sobo Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 CROSS-POSTED TO ACCESS ISSUES FORUM I just had another pleasant conversation with John McGowan, the manager of the Oak Creek Wildlife Area, across the street from Royal Columns. The annual eagle nesting closure went into effect on February 1, and is in effect now for the reach of the Tieton River Trail from the Tim Pond Wall to the west (upstream) end of The Bend. This closure includes all points uphill of the trail, not just the trail itself. So that there is no confusion, that means the cliffs are closed to climbing. The closure will be in effect until about April 1, at which time the closure will be limited to a 300-yard-radius around any active nest(s). Normally, this will allow most of the trail to be opened and access to certain cliffs or parts thereof. It has been John’s experience that the eagles are migrating upstream a little further each year. In recent years, the upstream limit of the trail closure would terminate at the metal suspension bridge used to access The Bend. You could go right (upstream) to Moon Rocks, but the trail was closed to the left. So the upshot is if you want to climb in the Tieton River Canyon, go upstream of The Bend. You can start your climbing at Moon Rocks or further upstream and you’ll be all good. And if you see any eagles or falcons up the canyon, be a good steward of wildlife and call John at 509-653-2390 and let him know. Remember, we can all get along! Quote
sobo Posted March 2, 2008 Author Posted March 2, 2008 I trust you stayed out of the closed area, kevin. Quote
sobo Posted March 3, 2008 Author Posted March 3, 2008 You get outside far too damn much for a college student. WTF are you studying, anyway? Quote
JosephH Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 If you are venturing into the closed area you are putting other areas at risk - nothing happening with raptor closures in WA happens in isolation from all the other areas and crags. Quote
kevino Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 Dude, I said I wasn't in the closed area. Paul, I just study effciently. And biochemistry to answer your question. Quote
sobo Posted March 4, 2008 Author Posted March 4, 2008 When I was in engineering school, I thought I studied efficiently. It involved a calculus text and a 6-pack of cheap beer every night. Quote
bwrts Posted March 13, 2008 Posted March 13, 2008 Looking beautiful in the canyon yesterday afternoon.... Quote
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