[pct-l] re pertaining to dogs

[dude@coruscant.net (The Dude)]

sorry for the late post...

I completely believe that is what is written onthe back of the permit.  I also believe that dogs may discurbe the ecology of the area.  HOWEVER, I do NOT believe that is the reason that they are not allowed.  I belive that they are not allowed because many people who don't like dogs are loud about it and rangers/park service just don't want to hear all the headaches, so they are forbidden.

The ecology excuse is just an easy excuse... kinda like saying "I can't becuase my wife won't let me."   If the ecology issue was a serious concern they wouldn't allow horses.  They have a much greater impact on the ecology and are not indiginous to the area.

Attention Equine Lovers:  this is NOT a dig on horses. I like horses.  I like people who ride horses.  ...just stating the facts.

In the end, regardless of what I think, dogs are not allowed in National Parks.


peace,
dude

>To: matt roth <mrqzip@excite.com>, pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
>From: "R.J.Calliger" <calliger@infolane.com>
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] re pertaining to dogs
>Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 06:55:51 -0800
>
>Dogs are permitted leashed or "under control at all
>times" on the trail except they are not permitted at
>all on the trail when you are inNational Parks. (It
>disturbs and changes the eco-system).
>
>I prefer to have dogs on trail as long as they are leashed.
>Unleashed/uncontrolled dogs have snapped at hikers and
>arrived "unexpectedly" in camp at the worst time (you
>are preparing food and there is dust around and they
>charge in and ruin the food :-)
>
>Some forests allow a dog off-leash, most do not.
>
>This information is dated a few years but it was
>written on my CA permit last year.
>
>Rich
>
>
>At 5:51 AM -0800 4/5/01, matt roth wrote:
>>
>>    hi to all. i am planning to make the through hike in 2003,
>>and was wondering if it is ok to take a dog? Has anyone ever took their dog
>>all the way? Well any input would be greatly appreciated.
>>  well i hope everyone has a good day.
>>
>>  peace matt
>>
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