16 October, 2009
Kirkpatrick Lake Road - MNR Improves Public Access on Crown Land!
Good news. Our hard work is getting results!
Bob Rollins and the Wilderness Riders, in conjunction with many petition signatures have managed to get the MNR to improve the road access policy into Kirkpatrick Lake (also known as Blue Lake), on crown land north of Iron Bridge Ontario.
Granted, it still does not allow highway vehicles, but at least now the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources agrees that you are allowed to ride your bicycle or 4 wheeler on the Kirkpatrick Lake road to access public land in Ontario.
Wow, has some mild dose of common sense and respect for the legal rights of Canadian citizens started to invade the kings and queens at the Ministry of Natural Resources?!
Remember, "Wars are won 1 battle at a time".
Good work Bob and everyone who signed the petitions that got the Ministry of Natural Resources to start listening, and respecting fundamental laws and rights of the Canadian public!
Comments on Kirkpatrick Lake Road - MNR Improves Public Access on Crown Land! »
It sure looks like the effort has proven there is room for flexibility but be cautious. This area was previously accessible overland by snowmachine with an outfitter apparently taking advantage and renting out cabins during the short ice fishing season on this particular lake.
Be aware that these rules albeit seemingly an improvement are there for a purpose and still prohibit boat trailers etc.
Great work and lets keep on them till the public finally has equal opportunities to enjoy their own lands/lakes.
While a victory would be nice I'm not sure there is anything new here being reported. Not sure what petition you are referring to but this sign and approach have been in place for years. I don't think this is a true victory we can rally behind- correct me if I'm wrong but there is no news here.