Voices Internet November '01 Gamelands Navigation Barif disabled, please use BACK button on browser state game LandsAttempt to Limit recreational Uses By Mike Farb Sure, I'ma leaf-peeper. http://www.voicesweb.org/voices/sn/gamelands1101.html
2207 - Management Of State Forests lands acquired within the state forests with the Fish and game Protection Fund andthrough PittmanRobertson legislation will be managed in accordance http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_11862_13989-27783--,00.html
Extractions: 2207 - Management of State Forests ***** DNR - COMMISSION POLICY ***** Number 2207. Issued May 11, 1979 Commission Policy No. 2207 Dated: June 9, 1978 MANAGEMENT OF STATE FORESTS Michigan's dedicated state forests comprise about 3,800,000 acres in the northern two-thirds of the state. Their origin dates back to 1903 when certain state-owned lands were designated as forest reserves by the Michigan Forestry Commission. The present state forest acreage came into state ownership by several routes, most through tax reversion but also through purchase, gifts, and federal grants. With large increases in demand for goods, services, and recreational experiences provided by forests, public forest resource management has become ever more complex and will increase in complexity. Public interest is now focused on enhancing the role of Michigan's forest products as one way of developing a more diverse, less vulnerable state economy. Equal public interest is centered on the state forests as a recreational and environmental protection base which is also of great economic value. It is vital that forest resources be managed to make an increasing contribution to regional economic development, and that this be done in ways which protect other forest resource values. The state forests are vital to Michigan's economic and recreational base. The Department shall consider all the values of forest resources. These include their commercial product values, environmental and natural values, recreation values, and other direct public uses of forest resources.
News Release #008-02 1, 2003. As more and more people seek to enjoy the great outdoors, state game Landshave come under increased pressure from general recreational uses, said http://www.wheeled-locusts.org/news/Pennstatelandclosing.html
Extractions: Riders to be Restricted to Roads and Designated Routes only. http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/PGC/newsroom/2002/nr008-02.htm HARRISBURG - Following more than a year of public comment and discussion, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners unanimously gave preliminary approval today to several changes in State Game Lands use regulations to better protect these wild places from misuse and degradation . If given final approval at the Board's upcoming meeting on April 9, the regulations will take effect on Feb. 1, 2003. "As more and more people seek to enjoy the great outdoors, State Game Lands have come under increased pressure from general recreational uses," said Vern Ross, Game Commission executive director. "Due to the fact that our regulations are silent on recreational activities such as horseback riding or mountain bike riding, we were unable to properly direct or manage this increased use of State Game Lands. And, in many cases, this unrestricted use of State Game Lands has led to degradation or destruction of wildlife habitats, disruption of nesting or wintering wildlife populations, and competition with lawful hunting seasons. "These regulations will provide common-sense guidelines so that alternative uses of State Game Lands may continue in a manner that does not conflict with our legislatively-mandated mission, which is to protect and manage Pennsylvania's wild birds and mammals and to develop, conserve and preserve critical wildlife habitats."
Pennsylvania Game Commission Press Release at Winslow Hill in Elk County on state game lands 311, and on existing state parkand forest lands with parking Creek state parks, and five state forest areas http://www.allegheny-online.com/PGCnews102-02.html
Extractions: One of the greatest legacies that Pennsylvania hunters and trappers have built for future generations is the 1.4 million-acre State Game Lands system. Although primarily purchased by hunters, these lands are open for all to enjoy. They preserve critical habitat for game and non-game species. This isn't a stagnant legacy, either, for the game lands system continues to grow as hunter's license money is used to purchase additional land. Since July 1999, more than 40,000 acres have been added to the system, including the new 2,410-acre SGL 323 near Curtin Village, purchased in 2000 with the help of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Conservation Fund, along with the 3,350 acres that was added to SGL 120 in neighboring Clearfield County. Another 310 acres, in four counties, was approved for purchase last January. Recent deals with PennDOT and Penn State will eventually increase the acreage even more.
Hunting Information From Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks On lands outside designated campgrounds there is a 2day camping limit. Horses maynot be kept on state land overnight. game retrieval is by foot or horse only http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/hunting/regs2.asp
Extractions: var httpUserAgent; httpUserAgent = 'SecretBrowser/007'; var isAOL; isAOL = false; Contents Big Game Regulations To Contents To Contents Montana Law requires that hunters have the permission of the landowner, lessee, or their agent before hunting on private property, regardless of whether the land is posted or not. It is recommended that hunters receive written permission from the landowner or landowner's agent. Hunters should secure landowner permission well before applying for a special license/permit to hunt on these private lands.
Fishing Information From Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks waters listed in each district must purchase a warm water game fish stamp A StateLands recreational Use License, which is available from FWP license agents, is http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/licenses.asp
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Jim Schmid Takes Recreational Trails Program Job The Pennsylvania game Commission manages more than 35 percent of all public landsin Pennsylvania and is not subject to any state or legislative oversight. http://www.americantrails.org/NewsAction/PAclose.html
NCGDC - Cultural Resources 1994 data of cultural and recreational facilities in Fishing Maps for North CarolinaGame lands, 198990 Orange, and Wake Counties including state and regional http://cgia.cgia.state.nc.us/ncgdc/s2cr.html
Extractions: page to get more information. Cultural Resources HISTORIC PLACES ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES Cultural Amenities 1994 data of cultural and recreational facilities in Orange, Durham and Wake Counties, including state and regional parks, golf courses, museums, and major venues. Triangle J Council of Governments. Fishing, Designated Trout Waters, WRC NC Corporate Geographic Database, NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis Game Lands - Wildlife Resource Commission All publicly owned game lands managed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and as listed in Hunting and Fishing Maps for North Carolina Game Lands, 1989-90 NC Corporate Geographic Database, NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis Open Space Areas 1993 coverage of open space areas for Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee, Orange, and Wake Counties including state and regional parks, and public lands. Triangle J Council of Governments. Paddle Trails, Coastal Plain Paddled watercraft trails compiled by NC Div. of Parks and Recreation's trails program and NC Sea Grant. Data consists of coastal NC trails and trail access points.
MacBeth's Cabins: Recreational Oportunities: Hunting MacBeth's Cabins provides comfortable lodging for hunting parties near Pennsylvania'sstate game lands, the Allegheny National Forest and areas open within http://www.macbethscabins.com/recreation/hunting_new.html
Extractions: MacBeth's Cabins provides comfortable lodging for hunting parties near Pennsylvania's state game lands, the Allegheny National Forest and areas open within Cook Forest. For years, fathers have been bringing their sons to take part in this great tradition. Hunting in Western Pennsylvania is unsurpassed on the east coast. Pennsylvania's game management program is one of the finest in the United States. Big game hunting for Whitetail Deer is most popular. Pennsylvania's Black Bear population was recently estimated at over 10,000 bears, proceeded only by Alaska and Washington State's. Turkey, pheasants and ruffled grouse can all be found in abundance, as well as traditional small game such as rabbits and squirrels.
TrekOut.com - State Land Programs Maine Much of Maine's wild lands are privately owned by and private land owners aswell as the state of Maine of game, Fish and Parks developed the Walkin Area http://www.trekout.com/State_Land_Programs.htm
Extractions: The Colorado Wildlife Commission approved a new Walk-in Program for hunting that will start will the opening of quail and pheasant season this fall. Hunters will be required to purchase a $20 permit to participate in the new walk-in program. The Division of Wildlife hopes to have approximately 100,000 acres, including prime pheasant/upland habitat enrolled in the program by the kick-off date in November. Details and materials (i.e. land access, signage, etc.) are still being finalized. Check back here for more information as it becomes available. The program will start in November this year, but starting in 2002, the Division of Wildlife plans to kick-off the program in September to coincide with the opening in dove season and other early upland seasons.
Date April 30, 2001 by groups or organizations on legally accessible state lands. in the person's possessionwhile on state land All persons, upon request from a game warden, DNRC http://www.fungaljungal.org/newslett/state.htm
Extractions: Helena, Mont.- Spring has arrived in Montana and the warmer weather brings with it a desire to engage in hundreds of outdoor recreational activities. One such activity, mushroom-picking, has become an annual spring activity for some folks and for commercial pickers, it is big business. After last seasons devastating fires, the prevalence of mushrooms in burned areas across the state is almost assured. All persons, upon request from a game warden, DNRC employee, or law enforcement officer, must present their state land recreational use license for inspection. Failure to possess or present a license for inspection constitutes trespass. For more information about recreating on State Trust land, contact your local DNRC Office or Scott Frickel at 406-444-1868. Additional information can also be found on the DNRC website at: www.dnrc.state.mt.us
WDFW NEWS RELEASE Commission OK's 6-year Game Plan, Adopts birds for training, and the state's plan is Amendments to rules governing big gameand wild Establishing 2003 Private lands Wildlife Management Area hunting http://www.wa.gov/wdfw/do/newreal/dec0902a.htm
AZGF TEAMING WITH WILDLIFE PROGRAM benefited from management practices designed for game species to help interested landownersenhance their lands for wildlife Please join your state coalition now http://www.gf.state.az.us/frames/other/team_4.htm
Arizona Game & Fish Department: Landowner Relation Program from the state Land Department to legally use state Trust lands same rights and privilegesas you to use the lands. 4. Report incident to Operation game Thief. http://www.gf.state.az.us/outdoor_recreation/landowner_relation.html
Extractions: Landowner Relation Program Arizona consists of about 72.6 million acres, of which only 18% is privately owned. About 33% is public land while 13% is State Trust land. Some 4.5 million acres of State Trust and other public lands, or 6.1% of Arizona, is "landlocked" by privately owned lands and not legally accessible by public means such as established right-of-ways, easements, etc. In addition, it seems as traditional ranch families move on for whatever reason, new landowners often take a different perspective on allowing public access. In the southern part of the state people illegally entering the U.S. across the border and widespread drug trafficking is an additional concern for landowners. This has added to an already difficult climate in which to establish dialogue with private landowners regarding open public access. Combined, all these factors contribute to a complex problem with no clear-cut solutions.
Pennsylvania Hunting Land If the Commission seeks to regulate use of its lands by commercial would enhance thesafety of out of state hunters or nonhunters entering the game lands. http://www.horseandmuletrails.com/paletter.html
Montana Trapping Regulations A general recreational use license is not valid one of the following DNRC state landsoffices or state game Preserves, FWP Wildlife Management Areas (WMA), and http://www.montanatrappers.org/regulations/general.htm
Extractions: These regulations apply to trapping of furbearers, predators and nongame wildlife. Landowner Permission Resident trappers must obtain permission of the landowner, lessee or their agent before trapping on private land. Nonresidents must obtain written permission from the landowner, lessee or their agent before trapping or snaring predatory animals and nongame wildlife on private property (MCA 87-2-604). Snares It is unlawful to set snares on private property without landowner permission (MCA 87-3-107). Snares must be set in a manner and at a time so as not to duly endanger livestock. A trapper who injures livestock in a snare is liable for damage and this constitutes a misdemeanor. Exposed Carcass or Bait No trap or snare may be set within 30 feet of an exposed carcass or bait that can be seen by soaring raptors. Exposed carcass or bait is defined as the meat or viscera of a mammal, bird or fish, or any part thereof more than one pound in weight. Bleached bones are excluded. Trap Identification Metal identification tags that bear the name and address of the trapper or current conservation license number must be fastened to all traps and snares (MCA 87-3-504). Tags should be attached to the end of the snare, chain or other anchoring material at the end farthest from the portion of the device which holds the animal. Snares must also have telephone numbers included on the tag (MCA 87-3-107). Landowners who trap on their own lands and irrigation right-of-way contiguous to their land do not need to tag traps or snares.
BLM Barstow, CA - Recreational Shooting Many assaulttype weapons are banned in the state of California. HUNTING ON THE PUBLICLANDS. desert is regulated by the California Department of Fish and game. http://www.ca.blm.gov/barstow/recshoot.html
Extractions: Recreational Shooting and Hunting The California Desert Conservation Area offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, camping, off-highway vehicle use, hunting, and recreational shooting. A questions often asked is, "Where can I legally go target shooting or hunt in the desert?" Shooting of any kind is not permitted in the Stoddard Valley OHV Recreation Area (except shotgun use during hunting season) and in the El Mirage OHV Recreation Area. These areas are heavily used by off-highway vehicles. What might be a great backstop for recreational shooters may be a rider's favorite hill climb or descent route. A zone has been established where shotgun use only (with shot no larger than half the bore diameter) is allowed. The general area just south of State Route 58 and Interstate 40, north of the San Bernardino National Forest, west of the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Air/Ground Combat Center and east of the Los Angeles County line is designated as shotgun-only by San Bernardino County Ordinance. There is an irregular boundary south of the town of Barstow, Ca, where all types of legal weapon shooting is permitted. The "Shotgun Only" zone does not prohibit lawful skeet shooting. RECREATIONAL SHOOTING ON THE PUBLIC LANDS
Extractions: APRIL 16, 2002 Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide testimony regarding H.R. 3936, the Shoshone National Recreation Trail Act. While the U.S. Forest Service is the primary Federal land manager within the proposed trail, the bill also encompasses 67 miles of BLM-administered lands. The Department supports this bill and looks forward to working with the Committee and our partners in Utah on cooperative management strategies to implement H.R. 3936. Bill Analysis and Background H.R. 3936 provides for the designation and management of a 521-mile system of trails in northeastern Utah to provide recreational access for motorized vehicles and other users as appropriate. In addition, we understand that the trail would serve as a "connection" for a number of small communities within the region by providing economic opportunities through services to recreational users of the trail. We further understand that H.R. 3936 enjoys strong local support within the State of Utah. Once designated, the Shoshone National Recreation Trail would provide 521 miles of scenic and high-quality interconnected trail segments in Rich, Cache, Box Elder, and Weber Counties in Northeast Utah. According to the State of Utah's Department of Natural Resources, the number of registered Off- Highway Vehicles (OHVs) has doubled in the State since 1990. H.R. 3936 will assist agencies such as the BLM in meeting the needs of this growing user group on Federal lands.
Extractions: Pennsylvania mountain bikers are encouraged to write their state legislators to express their support for House Bill 2181. The bill would subject the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) to the same public scrutiny as other state agencies and ensure fair public input into all land use and access issues on PGC lands. This new bill was drafted as a result of the Game Commission's decision to close hundreds of miles of trails to mountain bikers and horseback riders this fall, despite strong public outcry. Unhappy with the Game Commission's process, twenty-five legislators introduced Bill 2181 to ensure future decisions include a fair and clear procedure for public comment. The Pennsylvania Game Commission manages more than 35 percent of all public lands in Pennsylvania and is not subject to any state or legislative oversight. Bill 2181 would place the PGC under the Regulatory Review Act of Pennsylvania. The act ensures that all public agencies follow guidelines of fair and lawful government for the benefit of all people. Mountain bikers can show their support for HB 2181 with a short letter to the chairman of the committee where the bill will be heard in January and to their local representative and senator.
