Support the Open Fields Act

[hickman1698]

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up on a new law gaining momentum in Congress. The "Open Fields" act if passed would open up millions of acres of private hunting grounds across the country in every state. The law would pay private landowners a fee to allow hunters and fisherman access to their property. It would model those states that already have this like the walk in hunting in Kansas as well as South Dakota. Please go to trcp.org and fill out a letter that they will send to your congressman or woman letting them know that we support such a measure. Thanks and let others know!

[Tomster]

Hickman,

This law sounds good, but this only applies to those willing Private Landowners that will receive compensation if they open their land up to hunting and fishing?? My concern, would be that the Private Landowners or lake owners that do not sign up, the public would take advantage and trasspass on lakes or woods sighting the open fields act. I have people regualrly trasspassing on a private lake next to my home, even with No Trasspassing signs up. I just hope this does not give the public another tool to use and go where ever they desire.

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[Charlie P]

Do you have a bill no#. I like to know what I'm supporting,thanks.