NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION POLICY lands acquired within the state forests with the Fish and game Protection Fund andthrough PittmanRobertson legislation will be managed in accordance http://www.midnr.com/Publications/pdfs/InsideDNR/NRC/NRC_Policies/2207.htm
Extractions: Issued May 11, 1979 Commission Policy No. 2207 Dated: June 9, 1978 MANAGEMENT OF STATE FORESTS Michigan's dedicated state forests comprise about 3,800,000 acres in the northern two-thirds of the state. Their origin dates back to 1903 when certain state-owned lands were designated as forest reserves by the Michigan Forestry Commission. The present state forest acreage came into state ownership by several routes, most through tax reversion but also through purchase, gifts, and federal grants. With large increases in demand for goods, services, and recreational experiences provided by forests, public forest resource management has become ever more complex and will increase in complexity. Public interest is now focused on enhancing the role of Michigan's forest products as one way of developing a more diverse, less vulnerable state economy. Equal public interest is centered on the state forests as a recreational and environmental protection base which is also of great economic value. It is vital that forest resources be managed to make an increasing contribution to regional economic development, and that this be done in ways which protect other forest resource values. The state forests are vital to Michigan's economic and recreational base. The Department shall consider all the values of forest resources. These include their commercial product values, environmental and natural values, recreation values, and other direct public uses of forest resources.
California State Assembly Republican Caucus parties to facilitate public access to private lands. the SHARE Program, the Fishand game Commission would the program cannot come from the states General http://republican.assembly.ca.gov/issues/index.asp?RefID=1588&WPID=3&body=Focus&
The Hellbender Chronicles: Pennsylvania State Game Lands Archives on a 99.6acre parcel of state game lands 262 in and gas rights will revert to thegame Commission, if well as 70.3 acres located under privately-owned lands. http://www.alleghenydefense.org/chronicles/archives/cat_pennsylvania_state_game_
Extractions: The Board of Game Commissioners awarded a 10-year coal surface mining lease on a 159-acre section of State Game Lands 75 in Pine Township, Lycoming County to the Fisher Mining Company of Montoursville. The mining operation is anticipated to remove about 711,720 tons of coal from the 159-acre project area; mining will occur on less than half this acreage. The larger portion of the tract will be used for erosion and sedimentation control, surface and groundwater monitoring and operational support. The accumulated royalty value of this proposed mining acreage has been estimated to be $2.17 million. All merchantable timber that will be cut or impacted by mining operations will be assessed by PGC personnel at twice the stumpage value and subsequently purchased and removed by Fisher Mining. Mining will be regulated by the state's Surface Mining Regulations and the agency's standard surface mine lease agreement, and is covered by a $25,000 performance bond. The lease also includes surface and groundwater monitoring requirements and protection measures and two in-stream alkaline addition enhancement projects in the upper watersheds of Otter and Buckeye runs, which are adjacent to the project area. In addition, two passive treatment systems will be constructed to improve water quality from mine drainage discharges that flow into Shingle Mill Branch and Buckeye Run; and a stream-bank stabilization project will be conducted on Little Pine Creek.
Extractions: Lands Administered for Game and Other Wildlife Bureau of Biological Survey. Refuge areas now administered by this Bureau and those planned for future acquisition are of two classes: In the first class are included those lands acquired by purchase or lease under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, those set aside by Executive orders, or those tracts purchased under the authority of special acts of Congress. Lands in this class are selected primarily because of their known suitability as wildlife sanctuaries. This purpose is the determining factor in the examination, purchase, and withdrawal of this class of land. There are 878,854 acres administered by the Biological Survey properly classified in group 1.
Date April 30, 2001 All persons, upon request from a game warden, DNRC employee, or law enforcement officer,must present their state land recreational use license for inspection. http://www.fungaljungal.org/newslett/state.htm
Extractions: Helena, Mont.- Spring has arrived in Montana and the warmer weather brings with it a desire to engage in hundreds of outdoor recreational activities. One such activity, mushroom-picking, has become an annual spring activity for some folks and for commercial pickers, it is big business. After last seasons devastating fires, the prevalence of mushrooms in burned areas across the state is almost assured. All persons, upon request from a game warden, DNRC employee, or law enforcement officer, must present their state land recreational use license for inspection. Failure to possess or present a license for inspection constitutes trespass. For more information about recreating on State Trust land, contact your local DNRC Office or Scott Frickel at 406-444-1868. Additional information can also be found on the DNRC website at: www.dnrc.state.mt.us
OLC - State Agencies That Help Protect Land areas, settings for historic homes, scenic views, lands adjacent to public parksand game preserves, and Thanks in part to new state and federal financial http://www.dcr.state.va.us/olc/whereto3.htm
Extractions: Where to get help State agencies that help protect land T here are numerous agencies in the Commonwealth with land conservation roles. Many are qualified to accept land or easements from landowners, and they carry out a wide variety of land conservation programs. Such agencies include: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation - www.dcr.state.va.us
Extractions: adopts salmon-farming rules OLYMPIA The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved a comprehensive conservation plan to manage the state's game species for the next six years. The nine-member citizen panel, which sets policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) met Dec. 6-7 in Mt. Vernon. The plan sets out management philosophies for all of the state's hunted species, including deer, elk, moose, black bear, cougar, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, furbearing animals, migratory and upland birds and unclassified animals. "We worked with the public on the game management plan for two years to determine the best approaches for managing game species in Washington, and this plan provides us with excellent guidance," said WDFW Game Division Manager Dave Ware. Ware said the plan ensures WDFW's accountability to the public through an annual reporting of management actions for each species. Commissioners also approved rules regarding marine finfish aquaculture. The rules require growers to report significant fish escapes within 24 hours, submit annual reports on the total number of escaped fish, and annual inspections of each facility by WDFW.
State Agency Histories, Maryland State Archives services to help acquire, develop, and manage public lands and scenic rivers, andplan for or modify state parks See also game and Inland Fish Commission http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/refserv/staghist/html/sh141.html
RECREATIONAL USES OF CITY OF LOS ANGELES LAND come under the jurisdiction of the state of California Department of Fish and game. Cuttingor gathering firewood on City land is permissible during http://www.thesierraweb.com/generalinfo/dwpinfo.html
Extractions: City of Los Angeles land, managed by the Department of Water and Power, comprises much of the Owens Valley floor between the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the west and the White and Inyo Mountains on the east, City land is shown in yellow on the Inyo National Forest Visitors Map, which Also shows City-owned land in Mono County. The following list represents some of the permissible recreational uses of City of Los Angeles land located in Inyo and Mono Counties, with a few restrictions; OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE: Approximately 75% of City-owned lands in Inyo and Mono Counties are left open to the public for such uses as fishing, biking, hunting, painting, photography, nature studies, and other such daytime uses. Most of the City land is leased for agricultural and livestock purposes; therefore, gates should be left as found (either open or closed) when entering ranch and range lands. Areas not open to the public are so posted. CAMPING: Overnight camping on City land is restricted to formal, designated campgrounds. Although the Department does not operate campgrounds, there are a total of 11 campgrounds on City land, with nine located in Inyo County and two in Mono County (including Camp High Sierra at Mammoth, which is operated by the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks). The Department has several concerns about camping outside designated campgrounds, primarily involving health and safety. Protecting the watershed and quality of the water in all streams which are tributaries to the Los Angeles Aqueduct System and preventing brush fires are of primary importance. For these reasons, campers are required to stay in designated campgrounds where fire rings or barbeques, trash disposal facilities, and restrooms are provided.
The Montana Standard - Butte, Montana USA Keep in mind A state Land recreational Use License is required to recreateon state School Trust lands for those 12 years of age and older. http://www.mtstandard.com/huntingguide/stateland.html
Extractions: handling precautions Pay attention when on state lands There are approximately 5.2 million acres of State School Trust Land in Montana, most of it with hunting access. However, before going afield, hunters need to acquaint themselves with the location and regulations associated with using state land. Keep in mind: A State Land Recreational Use License is required to recreate on State School Trust Lands for those 12 years of age and older. Licenses are available from any FWP license agent, and license proceeds support Montana's public schools. Maps showing designated state land tracts and road status are posted at DNRC, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Services offices statewide. In addition, maps are available at your local BLM office. If you have to cross private property to reach adjacent state lands or public roads, you need landowner permission.
Lassen National Forest - Recreational Activities Hunting With the exception of state game refuges, most of game species found on theForest include Black Tailed places where nature is the land manager and http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen/recreation/
Extractions: Forest Service National Links Forest Service Home Employment Fire and Aviation International Forestry Just for Kids Maps and Brochures Passes and Permits Photo and Video Gallery Publications Recreational Activities Research and Development State and Private Forestry Lassen National Forest Home About Us Contact Us Current Conditions ... Evaluate Our Service The Lassen National Forest offers a wide variety of recreational adventures. Among the more popular are camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, driving for pleasure, snowmobiling, skiing, four-wheeling, horseback riding, and picnicking. Choose the area you plan to visit from a Lassen National Forest Map Or go straight to the District Area Adventures Pages, including Camping and Day Use Activities for each district
VDGIF > Hunting > Regulations And Licenses > Lands be unloaded and cased) to hunt on National Forest lands. Penraised game birds maybe taken on licensed A state resident hunting pen-raised game birds on a http://www.dgif.state.va.us/hunting/regs/section5.html
Extractions: Department Wildlife Management Areas Hunting and other recreational activities are allowed on the following wildlife management areas in Virginia. For more information on each management area the publication A Guide to Virginia's Wildlife Management Areas is available from Department offices. Coastal Big Survey, Clinch Mountain, Crooked Creek, Gathright, Goshen, Little North Mountain, Havens, Hidden Valley, Highland, Rapidan, Stewarts Creek and Thompson. *Permitted field trials may occur outside of the general hunting seasons on designated portions of these management areas. Federal Refuges Hunting is allowed on the following national wildlife refuges in Virginia. For more information, contact the appropriate refuge manager at:
Lake Carl Blackwell or bow and arrows on the lake or adjacent lands is prohibited issued under Universitypolicy are subject to the game and fish laws of the state of Oklahoma http://home.okstate.edu/policy.nsf/0/65f1966f53c24314862562e4007323aa?OpenDocume
Letter From DENR Secretary Wayne McDevitt To Governor James B. Access to the game lands will be provided to the This state park will serve as theconversion for County property currently restricted by the Land and Water http://www.enr.state.nc.us/jocassee/thanks.htm
Extractions: Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Dear Governor Hunt: I would like to thank you for including $7.5 million in your budget proposal to the General Assembly for the acquisition and management of the Jocassee Gorges area in Transylvania County and would like to share my decision on management of the property. We have just concluded our negotiations with Duke Energy and Crescent Resources, Inc. to purchase approximately 9,641 acres of property for a purchase price of $8,435,875.00. Once approved by the Legislature, this appropriation will be supplemented by private donations to allow the State to move forward on purchasing the property. The value of this property far exceeds the purchase price. Duke Energy and Crescent Resources should be commended for their generousity and far-reaching vision to protect this property. Jocassee Gorges is recognized by all to be of exceptional biological, geological and scenic significance. It contains spectacular deep gorges, the highest concentration of waterfalls in the eastern United States, and more rare plant species than the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With its unique features and dramatic changes in elevation over a small area, a significant portion of the Jocassee Gorges will be preserved as a model State park.
DNR The history of Pere Marquette state Park centers around but stopped just short ofthe park land. and prairies, native American people hunted game, gathered food http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R4/PRM/Peremarq.htm
Extractions: A nature-lover's paradise, this 8,000-acre park is famous for the exceptional beauty of its fall colors and for its bald eagles during the winter. In addition to enjoying the spectacular view of the Illinois River and its backwaters from several points atop the bluffs, visitors can take advantage of a variety of year-round recreational opportunities, including horseback riding, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and boating. Pere Marquette's Visitor Center, opened in October 1997, welcomes you with a three-dimensional map of the park, a 300-gallon aquarium, and wealth of other displays and exhibits concerning the Illinois River, wildlife habitat, local history, and geology.
Maryland's Public Lands: Maryland DNR state Park and Forest Camping and Cabin Reservations, 1888-432-2267. http//reservations.dnr.state.md.us state.md.us. Maryland's Parks, Forests and WMAs. Recreation. Historical and Cultural Resources. Preserving Public lands http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands
Extractions: Maryland's state forests and parks offer paddling opportunities for canoeists and kayakers of all skill levels - from flatwater excursions for novice paddlers, to guided birdwatching, historical and cultural adventures along intricate waterways. Paddling opportunities are separated by regions in Maryland. In addition to offering paddling access, several of these state forests and parks supply equipment rental. Always contact the facility you wish to visit beforehand to assess conditions. For guided paddling adventures, see the Outfitters and Guides section of this website. The 2004 Maryland State Forest and Park Service All Season Pass can be purchased for $75 for Maryland residents or for $100 for out-of-state residents.
Alaska's National Parks Monument and Preserve Bering Land Bridge National Gulch Recreation Area ClearwaterRecreational Site Crooked Habitat Area Goose Bay state game Refuge James http://www.us-national-parks.net/state/ak.htm
SUMMARY state game Land 80. Weiser state Forest. Mackin Engineering identified 185 recreationalfacilities during the field view and background information review of the http://www.mbcomp.com/swatara/RCP/chapter6.htm
Extractions: Chapter 6 : Cultural Resources Click below to view the section you would like to read, or scroll down to read all of Chapter 6. A. Recreation Use Facilities a. Public Parks b. Public Forests/Gamelands c. Boat Launches d. Trails e. Campgrounds f. Golf Courses g. Amusement Parks h. Other B. Archaeological and Historical Prehistory Early Colonial Settlement Community and Commercial Development ... Post Industrial A. Recreation The Swatara Creek watershed has been a source of recreation since the time of the first settlers in the area. Use Areas utilized for recreational use are situated throughout the Swatara Creek watershed. Fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, canoeing, swimming, etc. areas are common and are well utilized by the residents of, and visitors to the area. Although many of the streams within the Swatara Creek watershed are or have been impaired by pollution, fishing is still an important recreational activity. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) lists several species of game fish as being present within the watershed. These species include Large and Smallmouth Bass; Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout; Chain Pickerel; Yellow Perch, and Muskellunge. Because of the inherent differences in the waters within the watershed, determining the quality and quantity of fishing associated with each is not possible. However, streams or ponds and lakes receiving special management or designation by the PFBC are presented in Table 6-1.
