In the interest of maintaining our long standing access to the back country via the Wild Rose Ranch, the Loon Lake Community Recreational and Agricultural Society (LLCRAS) would like to make a plea to all those who enjoy the concession of using the Ranch Road.
As some of you know the gate to access the Ranch Road was closed a few months ago. This occurred as a result of the culmination of a few disrespectful incidents but the most serious event was when a firearm was discharged on ranch property in the immediate proximity to an employee of the ranch.
LLCRAS confirms that the Ranch Road is privately owned and as such the owners have the legal right to close access at any given time and without notice.
In order to preserve the privilege of coming and going on the Ranch Road, LLCRAS is asking all users to conform to some basic rules of common sense.
Recognize that the Ranch Road is identified as a private road between the 2 cattle guards. Do not travel off this road with the exception of the smaller road accessing the pipeline to the north.
There is a barbed wire gate a few hundred yards north on this smaller road. Proper rural etiquette is: if the gate is open-leave it open, if the gate is closed-open and close it behind you.
Respect the posted speed limit of 30 kmh.
Absolutely no discharge of firearms for any reason on Ranch property.
The request to not litter on Ranch property shouldn’t have to be mentioned but it is not uncommon to observe this occurring throughout our pristine forest. If you see obvious litter such as pop or beer containers it would be thoughtful to pick it up.
Observe and Report any violation of these rules either to any employee of the ranch or to any member of Board Member of LLCRAS who can be found on the Loon Lake Community Website.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
