Went riding on the Centennial Trail this Saturday and was suprised by seeing 6 hunter's trunks parked in the riding trail areas that were marked for ATV/UHV only. You would think that when they turned on to a trail that was 3 feet smaller than there truck was wide they would know they were on the wrong trail.
K_Man
Most hunters don't care about which trails that they are allowed to be on. They do what they want. That's why during hunting season, I usually only go during the week and stay away on weekends. I am retired, so I can do that.
Larry
Its a shame what has become of the Ocala National Forest. Seems there is no enforcement of any of the laws out there anymore. I actually had a hunter gas his truck towards me on a atv only trail. Complained to the FWC who is suppose to regulate the hunters. They told me they cant be everywhere in the forest and to take a photo of any violations.(haha) I haven't seen a FWC officer in the forest in years. You have to know if we don't ever see any enforcement officers out there the hunters know there not out there either.
Sounds like a ride wherever the hell you want invite to me ! ;)
That's why we'll be riding Friday vs. Saturday.
I guess sooner or later someone will get some good video on a Go-Pro and post it on you tube before anything is done. I don't understand people who won't share public lands. There is plenty of room for everyone. The hunters need to watch out there some atvers who are off duty law enforcement who ride. They have Zero tolerance for gun pointing.
I don't do Ocala during hunting season. Not worth getting into a fight or have my stuff taken from me from some jerk wad hunter. It's a shame since the trail system was put in place it seemed like they were trying to get more families to come riding. Some days I'm afraid to take my kids out there. I like redneck and like to hunt, but most people in this world today could give two sh&$@ about the next guy