I am passing this along as second hand knowledge so please be aware.

Today up at the West End Gun Club, a US Forest Service Ranger ordered the Rangemaster and 20 WEGC Members to leave the property immediately. They were also told that beginning tomorrow; January 23, 2011 until further notice if anyone is caught crossing the creek regardless of reason, the US Forest Service would begin to issue citations for Tresspassing the creek up to $1000.00 per citation from what I understand.

I believe this comes due to the recent rescue they just had upstream and the hazards for crossing for the time being. That combined with the fact that the State of California is in a dire financial condition, preventing these rescues that cost allot of money is best. I am sure the primary driver for this notice is safety.

Pass it along, you don't want that citation.

I believe this coming week, WEGC Board Members will be in contact with the Forest Service to find out more and we will pass it along.

Mark

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