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Public commenting open | Proposed rules for E-bikes
The Forest Service is seeking public input on more changes to the employee handbook. The Forest Service is seeking public input on changes to the employee handbook FSM7700 and 7710 E-bikes #ORMS-2619. These new changes will provide the directives required to redefine e-bikes as motorized vehicles and facilitate and expand access for e-bike use under…
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Open for comment | Hunting, fishing, and shooting
The Forest Service is seeking public comments on changes to the Forest Service Employee handbook. These new changes will require public participation on all forest orders regarding permanent and temporary closures to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting.
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Forest Service recreation sites | New changes proposed
New changes to 36 CFR 216 from the Department of Agriculture require all new Forest Service directives to be opened for public participation. Previously, we would have never had a chance to get involved when it comes to how a Forest Service handbook is written. We now have an opportunity to shape the procedures used…
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Re-wilding Arizona | The plan of a radical environmentalist
It’s hard for your average person to comprehend a scenario where non-governmental organizations buy up rural private property to create wildlife preserves with a goal to turn 50% of the United States into Wilderness. If you’re concerned about road closures, then strap on your tinfoil hat and get ready for this one.
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Road closures | Arizona courts or federal bureaucrats
Congressional nullification opens the door for Arizona courts to decide on road closures Nullifying The USDA Forest Service Travel Management Rule 36 CFR 212 will open the door for an Arizona court of competent jurisdiction to close roads over Federal public lands. Local control could be the best chance we have to keep motorized access…
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New updates require Forest Service directives to undergo public scoping
The USDA Forest Service is seeking public comments on updates to its employee handbook under 36 CFR 216, strengthening transparency and public participation in the process. New regulations introduce scoping periods for changes and require a Notice of Availability in the Federal Register for public input on proposed directives. Learn more about how these changes…
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Bureau of Land Management | How Arizona stopped trail closures
Facing trail closures on BLM land, Arizona fought back, saving over 10,000 miles of trails and setting a precedent for motorized access in public lands. Learn how the battle led to the disapproval of BLM’s Resource Management 2.0, reopening thousands of trails across the U.S. and shaping the future of public land access.
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A call to action for all outdoorsmen across America
Join the fight to protect outdoor recreation and public lands in the West. Discover how we can reverse damaging federal regulations, restore access to trails and campsites, and support the outdoor economy. Learn how you can make your voice heard in Congress and help secure the future of recreation in the U.S.
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DRASTIC CHANGES in the Tonto NF | Forest Resource Management Plan | All you need to know
The Tonto National Forest has introduced a Draft Land and Resource Management Plan. The new plan will dictate how the Forest Service manages our public lands. This plan will directly affect how, where, and when you can access your public lands. Likewise, it will implement a whole slurry of regulations.
