1. ATV / UTV Road Usage Survey Results & General Update Bi-Annual Meeting of the Electors – Spring 2016 19 April, 2016

2. Why are we Talking about this Topic Survey Results Tally Comments What Else is Going on? State legislated action for DNR master plans What Does it all Mean? Implications of possible changes What Do we Do? As a Town, as a Club/Group, as an individual 2 Musky Capital of the World ® Agenda

3. Contrary to Popular Belief – This is not a closed Topic The sport of ATV / UTV riding continues to grow in popularity This provides constant pressure on State / Counties / Towns The Town has been monitoring the activities from afar Recent events/dynamics have caused us to elevate the discussion Thus, the basis for the Survey Keeping informed is the best way to address any issue Keeping everyone on the same page Understand the issues, players, dynamics Educate ourselves, because We will be facing some decisions in the near future 3 Musky Capital of the World ® Why are we Talking about This ?

4. The Survey Question If Proposed, would you support the use of ATV/UTV’s on public lands and roads in the Town of Boulder Junction? Yes/No Vote a)1 ballot per property owner, b)1 or 2 votes per ballot (owners) Comments a)Comments were requested b)No limitations Analysis Votes were tallied Comments were categorized & summarized 4 Musky Capital of the World ® Survey Results (The Question)

5. About 30% Response Rate 497 Ballots Returned Approximately 3:1 Against Some responses hardcore Many responses tempered Do we speculate on 70% ? Musky Capital of the World ® 5 Survey Results (The Tally)

6. 6 Musky Capital of the World ® Survey Results Not in Favor Noisy Dangerous Destructive Polluting In Favor Good for the Economy Trails already exist Educate Yourself Research these issues

7. State Government Recently legislated that DNR take action to amend Master Plans Inventory & Develop plan for all department Roads Designate 75% of Forest Lands as Forest Production Areas DNR Master Plans DNR Administrative Code NR44: Defines procedures for master planning for department properties. These master plans include ‘usage’ of the property Plan life is 15 years Natural Resources Board (NRB) approves all plans & amendments All State Forests have an active Master Plan: North Highland-American Legion (NHAL), Peshtigo River, Black River Flambeau River, Coulee Experimental, Governor Knowles Brule River (expires 2017) 7 Musky Capital of the World ® What else is going on……….

8. DNR must comply with & implement Wis. Stat. s. 23.116(3) “The department shall inventory and map all roads that are located on each department property. Each map will designate which roads are open to the public for use of motorized vehicles and shall state when each road is open or close for such use. For each department property, the department shall work with members of the public, governmental units, and other interested parties to prepare a plan for allowing the public to use motorized vehicles on the department property. …….” Note: Northern State Forests have approximately 1,000 miles of existing roads open to public vehicles DNR must comply with & implement ACT 55 2015 “the department of natural resources shall amend the master plans of all state forests except for the southern state forests, as defined in section 27.016(1)(c) of the statutes, and except for Governor Knowles State Forest so that 75 percent of all land in those state forests combined is classified as a forest production area.” 8 Musky Capital of the World ® Wisconsin has Legislated DNR Action

9. DNR has approved ‘the initiation of the planning process’ ‘……The department to begin preparing assessment documents and engage the public and partners early in the process.’ Simultaneous Review of ‘All the State Forests’ Master Plan Review: Brule River Master Plan Amendment: North Highland-American Legion (NHAL), Peshtigo River, Black River Flambeau River, Coulee Experimental, Governor Knowles Approved 1FEB2016, Completed by DEC2017 Amendment Process Focus: Motorized Road Access: Inventory & Develop plan for all department Roads Land Management Classification: Designate 75% of Forest Lands as Forest Production Areas 9 Musky Capital of the World ® DNR-NRB Has Authorized Master Plan Review

10. Given: DNR is going to be evaluating usage of State Forest land Modifications to the Master Plans are almost certain What those changes will be……has not been decided Given: DNR must engage the Public on both Topics Sometime this summer? …… Speculation at this point What, When, Where - unknown Given: This will not conclude in the near term Review & Recommendation Process to be completed by DEC2017 Estimate 18-24 months before modifications are implemented Per the DNR…. “Even with the minor decision action, to initiate the planning process, this item may generate noticeable interest from stakeholders as the item shows the department’s intent to engage in planning for two plan elements with high level of interest. In addition, the planning effort includes some of the department’s largest state owned properties with high public use and management. In particular, we anticipate motorized road access on the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest in Vilas, Oneida and Iron counties will generate significant public interest.” 10 Musky Capital of the World ® What Does it all Mean? (What we Know)

11. Motorized Vehicle Usage of Forest Roads Usage by Non-Licensed Motor Vehicles (None, Full, Limited) Restrictions to current usage Currently allowed: Pedestrian, Bike, Car, Truck, Jeep, Dual Sport Motorcycles, Snowmobiles Designated Forest Production Areas Designated Production Areas may Increase or Decrease, or move within a given forest. 75% target is balance across all lands Opportunity to redefine Production Areas & restrictions (ie: Buffer Zones) Proximity to town & county roads Proximity to Camps, homes, towns, etc Off the Record, this effort may also result in additional Land sales 11 Musky Capital of the World ® What Does it all Mean? (Potential Outcomes)

12. 2 Modification Areas are in Play Both have impact on our Local “Tourist” Economy We must engage in both areas Educate Ourselves, know the issues & facts Personally as Individuals and Property Owners Clubs or Organizations As a Town Town Board Actions currently planned: Engage DNR and remain current on plan/schedule Keep Residents aware of DNR plan/schedule Establish Information/Education Public Hearings Develop Town position & recommendation for Both Topics Present Town positions to DNR in effective manner Develop Plans/Strategies to address & optimize DNR Changes 12 Musky Capital of the World ® What do We do ?