02-03-2004, 05:40 PM
Camping and overnight stays cost extra, Patches. Along the Cache La Poudre River and Canyon, northwest of Ft. Collins, and one of the best meditation places in the state, is littered with pull-in spots, for $10/day, reservations in advance and no cancellation or refunds. I've been stopped there, just sitting and enjoying the sights, sounds and serentity, and told to move because a stop was by reservation only -- and I was the only one there on a week day afternoon.
Today, I read in the paper where hunting and fishing licenses will be going up, starting in 2005 plus an extra .75 cents for environment improvements. From what little I've been able to find out about this extra six-bits is that it will be used to improve river and lake access. However, that access is on private land and NOT accessible to the ordinary fisherman. Somebody must have made a large donation to someone in the system.
I've discovered that more and more lately, or else I just hadn't been paying attention (just paying). There are numerous lakes that are posted, "No trespassing. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." or words to that effect. These are lakes that could be enjoyed by many, but are reserved for the few. These are fishing areas stocked with state fish, paid for by the taxpayer. And now, more of my money is going to enhance these areas for a select few (latest estimate - $1.3 million per year). Now that really gets my short hairs up.
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Today, I read in the paper where hunting and fishing licenses will be going up, starting in 2005 plus an extra .75 cents for environment improvements. From what little I've been able to find out about this extra six-bits is that it will be used to improve river and lake access. However, that access is on private land and NOT accessible to the ordinary fisherman. Somebody must have made a large donation to someone in the system.
I've discovered that more and more lately, or else I just hadn't been paying attention (just paying). There are numerous lakes that are posted, "No trespassing. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." or words to that effect. These are lakes that could be enjoyed by many, but are reserved for the few. These are fishing areas stocked with state fish, paid for by the taxpayer. And now, more of my money is going to enhance these areas for a select few (latest estimate - $1.3 million per year). Now that really gets my short hairs up.
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