Talk about a shame!!

[M_ray]

how much is a 'closed road' ticket?

Saylean  it's not a closed road it is trespassing to get across the field into the open area ... in the past people didn't hunt the field out of respect for having the privilege to hunt it but i think that people have ruined that now of coarse!

[383man]

hahaha, nice, let the fight begin lol, it's one thing for people to turn in people for trespassing on private land, but to turn someone in for trespassing on state land, and from the sounds of it folks who have been hunting that area for years, not as justified really, just my  though. maybe my ethics are cloudy 

[woodswalker]

Just look at all the "closed roads" around the Yakima/Ellensburg area.  THere are ATV tracks all over them.  Why because the fine is so pathetic that who cares if you get caught.  THerefore guys do it.  Now lets say the penalty jumped up to you lost your ATV I guarantee you you'd see alot less tracks up there. 

I WISH!!!!!  I've had Elk, Turkey and Deer all blown by idiots on ATVs.

If there was an open season on ATVs....I'd bag one for sure.   

[blindpig]

must be worth the fine.

[runningboard]

Just look at all the "closed roads" around the Yakima/Ellensburg area.  THere are ATV tracks all over them.  Why because the fine is so pathetic that who cares if you get caught.  THerefore guys do it.  Now lets say the penalty jumped up to you lost your ATV I guarantee you you'd see alot less tracks up there.

I had this happen this past week in GMU 113. walked in behind posted, locked, gates to get to an area known to hold elk and what did I find? ATV tracks everywhere! enough to piss nearly anyone off.

[KillBilly]

Well...Id hate to agree or disagree but Id probably be willing to risk a 50$ ticket for a excellent chance at a 5x5

not saying its right...just saying the fines gotta make it not worth it to most people!!

Dave that is just what folks used to do. It was only a $50.00 to $75.00  fine to shoot an Elk in the Olympic National Park. Folks used to do it all the time because it was worth it. Now that the penalties are much much stiffer, it usually doesn't happen.

[Wyoming08]

Just look at all the "closed roads" around the Yakima/Ellensburg area.  THere are ATV tracks all over them.  Why because the fine is so pathetic that who cares if you get caught.  THerefore guys do it.  Now lets say the penalty jumped up to you lost your ATV I guarantee you you'd see alot less tracks up there. 

I WISH!!!!!  I've had Elk, Turkey and Deer all blown by idiots on ATVs.

If there was an open season on ATVs....I'd bag one for sure.   

Just do what we used to in Utah...atv's don't go far with flat tires, I'm just saying... you know pretty soon those atv's stop and the riders go for a walk,  thats when the season starts for atv's and there is no limit.

[mtn.goat]

A couple of interesting points here so far.  I too am very familiar with the state school area.  I always obeyed the signs after they were put up, all the while wondering how they post state land as no hunting/ tresspassing???  I can see no modern hunting and/ or possibly muzzies too, with many houses in close proximity to the open field area.     But not beyond.

We used to watch the big bulls lay their racks back in the tall grass while they were bedded as the trucks would approach out on the road.  You could just see their black noses and chins sticking up and the trucks would move on and up would come the hat racks!   

Anyhow, I too agree that posting land that is outside the city limits for what sounds like political reasons is b.s.  State land is open and certainly should be able to be used to get to the river or open land beyond.  Funny too that a good friend and I were just talking about all the pickups left there every morning since archery elk opened as well as, why are those dudes tresspassing and why doesn't the warden ticket them?  Makes a little more sense now, how do they write a citation for tresspassing on state land, signed or not?   

[G.R.K]

It really doesn't matter any more Ted DeVol is trying to lease the land and turn it 5/8 mile dirt bike track.

[mtn.goat]

Just what everyone needs.  More two-stroke noise. I've been hearing about that too.  Funny all the trucks disappeard the last few days? 

[colockumelk]

Just look at all the "closed roads" around the Yakima/Ellensburg area.  THere are ATV tracks all over them.  Why because the fine is so pathetic that who cares if you get caught.  THerefore guys do it.  Now lets say the penalty jumped up to you lost your ATV I guarantee you you'd see alot less tracks up there. 

I WISH!!!!!  I've had Elk, Turkey and Deer all blown by idiots on ATVs.

If there was an open season on ATVs....I'd bag one for sure.   

Just do what we used to in Utah...atv's don't go far with flat tires, I'm just saying... you know pretty soon those atv's stop and the riders go for a walk,  thats when the season starts for atv's and there is no limit.

That's a good idea.  But if you drain the oil out they may drive a little further at first but when the engine seizes.....