The "Rationale" makes "total sense.
Onw would have to be an idiot to not think it couldn't be of benefit.
HOWEVER, this rationale only works when "Proper MANAGEMNT" of so called areas and surrounding areas is implemented and maintained.
Basically, in the end, that was what was "not done".
I think many thought it these restricted areas would "manage themselves"....
NOPE!!
And like many have said, you can restrict hunters, but many user groups, both for pleasure and industry "were not restricted".
So, basically, they are utterly useless as a way to protect wildlife, if one does not use proper "management tools".
nothing better than hiking into a alpine area and setting up to glass then a quad buzzes straight into the meadow you are sitting over
Plenty of places to hunt by ATV or truck. Having some areas that are quiet and still feel like you're in nature isn't a bad thing.
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers BC
I think the quads etc can just stick to the roads, all would be good.
I too have the odd spot were it was nice and peaceful, and a great honeyhole to hike into, but then the local dirt bike club (probably some
hunters in the club) worked a trail in and up to there.
Didn't take long for the quads to follow at that point, and haven't gone back since.
No need to stay in shape and even saw a 300 pound + hunter in a side by side who probably couldn't even walk 50 yards from it on his
own up there hunting.
He now had opportunity he never would have fathomed 40 years ago.
So much for atleast trying to get into shape?
(and I am not talking about those with a bad back, I understand that issue myself)
Just walk and you will get around then you don`t have to read signs
Why do we need more access restrictions for human recreation??????
Access restriction is the new fad to solve game populations decline. In the past it was we need fire, Kill the WT to save MD, funding and predators
Now it’s we must de activate roads and road closures are needed. I wonder what the new buzz solution will be in a few years