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I agree with Sal. It would be a good idea to Google the terms, as you will get a better understanding of the management plans currently in place. You will also learn about the groups responsible for enacting all the closures. The people who want to close land to mechanized travel are wealthy, well o...

While this is good news for OHV riding, the second part of the news release barely touched on the fact that the BLM has to basically do the route designation all over again, this time with many more route closures. The good news with that one is the public should have ample involvement, and the proc...

Nice one, GeorgeW. I know what you mean about a lot of trash in the Wilderness. You know what I'm seeing a lot of lately? Mylar balloons. They seem to be everywhere. They pay no attention to the Wilderness signs and just float right in there, only to get snagged by a bush where they flutter in the w...

You're right, yuccahead. I also thought those comments were idiotic. When I heard that the area was used by the sheep for lambing, I immediately thought to myself that maybe that would be an area we should leave alone. "Hikers, mtn. bikers or OHV - it doesn't matter, if they can't see or unders...

Looks like off-roaders aren't the only ones breaking down barriers and going off trail!

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Lee

Brew's right. Everything you said would work IF there were enough funding for enforcement. There isn't, and it doesn't look like there ever will be. With more Wilderness designations on the horizon, the BLM will be spread even more thin as they delineate, barricade, and sign all the new boundaries. ...

Reptilist, I would be all for citizen volunteers! Give them the power to make contact with people, distribute maps and other information, and even log names and vehicle registration information. I would think that people would think twice about riding illegally if they knew they were "on the ra...

historik951, I like the idea of large ID plates, and I also like the idea of stiff penalities. The problem is there is no money for officers in the field. Instead, the BLM uses volunteers to erase illegal roads, build fences, and install barricades and signs. I would be fine with all that IF certain...

Rep, You're right, common sense and courtesy is the way to discuss these matters. It's too easy to get carried away because the topic is so emotional for most of us. Dan, I have a feeling you're right about the middle of the road group being larger. A lot of what I said was based on what I saw last ...

Historik951, That's an excellent post. You made many good points, and I'm sure folks on both sides of the issue should be able to relate to what you said. I consider myself to be an explorer with philosophies very similar to yours. I would much prefer to kick back, one hand on the wheel, driving slo...