Dennis Anderson has been handling chainsaws as a professional for almost 50 years. He will give our education presentation this Tuesday at the Portneuf River Back Country Chapter meeting. Dennis was the owner of Top Notch Tree Service (his sons now run the business) and one of the founding members of our Chapter back in 2014.
The Caribou Targhee National Forest is hosting a free first aid and CPR course for volunteers. Even if you have not done much volunteering in the past, but are interested in doing more, then you are welcome to come to this class. The date will be June 8th from 1-5 pm. Location is 4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls Id. 83401
ATTENTION
A Chain Saw Class is scheduled for May 13th
Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen and other East Idaho Chapters needs to have members become certified sawyers. The first part of the certification is a one day class. Sometime later, students must pass a competency examination.
There is no cost for this course, but is only open to paid up members of Back Country Horsemen. Sawyer certification also requres a recent "live" first aid CPR course. Arrangement are being made to have this available to members free of charge.
If you are interested Please respond right away.
We can still fit in new students
horse@prbch.org or call Steve 221-4626
The purpose of the chain saw class is to become certified for chain saw use during sanctioned volunteer work in national forests.
In order for our chapter to have a signed agreement with federal land managers, to work on a trail project using chainsaws, we need an Individual with a B Sawyer-Bucking certification. A signed agreement with federal land managers ensures volunteers are covered by the Federal Employees Compensation Act of 1974. It also enables volunteers to be reimbursed for incidental expenses.
For a brief explaination of the Sawyer Program click here: https://sbbch.org/?p=5726
For the USFS website govering the Sawyer Program click here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/regulations-policies/saw-policy
For a complete on line book size reference for USFS volunteers click here: https://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/htmlpubs/htm09672814/index.htm
For a brief explaination of the Sawyer Program click here: https://sbbch.org/?p=5726
For the USFS website govering the Sawyer Program click here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/regulations-policies/saw-policy
For a complete on line book size reference for USFS volunteers click here: https://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/htmlpubs/htm09672814/index.htm
Competitive Mounted Orienteering "CMO"
Would anyone be interested? CMO is a timed event covering a course of about 10 miles (more or less depending on location) in which you try to find 5-10 markers (in any order) using a map (provided) and a compass. A pre-ride Zoom clinic precedes the event. This will not be a sanctioned NACNO event so contestants can use their phone or GPS. Please email your interest to Portneufriverbch@gmail.
Article on Competitive Mounted Orienteering link below
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National Outdoor Leadership School "NOLS"
Wilderness First Aid Class this April
Saturday and Sunday, April 4th and 5th, 8 AM to 5 PM. The cost for the two days of instruction is $200. I guarantee that this is money well spent. The usual cost for this course in other locations is usually around $250. Sign up and pay at the ISU Wilderness Outdoor Center on the first floor of the Student Union building, Idaho State University.
This course works for people of all experience levels. It is best suited for those who recreate outdoors where EMS response can be expected in a timely manner (fewer than eight hours). You'll learn the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions. For Sawyer certification, a separate basic first aid and CPR course are required.
This course works for people of all experience levels. It is best suited for those who recreate outdoors where EMS response can be expected in a timely manner (fewer than eight hours). You'll learn the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions. For Sawyer certification, a separate basic first aid and CPR course are required.
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READ ABOUT THE LATEST TRAIL LEGISLATION
POE: SELL EXCESS AND UNUSED FEDERAL LAND TO FUND TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Apr 22 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C.--This week, Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) introduced H.R. 1931 the American Land Act. This bill would require the Bureau of Land Management and the National Forest System to open up about 1/3 of its land over five years for sale to the American people. The federal government currently owns 27% of the total land in the United States. This land is larger than the countries of France, Spain, Germany, Poland, Italy, United Kingdom, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium put together. The proceeds from the sales--potentially billions--would be directly deposited into the Highway Trust Fund, making an investment in our transportation infrastructure.
“It is time for the federal government to let Americans own American land. The government cannot afford its massive estate; we need to give up some of our assets to pay for desperately needed infrastructure projects”, said Poe. “Allowing Americans to buy American land would provide a way to generate new revenue without new taxes, create new jobs and stimulate economic growth. Transferring ownership of natural resources to the public would also be a more efficient way to utilize our natural assets. This is common sense.”
The bill does not authorize the sale of land owned by the National Park Service or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Permalink: http://poe.house.gov/2015/4/congressman-poe-introduces-the-american-land-act
WASHINGTON, D.C.--This week, Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) introduced H.R. 1931 the American Land Act. This bill would require the Bureau of Land Management and the National Forest System to open up about 1/3 of its land over five years for sale to the American people. The federal government currently owns 27% of the total land in the United States. This land is larger than the countries of France, Spain, Germany, Poland, Italy, United Kingdom, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium put together. The proceeds from the sales--potentially billions--would be directly deposited into the Highway Trust Fund, making an investment in our transportation infrastructure.
“It is time for the federal government to let Americans own American land. The government cannot afford its massive estate; we need to give up some of our assets to pay for desperately needed infrastructure projects”, said Poe. “Allowing Americans to buy American land would provide a way to generate new revenue without new taxes, create new jobs and stimulate economic growth. Transferring ownership of natural resources to the public would also be a more efficient way to utilize our natural assets. This is common sense.”
The bill does not authorize the sale of land owned by the National Park Service or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Permalink: http://poe.house.gov/2015/4/congressman-poe-introduces-the-american-land-act
Many riders are pondering the issue of riding without horseshoes. Here is some advice from a farrier.
I posted the following article because it disturbed me that the BLM could not deal in a forthright way with their wild horse overpopulation. They have 50,000 horses in pens, and we as taxpayers spend 80 million dollars for their care, and that care is probably poor. I did not have the intent of just bashing the BLM or Tom Davis. This question is, what should be the structure of a good program for wild horses?
