Dave, good plan.

I would like to make an observation.  There will be many who will be putting forth effort to defeat these rule proposals. I think we should incorporate an offensive tactic in this equation as opposed to just a defensive tactic. Early on we should make a counter proposal that for now I would call a "disbursed use plan." At worst it will scare the hell out of the DNR and at best it could be a real boon for users. The proposal would go as follows:

1. The plan would allow for disbursed use of trust fund land to "light weight" orvs. It would be directed to take the pressure off the very few recognized riding facilities. 

2. A user would sign up and take a course on trail construction and maintence put on by someone certified on the subject and paid for by an IAC grant. After completion that person would agree to be a steward of a certain small section of trust fund land that would be amenable to motorcycle trails.  That person could then construct or maintain 5-25 miles of lightly used trail. 

3. These "light use trails" could occur throughout the state on appropriate DNR property.  Some considerations would be areas without salmon bearing streams ect.. 

4. This would take the pressure off designated ORV areas. It would "disburse the use" and would recognize that the use is occurring at the present time so why not properly manage it?  Again, it hits on your theme, that the DNR is not doing its job serving the public by kicking out the public.

5. To satisfy the DNR there would be provisions that if any of the Light use trial systems were being inappropriately used, the system could be partially or fully shut down.

I think this plan, or something like this would be a great weapon against the DNR and allow users to speak to the media about our needs and the positive steps that could be done to make ORV use better in the state.  I just rode in Canada yesterday and the difference is striking. There are 4 riding areas east of Abbotfsord within an hour. The areas are user maintained and supported. The area recognizes the value and need for the recreation. We need to push for this. 

I could draft up a detailed plan fairly easily once we got wide support in the user community. With a formal looking proposal the DNR will be forced to deal with us and our legitimate needs.

Just my 2 cents.

Ben