queensland New Access Signs NPD

[Dinodadog]

Be aware that there are new access signs at the entrance to the main fishing areas at NPD. They are hard to understand as the areas are colour coded eg Red= no go area, Yellow= public access [fishing] and Green= picnic areas.

These colours are marked on a map of the lower part of the dam taking in Forgans,Bullocky and McGaven.

I will take a photo and post it after my next trip out there.

Dinodadog

[Brian D]

WTF? I knew this was coming. I hope it doesn't affect too many areas.

[rayke1938]

Am going to meeting tomorrow may have a fish and a look around after lunch tomorrow.

Cheers

Ray

[Brian D]

Hey Ray while you are there tell em to let me get a boat onto the dam. Please.

[Dinodadog]

We have lost some areas and gained others by the map. However you have to know how to read the map,eg not all photos of NPD look the same as it depends on how much water was in the dam at the time the photo.

Dino

[Tim a]

They are at most of the entrance points around the dam, even the ones where it is not legal to fish. I saw them as I was driving by I promise!

[werewolf]

thanks for the info Dino. I would be keen to see a pic of this map if you are able to get one online for us. I have only done one trip to NPD so far but I am keen for another in the near future.

cheers, wwolf

[snag magnet]

i knew it was coming.

[jeff f]

get yourselves some cammo gear and ignore them ha ha

[mackmauler]

ranger darren was really excited about the new signs when my mate ran into him the other day, apprarently fines and confiscation of fishing equipment by the courts are likely.

[rayke1938]

Mackmauler are you certain it was a genuine ranger you were speaking to Ranger Darren has been banned from several sites usually calls himself Darren Hokes or something similar.

I have contacted rangers office several times and they deny all knowledge of him.

One of his latest furphies was of an extremely large mary river cod caught several months ago at the npd.

The latest knowledge that I have is that the ramgers have no legal enforcement powers and can only ask you to vacate the area if you are tresspassing.

If they wish to pursue the matter further they have to call the police who can then charge you.But the rangers have no legal power to detain you whilst waiting for police to arrive.

The only this could be changed is by an act of parliment.Fitzy did a lot of research on another site re this matter.

Maybe Booty could comment on this?

Cheers

Ray

[Brian D]

mackmauler wrote:

ranger darren was really excited about the new signs when my mate ran into him the other day, apprarently fines and confiscation of fishing equipment by the courts are likely.

He won't be taking my gear- especially today - not happy Fred.

[mackmauler]

the laws of tresspass is definitely bootys area, I think if they have signs and they have rangers eyewitness accounts there would be nothing to stop a govt body putting a case forward, not like there short of \"our\" money

[Dinodadog]

Here is a map.

[Dinodadog]

Attempt 2 [img size=326]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/2007_10_11_1710_12.jpg

[faulked]

damn is that all we get to fish not much there:P

[2 wheels]

I see the colours dont quiet reach norm's that looks like mman old pic

[Mack_attack]

\"Darren Hokes\" just made his first post on AFO. he does sound legitimate but we soon find out.

[bootyinblue]

rayke1938 wrote:

The latest knowledge that I have is that the ramgers have no legal enforcement powers and can only ask you to vacate the area if you are tresspassing.

If they wish to pursue the matter further they have to call the police who can then charge you.But the rangers have no legal power to detain you whilst waiting for police to arrive. Maybe Booty could comment on this?

Cheers

Ray

I am no expert on Rangers powers, but from what I understand Rangers have the ability to enforce local council bylaws and issue fines. There are some that have some 'special constable' status (god help us!) and this may allow them to detain people for certain offences.

I can dig into it if you give me some information about who he is 'employed' by. And as for confiscating equipment, well you should see the forms we need to seize cars off d!ckheads for 48hours, so I dont think they would have the power just to say thanks we will take that.

[Dinodadog]

Sorry about the quality of the map

Dino

[Feral]

Booty I am more interested in the possible fraudulent activity of claiming to be in a position of authority / claiming to represent a government body.

I can assure you all that all public servants are banned from making any representation, or providing an opinion, or making a statement as a representative of the department they are working for unless specifically authorised by the Minister of the Department. No public servant would risk their job by doing so.

[bootyinblue]

Exactly Feral, we are tongue tied more than you think and ramifications can be 'life changing'.

That is why you will see me quote legislation that is open to public inspection and give personal views and interpretations on it but thats as far as it goes.

I think we just need to nominate a guinea pig to go whereever this place is with bit of string on a stick and see what the outcome is.... Takers... any takers?

[Brian D]

Dinodadog wrote:

Attempt 2 [img size=326]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/2007_10_11_1710_12.jpg

I don't get it, where can we fish?

[mackmauler]

anywhere that isnt red from what i saw of the signs, its easier with a clear pic the signs are quiet large.

[Brian D]

Sorry but I can't see the red? Guess I better go have a look on the weekend.

[mackmauler]

pretty well cut that map in half and anywhere to the right you can fish

[Brian D]

Thanks Mack, looks OK cause that's where I fish anyway but I was going to start exploring the southern areas, spose not now.

Have you fished down there? Not sure if I am expecting an answer but seeing it's no fishing now you may tell.

[Dinodadog]

Brian they had a bear in the air at 5 past 6 this am. So dont tread on the red line.

Dino