Rant (Public road closed on private land)

[rogerdoger]

State and county law have zero authority on BLM and USFS.

Unfortunately, a LO can close off public access if there is another way to access the public ground, either by foot/pack animal or driving around.

Not necassarily true, if the road they are using has any type of public easment, county maintanance, or historical use it can't be closed. Below is a good read for Monatna.

Public Road Laws — Public Land Water Access Association

www.plwa.org

 

[wytx]

State and county law have zero authority on BLM and USFS.

Unfortunately, a LO can close off public access if there is another way to access the public ground, either by foot/pack animal or driving around.

Odd, then why did the Sheriff show up for a camping spot dispute one year on the NF ? They handled the dispute when shots were fired.

 

[WCB]

I cut a "gate" on a section line in ND. Section line road went a little over a mile off the HWY. Different land owner on each side and were posted. Fine. Towards the end of it, it takes a turn to the right on another section line and on the left side there is Natl Grasslands. About 100yds before the turn a rancher extended sheep fencing from the two fence lines on either side of the section line across the section two track. Quick work with the ole bolt cutters allowed my access and took enough off he would have to get another panel to connect the two sides.