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" Dear silent sports enthusiasts,
The attached pdf file describes the potential development of "one or more" off-highway vehicle parks in Wisconsin by the DNR.Included is a May 30, 2006, letter from DNR Secretary Scott Hassett to the Natural Resources Board stating, “In response to the growing issue, and to meet our statutory requirements (to ‘encourage and supervise a system of all-terrain vehicle routes and trails’), I have asked our Land Division to take a comprehensive look at the statewide ATV/OHV issue in relation to access, routes and trails.”Hassett continues: “The Department requests your support in putting together a public involvement plan and a concept plan for one or more motorized recreation areas that will ensure the participation of not only off-road vehicle enthusiasts but also interested stakeholders.”Also attached is a May 22 “draft concept paper” that summarizes existing state ATV facilities and lays out the argument for additional state funded and operated motorized recreation areas.Examples of such areas in Gilbert, Minnestota, two state parks in Missouri and Michigan’s Silver Lake State Park are presented as success stories without problems or drawbacks.The paper states that “new funds” would be needed to buy, say, a 2,000-acre parcel of Wisconsin forest land for $800,000 to $5 million and cover the $300,000 annual cost of operating a motorized rec area.The white paper mentions that the “valuable” and “neccessary” support of the Wisconsin ATV Association and similar organizations have “pledged to help with this effort.”No specific non-motorized group is mentioned as being similarly consulted as of yet. However, the white paper does mention “outdoor enthusiasts” including “silent sports groups like skiers, hikers, bikers and nature oriented associations. These groups may not be motorized enthusiasts but they are realizing the phenomenal growth of off-highway vehicle use and the need for them to be located in managed areas where they can be safely accomodated.”This issue will be continue to be followed closely by Silent Sports magazine and a growing statewide network of concerned citizens. If you have particular concerns with what you read here, please share them with the DNR and yours truly.
Sincerely,Joel Patenaude, EditorSilent Sports"
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