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 Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: InTheClear]
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07/08/20 02:01 AM
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Minner Bucket
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Sounds like an open door policy for day light Cartel operations on the southern end. yep  Why would closing the lake to the gen pop increase illegal activity on the lake? I can assure you LE is still there and with less legitimate traffic, spotting illegal activity should be easier.  Spent 5 years straight on the lake, never once did I see someone try to cross while my boat was visible from the Mexican shoreline, thank about it. I grew up on the lake and spent 14 years as a Border Patrol Agent, trust me, I know the game!
Last edited by Minner Bucket; 07/08/20 02:02 AM.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 02:10 AM
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Minner Bucket
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More traffic allows them to blend in better, less traffic on the lake is absolutely not beneficial to smugglers. Like I said, the LEO coverage on the lake will not diminish.
Go fish during the week!
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: Minner Bucket]
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07/08/20 03:22 AM
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grout-scout
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I grew up on the lake and spent 14 years as a Border Patrol Agent, trust me, I know the game!
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: dk2429]
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07/08/20 09:15 AM
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Chug-bug-bang1
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Well I’m probably much safer in the open/crowded Walmart than out in nature! x2 x3
Last edited by Chug-bug-bang1; 07/08/20 09:17 AM.
Hey pull my finger 👉🏻💨
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 12:10 PM
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6BOOMER
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I've been in BP since 97 and yes it is all covered.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 01:37 PM
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Barbers Tree
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Thanks for keeping us safe 6BOOMER
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: Barbers Tree]
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07/08/20 01:40 PM
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6BOOMER
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Thanks for keeping us safe 6BOOMER 
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 02:52 PM
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Debra Hengst
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It is now posted on the Amistad National Recreation Area website: "Park Closed Weekends and Holidays Effective July 11, 2020- Amistad National Recreation Area will be closed to all visitors on weekends and holidays until local public health guidance changes. This includes boat ramps, hiking trails, day use areas, and the visitor center" Thanks for starting the post yesterday 6Boomer. Debra 
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 03:21 PM
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grout-scout
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Thanks for keeping us safe 6BOOMER nice, I didn’t realize you were BP.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 06:20 PM
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BASSCATONE
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The trash problem can probably be fixed. NPS has no problem requiring a boater to pay a day use fee and what do they do with that $. Charge the park users as well. Make it enough per person so that you don't have to charge the boaters MORE to clean up the trash from the park users. If the park users litter and get caught, ticket them, make them pick up the trash and follow them OUT of the park.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 06:28 PM
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Tx Tree Grower
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Covid has become a good excuse for various organizations to abandon things that they really don't like doing. High on the list of those things is government organizations, municipalities, associations, etc closing parks and public facilities. These types of facilities very rarely pay for themselves with user fees. You are taxed to pay for them, but of course that money is wasted. We will see more of this in the name of public health.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 06:51 PM
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pil,b
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The 454 road could be blocked off real easy, has been done before.Just shut down the tails and camp grounds.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: pil,b]
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07/08/20 07:30 PM
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GMTK
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The 454 road could be blocked off real easy, has been done before.Just shut down the tails and camp grounds. This x100. There is already a gate there. Just close and lock it. Put some concrete blocks on each side and problem solved.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: grout-scout]
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07/08/20 08:06 PM
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herbsteiner
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Thanks for keeping us safe 6BOOMER nice, I didn’t realize you were BP. Thanks to ALL the LEOs on the border, Amistad, Falcon, Big Bend, wherever, for keeping the border safe and secure. You have our thanks and our gratitude.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 08:10 PM
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BrandoA
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I've been in BP since 97 and yes it is all covered. My brother is BP agent out of the Comstock Sector
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