To place hives on U.S. Forest land, I believe one must have a "grazing"
permit from that agency ahead of time.  That is, bee pasture becomes leased
out to individual beekeepers, with a fee charged for each hive in place and
the actual site negotiated with the regional ranger.  At least, that is
what I did in the past.

                                                        Adrian

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