sorry to repeat myself from the other thread but hear goes anyway

There are public lands set aside for use by all individuals. the federal government has set aside the National Parks, the state has set aside the State Parks. the forest service also has set aside public land in some of the national forests. this is the land the the public can access and enjoy. However, We are guaranteed in the amendments to the constitution the right to own our own land for our own private use.

http://encarta.msn.com/find/concise.asp?mod=1&ti=04491000&page=7


Amendment 5

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Comment: The Fifth Amendment provides five important protections against arbitrary government actions. First, no one may be prosecuted for a federal crime without first being indicted (formally accused) by a grand jury. Second, a criminal suspect may be prosecuted only once for each crime. If a jury acquits the accused person, there can be no retrial. Third, a person cannot be forced to testify against himself or herself in any criminal case. This is the right against self-incrimination. Fourth, the due process Clause bars the government from arbitrarily depriving anyone of life, liberty, or property. Fifth, the government may not take anyone's private property unless it is necessary for a public purpose and unless the government pays a fair price for it.

as private property owners we are guaranteed not to have to open it up for public use unless the government is willing to pay a fair price for it. I am glad that I live in the United State and am able to own my own piece of property. I am also thankful for the land owners that allow public access for fishing and hunting even though they don't have to.



If I was to open my property up to the public, I would definitely charge admission to help pay the property taxes


The access that you are looking for is there in most lakes and rivers. It is at the public boat launches and public access areas. property owners paid for the land that they own as well as the taxes for that property and have the right to limit access.