Land management agency impact stories...

[BrentD]

There is at least one USFW field office that was already eliminated that is not on that map.

The Co-op unit system trained many, many state wildlife and fisheries biologists. Devastating is not and adequate word to describe what is being done. There are no adequate words.

 

[Treeshark]

It will be interesting to follow the individual states ability to adequately manage their wildlife without these Federal dollars.

 

[hank4elk]

Heard the National Fire School is not happening this year.

 

[Forkyfinder]

It will be interesting to follow the individual states ability to adequately manage their wildlife without these Federal dollars.

I imagine theyll do it the way they always have.

Charging people like you more.

 

[Treeshark]

I imagine theyll do it the way they always have.

Charging people like you more.

I agree, finding ways to increase revenue from NR sportsman is one of the many levers the states have at their disposal.

 

[Forkyfinder]

I agree, finding ways to increase revenue from NR sportsman is one of the many levers the states have at their disposal.

Seems like the easy button.

#thankswyoming

 

[noharleyyet]

Seems like the easy button.

#thankswyoming

99% of the time it works every time...

 

[BrentD]

99% of the time it works every time...

That is an interesting sentence

 

[TOGIE]

That is an interesting sentence

is what i think you meant

 

[BrentD]

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is what i think you meant

Well actually, at first I thought it was an oxymoron. But after a while I came to think it might actually work, if there is a second dimension.

 

[sapperJ24]

Wilderness Service Volunteers Strain to Backfill Labor Deficits on Public Land - Flathead Beacon

On May 12, Greg Schatz and his all-volunteer work crew from the Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead started digging a solar-powered water system at the Meadow Creek trailhead, a prominent gateway to the Bob Marshall Wilderness near Spotted Bear. Although the longtime horse packer said the job...

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A few select quotes:

“I’m not worried about getting that water system done, but we are panicking about trails not getting cleared and losing the continuation of the backcountry skills that trail crew leaders have passed down across generations,” Schatz said. “That’s what has us concerned. Our nonprofit isn’t going to fold, but we’re not going to be able to make up for what’s lost due to these cuts.”

But even if Kipp’s reinforcements can help keep watch over the Bob, “there’s no filling the gap with volunteers and a few trail technicians.” “We’re not stemming the flow of blood, we’re not even stopping the bleeding,” Kipp said. “We’re just doing something. We will have warm bodies on the ground this summer, but the capacity of our operation to run volunteers hasn’t increased. Our work is just going to be that much more valuable this year because there are fewer Forest Service personnel on the ground.”

“This loss affects more than just the members who answered the call to serve. It directly harms the communities that depend on them. Montana members whose positions were cut were actively contributing to agricultural education, environmental conservation, afterschool programs, mental health outreach, food security, tax assistance, and poverty alleviation,” according to a statement from the Montana AmeriCorps Alumni Council.

AmeriCorps has long enjoyed bipartisan support — for good reason, Kipp said. A 2023 research study revealed that every $1 invested in AmeriCorps returns over $17 in measurable value. Since 1994, over 11,000 Montanans have served their state and country through the program, contributing more than 11 million hours of service and earning $28.5 million in education awards.

 

[BuzzH]

Wilderness Service Volunteers Strain to Backfill Labor Deficits on Public Land - Flathead Beacon

On May 12, Greg Schatz and his all-volunteer work crew from the Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead started digging a solar-powered water system at the Meadow Creek trailhead, a prominent gateway to the Bob Marshall Wilderness near Spotted Bear. Although the longtime horse packer said the job...

flatheadbeacon.com

A few select quotes:

“I’m not worried about getting that water system done, but we are panicking about trails not getting cleared and losing the continuation of the backcountry skills that trail crew leaders have passed down across generations,” Schatz said. “That’s what has us concerned. Our nonprofit isn’t going to fold, but we’re not going to be able to make up for what’s lost due to these cuts.”

But even if Kipp’s reinforcements can help keep watch over the Bob, “there’s no filling the gap with volunteers and a few trail technicians.” “We’re not stemming the flow of blood, we’re not even stopping the bleeding,” Kipp said. “We’re just doing something. We will have warm bodies on the ground this summer, but the capacity of our operation to run volunteers hasn’t increased. Our work is just going to be that much more valuable this year because there are fewer Forest Service personnel on the ground.”

“This loss affects more than just the members who answered the call to serve. It directly harms the communities that depend on them. Montana members whose positions were cut were actively contributing to agricultural education, environmental conservation, afterschool programs, mental health outreach, food security, tax assistance, and poverty alleviation,” according to a statement from the Montana AmeriCorps Alumni Council.

AmeriCorps has long enjoyed bipartisan support — for good reason, Kipp said. A 2023 research study revealed that every $1 invested in AmeriCorps returns over $17 in measurable value. Since 1994, over 11,000 Montanans have served their state and country through the program, contributing more than 11 million hours of service and earning $28.5 million in education awards.

Yep, another good program doged. I utilized AmeriCorp and MCC on some projects in the past, great program that provided lots of skills to at risk American young adults in exchange for money used for education.

Can't be having any of that nonsense anymore.

 

[WildWill]

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[WildWill]

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This seemed relevant.

 

[El Jason]

Yakima Training Center Suspends Recreational Activities on Installation

YAKIMA- Beginning June 1, Yakima Training Center is suspending all recreation activities – including hunting – with the exception of the archery range and the j

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[INMT]

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That’s a lot of land in both NM and TX. Crazy. With no public input, just POOF off limits in the name of “national security.”

Wonder how much more will go that way?

 

[MTGomer]

That’s a lot of land in both NM and TX. Crazy. With no public input, just POOF off limits in the name of “national security.”

Wonder how much more will go that way?

I wouldn’t be surprised if similar happens to Pinion canyon in CO

 

[BuzzH]

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Very relevant if a person hunts coues deer.

 

[ismith]

Very relevant if a person hunts coues deer.

As a Hispanic hunting Coues deer this year(if I draw), I’ll let you know how it goes. No doubt you’ll be the first to my rescue if I end up in the CECOT.

 

[BuzzH]

As a Hispanic hunting Coues deer this year(if I draw), I’ll let you know how it goes. No doubt you’ll be the first to my rescue if I end up in the CECOT.

I'll be hunting them for sure, but unless I've already filled my tag...call someone else.

You could always send a signal chat to Hegseth.