Inyo National Forest officers will be adding aerial patrols in their effort to catch snowmobilers riding in off-limit areas this winter. The airplane patrols will be added to monitor designated Wilderness and Research Natural areas, which have been prohibited to motorized vehicle access since the passage of the Wilderness Act of 1964. Riding in closed areas is both a federal and state offense, punishable by fines up to $5,000, six months in jail and possible seizure of snowmobiles...read more
The FS press release is here.
I don't believe low flying aircraft are allowed over wilderness areas, so how will the FS perform their aerial patrols?
I've asked Inyo officials to clarify their policy on this and will share their response.
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