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oh!! u r bad to the bone Iceman. i did not see that response coming at all!!

I hope it made you chuckle ... Even if only a wee bit ...

Everybody needs a HaHa every now and then ...

Ice

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"YOU'RE GOING TO NEED A PERMIT"!!!!!





"A State Department of Fish and Wildlife sends a letter to a home/landowner asking
for permission to access a creek on his property to document the decline in a
certain species of unheard of frogs.


The property owners' response in the second letter is EPIC.


Letter from Dept. Of Fish & Wildlife:

Dear Landowner:

WDFWR Staff will be conducting surveys for foothill yellow-legged frogs & other
amphibians over the next few months. As part of this research we would like to
survey the creek on your property. I am writing this letter to request your permission
to access your property.



RESPONSE FROM LANDOWNERS:


Dear Mr. Nemel:

Thank you for your inquiry regarding accessing our property to survey for the yellow-legged frog.
We may be able to help you out with this matter.

We have divided our 2.26 acres into 75 equal survey units with a draw tag for each unit.
Application fees are only $8.00 per unit after you purchase the "Frog Survey License"
($120.00 resident / $180.00 Non-Resident). You will also need to obtain a "Frog Habitat"
parking permit ($10.00 per vehicle).

You will also need an "Invasive Species" stamp
($15.00 for the first vehicle and $5.00 for each add'l vehicle) You will also want to register
at the Check Station to have your vehicle inspected for Non-native plant life prior to entering
our property. There is also a Day Use fee, $5.00 per vehicle.

If you are successful in the Draw you will be notified two weeks in advance so you can make
necessary plans and purchase your "Creek Habitat" stamp.
($18.00 Resident / $140.00 Non-Resident).

Survey units open between 8 am. And 3 PM. But you cannot commence survey until 9 am.
And must cease all survey activity by 1 PM.

Survey Gear can only include a net with a 2" diameter made of 100% organic cotton netting
with no longer than an 18 in handle, non-weighted and no deeper than 6' from net frame to
bottom of net. Handles can only be made of BPA-free plastics or wooden handles.

After 1 PM. You can use a net with a 3" diameter if you purchase the "Frog Net Endorsement"
($75.00 Resident / $250 Non-Resident).

Any frogs captured that are released will need to be released with an approved release device
back into the environment unharmed.

As of June 1, we are offering draw tags for our "Premium Survey" units and application is again
only $8.00 per application.

However, all fees can be waived if you can verify "Native Indian Tribal rights and status".

You will also need to provide evidence of successful completion of "Frog Surveys" and your
"Comprehensive Course on Frog Identification, Safe Handling Practices,
and Self-Defense Strategies for Frog Attacks."

This course is offered on-line through an accredited program for a nominal fee of $750.00.

Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you.
Otherwise, we decline your access to our property but appreciate your inquiry."



Sincerely,
The American Citizens!

i love this Ice Wizard. abso friggin lutely.

love this. let me hear the entire thing tomorrow as the little gnome roomshare is asleep. k?