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hobbeeman wrote:Yardsale,
I was speaking of the BLM staff. I have never had dealings with the Rangers. Sorry to imply.

No implication taken... I was just letting you know that the Meridith rec area rangers are good to go. As for the BLM... Dirt bikes are my families preferred form of recreation, and while I have had no first hand dealings with BLM personel, Everything I've read on them indicates that they're a bunch of bumbling 1st class arseholes.

While we are on the subject of shared use of the river, let me say this:
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE... be sure to use a suitable backstop with a clear line of sight and no riding trails between you and it. More than once I have had to confront shooters shooting without a backstop with trails out of their line of sight. A couple of those times my kids were with me! Most were friendly enough, just ignorant of the extent of the trail network and/or where the real riders ride.

hobbeeman wrote:Yardsale,
So you say that the Potter County Sherriff's department told you it is illegal to shoot out there?

That is correct. However, I see people do it all of the time with no problems, you and I both know that the sherriffs hardly ever go out there, and I've NEVER seen one past the railroad trestle.

hobbeeman wrote:I think that will be my first phone call. I guess my second will be to the park rangers.

I have found that, when dealing with the federal employees, they fear no accountability to the citizen.

I have had nothing but positive experiences with the park rangers. Every year at the sand drags, we make it a point to have food and drinks available for all LEO's and fire fighters. It sets the stage for friendly encounters and cooperation for the coming year. next time you see a ranger out there, take the time to introduce yourself and chat... It will be well worth your time, and all of the rangers I've met are genuinely good guys.

There are indeed new regulations for off road vehicles... Motorcycles and atv's anyway... I do not think that it applies to street legal vehicles. Furthermore, enforcement is selective, as long as you're not an ass about it, you will likely recieve a verbal warning, and information on how to go about obtaining a permit.

On another note, it is illegal to shoot at the river on the state side, according to potter county sherriff's office and illegal except for hunting on the national recreation area side according to the rangers. Also no hunting from the park service sign @ the beginning of the meadows to the back side of "Bultaco" hill.

The rangers tell me that if they catch someone, they confiscate the weapons, and there is a hefty fine.

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