Montana Outdoor Podcast – FWP Director Christy Clark Talks Corner Crossing

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with the Director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Christy Clark about the VERY controversial issue of Corner Crossing. Corner crossing — the act of moving from one parcel of public land diagonally to another parcel, ostensibly without setting foot in bordering private land — has long been a contentious issue in western states where public and private land is often checkerboarded. As Director Clark put it during the podcast; “I think really what we need to remember here, the reason, it is so divisive is because it really reflects two very cornerstone Montana values, right? Private property rights, profoundly important to Montanans. Public access, the cornerstone of Montana. It’s our heritage, right? We’re known for having fabulous public access. So, when those two issues butt up against each other, it’s going to be a challenge. But I think in that challenge and in that middle ground, there’s a lot, we can do to mine that. I think we can look at this as an opportunity to talk about what works, maybe what we haven’t thought of.” So that in a nutshell is why if you love to hunt, fish and or just get out and discover Montana’s outdoors, this maybe one of the most important things you watch and or listen to in recent history. Another thing that Rigger and Director Clark talked about was the fact that there is a very important opportunity for all of us to state where we stand on this issue. That opportunity will happen during the Private Land/Public Wildlife Committee (PLPW) meeting June 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the 2nd from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. in Glasgow at the FWP Region 6 office. You will also be able to attend the PLPW meeting virtually through Zoom. That is where you will be able to give your input on where you stand and, most importantly, offer your solutions on how we can settle this controversy! Gang, this podcast will be a great way to get important information and get your ideas flowing. So, what do ya say? Let’s solve this and get back to enjoying Montana’s Great Outdoors! Make sure you watch and or listen to this Podcast today!

Links:

To read the press release about the upcoming PLPW meeting in Glasgow on the 1st and 2nd click here.

Click here to join the PLPW meeting via Zoom on June 1st.

To join the PLPW meeting via Zoom on June 2nd click here.

Click Here to get a copy of the agenda for the PLPW meetings on the 1st and 2nd.

To learn all about the PLPW advisory committee and to contact the PLPW board click here.

Questions for FWP Director Christy Clark? Click here to send her an email.

Questions or suggestions for Rigger? Click here to send him and email.