Public Hearing on Opening Land for ATVs

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Written by WCAX News   
Monday, June 15, 2009
The public will get a chance to voice their opinions tonight over whether Vermont should open state-owned lands for ATV use.

The Agency of Natural Resources proposed a controversial rule change that would lift the existing ban and allow limited off-road use on short stretches of state land. Supporters say it would broaden the 600-mile network of ATV trails by providing corridors to connect existing trails. Environmental organizations are concerned about the potential impact those trails will have.

A public meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. this evening at the Pavilion Building on State Street in Montpelier.

Source: http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=10532662


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“We’ve had success bringing illegal riders to justice by snapping photos of their ID stickers. The problem in California is that they’re too darn small to see from far away or at high speeds. While I’m normally not in favor of the government getting involved in things, requiring all ORVs to have a visible ID with a minimum size and standard location would make them an even better tool for property owners to identify trespassing riders. We should also look to Wyoming’s lead and make trespassing penalties clear so riders think twice before they head off designated trails and onto my land.”

- Mesonika Piecuch, private property owner, Kern County, CA