Defend Your Ground

Four National Forests in Alabama are proposing new restrictions on various recreation activities. To restrict camping, the Forest Service is looking at length of stay requirements, seasonal closures, and prohibiting alcohol consumption in certain areas. You can learn more about the plans and share your feedback here (deadline July 22): Changes Proposed in Alabama National Forests The Hassayampa Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management has also released their long-awaited updated travel plan for

The Tuweep Area of the Grand Canyon has introduced a new reservation system to limit access to this unique, remote way to experience this national park. We discuss some of the problems with this new program. Also, we fill you in on BLM plans to require dogs to be on a leash when you are camping in remote, dispersed camping spots. We end the episode by analyzing a new wilderness bill that was introduced for Oregon. You can join us in opposing this wilderness bill here:

Chris Reed is one of Utah County's most experienced Search and Rescue volunteers. In this episode he recounts the experiences that have left an impression on him. He shares his insights from hundreds of SAR missions in order to help outdoor recreation users be better prepared for the outdoor adventures. This episode of our "Last Known Position series" was made possible by a generous grant from the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Program, the International Snowmobile

Special Guest Bud Bruening from UTV Utah joins us to discuss the ongoing fight to keep 10,000 miles of OHV routes open in Utah. Become a member of the 10,000+ Project to join us in this fight: https://secure.anedot.com/blueribbon-coalition-sharetrails/10000-plus-action

In the first episode of the Defend Your Ground Podcast, we discuss the camping restrictions and closures being proposed by the Moab BLM Field Office. We discuss the good and bad elements of the plan. We also discuss a letter to the editor of an Arizona publication demanding the Forest Service close all forests. We close by discussing a lawsuit form Earth Justice that is challenging a logging projects based on the threat caused by roads to grizzly bears. You can leave a comment on the Moab Dispersed