[Az-Geocaching] Land Permits

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Great infor Larry thanks


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Farquhar" <lfar@home.com>
To: <az-geocaching@listserv.snaptek.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 8:17 PM
Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Land Permits


> These are permits I'm aware of to access OUR land in Arizona:
>
> BLM land - no permit required. Just abide by trail and road closure signs.
> 14 day free camping allowed in most areas.
>
> Indian Reservations - Each reservation has their own rules and possible
> permits required for access to their land. Contact the appropriate Indian
> Reservation for their specific requirements.
>
> Arizona State Trust Land - A recreational permit is required if accessing
> State Trust Land for other than hunting (hunting permit is valid) or just
> passing through. An annual permit is $15 for individual, or $20 for a
> family. This allows you access to most State Trust Land for recreational
> use, including Camping (7 day limit), Horseback riding, Off Highway,
> Photography, Picnicking, Hiking, and Bicycling. $500 (max) fine if caught
> without a permit. Most areas, even those marked "No trespassing" can be
> accessed with this permit. Along with the permit comes a list of areas
that
> are closed. Permits can be obtained by mail or in person at: Arizona State
> Trust Land Department, 1616 W. Adams, Phoenix, AZ, 85007 (might try
> 602-542-7235). Tucson also has an office (address unknown).
>
> Forest Service - The Bull-Dog Canyon Off-Highway Area (Tonto National
> Forest) is an area that requires a permit to operate a motorized vehicle
in
> the area. Hiking and camping are allowed without a permit. Permits are
free,
> and are good for 6 months. $5000 (max) fine if caught driving in the area
> without a permit. The permit provides you with the combination to the
gates
> for 6 months (combo is changed each month). Permits can be obtained ONLY
at:
> Mesa Ranger District Office, 26 N. MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
(480-610-3300 -
> call first, as they have weird office hours). Permits might be obtained by
> mail - call them.
>
> Barry M. Goldwater Range/Cabeza Preita National Wildlife Refuge/Area A
> portion of Sonoran Desert National Monument - A permit is required for ANY
> access (foot or vehicle) to this area, also known as "El Camino Del
Diablo"
> (see cache GC294C
> http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=10572). The permit is
> free and good from July through June. See cache GC294C for further details
> and where permits can be obtained.
>
> There might be other permits available, but these are the ones I'm aware
of
> and have obtained the last 3.
>
> Anybody know of others?
>
> Larry Farquhar
> Team "Wyle E"
> www.azjeeper.com
>
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>
>
> Larry's response to Libby raises a few questions of my own, of a
newbie-ish
> nature...
>
> Is there a site/place/way to find out more information on obtaining these
> permits? Are they the same as State Trust Lands permits (of which I've
seen
> mention of in some cache descriptions)? Can applications be downloaded?
>
> I certainly couldn't afford a $5000 fine... that's about as much as my
> vehicle is worth! :)
>
> -Mike- (n4/c)
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