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On the Colville National Forest 14 day limits are usually enforced in established camp grounds. But I know of many month long hunting camps in non established camp grounds. They either get away with it, there is a loophole or they just move camp across the meadow.   Ive never gotten the riot act about my camp. Only grizzly bear awareness and my e bike by Forest Service.   Idaho endowment lands may have changed recently. But traditionally there was no limit. Again I see month long hunting camps that don’t seem to be bothered.   Here is a proposed rule change to 14 days. Don’t know if it passed.   https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/IDLANDS/2024/01/08/file_attachments/2740107/Legislative Admin Rules 20.05.01.pdf   Part of the Kaniksu NF is administered by the Colville NF. The rest would be either Idaho Panhandle NF or Kootenai NF.

Oh, you want pictures, I've got hundreds of them. 

A solid month long mission may be difficult to carry out due to National Forest camping restrictions. Perhaps two 14 day missions with a minor relocation. Recently, I reviewed NFS policy for my area. For me, I am limited to 28 days per year of dispersed camping. The common day limit number in National Forests is 14 days at one campsite and then you relocate. The policies for relocation vary. The Idaho Panhandle National Forests should be individually checked. Idaho is a bit different. Marijuana is not legal and they do not allow public nudity. Where is the fun in that? Colville National Forest is also 14 days at one campsite. I am sure that a forum member will chime in with a different opinion.   I work alone so that I am always outnumbered. I carry a lot of water for one person. I cook with propane so that I am already set up when campfires are banned. In reviewing the 4 person mission with the F 350, I did not see water capacity listed in the early stage of planning. 4 persons ( and dogs ) for 28 days is over 100 gallons of drinking water. 4 stinky guys need to wash up so that is a huge amount of water.   I can envision a small, enclosed utility trailer that will carry hundreds of gallons of water, propane / alcohol fuel supply for cooking / heating wash water, food and air tight bear proof containers to store garbage. You can't assume that burning garbage will be possible.   N E Washington would be cool. Bears, deer, cougars, moose, wolves and our cousins. We lost the last of the Mountain Cariboo when they were captured and kidnapped to Canada for a species rehab project.   An old map of wolf packs from 2016:

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NO, I invited and appreciate discussion.  I want other points of view.   I appreciate the offer too.  My summer season usually starts around June 5th the heat is hitting the triple digits in the valley, and the tourists are flooding my place up north.  I hit the road with my dogs with a "general" direction in mind.  But, if I can get this idea together, it's an early fall plan.