Jason B
So your grandpa and many other elders participated in the "[censored] Show" and that somehow makes it right in today's world?
Kinda. Kinda like a lot of things we do out of tradition. I don't even like that fishery personally but I think it should be there.
Charging for access will presumably cut down on the number of people, allow the landowner to screen folks for access and cut them off if they fail to follow the rules, and may provide a few bucks to cover any expenses related to activities on his property.
Just what we need........A landowner screening people for access. Have you ever met the landowner that screens for access up on the Cascade? That guy likes to walk around with his gun. Usually folks who do this kind of thing are crazy. Hopefully these people aren't.
And even if they are "just" trying to make a buck, so what? If you feel so offended I suggest you buy some river front property and then you can do with it as you see fit (within the law).
First of all, I am not offended by this, just saddened. Second of all, there are a lot of wealthy fishermen that would love to do this sort of thing to all of our fisheries. Third, doing everything one can within the law does not always constitute right.
I think that your description of it being a "[censored] Show" pretty well explains the situation and justifies the landowner's actions.
I will tell you what would be justified to me. Putting up a fence and telling people "No Trespassing" like most land owners do. Having a complex pay to play system is just overly complicated BS. I would be curious if this land owner sees the plan as a compromise with the anglers or if they see it as a way to make money or worse as a hobby.
If it really bothers them they should just shut it down. All this is going to do is create complications and confusion and piss people off.
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