[pct-l] Tuolumne Overrun by Thrus

[Bob Bankhead]

The NPS has several kinds of rangers. Most are the unarmed trailhead and
entry point rangers the public sees every day.. There are also Law
Enforcement Rangers, who are part of the NPS Police force. They are armed
and have full federal law enforcement jurisdiction on all NPS lands. You'll
often see them patrolling the roads; think "traffic cop". 


-----Original Message-----
From: Pct-L [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of James Vesely
Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 12:40 PM
To: Robert E. Riess; PCT List Forum
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Tuolumne Overrun by Thrus

I was stopped a couple of times by rangers who checked my permit, I think
the park service is cracking down on non-permit holders.  At Tuolumne
meadows store I talked to a guy on the pct who said he received a $250
ticket for not carrying his permit (said he had one but not on his person).
I saw the ticket and he said he received it at or around Glen pass by a gun
toting park ranger who he said acted more like a city cop then a ranger.