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[Aaron]

The next show topic will be "Responsibility in the park". The interview will be with Kyle Patterson, spokesperson for RMNP. The live interview will happen Friday, April 27th at 11am MDT. The recorded show will be available Monday, May 1st.

If you have any questions you'd like to suggest to be asked, post them here.

[Bill 007]

Aaron I have a couple of things.
1: Is it possible for you to add a link to the podcast site from this Forums
2: Responsible for what?

Thank you,
Bill
(Sandy says I'm always responsible for stuff.)

[Marvman]

My question -

Who pays the costs for search and rescue operations in the park?

Marvman

[ywguide]

I would like to hear responses to such things as:

What do you do when you see someone doing something illegal like picking wildflowers, approaching wildlife to the point they react, or feeding wildlife.

I always tell the people what they have done, and why it was wrong. I always throw out the fines involved as well. I wish those fine were more of a reality.

What can we do as citizens to get involved in scientific research projects inside the park? Or what topics does the park wish to have more observations on?



I'll think of more later I'm sure.

[R from A]

Another great topic, Aaron!

Although it might seem obvious to most people, I see a lot of lack of responsibility in the following areas, so they might make for good topics:

Everybody has seen traffic pile up when there is roadside wildlife...often people stop right on the road, or pull off the road on to delicate plant life...you probably will never stop people from gawking at elk on TRR, so what is recommended for etiquette?

I've seen people riding bikes, walking dogs, picking wildflowers, etc. on park trails - it might be good to cover what is illegal on RMNP trails that may be allowed in other parks or areas.

Wildlife protection closures - such as Lumpy Ridge to protect nesting falcons or Specimen Mountain to protect bighorns - is always a good topic. I think it would be good to discuss what the NPS has found about humans stressing out sheep, etc. because I think a lot of people just see trail closures as a nuisance and don't understand the good intentions behind the closures.

What to do if you see someone violating rules. Personally, I usually confront people myself (like one idiot who walked right past a "Area Closed for Restoration - Do Not Enter" sign). Does the NPS want us to report people or license plate numbers? (Please say yes!)

I'm sure Kyle will also cover the usual 'don't drink untreated water', 'get off of Longs Peak before you get hit by lightning', 'don't feed the marmots' topics, so I didn't mention that stuff.

Edited by R from A, 25 April 2007 - 12:55 PM.

[Larry]

What about poachers---I know there used to be in the Never Summers
Who builds the backcountry bridges and maintains trails.


Larry

[Aaron]

Awesome! Thanks for pitching in questions you guys!

Bill, I'll get a link up soon to the podcast site. For now, CLICK HERE!!

--Aaron

[Aaron]

Oh......I can't take credit for the idea for this topic. Thanks to Pants and Smudge for the idea

--Aaron

[John]

My question -

Who pays the costs for search and rescue operations in the park?

Marvman

If you need to be rescued, can you request that a specific ranger be involved?

I would like to hear responses to such things as:

What do you do when you see someone doing something illegal like picking wildflowers, approaching wildlife to the point they react, or feeding wildlife.

I always tell the people what they have done, and why it was wrong. I always throw out the fines involved as well. I wish those fine were more of a reality.

What can we do as citizens to get involved in scientific research projects inside the park? Or what topics does the park wish to have more observations on?
I'll think of more later I'm sure.

I myself always use duct tape to hog tie any flower pickers I catch, and leave a note on their forehead that someone needs to call a ranger to come and book them.

[Bill 007]

If you need to be rescued, can you request that a specific ranger be involved?
I myself always use duct tape to hog tie any flower pickers I catch, and leave a note on their forehead that someone needs to call a ranger to come and book them.

I saw that guy!! So, that was you that did that! Awesome! The Preaching Vigilante!

Bill

[misssilly]

Aaron and Smudge - this sounds like a great topic! Kyle Patterson will be an interesting interview. I only wish I could be here to hear it. I'll be at work; I'll have to wait until Monday to hear the whole thing. Good luck!!

Jen

[Aaron]

For anyone who may be able to listen in live to the interview, go to talkshoe.com. The interview with Kyle Patterson will start around 11am MDT/12pm CDT. In case the link I added doesn't work, just go to www.talkshoe.com, and search for RMNPodcast within the travel category or you may find a link to listen live on the main page of the talkshoe site.

For those of you who can't listen live, the final recorded 'product'/show will be available Monday morning for download from www.RMNPodcast.com

--Aaron

[Marvman]

Ask him if the "shoot on sight" order is still in effect for you and Bill.

Marvman

[Aaron]

Okay Marvmaniac, I'll ask her

--Aaron

[Marvman]

Tell Kyle if she was a member here, I would have known that.

Marvman