read the full request for information and see a map, please visit www.fs.usda.gov/r09/ottawa. Submissions should include a detailed description of the desired activity and location. Please submit your response by April 6.

Submissions can be emailed to randi.ellsworth@usda.gov, mailed or hand deliver to the district offices listed in the RFI.

This RFI is not a formal application process but is intended to determine the level of interest and identify next steps for issuing outfitter guide special use permits.


For questions, contact Randi Ellsworth at 906-250-6131 or randi.ellsworth@usda.gov.