Abiqua Vandalism

RiverRogue · 10-04-2006, 06:12 AM

I am asking for anyone with any info to contact OSP regarding this. The Capital Chapter of OHA sponsored this project and this occurred within a very short time of the kiosk being placed. Folks who complain about being denied entry into private lands to hunt take note. Longview Fibre has graciously allowed hunters to hunt the land in cooperation with OHA to allow access. This is part of the ongoing Access and Habitat program with ODFW. While we knew this would probably get vandalized at some point, it is just ridiculus the short amount of time it took. I believe the chapter will be sponsoring an award. Fortunately, there has been no reported damage within the LF lands...so far. This would be a great loss to all hunters if this were once again locked up. I certainly would not blame them.

Hunting

Police seek vandals who destroyed information kiosk, ripped off map

October 4, 2006

If you were on the Abiqua Basin and saw who smashed a Plexiglass cover and stole a laminated map from the Oregon Hunters Association's information kiosk, Oregon State Police want to hear from you.

The hand-built wooden information station is about a mile from the Abiqua Mainline gate that allows hunters to gain access to 24,000 acres of private timberland owned by Longview Fibre.

Sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning when the gate was locked, or Sunday morning after it reopened, vandals shattered the protective shield and stole the one-of-a-kind, laminated map that showed open areas and access roads.

"That Plexiglass, they just grabbed onto it and ripped it right off and shattered it and took the map," said Borisch, the assistant tree farm manager for Longview. "It's just disappointing that we went to all this effort and some yahoo comes and ruins it."

Smaller handout versions of the same map were available at the kiosk.

Ironically, the kiosk was built and placed by members of the Capitol Chapter of the Hunters Association to showcase the public/private partnership with Longview that is considered a model for other such efforts statewide.

To report any information about the case, call Gary Chichester, Oregon State Police, at (503) 339-6431.

-- Statesman Journal

tag-a-long · 10-04-2006, 06:17 AM

Jerks

This is exactly why there are so many locked gates... I have worked in that area surveying and its no wonder that longview keeps stuff locked up. The county has replaced so many signs up in that neck of the woods, it isn't funny. Garbage all over the place...... Really makes me sick, and kind of P---es me off... Hope they catch and hang whoever did it. Get a bunch of guys to try to do good and screwballs like that tear it up..........

ehunter · 10-04-2006, 09:27 AM

Sorry to hear about that again some jerks are causing problems for all of us. I hope they get turned in by other hunters that will help show that there are some responsible hunters out there. We need all need to help monitor these things we are guest on their property even if some people don't want to admit it. Every time a gate or a sign is replaced due to damage it is another black mark on hunters.

RiverRogue · 10-04-2006, 09:06 PM

TTT

RiverRogue · 10-09-2006, 12:31 PM

Thanks to Henry Miller, Statesman Journal, for the article. It seems this is about to wrap up with the arrest of three of our finest young individuals. Someone saw the article, heard one of the culprits talking about the incident, and is about to be a little better off financially for doing the right thing. I know the young man wants to remain anonymous, but I want to thank him on behalf of all hunters and OHA. Also, thanks to OSP for following up on the lead.

Dale Ballard
OHA Capital Chapter President

ehunter · 10-09-2006, 12:56 PM

Glad to hear that...

Norm · 10-09-2006, 01:45 PM

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Thanks to Henry Miller, Statesman Journal, for the article. It seems this is about to wrap up with the arrest of three of our finest young individuals. Someone saw the article, heard one of the culprits talking about the incident, and is about to be a little better off financially for doing the right thing. I know the young man wants to remain anonymous, but I want to thank him on behalf of all hunters and OHA. Also, thanks to OSP for following up on the lead.

Dale Ballard
OHA Capital Chapter President

Irish Pennant · 10-09-2006, 02:47 PM

Next time try using polycarbonate insted of plexy glass. It's a much better material. It wont stop um but it wont be as easy.

HOGGEMIN · 10-09-2006, 03:26 PM

I am glad to hear that this case might be solved I hope the individuals have to pay and learn from this........

Hooker · 10-09-2006, 04:40 PM

This past summer we were doing some pre-season scouting and came across a stolen vehicle in a rock pit. It was still smoking when we arrived. They must have torched it the night before.

What was it, several years ago people were getting shot while getting out of their rigs by a random sniper?

There is garbage everywhere up there.

That area is becoming an area that I will stay the heck clear of. Too bad, some neat country up there.

Water Ready · 10-09-2006, 06:44 PM

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That area is becoming an area that I will stay the heck clear of. Too bad, some neat country up there.

Then, "TAKE IT BACK"!
Being part of the solution has great rewards.

Not trying to start something, but too many times I see retreat in these threads, instead of pressure and pressing forward to resolve. Contact R.A.T or do something, instead of letting these thugs take our ability to be outdoorsmen away!

Be the Ball!

Happy Huntn'