Corner Crossing - Discussion.
Contributors to this thread:Montana
From: JMG
10-Mar-22
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Randy Newberg, Hunter, has a very good and interesting series of podcasts regarding corner crossing. Well worth the time and effort to listen what has been presented. I highly recommend everyone listen all the podcasts in this series (in order). To date, there are only 2 podcasts now, but a 3rd and maybe a 4th podcast is to come.
From: JMG
10-Mar-22
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Volume 14, Wyoming Law Review, page 19. Refer to the discussion in podcast 2.
From: sbschindler
24-Mar-22
both podcasts that talk about corner crossing is well worth the listen,
From: ultimag
26-Apr-23
Corner crossing in montana,is illegal and you will be prosecuted for it
From: ROUGHCOUNTRY
26-Apr-23
Do we actually have examples of folks being prosecuted in Montana for corner crossing?
Has it been tested in court in Montana?
From: JMG
26-Apr-23
Good question ... not that I am aware of.
You would have to find someone willing to challenge the issue in the court system and that ultimately may be "costly". So, I bet most (if not all) just plead guilty or come to a plea agreement that meets in the middle.
From: ultimag
06-May-23
Rough country trust me montana will prosecute you. and. Yes its been tested by a shed hunter the shed hunter LOST
From: JMG
14-Jul-23
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BLM to recognize corner crossing as a means.
Pretty big news ... BLM to implement ... wow!
From: sbschindler
18-Jul-23
now what will the forest service do ???
From: hobbes
21-Jul-23
How does BLM "implement" corner crossing? What is there to implement? BLM and FS aren't the problem, it's the private landowners that own the other two corners.
From: JMG
24-Jul-23
I believe a better message is that BLM recognizes corner crossing as a means to access BLM land and they will not interfere or prevent the public from utilizing this method to gain access.
From: hobbes
27-Jul-23
That would have been a better statement from them. That still doesn't prevent private landowners from filing charges and the state from prosecuting. I hope like heck it works out in our favor but I'm not holding my breath.
From: JMG
27-Jul-23
A lot remains to be seen. It will depend heavily on the County Attorney and the "good ole boy network". BUT ... if a case were to go to trial and trial was decided in favor of "corner crossing" ... that would set precedent.
From: Harleywriter
05-Sep-23
I expect access issues of every kind will persist long after I’m gone but one thing is you better have a strong case because the ruling will be hard to overturn. Probably get settled by Supremes.
