Topic: Tellico is in danger

[BUBBA]

Things aren't looking good for the Upper Tellico OHV area in Murphy NC.Here's the bad news from pirate. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=640323

[79coyotefrg]

Today the USFS came out with their Closure Orders.

The Summary is:

1.  A one-year closure of Lower Trail 2 (from the intersection with Road 420 west to Road 402), Trail 7, a portion of Trail 8 (from the intersection with Trail 9 to the intersection with Trail 10A), and Trail 9 in the Upper Tellico OHV area which prohibits operating motor vehicles on these trails during the closure period and sets penalties for violating the provisions of this Order.

2.  A seasonal closure of the Upper Tellico OHV Area which prohibits operating motor vehicles on trails within the Area during the period between January 1 and March 31 each year and sets penalties for violating the provisions of this Order. 

SFWDA in cooperation with UFWDA and BlueRibbon is evaluating these orders and will be responding accordingly.

Go to this thread for the whole document text:  http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=604044

[Lady Di]

  I was reading through the thread. Sounds like a lot of people are doing a lot of work to keep it open. I'm going to donate to their cause.
We have got to get up there before it gets worse

[topar]

  Damn I have always wanted to wheel Telico 

[79coyotefrg]

after writing a lengthy email to Cabela's  concerning their role in this  i got this emailtoday

Thank you for contacting Cabela’s regarding our support of conservation and advocacy groups. This support includes conservation organizations such as Trout Unlimited, as well as advocacy groups like Tread Lightly, which states as its mission “to proactively protect recreation access and opportunities in the outdoors.”

 

As a retailer focused on the outdoors and outdoor sports, it’s our policy to support the organizations that protect our outdoor heritage, a heritage that includes, among many other passions, both trout fishing and responsibly enjoying off-highway vehicles. We provide backing for these and other organizations to ensure the pastimes our customers – and we – enjoy are protected.

 

Because of customers’ concerns regarding the Tellico/Nantahala access issue, we’ve been in contact with both TU and our friends at Tread Lightly and other OHV organizations, encouraging all parties to come to an agreement that protects the watershed while providing responsible access for OHV enthusiasts such as yourself.

 

Again, we appreciate you contacting us to voice your concerns and thank you for your continued business. We look forward to serving your outdoor recreation needs for many years to come.

 

David Draper

Corporate Communications

Cabela's Inc.

[porkchop]

Glad we made it twice last year. Thanks Trout Huggers