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Was told that the parks along the Navigation Channel such as Afton and Bluff Landing are closed. Sure enough, I drove out today and there are "Park Closed" signs on 51 Hiway signs directing you to the parks. There's a barrier across the road as you go into Afton.
Anyone know what's up with this? All I can think of is all the rain they had up North and the COE worried about debris coming down or this silly Sequester crap the Gov has going on.
OkieDon it has to do w the sequester from the government. From what I know they are shutting the parks down for a month. If the funding is available to open them they will reopen. If the funding is not available the parks are gonna be closed indefinitely. It would help for everyone to contact the govt officials and express their concerns. Here are their numbers:
Tom Coburn 202-224-5754 or 405-231-4941
Jim Inhofe 202-224-4721 or 405-608-4381
James Birdenstine 202-225-2211 or 918-935-3222
Kim David 405-521-5590
Wade Rousselot 405-557-7388
I have heard it is not only the nav channel but possibly some of the lake parks on Ft. Gibson and Eufaula but can't verify that.
Thanks everyone. That's what I was afraid of. You know it can't cost much money to keep parks like Afton and Bluff Landing open. In fact, I'll bet that they come close to paying for their self if not make a little. But hey, I'm just a taxpayer, what do I know. I'm just happy to know there's still money in the budget for Michelle to take multi-million dollar vacations where we pay for all her friends to tag along and for BO to enjoy those Golfing trips and tickets to the Final Four. I sleep much better at night now. [sarcasm off]
Thanks everyone. That's what I was afraid of. You know it can't cost much money to keep parks like Afton and Bluff Landing open. In fact, I'll bet that they come close to paying for their self if not make a little. But hey, I'm just a taxpayer, what do I know. I'm just happy to know there's still money in the budget for Michelle to take multi-million dollar vacations where we pay for all her friends to tag along and for BO to enjoy those Golfing trips and tickets to the Final Four. I sleep much better at night now. [sarcasm off]
Gonna Make Me Sleep Much Better TOO....Heck I wish I coull afford a trip to the final four myself, so whats happens I pay taxes and send BO...and that doesn't stand for BODY ODOR either...Ranger
I was really looking forward to fishing the nav. Channel with my bro. In law from the east coast when he comes to visit us in may. Though they otherwise seem like good folks, they are big BO supporters. They have just purchased a R.V. and had made plans to park at Bluff Landing during their visit with us. Irony is always a little hard to define but I think this might be a pretty good example. (-:
what about the three forks ramp? or perhaps the ramp by the power plant by Muskogee? just wondering. I seem to remember one by Greenleaf too if I am not mistaken.
Verdigris is one of my favorite "big" Crappie fishing hot spots
No camping at either the ramps you mentioned fish.on so they will remain open I suspect. Myself I was alarmed that there isn't going to be a ramp open between Catoosa and Wagoner open, one of my favorite places to fish the Nav. Channel. My thoughts are everyone is doing their part in helping with the shortfall such as my children which have Government jobs and doing the stay home with no pay thing as they have been told, now what about our Washington Rip Raff will they drop a few dollars to do their part..heck no..they just keep spending..we need a good spring house cleaning as I see it......just sayin.....Ranger
The ramp at port 33 (hwy 412) and the ramp at coal creek (just north of the nav channel east of hwy 69) are still open which will get you on the water on both sides of l&d 18 and I think the ramp in billy creek is still open if your up for that adventure.
Your right KD I forgot about Coal Creek Ramp...my bad...now I feel better "NOT"....lol....Ranger
.we need a good spring house cleaning as I see it......just sayin.....
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The first money to get cut should be the politicians. Cut their pay, their benefits and their perks and you'd see cooperation like never before. We'd probably have a balanced budget in 3 days or less. And that goes for everyone from the White House to the State House.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger09
Haha yeah right they voted themselves a pay raise just a few weeks back.Quote:
Originally Posted by OkieDon
[QUOTE=kdh243;2276972]OkieDon it has to do w the sequester from the government. From what I know they are shutting the parks down for a month. If the funding is available to open them they will reopen. If the funding is not available the parks are gonna be closed indefinitely. It would help for everyone to contact the govt officials and express their concerns. Here are their numbers:
Tom Coburn 202-224-5754 or 405-231-4941
Jim Inhofe 202-224-4721 or 405-608-4381
James Birdenstine 202-225-2211 or 918-935-3222
Kim David 405-521-5590
Wade Rousselot 405-557-7388
Well I called all of our govmit officials and except for Coburn's office they all said my call was the first they had heard about this. Yesterday morning they all promised to research it and call me back so naturally I have been camped by my phone ever since.( insert crickets chirping here) Guess I may as well go back to work so I can pay my public servants salaries now.
I called also George a few yesterday and the rest today and got the same answer to my QUESTIONS..Hadn't heard anything about closing parks and ramps but would research it and get back with me..Don't hold your breath cause I'm not gonna hold mine due to turning blue...LOL....Ranger
They need to at least figure out a way to leave the ramps open.
Still haven't heard a word back...To be honest wasn't really expecting any.....Ranger
To be fair, Bridenstines office did call me back. Said since it was a federal matter nothing they could do. No further information on reopening.
Guess they lost my # George..Will give em that I guess...Heck as long as they will leave the ramps open I wouldn't care if it was mowed or not. But I guess I can see their point too with having everything destroyed by kids and young adults too I guess..Don't want to single any one age group you know. Just an unconvenience for us fisherman...but then again aren't we the only ones that count...lol...Ranger
Was by the Verdigris river by Mollys Landing and they had removed the barriers. Several vehicles were parked by the picnic tables. Did not see no boat Trailers however. Am not sure if they have opened this area but it looked like it.
I think that was one that was to remain open.Quote:
Originally Posted by fish.on
Fished yesterday, putting in at Bluff Landing which is open again. Nine hours yielded two crappie and an assortment of trash fish. Saw lots of shad everywhere and fished minnows and jigs from the bank to 21 fow. Lots of boats out but very few crappie being caught. Highlight was fixing my water pump with a piece of weedeater string. Now if I can just figure out how to keep the gas line flowing....
I have the same type of report as above. I put in at tallahassee loop caught 12 but went north of hwy 51.
Not good. Corp not opening closed areas
According to kotv website
Well Bluff Landing was open last weekend. Not sure about Afton.
Afraid it's true. Some are closed while just the boat ramps in others are open. Here's a map. Rec Area Closures
Hey guys, there is a gentleman from the Wagoner area that has started a petition to send to our congressman about trying to get Afton Landing reopened. I have dropped off some of the petition forms at B&T bait and tackle, T N T Archery, Larry Smith Marine, and Merle's One Stop. Anyone that can drop by one of these locations and sign this would be greatly appreciated.
I need to pay more attention. Was just at B&T this afternoon and missed the petition but I will catch it next time. I was busy keeping my grandsons out of the minnow tank. Thanks to whoever started this . Be interesting to see if it gets more response than our informal phone campaign.