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Do you think $3-5 is a fair price for wilderness access fees?
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559 Votes

Do you think $3-5 is a fair price for wilderness access fees?

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7

No

12

Yes

7 Comments
M Davis
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M Davis

Pay to play. Our forests are being loved to death and we need a plan, oversight and enforcement if the forest is going to continue to be enjoyed by everyone.

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John Driscoll
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John Driscoll

Nothing is free. If anything, the fee is too low.

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Ben Wiborg
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Ben Wiborg

As long as it’s used to maintain trails and others wilderness areas as needed.

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Mou Chat Reed
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Mou Chat Reed

And double for out of state folk.

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Stephanie Finch
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Stephanie Finch

It’s awful to see the deterioration of these areas due to overuse and irresponsible people- maybe a fee would deter some of the lazier ones? Would absolutely support a local discount though too...

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sharder8
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sharder8

I would have said no, if people weren't leaving all their trash in the woods. I'm getting tired of cleaning up after others! Now they can pay a fee to use what should be free.

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Roger Mathus
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Roger Mathus

Fees are needed and should be used for trail maintenance and for education on protection of the wilderness areas. How people trash out the wilderness areas and make new paths is irresponsible.

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No

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kel arn
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kel arn

We all own this land,government fleecing of america. No more taxes to enjoy land. Remove all fee sites.

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Kevin Crabtree
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Kevin Crabtree

Just another tax that will do nothing Forest Service is just another Government Entity that is full of Fraud Waste and Abuse

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Judy Ostrom-Dixon
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Judy Ostrom-Dixon

We already pay taxes for this....stop already!!!

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Brad Livsey
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Brad Livsey

Our taxes pay for et al in the forest costs......always has. Just has to do with waste and mismanagement by the USFS and their addiction for more.....more......more...! Haven't paid and never will!

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Karen M Newcomb
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Karen M Newcomb

I voted no because the public owns the land. I remember a time when I wanted to show my children a special public site, and the fee was too high. I probably won't make use of the trails.

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Patricia Brady-McKinney
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Patricia Brady-McKinney

We own this land and should not have to pay a fee to use it. How about we quit promoting this place (Visit Bend) so that fewer people come and abuse the land.

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Lucin McGarry
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Lucin McGarry

Absolutely not, people wonder why very little are spending time outdoors anymore. This is why! Almost every outdoor activity or place to enjoy nature has a price tag on it. What happened to Gods gift?

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Raymond Meskill
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Raymond Meskill

It belongs to the people

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NotENuf Tea
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NotENuf Tea

access to public lands should not be charged for. permitted if necessary but no charge to access or go in and camp in undeveloped sites.

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Brad Cheney
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Brad Cheney

They dont use the money they already get wisely,paying a fee wont make people clean up after themselves and we all know the forest service wont be out there cleaning up peoples left behinds.

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Paul Gauthier
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Paul Gauthier

These fees will make it very difficult for groups, such as meetups and hiking groups, to make reservations for group hikes in advance. They cannot collect the fees until the day of the hike.

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Heidi Owen
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Heidi Owen

We should not have to pay for our own land use. It's getting out of hand.

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With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?
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240 Votes

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

Yes

0

No

1

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

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Chris Herndon
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Chris Herndon

I think if managed properly by the Super. The budgets are workable with fewer employees multi tasking and wearing more than one hat!Any buisness can benefit with improved efficiency!!

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Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'
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698 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

Yes

6

No

4

Yes

6 Comments
Kristi Murdock
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Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

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robert weber
robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana
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Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

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Kim Ritchie
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Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

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Ann Thomas
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Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

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Deborah Albright
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Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

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Nic Secor
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Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

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No

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Amanda Jones
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Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

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Payton Dixson
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Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

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robert weber
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robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

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