[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
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> *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
>
> The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination
> on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or
> disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes
> that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s
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> 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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