Post by: THINK_N_ELK on November 03, 2010, 09:34:06 PM
NOTICE TO HUNTERS
The Eyes In The Woods Association Inc. (EITW) is working in cooperation with Weyerhaeuser Company and the WDFW to promote responsible public use of private timberlands.
You can make a difference by:
Following the landowners rules
Helping to keep the woods clean (Pick up trash, don’t leave it)
Respecting private property (Gates, Equipment and the Environment)
Reporting vandalism and violations (Non-Confrontationally)
Always Think and Act Safety!
Private forestlands are increasingly being closed to public vehicle access due to abuses. Areas that were frequented by hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts are closed, ending generations of traditional outdoor activities. Weyerhaeuser currently allows public access to their coastal forestlands and will continue to do so if we respect and follow their public access rules (See back for Weyerhaeuser rules).
The Eyes In The Woods Association Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to assisting the professionals that protect and manage our fish, wildlife, and natural resources. Our goal is to create a resource of trained citizen volunteers devoted to the protection and perpetuation of our fish & wildlife.
Our Property Watch program primary goals are to; 1) Open private timber/agricultural lands currently closed to public hunting and fishing access through a citizen based collaborative effort. 2) To assist with WDFW conservation closures. 3) To assist the WDFW with Public Access Site abuses.
Our efforts with the Weyerhaeuser management team are to retain public access to their coastal lands through increased public rule compliance and awareness. Garbage dumping, forest products theft and vandalism are threatening our access; become part of the solution, follow the rules and report violations.
EITW needs your help to continue and expand these efforts; we are currently looking for key volunteers willing to assist in project leadership, clean up projects, biological check stations and more.
Check out Website and Web-Calendar for more information.
www.eyesinthewoods.org (http://www.eyesinthewoods.org)
The following public access rules are in effect at the Coastal Washington locations which include the Raymond & Aberdeen tree farms:
1. Please, obey all posted signs.
2. No littering or garbage dumping.
3. No fires at any time, even during hunting season.
4. No smoking outside of vehicles.
5. No camping at any time, even during hunting season.
6. Motorized vehicle access is allowed at certain times on existing/improved roads. These times are defined by a Red, Green, Yellow dot system for recreational ‘access’ for particular areas/roads.
1. Red ● = NO MOTORIZED ACCESS IS ALLOWED, but walking, bicycle, and horseback is allowed during daylight hours.
2. Yellow ● = Motorized vehicles and non motorized access are allowed on weekends during daylight hours only.
3. Green ● = Motorized vehicles and non motorized access is allowed during daylight hours only.
7. Off-Road activities are not allowed; stay on improved roads and on your side of the road.
8. Use headlights and seatbelts at all times while traveling.
9. Speed limit is 35 MPH unless otherwise posted or if driving and/or weather conditions require a reduction in speed.
10. Do not block gates with vehicles; otherwise vehicles can/will be towed at owner’s expense.
11. No firewood cutting or removal of forest product/floral greenery. The only exceptions are berries and mushrooms picked for personal consumption.
12. Report illegal activities to local law enforcement.
13. Report vandalism and dumping to 360-537-8497.
For current specific access information please call the Recreational Access Hotline for Weyerhaeuser in Washington at 1-866-636-6531.
Post by: dreamunelk on November 04, 2010, 05:26:52 AM
We are losing access at an accelerated rate. We the hunter can change this.
Post by: HntnFsh on November 04, 2010, 06:10:45 PM
If any of you guys hunt Weyco land.Thank the EITW guys.They have done a lot of hard work to make it possible.
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