Snappy said:
very well, great turn out. I liked what I heard and through our "planning" and being proactive, the fs was impressed with the OHV group. nothing really new or earth shattering was covered. Highlights where as follows...
-education is key(idea of tread lightly class requirement for trail passes and reg trail passes to an id for illegal issues)
Does anybody know why this would be an issue, or why they aren't already doing this? I vacation at the outerbanks every year, and in order to get a vehicle beach pass, you must sit through a video that explains basic safety(involving the tides) and to watch out for restricted areas(Sea turtle, and bird nesting). (Not to mention that I pay something like $100 for a WEEK of driving on the beach) By doing this, it gives the park service some room to discipline - your state issued drivers license is tied to your pass, and they can revoke it at anytime. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, as I'm sure it does, but I've NEVER heard of anyone having their pass revoked - and even if it was, does the outpost have a list of people not to reissue passes to? I've always walked up to the counter, and said "I want an annual pass" they say "give me $30" and its a done deal. I know I'm not nearly as active as most on this forum, hell, I only got out to URE a few times last year, but I along with most, would be devastated to see the trails closed.
Tie the passes to a drivers license, make us watch a tread lightly video, and then actually enforce against the idiots dumping beer cans and trash out the window, those driving behind the guard rails, and making illegal bypasses. Let those of us who are responsible have some "civilian" authority against those who are not.
