[Az-Geocaching] FW: Arizona Game and Fish wants to hear from you

AZPAUL azpaul1 at cox.net
Sun Nov 19 06:34:45 MST 2006


This will just up the price of geocaching? From what I have read us 
cachers will have to have a copper sticker and a state land permit, to 
go out desert to find caches.....

George Harris wrote:
> Here's a link on the AZ Virtual Jeep Club about the Copper Sticker 
> program: http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showthread.php?t=17437
> Read up on it. This thing isn't all it's cracked up to be.
> -George
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Creepin' Jeepers - Geocaching 7/01
>     <mailto:creepinjeepers at cox.net>
>     *To:* listserv at azgeocaching.com <mailto:listserv at azgeocaching.com>
>     *Sent:* Saturday, November 18, 2006 9:04 AM
>     *Subject:* Re: [Az-Geocaching] FW: Arizona Game and Fish wants to
>     hear from you
>
>     Good, thanks.
>     It appears this will supplant the Trust Land/BLM permit for those
>     wishing only to traverse these areas on designated
>     roads/trails--probably includes most of us, unless cache seeking
>     is construed as other recreation. Not clear is part 5-911 with
>     regards to requirement for permit.
>
>         ----- Original Message -----
>         *From:* Regan Smith <mailto:evilfish at cox.net>
>         *To:* listserv at azgeocaching.com
>         <mailto:listserv at azgeocaching.com>
>         *Sent:* Saturday, November 18, 2006 7:58 AM
>         *Subject:* [Az-Geocaching] FW: Arizona Game and Fish wants to
>         hear from you
>
>         Thought this was another of those nobody wants to comment on
>         land issue deal so am passing it on…
>
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>         *From:* AZGFD [mailto:e-news at phx-listserv.ad.gf.state.az.us]
>         *Sent:* Friday, November 17, 2006 2:36 PM
>         *To:* evilfish at cox.net <mailto:evilfish at cox.net>
>         *Subject:* Arizona Game and Fish wants to hear from you
>
>         Dear Outdoor Enthusiast,
>
>         We would like to get your opinion on an important issue. In
>         October, the Arizona Game and Fish Department began requesting
>         public comments on proposed state legislation regarding a new
>         "Copper Sticker" Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) User Fee Program.
>         We would welcome your comments by Nov. 26 to help shape this
>         legislation to meet OHV user needs, while also protecting
>         wildlife habitat and serving public interests. The comments
>         are being compiled on behalf of the Off-highway Vehicle
>         Legislative Workgroup, a group of representatives from OHV
>         user groups, sportsmen's groups, government agencies and other
>         cooperators.
>
>         The use of off-highway vehicles in the state of Arizona has
>         increased substantially in recent years. Therefore, the
>         Department is working with the OHV Legislative Workgroup to
>         develop this program for improving off-highway vehicle
>         management in our state. If passed, the draft legislation
>         would also enhance funding for OHV programs, including
>         maintenance and development of OHV trails and routes,
>         education and information, enhanced law enforcement resources,
>         and mitigation for damage to environmental, historical and
>         cultural resources from OHV recreation. Here are some of the
>         specific areas that would benefit:
>
>             * Developing and providing signage, maps and other
>               OHV-related environmental education tools to OHV groups,
>               local governments and land management agencies
>             * Developing a responsible rider safety and education program
>             * Enhancing resources for enforcement of off-highway
>               vehicle laws, including improved regulations
>             * Protecting natural resources
>
>         The current draft legislation proposes that the Arizona Game
>         and Fish Department would sell the copper stickers and
>         administer the program. The department would ensure the
>         stickers are easily accessible through OHV dealers, the
>         Internet, Game and Fish offices, and license dealers statewide.
>
>         You can download the draft legislation and get additional
>         information at the department's Web site at
>         azgfd.gov/coppersticker
>         <http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/copper_sticker.shtml>.
>         You can submit your opinion in two simple ways: through that
>         Game and Fish Web site or by U.S. mail to OHV Comments, c/o
>         Joe Sacco, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2221 W. Greenway
>         Road, Phoenix, AZ 85023-4399.
>
>         We look forward to hearing from you.
>
>         Sincerely,
>
>         Arizona Game and Fish Department
>
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>         disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes
>         that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s
>         programs or activities, including employment practices, they
>         may file a complaint with the Deputy Director, 2221 W.
>         Greenway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85023, (602) 942-3000, or with the
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