Positive "Negative press"

Kilted Chiken · 06-13-2008, 06:35 AM

A news story from up here that paints wheelers in a good light, responsible wheelers are fed up with the irresponsible lack of regard for the environment "mudders".

I like how one "mudder" is spending 22 months in prison

Here is the story

Please when wheeling use your head and think about what you are doing and how it will affect not only the environment but the image of wheelers and our ability to keep a good relationship with the DNR and keep our trails open.

Please take 30 minutes of your time and complete the Tread Lightly online Awareness course.

If anyone has any questions about Tread Lightly feel free to PM me.

Respectfully
Banshee, TW Mod, Tread Lightly Tread Trainer, Wheeler.

05TacoTRD · 06-13-2008, 06:55 AM

I agree, tread lightly.

Few weeks ago some kid in my area got caught trying to going "mudding" on the side of the road near my house. I'll never forget it. The cops caught them and the truck was still in the ditch when I drove passed. Their was 3 or 4 cops on the side of the road and the kids where standing their with big "oh shit" looks on their faces.

Janster · 06-13-2008, 07:15 AM

Nice article and it's absolutely true!!

The responsible offroad community has gotta protect itself from land closures and irresponsibility. Not only does that include ON the trails but OFF the trails also.

We/Us (responsible hobbyists) have gotta represent ourselves on the forums also. These are public forums - and although we tend to believe only the small community of people here see the threads - there's probably a lot more lurkers than you think. Discussing (even jokingly) about irresponsibile acts can help promote irresponsibility and can give the forum (and its lurkers) the appearance that the forum itself promotes the activity.

And we all know...this forum ... does not promote irresponsible automotive hobbying.

Charli · 06-13-2008, 08:07 AM

Good article and great organization. Thanks Banshee--I took the course and even passed!

luk8272 · 09-04-2008, 09:28 AM

Nice article. I juts finished the course, thanks.

SteveS · 09-14-2008, 10:16 AM

Thanks for posting the story and link.

Good to hear people are getting involved. I've never seen anyone doing something like that, but have seen the tire tracks. The bad part about 'tracks' is, other's who don't know will see the tracks and think it's OK.

I'm going to share that with others.

Mx SuperFly 25 · 02-03-2009, 10:16 PM

One thing I've seen a lot of and I think is great, when you see a truck full of mud, but the license plate is cleaned off. It shows a lot more than just your tag.

-TRDMAN- · 02-03-2009, 10:20 PM

glad i live out in the sticks.....

Rattler · 10-23-2009, 05:47 AM

Great article. Thanks!

jdmcq · 10-23-2009, 06:13 AM

Good article and thanks for the info. I plan on taking the course over lunch today.

wolf13 · 10-23-2009, 08:56 AM

good article, I'd like to add, farmers fields and grass waterways are NOT appropriate mudding sites and can cause thousands in damage. If your caught, expect charges.

Rattler · 10-23-2009, 09:16 AM

I would have no problems with them impounding vehicles. Then maybe a referal to UFWDA, Tread Lightly and/or a local 4x4 club. Not to mention some community service.

Agent475 · 10-23-2009, 09:25 AM

good article...

06-13-2008, 06:35 AM	#1
Kilted Chiken Nighttime.. DAYTIME!!! Name: Drunken Sailor Joined: Sep 2006, #7 Location: Covington, WA Age: 32 Gender: Dude Posts: 2,045 2003 White Xtracab TRD Auto 2003 Xtra Cab Automatic 5VZ-FE Bilstein 5100's OME 880's Deckplate Mod. Cobra 18 WXST K40 4' Superflex 265/75/16 BFG M/T KM's	Positive "Negative press" A news story from up here that paints wheelers in a good light, responsible wheelers are fed up with the irresponsible lack of regard for the environment "mudders". I like how one "mudder" is spending 22 months in prison Here is the story Please when wheeling use your head and think about what you are doing and how it will affect not only the environment but the image of wheelers and our ability to keep a good relationship with the DNR and keep our trails open. Please take 30 minutes of your time and complete the Tread Lightly online Awareness course. If anyone has any questions about Tread Lightly feel free to PM me. Respectfully Banshee, TW Mod, Tread Lightly Tread Trainer, Wheeler. __________________ NWToys.com Customized Google search that queries 100 different Toyota Tech sites for information. http://www.treadlightly.org/ A Tacoma... Like none other...

06-13-2008, 06:55 AM	#2
05TacoTRD Senior Member Name: Alex Luke Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Age: 18 Gender: Guy Posts: 3,386 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Dented skid plate, 2FT CB Antenna, trail pin stripes, dented skid plate, rusted and bent towing package, dented bedside, dented rear bumper, dented roof and hood, pin stripe delete	I agree, tread lightly. Few weeks ago some kid in my area got caught trying to going "mudding" on the side of the road near my house. I'll never forget it. The cops caught them and the truck was still in the ditch when I drove passed. Their was 3 or 4 cops on the side of the road and the kids where standing their with big "oh shit" looks on their faces. __________________ Myspace - Taco Lift FAQ - What I'm listening to

06-13-2008, 07:15 AM	#3
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09-04-2008, 09:28 AM	#5
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09-14-2008, 10:16 AM	#6
SteveS Junior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3737 Posts: 7 01 Ex Cab 4x4TRD Automatic	Thanks for posting the story and link. Good to hear people are getting involved. I've never seen anyone doing something like that, but have seen the tire tracks. The bad part about 'tracks' is, other's who don't know will see the tracks and think it's OK. I'm going to share that with others.

10-23-2009, 05:47 AM	#9
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10-23-2009, 06:13 AM	#10
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10-23-2009, 08:56 AM	#11
wolf13 Member Joined: Aug 2009, #21673 Location: IL Gender: Male Posts: 96 2010 V6 4X4 Access cab TRD OR 2010 Access Cab Automatic V6 TRD Offroad w/Tow package. colored grill surround, 08 cup holders, scangauge II	good article, I'd like to add, farmers fields and grass waterways are NOT appropriate mudding sites and can cause thousands in damage. If your caught, expect charges.

10-23-2009, 09:16 AM	#12
Rattler Upon The Throne Of Tyranny Joined: Jul 2009, #19435 Location: Bay City MI Gender: Male Posts: 92 '04 DoubleCab "2.5 Lift on "32s 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 All Pro rear bumper with an Ironman Offroad swing-out spare carrier, Bajarack on top, blacked-out grill, Lightforce 140s	I would have no problems with them impounding vehicles. Then maybe a referal to UFWDA, Tread Lightly and/or a local 4x4 club. Not to mention some community service.

10-23-2009, 09:25 AM	#13
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