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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Wyden bill aims to ease permits for recreation on federal land ... Jackson County repeals local pot tax of up to 25 percent ... Emergency services, Nov. 12 ... Wyden bill aims to ease permits for recreation on federal land ... Jackson County repeals local pot tax of up to 25 percent ... Emergency services, Nov. 12 ... OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM Wyden bill aims to ease permits for recreation on federal land Old rules don't cater to present-day uses By Greg Stiles Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Greg Stiles Mail Tribune Posted Nov. 12, 2015 @ 12:42 pm Updated at 12:57 PM By Greg Stiles Mail Tribune Posted Nov. 12, 2015 @ 12:42 pm Updated at 12:57 PM » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> Guides, outfitters, tourists and agency officials offered their thoughts on a bill that would streamline permitting and access on federal lands and waterways during a meeting with Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Portland) today. Owners and operators gave the impression they had no problem reaching officials, but found they had little ability under current law to approve new or unusual requests. Wyden said he was looking for a full backpack of fresh ideas. "A lot of the natural resource agencies do not get up in the morning and say 'Gee, let's be rotten to people who are interested in recreation;' that's not what goes on," Wyden said. "What does go on, however, is that everybody is tethered to these rule books from yesteryear. The reality is that the rules are out of date and that's what we've had hammered home this summer. This permitting process, a lot of it doesn't seem to be online. There are dozens of different types of permits, and people obviously like to make recreation choices based on where they want to go — not based on where they can snip the red tape fast enough to actually get in." The bill would require agencies to use similar language and formats in dealing with requests. Outfitters and guides often encounter obstacles because outdated rules, he said. "Often they have to put money up ahead of time before they know what's going on, and then have trouble getting it back," Wyden said. The bill also would allow volunteer groups to have easier access to trails to perform maintenance work. By Greg Stiles Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Greg Stiles Mail Tribune Posted Nov. 12, 2015 @ 12:42 pm Updated at 12:57 PM » Comment or view comments Terms of Service /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501