Conference wahoo::fishing

835.0. "Public Access to N.H waters problem" by VICKI::DODIER () Mon Aug 08 1988 08:28

	The following was copied from VICKI::BOATS. I wasn't sure if
    everyone here read that conference so I am listing it here also.
        

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VICKI::DODIER                                        57 lines   8-AUG-1988 08:00
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    	Did anyone catch the front page of the N.H. Wildlife Federation
    newspaper ? The main topic was public access with the front page
    being a sign that said:
    
    			Reserved 
    			  for 
    		    Madison Residents 
      		Taxpayers & Their Guests 
    			ONLY ! 
    		       $25 FINE
    		       EXCEPTION
		All Licensed Fisherman are
    		welcome and authorized to
    		use boat ramp for fishing
    			purposes.

    	Even though I almost NEVER go out on any body of water without
    a rod/reel and tackle, there is something I find quite annoying with
    the above sign.
    
    	There was a lot of other verbiage about public access but this
    was the most infuriating tidbit. The following is reprinted without
    permission from the above mentioned paper:
    
    Did you know that the Lake Wentworth Association has opposed the
    building of a public boat ramp on Lake Wentworth? Did you know that
    of the Lake Wentworth Association's 850 members, only 45 are New
    Hampshire residents? Are we locking up our lakes for non residents?
    
    	Now that is a very hard pill to swallow. Lake Wentworth, by the
    way, is located in Wolfboro which happens to be an area which has
    been active in creating time share condo's.
    
    	I don't know how or why I got this paper as it says it cost
    $.50 but if anyone is interested it is Volume 8 Number 4.
    
    	Now the good part. The N.H. Wildlife Federation has requested
    info from us users. I figure the very least we could do is provide 
    them with it. I will type in the form that they provided and you
    can either print it out and send it yourselves, or do the following:
    
    	While reading the note with the form, type this at the Notes>
    prompt:
    
    	EXTRACT/NOHEADER ACCESS.FRM
    
    Exit notes and edit the file ACCESS.FRM that you just created with
    the above command. Fill in the form and mail it to VICKI::DODIER.
    If you are not familiar with using an editor, let my know by mail
    and I will walk you through it. I will print them all out and mail 
    them for you if you wish. I can't make it any easier for you to help 
    yourself DO SOMETHING in regards to this issue.
    
    	RAYJ
    
    BTW - The issue of N.H. Wildlife is at my desk at NIO pole O17.
    If your in the area and want to borrow it, feel free to stop by.

    Access Information Request
    
    Many of our readers are helping us gather information on lake access
    problems. Please let  us hear from  you - share your experiences  by
    filling out this form and sending it to:NHWF,P.O.Box 239,Concord,N.H.
    03302

    Lake:________________________________________________________________
    
    Ramp Used:___________________________________________________________
    
    Fee Charged:__________________Resident Restriction?__________________
    
    Parking Available?____________Parking Fee Amount_____________________
    
    Comments/Ownership of Ramp___________________________________________
    
    _____________________________________________________________________
    
    _____________________________________________________________________
    
    _____________________________________________________________________

    ___YES !  I think  the  New Hampshire Wildlife Federation  ought   to 
    continue  its research into access problems  and that  the Federation 
    should take a leadership role in advocating solutions. Enclosed is my 
    check to help make that work possible.

    
    
    BTW - Please do not mail this to me with a check. I don't mind helping
    out but do not wish to handle any money. If you wish to send a check
    please send it directly to the address given at the top of the form.
    
    Also, Mr. Moderator, if this breaks any rules/reg's of the conference
    feel free to delete it.
    
    	RAYJ

    No problem from this moderator Ray - thanks, donmac