Alert: Reward for ATV Violations

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ATV. Photo by Wildlands CPR
ATV. Photo by Wildlands CPR
The new program from Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and 1-800-TIP MONT is the first reward system in Montana specifically targeting motorized abuse of national forests.
Posted August 28th, 2007

Citizen's Alternative Map
Check out this interactive map of the Citizen's Alternative Travel Planning Priorities for Protection

Citations Issued in the Bitterroot

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Led by former state Senator Fred Thomas, a rowdy crowd chased off Off-Road Vehicle Ranger resulting in citations issued for interference and resource damage.
Posted July 21st, 2008

BQUC Submits Official Travel Plan Scoping Comments

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Winter Wildlands Alliance and the Center for Biological Diversity joined with the Bitterroot Quiet Use Coalition today in submitting our official travel plan scoping comments.
Posted February 29th, 2008

Bitterroot Quiet Use Coalition In the News

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The Bitterroot National Forest will be holding public meetings on their proposed action for the Bitterroot Travel Plan. This article quotes Bitterroot Quiet Use Coalition member Kathy Hundley who also represents the Selway-Pintler Wilderness Backcountry Horsemen.
Posted January 4th, 2008

REAL HORSEPOWER: Back Country Horsemen

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Pack Train. Photo by Interagency Comm. Outdoor Recreation
Pack Train. Photo by Interagency Comm. Outdoor Recreation
Montana Back Country Horsemen has long been known for investing sweat equity in clearing wilderness trails, and now is taking a renewed interest in protecting those trails and riding areas from poorly managed off-road vehicles.
Posted August 25th, 2007

Burnt Ridge Residents Persevere

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Bitterroot Valley
Bitterroot Valley
Illegal use in our backyards has been ongoing for at least the last 14 years, and the only real responses from the Forest Service are attempts to legitimize these renegade routes.
Posted August 24th, 2007

Focus on Enforcement: Stopping Off-Road Vehicle Abuse

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Off-Road Vehicles
Off-Road Vehicles
Motorized vehicle abuse has been called one of the biggest problems facing public lands – but many solutions are within reach, a new report says.
Posted August 24th, 2007

Bitterroot Travel Planning Meetings In the News

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Below is a list of links to news articles, letters to the editor, and guest opinion pieces centered on the Jan. 9th meeting in Darby and the Jan. 15th meeting in Hamilton. While not a complete list of all the submissions, these are a majority from the conservation community and those of us concerned about protecting our First Amendment rights.
Posted January 28th, 2008

Bitterroot Announces Travel Planning

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Bitterroot Quiet Use Coalition - Press Release: Our response to today's announcement
Posted September 24th, 2007

Montanans Love Their National Forests - On Foot!

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Backpacking
Backpacking
Walking on one’s own two feet remains by far the most popular way for people to enjoy the Bitterroot and other National Forests in Montana.
Posted August 24th, 2007

ATV Hit-and-Run Sparks Community Support for Retired policeman

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Bill Burgund
Bill Burgund
Bill Burgund, a retired police officer, was injured in March when an ATV rider ran him over on a road in the Bitterroot National Forest.
Posted August 24th, 2007

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