Fires

[bogey63]

Presently in Alberta (30 kms north of edmonton) can not believe the amount of smoke in the air, they say equal to smoking 7 cigarettes. The sun is just a red spot in the sky. Has been this way for best part of last two weeks. Can only imagine how many and the size of the burn in BC to carry here. Wonder how wildlife can get out of the path ?

[Snowwalker]

Only IF he actually owns the land, most lodges are still on leased land , which is still Crown Land.

If he "OWNED" the land, there would be no need to get permission. If it is leased he can ask for and get permission.

[johny]

I don't tell my brother to do anything , ever.

Appreciate the answers, but not convinced. The animals he hunts are moose,elk and deer. They eat leaves on branches. There are no branches or leaves for many kms.

Sharon, I was in Yellowstone a few years after 1/3 of the entire park burned.
It was lush, green.
Sure, forest was gone but the elk and buffalo loved all that open grass and sapling growth.
Rangers said the fire was the best things for decades to boost the elk poulation.

[jaycee]

If he "OWNED" the land, there would be no need to get permission. If it is leased he can ask for and get permission.

I am sure that Sharon's brother living out there and being in the business for many years, knows all the rules concerning the use of "crown land " or if it's his, much better than either you or I .

[BurlyGirl]

I am sure that Sharon's brother living out there and being in the business for many years, knows all the rules concerning the use of "crown land " or if it's his, much better than either you or I .

Absolutely. And it's worth the mention so thank you for pointing it out. You'd hate to see someone get fined if they can avoid doing the act in the first place. I'm sure your mention is something Sharon will keep in mind next time she touches base with her brother. She doesn't tell him to do anything, but I'm sure they're capable of conversation to some degree and she might pass along the info

[Snowwalker]

I am sure that Sharon's brother living out there and being in the business for many years, knows all the rules concerning the use of "crown land " or if it's his, much better than either you or I .

Yes, he would. Just encouragement for sharon that things will get better, but it's also a good time to take advantage of the chance to do things he would like to improve.

Always been hard to get around to the southern slope of the next range for example, but with the trees burned off, he can now maybe see two or three routes.

"Sure would have been easier to fight that fire over there if there had been a couple decent trails. Maybe you guys in the ministry should cut a few? I could scout out the routes and hack a foot path in the mean time."

Government loves to find people that will work for "free". but the payback for the lodge would be worth a lot in access and great hunts.

[jaycee]

Government loves to find people that will work for "free". but the payback for the lodge would be worth a lot in access and great hunts.

Not from what I have been told, they would rather have people stay out of their way , because if a civilian gets hurt they then can say "we were doing this for the Gov. , and law suits are initiated.
That is why they contract out their work.

[Snowwalker]

Not from what I have been told, they would rather have people stay out of their way , because if a civilian gets hurt they then can say "we were doing this for the Gov. , and law suits are initiated.
That is why they contract out their work.

Your being a stick in the mud. Giving a lodge owner permission to cut, clear, or fix trails is not a "Contract", and nor is the Government going to hire a contractor to cut trails for a lodge owner.

[jaycee]

Whatever you say , have it your way !, but don't forget , it's still "Crown Land ".

[Sharon]

Just got out of the hospital again,so not feeling too cheery. He owns the land ,and knows what he is doing. but thanks for the advice.