creed_az_88 Report post Posted October 5, 2004 Do you guys have any info on what has happened to 30a?There is a large area that has been gated off. I believe the rancher's name who closed the gates is Snures or something. He only owns pieces of labd where the gates are and he has closed hundreds of forest land to public. this area is east of highway 80 just northeast of Douglas. It's in the skeleton canyon area. Can you guys help me out? i have hunted this area for a long time and i want to know how to get back in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYCE CANYON Report post Posted October 5, 2004 I passed through that area the other day on my way to New Mexico but I was a little further south of you. I had to sign in before crossing a ranch (I think it was San Bernardino). I did not have any problems on that road but I like to watch my back down there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benbrown Report post Posted October 5, 2004 Mr. Snure has put his ranch(es) on the market. Prior to listing his ranches, a couple of prospective buyers shied away from these properties because of the lack of control over public access. I suppose that his broker has met with some of the same reluctance and suggested that Mr. Snure exercise his right to lock the gates across his private land. The Skeleton Canyon Road is a private road that has been maintained by Cochise County for a number of years with the permission of the landowner. (This is usually done to facilitate access by the school bus so that the rural kids can get to school regularly.) Mr. Snure is within his rights under the law, as I understand it. Several sportsmen's groups and recreational hikers have complained to the Cochise County Commission and I believe that they are going to discuss this issue at the next commission meeting. I understand that the commission would like to avoid having this end up in the courts and that they are seeking some sort of compromise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYCE CANYON Report post Posted October 5, 2004 Thanks for that info Ben. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mon Report post Posted October 13, 2004 This information about the locked area is distressing we were planning on hunting in that area in dec. Is there another way into skeleton canyon? Benbrown please keep us posted on any devlopments in reguards to this issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
