Nine state parks may close under budget ax

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Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose, representing Sussex, Morris and Hunterdon, noted – correctly – that the majority of the parks set for closure are in Republican areas of the state. Corzine, as you know if you’ve read much about the continued battles between Corzine, the Department of Environmental Protection and conservationists, is a Democrat.

“It couldn’t be more clearer,” McHose says,“First he said he plans on eliminating the state’s Agriculture Department, which is one of the most efficiently run departments we have, and now he intends on closing down our state parks. How interesting that most of them are located in primarily Republican territory.

“New Jersey parks are not the cause of our state budget problems,” McHose, a member of the Assembly Budget Committee, continued, “a self-serving governor who is clearly out of touch with our residents is.”

She also called the governor a hypocrite for going after an entity that actually benefits the state’s economy. “These parks attract millions of recreational visitors and tourists each year that are a much needed boost to the state’s economy and the economies of the regions surrounding these parks,” she explained. “Mr. Corzine should spend his time battling the real problem – excessive government spending, waste and abuse – and not targeting our resources that actually benefit the state. He should take a long, hard look at the waste in so many of our school districts and the abuse in the state’s New Jersey Family Care program.”

Maybe so, but if history is any guide, Corzine will pretty much do what he wants as the director of the Environmental Protection agency has proven to be more interested in protecting her job than the environment.

So what’s new, right?

It may not be good news, but...we’ll keep you posted.

--Jim Shepherd

Posted: 01 Apr 2008 2:27 PM
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recallcorzine __________________ "...but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not soundness of heart." TR A1202 is Bad! Shame on you Anthony Chiappone!

Posted: 01 Apr 2008 2:34 PM
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Quote: Winter hours at all remaining parks would be reduced. All but Liberty and Island Beach state parks would be closed Mondays and Tuesdays from Nov. 1 through March 31. If closed means completly "CLOSED" Ut Oh !! Where will the Deer Clubs go on OPENING DAY of 6 day ? The Orange ARMY will riot !! __________________ President-UXBNJ http://www.uxbnj.com/ --} ---> In the end, it's the "HUNTER" that gets the deer not the BOW ! The bowman, to be successful as a hunter, must learn to perfection the habits of his game. NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF BOW HE USES !

Posted: 01 Apr 2008 2:36 PM
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Quote: Where will the Deer Clubs go on OPENING DAY of 6 day ? How about they all go to Trenton that day in orange with their Guns (cased of course) __________________ President-UXBNJ http://www.uxbnj.com/ --} ---> In the end, it's the "HUNTER" that gets the deer not the BOW ! The bowman, to be successful as a hunter, must learn to perfection the habits of his game. NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF BOW HE USES !

Posted: 01 Apr 2008 3:03 PM
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i buy a license close what you want i will still be there __________________ i pay to hunt here....do you "pay to hike here" CROSSBOWS are divisive....look whats happening to hunter unity if you cant answer some simple questions then its not that simple for me to donate to your cause "you know who you are"

Posted: 01 Apr 2008 6:38 PM
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Call and write your Legislators and Senators!!!!!! Call or Write Lisa Jackson Call or write the Gov. This issue is very serious because closed means closed! if the parks close it will easly trickle down to F&W. (No place to stock fish, guess you need less fish) (No place to hunt, they will make cuts there too)

Posted: 01 Apr 2008 6:41 PM
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The parks CAN be saved but you must take action!!

Posted: 01 Apr 2008 7:15 PM Last Edited By: Randy
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this is absolutely astounding! WE MUST FIGHT THIS! High point provides me with camping and wood for heat, ROUND VALLEY is awesome camping, i fish it a lot and camped it 4 times last year! JENNY JUMP! i camp there too! I WORK ALL WEEK TO PAY THESE PEOPLE TAXES SO I CAN ENJOY THESE PLACES ON THE WEEKEND!!! Quote: The parks CAN be saved but you must take action!! EVERYONE MUST TAKE ACTION AND FIGHT AGAINST THIS! IF YOU CALL YOURSELF A SPORTSMAN YOU OWE IT TO OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO FIGHT FOR THIS! __________________ Don't cry over spilled milk....It could have been BEER!

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bump - thanks for the sticky! __________________ "...but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not soundness of heart." TR A1202 is Bad! Shame on you Anthony Chiappone!

Posted: 02 Apr 2008 7:49 AM
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....I think they are closing because of the bear population this year....its not safe anymore __________________ "Mountain lions are showing up in places they haven't been in more than 100 years."

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WOW __________________ NJHUNTER ED INSTRUCTOR NJ FEDERATION OF SPORTSMEN NJOA/NRA/MEMBER ROLLING THUNDER HARLEY SPRINGER

Posted: 02 Apr 2008 8:23 AM
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I have written to my legislators and to Jennifer Beck.... I really do not see where the savings come from. How expensive can it be to run these parks?

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Quote: I really do not see where the savings come from. How expensive can it be to run these parks? Rather than cut some of the "entitlements" and other worthless programs, King Jon is claiming to go after "each department" and extract cuts. I find it striking that he decided to go after Agriculture and Parks fisrt. I find it insulting. __________________ "...but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not soundness of heart." TR A1202 is Bad! Shame on you Anthony Chiappone!

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From outdoor wire: Quote: Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose, representing Sussex, Morris and Hunterdon, noted – correctly – that the majority of the parks set for closure are in Republican areas of the state. Corzine, as you know if you’ve read much about the continued battles between Corzine, the Department of Environmental Protection and conservationists, is a Democrat. “It couldn’t be more clearer,” McHose says,“First he said he plans on eliminating the state’s Agriculture Department, which is one of the most efficiently run departments we have, and now he intends on closing down our state parks. How interesting that most of them are located in primarily Republican territory. “New Jersey parks are not the cause of our state budget problems,” McHose, a member of the Assembly Budget Committee, continued, “a self-serving governor who is clearly out of touch with our residents is.” She also called the governor a hypocrite for going after an entity that actually benefits the state’s economy. “These parks attract millions of recreational visitors and tourists each year that are a much needed boost to the state’s economy and the economies of the regions surrounding these parks,” she explained. “Mr. Corzine should spend his time battling the real problem – excessive government spending, waste and abuse – and not targeting our resources that actually benefit the state. He should take a long, hard look at the waste in so many of our school districts and the abuse in the state’s New Jersey Family Care program.” Maybe so, but if history is any guide, Corzine will pretty much do what he wants as the director of the Environmental Protection agency has proven to be more interested in protecting her job than the environment. So what’s new, right? It may not be good news, but...we’ll keep you posted. --Jim Shepherd __________________ "...but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not soundness of heart." TR A1202 is Bad! Shame on you Anthony Chiappone!

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bump __________________ "...but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not soundness of heart." TR A1202 is Bad! Shame on you Anthony Chiappone!

Posted: 04 Apr 2008 12:03 PM
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I think I have a good idea to upset the apple cart and keep our parks open what if we all reserve and pay for in advance at least one tent campsite in one of the nine parks that is going to be hit. My though is that if we do it now and reserve times throughout the summer that even if we don't end up using the sites the money goes into the til....Thoughts? I realize we should not have to do this it is total crap and this guy is an idiot I have met him in person he is also arrogant. The reason i am suggesting tent sites is because they are 5 dollars for weekdays and 10 for weekends. In my humble opinion it would get money raised quickly and head him off at the pass until we can vote him down for good. I am just trying to think outside the box.

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yeah gk it def gonna get good!!! __________________ Bordentown Deer Club..Tabernacle NJ In The Heart Of The Pines "We Love Our Country...We Love Our Country Nice And Loud"!!! "If you don't like the US, we will bring Democracy to your country"

Posted: 04 Apr 2008 12:09 PM
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And now we know why it was so important for him to GIVE judges 40,000.00 raises. There will be lawsuits if it moves forward.

Posted: 04 Apr 2008 3:48 PM
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Quote: ....where are the treehuggers fighting this? They are organising a rally at R.V. S.P at Noon tommorow all who are P.Oed shold be there. __________________ The biggest thing I have learned of late is that many legislators will side with us if we patently and intelegently explain to them where we are coming from and where we are going.

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Quote: at R.V. S.P at Noon tommorow all who are P.Oed shold be there I'm assuming that is Round Valley State Park. __________________ "...but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not soundness of heart." TR A1202 is Bad! Shame on you Anthony Chiappone!

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Yes, my wife just came home from work and told me about the rally. I was going to be there anyway... so I am going. __________________ I'll call you my hunting partner when you jump into freezing water to get my ducks.

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Hunters and tree huggers together.... Corzine is in a $hit load of trouble

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Is there a link to info about this rally? If nothing else it sounds like an excuse to get out of wallpapering the kitchen.