Umatilla County OR

Written by Joel E., Umatilla County, OR

"Several years ago and buddy of mine and I were hunting the Desolation Wilderness area, archery hunting for elk. We walked in about 2 miles below our camp off the main road. We got a bull to answer our calls and proceeded to move in on him. After about 5 minutes of calling he shut up. Needless to say we were suprised because he was fired up big time. Shortly after, we heard what we thought may have been an ATV. We thought, "no way". Sure enough, he/she (?) road right past us on an old narrow skid road/trail. We were disgusted to say the least. We walked the trail out and saw where someone had been clearing a trail off the main road a ways. Anyway, we stopped hunting shortly after that experience."

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“Operating a motor vehicle on the National Forest carries a greater responsibility than driving in other areas. This is because the operator must know not only the applicable traffic laws, but they need to show a concern for the environment as well. Misuse of motor vehicles can lead to closures of routes and trails that are currently open."

-- Forest Service Patrol Captain Gary Barnett, "Men get fines, probation for illegal off-roading", Tahoe Daily Tribune (3/5/10)