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CVYota · Aug 2, 2021

MTgirl said: ↑

I asked if the ranger guy who gave me lift if he could deputize me so that I could just deal with the morons myself and not have to wait to flag down an FS vehicle to have them handle the situation.
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If you had a gun, I'd be dead by now

MTgirl · Aug 2, 2021

CVYota[OP] said: ↑

If you had a gun, I'd be dead by now
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pretty sure he knew i wasn't a threat.

MTgirl · Aug 2, 2021

Also found in camp... BSN fire rings!

Too bad I couldn't christen it

Cwopinger · Aug 2, 2021

MTgirl said: ↑

I try to visit with the camp hosts and FS folks whenever possible - figure if they know I'm out there solo they'll be more apt to keep an eye on me. I'm usually keeping an eye on everyone else too. This was the same camp I was at this spring on my big trip and found the abandoned campfire (and cute FS fire crew guy) and later the creepy guys who kept driving through camp and eyeing me (once I flagged the FS guy down that day he made it a point to have every FS employee drive through and stop to talk to me as a sort of intimidation tactic).
This weekend I saw another camper doing donuts in the trailhead parking lot on an ATV and later took the ATV off-trail and drove through the creek. Saw a white truck with the FS badge on the door drive past while I was inside fixing my coffee. I took off out of the camper and chased after him. He went up to the trailhead and was looking at the ruts dug in the gravel from the idiot doing donuts. I told him that's what I wanted to talk to him about and explained what I saw. Turned out his specialty is being an OHV Ranger. He said the donuts were an $80 fine, going off-trail was $260. And I pointed out that operating a vehicle off-trail during stage 2 was also a no-no. He laughed and asked how I knew his job better than him - but I was right and that was another $300 fine on top of everything else. So $640 in fines total. He ended up going over and talking to the folks, gave them a warning. He swung back by my site (wasn't in view of the other campsite) and we talked. He said he always tells folks upfront what the damage is going to be so choose your words and attitude carefully. He said they apologized and didn't realize what they were doing was wrong (lame but whatever ) so he just gave them a written warning. Whatever he said must have worked because they didnt even start the damn ATV the rest of the weekend except to load it on the trailer yesterday as they were leaving.

I was wearing shorts He didn't frisk me either and I had my pack and bear spray on

I'm just trying to fit in is all!

well... yeah. you think I'd be -ing otherwise?
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I’m glad to see my fellow LE types took care of the trouble makers and treated you nicely. The guy with the ATV was smart to apologize and keep it quiet for the rest of the weekend. I assure you the FS cop had made up his mind to take enforcement action before he made contact with him. Like he said, their attitude and response determines exactly WHAT type of enforcement action we take. I’m sure he told all his buddies about the guy too just in case he wanted to blow him off and do donuts again.

Cute girls in shorts usually don’t get the pat down. It’s easy enough to see you don’t have a gun on you and no cop want to be the next YouTube/CNN sensation for inappropriate behavior. As far as not worrying about your bear spray, most cops have been sprayed with OC enough (pepper spray) we’re somewhat immune to it. It will close my eyes but it takes about a minute and a half before it really causes problems. He could probably get you in cuffs if you did spray him with your bear spray and you would have gotten a deluxe ride in the back seat! Lol

Not playing with the siren was kind of poor form unless there were a lot of people around. Or his boss may have been one of the other units in the area.

How about we buy you a fake beard to fit in and you go back to shaving your legs?

Cwopinger · Aug 2, 2021

MTgirl said: ↑

I asked if the ranger guy who gave me lift if he could deputize me so that I could just deal with the morons myself and not have to wait to flag down an FS vehicle to have them handle the situation.
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He didn’t give you one of these?

MTgirl · Aug 2, 2021

Cwopinger said: ↑

I’m glad to see my fellow LE types took care of the trouble makers and treated you nicely. The guy with the ATV was smart to apologize and keep it quiet for the rest of the weekend. I assure you the FS cop had made up his mind to take enforcement action before he made contact with him. Like he said, their attitude and response determines exactly WHAT type of enforcement action we take. I’m sure he told all his buddies about the guy too just in case he wanted to blow him off and do donuts again.

Cute girls in shorts usually don’t get the pat down. It’s easy enough to see you don’t have a gun on you and no cop want to be the next YouTube/CNN sensation for inappropriate behavior. As far as not worrying about your bear spray, most cops have been sprayed with OC enough (pepper spray) we’re somewhat immune to it. It will close my eyes but it takes about a minute and a half before it really causes problems. He could probably get you in cuffs if you did spray him with your bear spray and you would have gotten a deluxe ride in the back seat! Lol

Not playing with the siren was kind of poor form unless there were a lot of people around. Or his boss may have been one of the other units in the area.

How about we buy you a fake beard to fit in and you go back to shaving your legs?
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The OHV guy gave me his card, I was thinking of calling his office # and letting him know that I didn't hear a peep out of the group all weekend after he had his chat. He says he always gives people the worst-case scenario upfront (in this case $600+ in fines) and lets them choose their attitude accordingly. If they get mouthy he starts issuing tickets. Just proves he knows what he's doing and his tactics work.

Probably not much I could have hidden in a fanny pack anyways. Figured he'd a least ask me to hand over the spray while we were in the car.

There weren't many campers left by that time but there are cabins in the area and a FS office about 1/2 mile away from camp so still too many bystanders for the siren.

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He didn’t give you one of these?

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I didn't get a badge I'll ask for one next time I'm out there. After this summer I think I'm going to be on a 1st name basis with half the staff up there!

MTgirl · Aug 2, 2021

And congrats on the retirement @Cwopinger
I know I'm late to the party but I had camping to do

dewayne · Aug 3, 2021

Cwopinger said: ↑

He didn’t give you one of these?

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we have quite a few LEO friends. my son busted a road hunter shooting a deer on our property from his truck 2 yrs ago. he used his whole vacatiion day waiting and helping the game warden and sheriff. took off work to testify.guy folded when he saw us(I went, son was a little intimidated to face the guy,ughh not me was enjoying it) anyway our local game warden friend got him a junior badge as a joke. me i wanted them to take the damn new Tundra he was in so i could buy it. lol.

dewayne · Aug 3, 2021

Good Morning

Hardscrabble · Aug 3, 2021

Good morning everyone

Listening to it rain here and I’m sure if I listen hard enough I would hear the grass growing. No complaints, it’s better than a drought, and my tomatoes have been abundant and delicious!

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Charlie Too · Aug 3, 2021

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It's Kentucky Bluegrass
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I love the blue green grass, LOL.

jwctaco · Aug 3, 2021

Good morning folks, enjoying the cooler weather, but it’s coming to an end soon.

kamakazie_1 · Aug 3, 2021

Morning folks,

Rain moving in already this morning, probably hit just about in time for us to walk to the truck...

Y'all have a safe day..

RJ

lynyrd3 · Aug 3, 2021

Morning

Tacman19 · Aug 3, 2021

MTgirl said: ↑

I try to visit with the camp hosts and FS folks whenever possible - figure if they know I'm out there solo they'll be more apt to keep an eye on me. I'm usually keeping an eye on everyone else too. This was the same camp I was at this spring on my big trip and found the abandoned campfire (and cute FS fire crew guy) and later the creepy guys who kept driving through camp and eyeing me (once I flagged the FS guy down that day he made it a point to have every FS employee drive through and stop to talk to me as a sort of intimidation tactic).
This weekend I saw another camper doing donuts in the trailhead parking lot on an ATV and later took the ATV off-trail and drove through the creek. Saw a white truck with the FS badge on the door drive past while I was inside fixing my coffee. I took off out of the camper and chased after him. He went up to the trailhead and was looking at the ruts dug in the gravel from the idiot doing donuts. I told him that's what I wanted to talk to him about and explained what I saw. Turned out his specialty is being an OHV Ranger. He said the donuts were an $80 fine, going off-trail was $260. And I pointed out that operating a vehicle off-trail during stage 2 was also a no-no. He laughed and asked how I knew his job better than him - but I was right and that was another $300 fine on top of everything else. So $640 in fines total. He ended up going over and talking to the folks, gave them a warning. He swung back by my site (wasn't in view of the other campsite) and we talked. He said he always tells folks upfront what the damage is going to be so choose your words and attitude carefully. He said they apologized and didn't realize what they were doing was wrong (lame but whatever ) so he just gave them a written warning. Whatever he said must have worked because they didnt even start the damn ATV the rest of the weekend except to load it on the trailer yesterday as they were leaving.
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I actually can't believe this is happening in Montana. LOL. I thought most of the State was pretty isolated from idiots. I guess they're everywhere. Well thanks for looking out for the parks. I'm sure they appreciate it. Even though I may never make it up there, I do.
Zim

Tacman19 · Aug 3, 2021

Good morning. Headed out to the lake today for some drone video. High today of 80* and 65*. Good day to fly.
Y'all be safe out there, drones wizzing by might catch a forehead...lol
Zim

Taco-Grinder · Aug 3, 2021

Good Morning Folks

Sun is shining and the grass is growing.

That's all I got.

Cwopinger · Aug 3, 2021

MTgirl said: ↑

And congrats on the retirement @Cwopinger
I know I'm late to the party but I had camping to do

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Thank you! Camping is more important.

Cwopinger · Aug 3, 2021

Good morning everybody. It’s raining.

CVYota · Aug 3, 2021

Morning all

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