BLM Directed to Implement Corner Crossing

[BuzzH]

What happens if the landowner put some sort of physical barrier (tall fence, rock pile, etc.) to prevent someone from crossing the first corner? I'm all in favor of CC and public access, plenty of places it would open up in Montana, but the whole idea of hauling a step latter across 3-4 sections sounds a little unpractical. If I'm a landowner and I saw a bunch of guys hauling ladders across corners and sections, I'd put a fence on the first one that's 10' set back a couple feet from the corner and call it a day. Maybe the points been discussed, so I apologize if I'm being repetitive.

It's a violation of the UIA for about the 200th time.

 

[BoulderBulls]

It's a violation of the UIA for about the 200th time.

Well he said "set back from the corner"

I'm not deterred I'll get over it but I like his enthusiasm

 

[BuzzH]

Well he said "set back from the corner"

I'm not deterred I'll get over it but I like his enthusiasm

If it's set back from the true corner, the obstacle would be on public land. Cut a gate in the fence and carry on.

 

[FREAK]

It's a violation of the UIA for about the 200th time.

A couple excepts from an article explaining UIA for any other thick skull folks like myself…

 

[USMC123456789]

I keep this with my hunting license in case a rancher with cattle on BLM land harrasses me. The Taylor Grazing Act states that the grazing lease can be canceled for violations, part seven would seem to include corners based on the judges ruling. This can be a huge blow as the AUM fee is only $1.35 per animal unit per month on a BLM grazing lease.

 

[kansasdad]

^^^^^

screen shot to my camera

 

[Thehillbilly]

IMO the public should be able to access public land. If ranchers/farmers don’t want them to set foot on their land they can put in the fences in the right locations to accomplish that. And if someone wants access I guess they’ll need a ladder. But I think the best thing would be to let the public across on foot by the most direct route unless the landowner wants to designate a different route.