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| Recurve-Elk:
--- Quote from: mkcj on July 09, 2010, 03:06:36 PM ---Where in your poll does it say anything about "Illegal ATV off road use" If it's legal then I have no problem with people using them if it's not then call the ranger's or WDFW and report it when you see it happening in "our" elk hunting area. --- End quote --- This is the exact poll description. The question is, What do you think about atv, motorcycle, rhino use in Wa during deer or elk seasons. I know that it is a growing issue, and that the number of riders in our elk area was astounding last season. Elaborate in your post, and if there isn't an option for you then post what you think. Ill start: I think they are fine as long as they are relatively quiet, and stay on the road/designated paths. I hate it when I see them behind closed gates, or out in the open meadows illegally. For sake of the environment, animals being spooked, and the other hunters. |
| JackOfAllTrades:
--- Quote ---The question is, What do you think about atv, motorcycle, rhino use in Wa during deer or elk seasons. --- End quote --- I have no problem with it if they are on the legal pathway and operate the motorized vehicle in a safe manner. I don't know anywhere where they're actually allowed to go off road or off designated trail in a hunting area. -Steve |
| norsepeak:
You have to find out what is legal...on federal land, which is Forest service, ATV's are LEGAL anywhere offroad they want to go...so if you are in your hunting spot and you are on national forest, and an ATV comes by you, the ATV is LEGAL....don't believe it, call the forest service. Been over this issue a million times for the last few years. |
| Recurve-Elk:
I am talking about places where its not legal. Like in green dot areas. This is what I found on it. Except for roads open by green dot designation, all roads and trails are closed to all wheeled motor vehicles including ATVs. Violators will be subject to prosecution pursuant to W.A.C. 232.12.187. Closing sensitive areas helps protect fish from sediment running off of roads, migratory routes of big game, wildlife habitat, and timber and road resources while allowing for safe and fun recreation opportunities. The green dot roads are meant to remain at a net amount of miles, so when one section is removed from the management agreement, another may be added of equal length. Roads designated as green dot can change as harvest or sites are identified which may need protection or rehabilitation. We appreciate help from users in maintaining and educating about our green dot system! |
| Gutpile:
I'd rather see WDFW worry about poachers. Not people who annoy you. |
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