In the middle of nowhere...

I had the chance last week to try out a new area to go shooting. My friend and I had decided to go way out past an old cemetery near Camp Floyd. There was an old dirt road out there which to say the least was very dusty, long and flat. (what dirt road isn't right?) This road, which crosses acres and acres of private property, was actually dustier and longer than most that I have been on. After near twenty miles of driving, we finally get off of the county road and crossing the private properties to reach the BLM land. Finally after more than an hour of driving in constant wind and dust, we pulled out the guns. .44 Special Taurus snub was the first to get shot while the AK47 and the 9mm Beretta Storm were the most memorable ones. The wind made for terrible accuracy when aiming at the targets, but emptying 32 round clips, one after another was invigorating. I was definitely relaxed and stress free from the prior week. I can't wait to go again and hopefully next time it will be a nicer day and maybe a little closer to home.

Rumors of possible trail closures...

There has been certain rumors floating around a few discussion boards and local 4wd Internet sites about possible legislation that would change the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land that includes the Five Mile Recreation area to a non-open designation status which would eliminate practically all off-highway vehicle access. The rumors have stated that may be many powerful environmental groups, including the Sierra club, that are backing this legislation initiative. From the research that I have done, including looking at current BLM and the U4WDA (Utah Four Wheel Drive Association) sites, so far, I have found them to be untrue. Although there are many who would like this change to take place, I feel that it would take away one more of the few places left for families and friends alike to be able to explore this area with such ease. As I do not condone such acts as driving off the trail, littering or causing damage to shrubbery or vegetation, I think that existing trails and paths should be left open to the public so long as we're responsible for our actions, good or bad. I hope that both the o.h.v. riders and non-o.h.v. supporters alike can hopefully find some common ground so as to not incur or start similar legislation to the Five Mile Area as the rumor had so implied. I'll post any new information that I may find regaurding any of these land issues.