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  1. tsqurd

    While We Were Sleeping, Very Bad Things Happened

    The MAP or what ever they are calling it now does nothing to address real illegal activity - using unregistered/unlicensed/uninsured vehicles has always been prohibited. This MAP is targeted at all of us that have followed the rules
  2. tsqurd

    While We Were Sleeping, Very Bad Things Happened

    There's a paywall. I dont have access, but can see blurred out photos. I'd bet $$ I know where they come from. https://www.nj.com/news/2024/11/you-can-still-drive-through-nj-forest-but-break-the-new-rules-and-itll-cost-you.html
  3. tsqurd

    2024-25 Hunting and Trapping Seasons

    The police will occasionally fire full auto at the Atlantic County Range. Depending on wind direction, the sound can travel quite far. The Police Range is open to the public on weekends and holidays, but a safety course is required.
  4. tsqurd

    Rally this weekend?

    It’s a bicycle event - the Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder. There are 2 routes this year I believe. They are similar, but one is just under 40 miles, and a longer 60+ mile route. The ride starts at the Ludlam Brewery and go through Belleplain and up first Ave. the short loop makes a right on honest...
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    Man in critical condition after saving 2 kids from drowning in NJ river

    Story has been updated - the man has died. Drove past and saw the park police and a rescue vehicle there, was wondering what had happened. My heart goes out to the family.
  6. tsqurd

    Resistance Grows to the New Plan to Close 200 Miles of Roads in Wharton State Forest

    And in other news: https://www.nj.com/burlington/2024/02/nj-limiting-vehicles-in-this-popular-state-forest.html It has a pay wall, but in the preview: "Environmentalists say those who frequently use illegal vehicles, such as quads, in the Pine Barrens-based forest, are most likely to oppose the...
  7. tsqurd

    DEP Announces Virtual Public Meeting to Launch Wharton State Forest Visitor and Vehicle Use Survey

    I dont remember the Superintendent sharing a map, but I do remember how he had "volunteers" out there closing roads down prior to the MAP. The below thread was started in July 2015, which I believe was just before the DEP officially announced the MAP...
  8. tsqurd

    DEP Announces Virtual Public Meeting to Launch Wharton State Forest Visitor and Vehicle Use Survey

    You can call me T - that's how people that know me refer to me! I don't know Ben, that 'corporate lobbyist' seems like a bit of a stretch, but then, I am not informed. From my prospective, the only obvious corporate interest profiting here is the PPA through their fundraising from their...
  9. tsqurd

    DEP Announces Virtual Public Meeting to Launch Wharton State Forest Visitor and Vehicle Use Survey

    Can you share any more information on this fact?
  10. tsqurd

    DEP Announces Virtual Public Meeting to Launch Wharton State Forest Visitor and Vehicle Use Survey

    I was able to view the article in Reader view. Different year, but it's the same as before. They are not going to stop till they get their way - from the article: “The new visitor map for Wharton State Forest is a wonderful opportunity for the public to understand where to go, how to get...
  11. tsqurd

    Beaver Bridge

    Big washout there from the December storms. They had some dirt piled there, but wasnt nearly enough to make the repair. Haven't been back since to see if it has been repaired
  12. tsqurd

    Sunshine Park Nudist Colony

    I believe it was right by Thompsontown on the topo
  13. tsqurd

    Bass River Fire

    From the Oswego Lake ramp early afternoon
  14. tsqurd

    Spotting scope for wildlife

    The thing with scopes is they are usually used with tripods due to their higher magnification. I think the limit for hand held viewing is something like 10x. A 56mm objective isn't small either. A proper fixed power 8x or 10 monocular will be smaller and lighter - I'd be looking for something...
  15. tsqurd

    Fix Our Parks

    Editorial in todays Press of Atlantic City: https://pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/editorial/dep-determined-to-resolve-pinelands-access-disputes/article_8559b50c-1713-11ed-851f-03abebd4d496.html A MAP and permit system are on deck for this year according to the editorial. Says the DEP will...
  16. tsqurd

    Fix Our Parks

    He seems to be overlooking or not care, that whether he/you/I/we like it or not, there are is a non-insignificant number of New Jersey-ians that choose to recreate on ATVs. Would seem to me the DEP has the obligation to take those people in to account looking at their guiding principles. And...
  17. tsqurd

    Fix Our Parks

    Thats the thing - people set on not obeying the current law are not going to be detered by a permit. Now if the objective is to reduce the number of legal visitors, a permit system should work quite well.
  18. tsqurd

    Fix Our Parks

    Color me skeptical. Let's talk at such a high level with little detail that it impossible to disagree then cede power to this group to fix the high level problems with which "we cant disagree" - sounds like a great recipe to get the MAP they wanted last time. Especially considering some of the...
  19. tsqurd

    Fix Our Parks

    Guy mentioned VT earlier in this thread. We spend a lot of time up there and are starting to know the area pretty well. VT does something that should be explored as an option here - they designate some old roads as Class 4, Unmaintained. Basically the road is left open to the public but the...
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