HB 447 - CAN'T CLOSE LAND TO TRADITIONAL REC. USES                           
                                                                              
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 CO-CHAIRMAN GREEN said three people on the teleconference network             
 wished to testify on House Bill 447.                                          
                                                                               
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 DICK BISHOP, Executive Director, Alaska Outdoor Council, testified            
 in support of HB 447 saying the council strongly advocates                    
 protection of public access for trails and traditional uses such as           
 hunting and fishing and other outdoor activities.  He said in some            
 cases state land can be put off limits administratively to those              
 kinds of access, we do not feel that is appropriate.  This bill               
 addresses that particular problem and it is important to ensure               
 that access to public land doesn't slip through the cracks.  He               
 urged the committee to pass the bill.                                         
                                                                               
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 CO-CHAIRMAN GREEN said the committee will schedule HB 447 for                 
 another hearing.