Closed area on Ark.? Options

[traddoerr]

I was just talking to a gentleman about the Ark. river North of Beuna vista and they said that is has been closed by the BLM for any prospecting from the GPAA claims down to jump rock, has any one else heard this as well, I haven't had the chance to call the local office yet to confirm. I have fished spots along that stretch but was going to try a little prospecting there this year as well.

[traddoerr]

I wish I had more for every one, but I had to be tactful just to get out of them what I had, was suprised that I got him to mention about trying to work with BLM on closeing "mining" on the BLM adjasent to this area.

I'm new to the prospecting and all (enjoying it alot) but have been an avid fisherman in this area for 20+yrs and in the past had ran into use issues with the area departments.

My personal opinion I got from the conversation with John/Meigan, is that some recreational activities are acceptible and some aren't, due to impact(?) and general opinion.

I do NOT! agree with the decisions they made (and let them know that in a nice way), and hope that we maybe able to turn this around, but I'm getting the impression from them that they are firm on their decision, I hope not. I agree with Mrs. CP there is alot of unanswered questions on this issue.

If there is anything else I can do please let me know, as I happen to have a little time on my hands right now but not sure for how long.

Dennis