I never said they were. I'm simply a messenger offering more info to the topic, that is all.

I don't know that I would be all that upset (or surprised) if I was hunting on state land near a mtn. bike trail and mountain bikes rodepast. That's like buying a house next to the highway then being angry about the traffic noise, or buying a beach house on L. Michigan and getting p*ssed about people walking across your property along the water's edge. The law says they can be there, so you get what you set yourself up for. I'm a biker/adventure racerbutdon't ride during deer season as I am a hunter as welland don't want to ruin someone else's hunt, and there are too many peoplewho may shoot first then identify their target later. Closing the trails during general firearm may be a way for everyone to play nice but you'll have the horseback stables/riders, bikers, hikers, runners, photographers, bird watchers, dog owners, XC skiers, adventure racers, etc. screaming about their access being denied!

The $10 sticker for everyone mentioned above isn't a bad idea, but most people I know who seek out state land for recreation generally have the DNR annual pass ($24) anyway. Increasing thatand the day pass to be spread across allstate land users would probably be a good strategy, as an annual user will almost always get their money's worth.