limbhanger
8 pointer
How will that affect the LBL quota hunts? Nat'l Parks will be closed too.
If Gov't shuts down...
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Remington12
8 pointer
Great question! Looked at their website and there is nothing about it. I'll try to call tomorrow.
zslinker
Spike
are you referring to martial law? if so yes because you wouldnt be able to telecheck your kill within 12hrs... i may be wrong though
zslinker
Spike
i think its called martial law if im remembering right dont hold me to it lol
K9trapper
12 pointer
- Dec 7, 2006
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I work for the Dept. of the Interior and you are right about the closures. We've been directed that if the gov't shuts its' doors, then all properties that require a permit will be closed for public use. So LBL, and Clarks River NWR would be closed. You'll see an announcement published tomorrow.
limbhanger
8 pointer
I planned on running by in the morning to pick up my user permit. I'll ask them then. I know 1 kid that will be PO'd if he don't get to go this weekend, and I'll be there Tue/Wed (maybe?)
beards-n-bone
10 pointer
Come in by boat and enjoy a pressure free weekend.....in this case I say screw the government. I second semp's motion.
limbhanger
8 pointer
Boat would actually be closer for me to get to my spot. They told me I couldn't do that, unless I wanted to walk a bird in to the check station, it has to be checked before it leaves LBL. I asked how that happens after the Welcome Center is closed. Never really got an answer.
beards-n-bone
10 pointer
That sounds like typical gov't "logic".....make it as hard and as complicated humanly possible for us to use the resources that WE pay for....
huntr467
12 pointer
thats what I was thinking. its not like they can just close a gate and lock everybody out.
I dont see the sherriffs' donating enough deputies time to patrol the entire LBL. About the only way it would work is if they had road blocks set up.
So heres the real question. If you have been drawn and have all your permits, the government shuts down, and you continue to hunt as planned and get caught are you a poacher? Do you think they will refund the permit fees for those who buy em just for this hunt?
limbhanger
8 pointer
From what I've heard, Law Enforcement will not stop, just the 'non-essential' services. But...they also said that Nat'l Parks will close. I assume that the roads will still be patrolled, but that's about all. I'll be heading by the North Welcome Station in a few, and will post what I find out later.
It's not that hard to block off acess to LBL and they do it regularly when we get large snows or ice. There are only so many ways in.
For all you renegade types.. remember, whatever ticket or charges you get in LBL will be federal..... and they don't give courtesy tickets.
For all you renegade types.. remember, whatever ticket or charges you get in LBL will be federal..... and they don't give courtesy tickets.
huntr467
12 pointer
renegade types?
