Chainsaws Firearms & National parks
Submitted: Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 21:05
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Member - Paul S (VIC)
Qld NP's and this equipment seem to be at odds, We are heading north from VIC next week and plan on visiting several NP's in east & central Qld. Part of my standard recovery equipment is a small chainsaw which I have used in remote areas to clear fallen timber on tracks and I am advised that this is banned in all Qld NP's.
I have searched the archives and know that many of you will suggest bow saws, pruning saws etc. (for firewood) However, I consider myself a conservationist and would never use a chainsaw to destroy flora or native animal habitat.
What are the chances of being challenged by Parks personnel? A chainsaw is not an easy article to hide, are they permitted to search a vehicle? I can't really drop it off at
the entrance to the
park and collect it on the way out, assuming I back-track out that is. Moreover, I have generally found rangers very helpful & informative and do not want a confrontation.
I won't be taking a firearm this trip, but I regard this in a similar light. There is nothing more satisfying than dispatching a feral cat in the bush, but we are not permitted to take them into or through NP's.
Any experiences you would like to share with me.
Paul
Reply By: Mike Harding - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 21:08
Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 21:08
Put it in a large bin liner and tell anyone who wants to search your vehicle, without full legal authority, to "go **** themselves".
Mike Harding
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Reply By: Member - reggy 2 (VIC) - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 21:15
Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 21:15
hi paul
i think from memory that if the saw or gun was dismantled and not in use you can transport them ???????
mabey someone else has heard this have you checked with np's
good luck reggy 2
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Reply By: Exploder - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 21:23
Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 21:23
Just take it, just keep it out of sight, and if they spot it, just tell em the truth, you are on holiday so can't exactly drop it off at home, and the wood hear is chit so no use to you anyway. LOL
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Reply By: Member - Matt & Julie (VIC) - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 21:51
Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 21:51
Paul do what I have for the past twenty years and what I will do for the next twenty TAKE it with you
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Follow Up By: Member - Paul S (VIC) - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 22:24
Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 22:24
Seems to be a consensus.
Thanks Matt, Julie & others, I'll follow your advice and keep it concealed.
Regards,
Paul
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Reply By: Member - Kim M (VIC) - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 22:39
Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 22:39
Paul
Paul
I haven't been in a National
Park for years after being told I would have to pay a fee for farting (Global Warming etc).
Things came to a head when I was informed that an additional fee would apply if I wanted to hug my sympathy tree in the morning.
In the current climate, I'd expect you'd be castrated by the ugliest women on Earth if you had the audacity to bring a chain saw into a Government Revenue Zone (GRZ).
As far as the transportation of rifles is concerned. All of the States (apart from WA) are reasonable. Ring the Police Firearms Section in the State you wish to visit. The Police in SA are particularly helpful with advice.
Regards
Kim
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Reply By: V8Diesel - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 23:18
Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 23:18
Take 'em both and don't tell anyone.
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 23:27
Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 23:27
Ah, you Mexicans are passionate about your chainsaws :-)))
The rest of us couldn't be bothered..........Its a PITA to carry all that unnecessary stuff across australia.
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Follow Up By: Mike Harding - Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 05:44
Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 05:44
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>Its a PITA to carry all that unnecessary stuff across australia.
Absolutely.
Mike harding
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Reply By: Axel [ the real one ] - Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 08:27
Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 08:27
Not actually trying to " hide " our chainsaw ,but we dont advertise that we always have it in the vehicle , ours is so small when we take the bar and chain off its barely bigger than a 6 pack of beer Stihl MS200T , fits in a section of our draw system out of sight , as for a Np
ranger searching your vehicle ??
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Follow Up By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 10:33
Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 10:33
I have that model. They are a great little unit
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Reply By: Redback - Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 08:44
Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 08:44
Our chainsaw is in plain view on the drawbar of the trailer, have never had a
ranger say anything about it other than not to use it in the NP.
I think the no chainsaw rule is to stop weekend visiters from coming into the
park and cutting up firewood for campfires, the long term passing through traveller shouldn't have a problem, get your wood outside the and cut it prior to arriving in the
park, although it may be a bit harder to do in QLD as you need a permit to access
State forest as
well and i think the no chainsaw rule applies in them too.
Baz.
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Reply By: foxtel - Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 20:57
Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 20:57
Well if you use a firearm in a NP and get caught;
Your gun or guns will be confiscated
You will go to court
If found guilty you will have a record
A $5000+ fine
This is what happen to 3 lawyer's who got busted for shooting
deer in a SE Qld NP aabout five years ago
As for searching your vehicle,
Park Ranger can if they suspect you of illegal activites
AS A SHOOTER MYSELF DON'T GIVE THE ANTI SHOOTING MOB ANY MORE AMMO
TAKE IT BUT HIDE IT AND DON'T USE IT NATIONAL PARKS
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