One of the properties under 2014 Access YES! program is 680 acres of private land, and 31,000 acres of public land. Am I to conclude that I need a private individuals permission to access land that I and the rest of the public's own? To my understanding I shouldn't have to ask anyone's permission to access those public lands.
Answer:
Due to the configuration of private and public lands in Idaho, sometimes it is difficult or impossible to get to sections of public land without first needing to cross private land. In those cases, you need permission from the landowner to cross their private lands. IDFG is working with landowners when possible to secure perpetual rights-of-way for public access.
Answered on:
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 9:43 AM MDT