grizzly
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We should get all the hunting organizations to join forces with the non-consumptive outdoor recreation groups (backpacking, ATV, horsemen, mountain biking, climbing) to start a ballot initiative to require that all land gained through any future land grab be encumbered by a Perpetual Public Access Easement.
This easement would require that public access be guaranteed forever and would be irreversible. This is a commonly used tool with much legal precedent and would be an effective tool to see exactly who actually wants to keep public lands in public hands.
Imagine the power shared by a coalition of SFW, RMEF, TRCP, BHA, Patagonia, Sitka, First Lite, KUIU, Remington, MDF, TU, USAC, Black Diamond, etc...
This doesn't mean the land grab is a good idea, but why not plan for the contingency by guaranteeing public access forever.
This easement would require that public access be guaranteed forever and would be irreversible. This is a commonly used tool with much legal precedent and would be an effective tool to see exactly who actually wants to keep public lands in public hands.
Imagine the power shared by a coalition of SFW, RMEF, TRCP, BHA, Patagonia, Sitka, First Lite, KUIU, Remington, MDF, TU, USAC, Black Diamond, etc...
This doesn't mean the land grab is a good idea, but why not plan for the contingency by guaranteeing public access forever.