GLADSTONE — Need to gather firewood? With all existing permits set to expire on March 15, 2022, it’s time to get your new Personal Use Firewood Cutting Permit.

These non-commercial dead-and-down gathering permits cost $20 and are good for personal firewood gathering for one year from the date of purchase — or when the purchased cords have been gathered, whichever comes first. Permits are sold at Forest Service district offices; schedule an appointment by calling one of the district offices:

– Munising District — (906) 387-2512

– Rapid River/Manistique Districts — (906) 474-6442

– St. Ignace or Sault Ste Marie Districts — (906) 643-7900 or (906) 241-7322

If needed, leave a message with your name and phone number and we will return your call.

Have the following information on hand to obtain your permit:

– Full name

– Phone Number

– Driver’s license or other identification number and expiration date

– Address

– License plate number

Only standing dead and down trees may be gathered for firewood. Further guidelines for cutting will be provided with the permit. This authority applies only to non-commercial firewood cutting on Hiawatha National Forest system lands.