Weyerhaeuser motorized access: Locked gates?

[ljsommer]

So I bought a motorized pass and expected to be mailed a key to get into the locked gate that controls access to the entire parcel, but have yet to receive one. How does that usually work? I am hoping I won't be at the mercy of whenever they deem appropriate to open/close the gates...

[Alan K]

Check the start date of your permit.

[HntnFsh]

Probably 2nd week in July after they put new locks on

[grundy53]

So I bought a motorized pass and expected to be mailed a key to get into the locked gate that controls access to the entire parcel, but have yet to receive one. How does that usually work? I am hoping I won't be at the mercy of whenever they deem appropriate to open/close the gates...

Your permit doesn't start until August 1st. They usually send the packets in July.

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[grundy53]

Probably 2nd week in July after they put new locks on

They don't switch the locks until the last week in July.

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[WapitiTalk1]

Yep... Current WEYCO motorized permits end something like 23 JUL.  Between that date and the start of the next permit period (1 AUG for most I think), they'll change the locks out and send you your permit and key. 

[N7XW]

Yep... Current WEYCO motorized permits end something like 23 JUL.  Between that date and the start of the next permit period (1 AUG for most I think), they'll change the locks out and send you your permit and key.

[bowhntr]

They’ll give you a map that shows you access points.  Make sure you follow their rules closely (including carrying an extinguisher, shovel, and ax/chain saw)  I’ve been checked at least 4 times over the last few years  by either a game warden or weyco employee, not just at the gates.

Pro tip: keep the key separate  from the  set of keys of the vehicle you are driving  otherwise you’ll be dealing with shutting your rig off and on twice each time you pass through the gate.   

[ljsommer]

Oh fantastic ok thank you everyone I appreciate the replies, that helps immensely!

[N7XW]

You know what "GRINDS MY GEARS" about this permit?  You can't target shoot per the agreement.  I can understand the need to prevent people from making a mess with paper targets, bottles, cans, etc. but where's the harm in long range shooting at steel? 

[ljsommer]

You know what "GRINDS MY GEARS" about this permit?  You can't target shoot per the agreement.  I can understand the need to prevent people from making a mess with paper targets, bottles, cans, etc. but where's the harm in long range shooting at steel? 

I completely agree, if all were good stewards. Unfortunately my primary hunting spot was yet another victim to the AR-15 "Let's shoot at this old microwave" crowd and the entire entrance now looks like a garbage dump. I gave a (tactful and polite) earful to a group of young men who were out shooting up garbage (during archery season).

[cougforester]

You know what "GRINDS MY GEARS" about this permit?  You can't target shoot per the agreement.  I can understand the need to prevent people from making a mess with paper targets, bottles, cans, etc. but where's the harm in long range shooting at steel? 

Fires. Or maybe there’s people in the brush cruising or thinning or picking brush.

[N7XW]

Yeah, you guys are right.  I'm just a little bent out of shape about the few and far between places to long distance shoot on the west side.

[cougforester]

Yeah, you guys are right.  I'm just a little bent out of shape about the few and far between places to long distance shoot on the west side.

No I get it. But if timberland I worked on all the sudden got opened up to guys shooting at all, much less 500 yards or more, I would be real nervous about working in the thick stuff!

[N7XW]

Yeah, you guys are right.  I'm just a little bent out of shape about the few and far between places to long distance shoot on the west side.

No I get it. But if timberland I worked on all the sudden got opened up to guys shooting at all, much less 500 yards or more, I would be real nervous about working in the thick stuff!

I've been shot at both intentionally and unintentionally and neither were good experiences.  I also did timber layout ("forest engineering") for a couple years and would also be nervous with guys shooting nearby.  Was never shot at on that job but did have a cougar experience.