A disagreement between two agencies has turned National Forest land into a battleground over how long two groups of frequent visitors can enjoy the area.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Arizona Game and Fish Department warned hunters and recreationists using trailers in the Coconino, Kaibab and Prescott national forests that forest rangers would consider the trailers abandoned after three consecutive days of being unattended and remove them.

“The Arizona Game and Fish Commission and Department are opposed to this unprecedented application of state and federal law to hunters who have absolutely no intent of abandoning their property,” the press release stated. “A stay limit of 14 days has been in effect on national forest lands for decades and is well understood and accepted by sportsmen and recreationists.”

For the full story, see the Friday, Nov. 22, edition of the Sedona Red Rock News.