[meteorite-list] How about a thread to discuss hunting ethics

From: John Gwilliam <jkg2_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:54:01 -0700
Message-ID: <20090402205410.VRRB27308.fed1rmmtao101.cox.net_at_fed1rmimpo03.cox.net>

The issue of trespassing on Arizona State lands should be addressed
here as well. Whether you're hunting meteorites, hiking, bird
watching or participating in any other activity on Arizona State
lands, you must have a special permit. I must be clear about the
meteorite hunting issue. Having one of the special Arizona State
Lands permits doesn't give you the right to hunt for meteorites (or
anything else for that matter) while on Arizona land.

My wife and I were bird watching at Queen Valley ( close to the
Florence Highway turn-off east of Apache Junction) when a State
officer approached us and asked to see our permit. Not having one, we
thought we'd get a polite reminder about proper procedures, but
instead got threatened with a citation or arrest if we remained where
we were of showed up again without the proper permit. This guy was
all business, nothing pleasant or polite in the least way. We now
carry one of the special access permits in our vehicle. Be careful out there!

Best,

John Gwilliam - not a member of the Ssteve Arnold Fan Club

At 01:13 PM 4/2/2009, Michael Murray wrote:
>Here's a couple things pertaining to Colorado you might want to check
>out before planning your hunt in this state: Each person must have a
>Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp on their person if they plan to cross
>or enter a State Wildlife Area or some of the State leased properties.
>The rules for being on State owned properties is definitely worth
>checking into before heading out. Things like metal detectors could
>be an issue in some places. Colorado has, like 20-some other states,
>adopted some pretty restrictive regulations governing ATV use. By
>ATVs I mean unlicensed off-road vehicles or motorcycles.
>Mike
>
>
>
>On Apr 2, 2009, at 11:26 AM, Michael Murray wrote:
>
>>Maybe the words "to do it right" weren't the best choice of words.
>>I meant so that one could be reasonably assured they have covered
>>all the bases so that they don't offend a property owner or get in
>>trouble with the law. Hope that helps.
>>Mike
>>On Apr 2, 2009, at 11:01 AM, Michael Murray wrote:
>>
>>>In a constructive thread, I'd like to hear more about how the
>>>hunters out there discuss hunting private property with landowners,
>>>how they determine who owns the property, do you pay a fee
>>>normally, do you do a formal written agreement on split of find.
>>>Could be that if some of the more seasoned List participants/
>>>hunters visit this topic in a somewhat detailed manner that other
>>>hunters might better arm themselves with the knowledge it takes to
>>>do it right.
>>>
>>>Mike in CO
>>>
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John Gwilliam

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Received on Thu 02 Apr 2009 04:54:01 PM PDT