Public access concerns at Poker Joe Fishing Access Site (FAS) were addressed March 21 in a preliminary settlement agreement between Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) and adjacent landowners. Under the preliminary settlement agreement, the adjacent landowners will not hinder public access, and FWP will enhance site maintenance and management of public use. Specifically, FWP plans to define the access site with boundary signage to address trespass concerns, enforce no parking on the entrance road, and direct parking to the existing FAS lot. Access at Poker Joe has been limited since Nov. 2006 when nearby landowners placed a barrier across the access road challenging public access to the site. FWP asks hunters, anglers and recreationists to be aware of site regulations posted at the site and be respectful to the landowners and private property adjacent to Poker Joe FAS. -fwp-
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