New Stream Access Law Information
Apr 2nd
http://wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/?option…238:hb-141#new
How the new stream access law will affect anglers
Questions and answers
* What is the new law?
* What does the law prohibit?
* What is trespass?
* What does the law allow?
* What if I encounter an obstacle while floating?
* Where can I access the water if I want to float and fish?
* Where can I fish without obtaining permission?
What is the new law?
This year, the Utah Legislature passed H.B. 141: Recreational Use of Public Water on Private Property. Governor Herbert signed the bill into law, and it will take effect on May 11, 2010. The new law changes the recreational easement recognized in Conatser v. Johnson. This was the Utah Supreme Court decision in 2008 that allowed the public to walk on the private bed of a public waterbody.
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A Presentation
Mar 24th
Great presentations don’t always come out of a board room…
Stuck in Atlanta for the week listening to lame presentations for work, got me thinking about the kind of presentation I wish I was watching.
HB-141 PASSES SENATE!
Mar 10th
Shocking News! HB-141 Passes SenateTaken from: http://utahwatergaurdians.org/ March 10, 2010 A sad day for Utah’s fisherman, Representative McIff’s unconstitutional House-bill somehow passes the Senate. |
Early Spring and a Hatch or Two
Mar 7th
When the fishing is great, the great do whatever it takes to be on the water. This past week the fishing has been great. The famed Blue Wing Olive Mayfly has been hatching daily on a local trout stream, bringing some of the best top water action of the year, as well as producing a hatch of die hard fisherman. With the fishing off the charts I couldn’t sit around until Saturday to get back on the water. Fortunately I have a flexible job and was able to take a couple of half days and fish the river with some friends as well as hit it on Sat. So with 4 days on the water this week, I was able to witness first hand the majestic beauty that God has giving us to experience and respect. During these days I have learned some great lessons about fly fishing as well as life. So here they are:
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Great Read On HB 141
Mar 3rd
I thought JD did a great job explaining the simply truths of why HB 141 should not pass the Senate. Take some time and read it, its better than acting like you are working. http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14498564