SUPER HOT TOPIC!

Subject: SUPER HOT TOPIC! Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:04 pm

PA Jeeps members, friends, and fellow 4wd enthusiasts

The deadline for public input is almost upon us (Oct. 31st).
What have you done to help open up PA public land for 4x4 trail riding???
Last weekend, Grant, my brother Joe, and I went to Tuscarora S. F. and experienced some of the roughest miles of open "drivable trails" that they had to offer to us there. There were only a few that I wouldn't drive my Corolla on. In correspondence with one of the Assistant Foresters, he gave me this quote to use in my public feedback, "If it requires 4wd we generally close it to public access because of environmental concerns."
So that is it. Yes, PA state forest land is truly beautiful to see and experience, but if you want to use your 4WD you may as well go somewhere else according to their current policy. And it's not the Forester's fault, this directive is written into their management plan based on past abuse.

They (the Foresters) were very eager to hear what I thought and encouraged me to write in additional comments if I wanted that policy changed. He even hinted at a technical rock trail if the conservationalists wouldn't scream so loud. But they aren't going to change anything just for me. We as a recreational users need to express who we are and what we would like to responsibly use our land for. Only the numbers will make a difference in their direction for the future.

Remember, Oct. 31st is the deadline. Do your part for your sport.
Here's the link to submit your comments:
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/sfrmp/update.aspx
And remember they are just people doing their job too. Just tell them what you want, it's that simple.
- Dave DeChristopher

Rick A. Bear
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