Transfer of Federal Lands to the States
I am wondering how many RVers are aware of the movement to transfer federal lands to the states? Many western states are pushing this initiative. In Wyoming (my home state) nearly 25 million acres w...
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I have presented some factual information on this thread debunking the myth that it is illegal for the feds to own/manage federal land. I have also posted some convincing evidence (and stated my opinion based on experience) that if the states get control, they will have to overdevelop and/or sell much of the land because they will be "compelled" to use a for-profit management model.
Even so, a few of you continue to bash the feds. Yes, I know it is popular. Here's the deal: I am NOT defending the feds. They are a long ways from perfect. I AM defending our federal lands, because I know what will happen to them if the feds lose control.
I am surprised that on a public lands boondocking thread there are several people against federal land ownership. So I have a question for you: If our public lands disappear, where do you think you are going to boondock? The KOA?
And by the way, there are many other recreational activities on federal land besides boondocking. These include hunting, fishing, ATVing, snowmobiling, hiking, bird watching, etc. Together these activities produce a lot of revenue. In Wyoming, recreation is second to mineral extraction in terms of state GDP.
For many of us, this combination of activities amounts to a cherished lifestyle. For example, I am just finishing a season of snowmobiling. Now I am preparing for spring bear hunting. After that will be summer ATVing, boondocking, hiking and fishing. Then comes fall hunting and the list goes on. ALL of this would be greatly diminished if federal lands were transferred to the states.
So will I fight to preserve my lifestyle? YES, you can bet I will! And so will many others!
Even so, a few of you continue to bash the feds. Yes, I know it is popular. Here's the deal: I am NOT defending the feds. They are a long ways from perfect. I AM defending our federal lands, because I know what will happen to them if the feds lose control.
I am surprised that on a public lands boondocking thread there are several people against federal land ownership. So I have a question for you: If our public lands disappear, where do you think you are going to boondock? The KOA?
And by the way, there are many other recreational activities on federal land besides boondocking. These include hunting, fishing, ATVing, snowmobiling, hiking, bird watching, etc. Together these activities produce a lot of revenue. In Wyoming, recreation is second to mineral extraction in terms of state GDP.
For many of us, this combination of activities amounts to a cherished lifestyle. For example, I am just finishing a season of snowmobiling. Now I am preparing for spring bear hunting. After that will be summer ATVing, boondocking, hiking and fishing. Then comes fall hunting and the list goes on. ALL of this would be greatly diminished if federal lands were transferred to the states.
So will I fight to preserve my lifestyle? YES, you can bet I will! And so will many others!
