BNSF Land Access

[Goshawk]

Generally speaking, are the BNSF lands along the Columbia River open for public access, not including the railways of course?  I can find nothing on line from BNSF regarding recreational use.

[hdshot]

Generally speaking, are the BNSF lands along the Columbia River open for public access, not including the railways of course?  I can find nothing on line from BNSF regarding recreational use.

Lots of duck hunters have been killed on RR tracks.  I would only cross tracks at public crossings.  With liability in today’s world you probably wouldn’t get permission from a corporation.  The main rule is if you can’t get permission then don’t hunt the land.

[HntnFsh]

Unless they have a public access point I would say no. When I worked for the railroad after 911 happened they closed all access down just like the ports and trespassing was a federal offense. You might be best to search BNSF phone number and see if you can talk to somebody. It may be possible that they have a way to access land a certain distance from the tracks etc.

[bigtex]

All railroad land is private property and public use is not allowed.

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[ducksdogsdownriggers]

"It is illegal to access private railroad property anywhere other than a designated pedestrian or roadway crossing. Trespassers are most often pedestrians who walk across or along railroad tracks as a shortcut to another destination."

https://railroads.dot.gov/railroad-safety/divisions/crossing-safety-and-trespass-prevention/trespass-prevention?utm