Each permit lasts up to six months. But, he said, there are still thousands of acres of state lands that can't be accessed by individuals. If landowners don't want the public coming in, we don't have much say about it. Author Smith said people who want access should speak out. I'd like to see a groundswell of people wanting access to public lands and contacting Na Ala Hele.
Most large landowners say they understand why individuals want access.
But, landowners add, that frustration doesn't give people the right to trespass on private property. We enjoy our land and it's open to us, but that's a limited population. But Baldwin said that individuals who feel they don't have enough access to the outdoors shouldn't look to private landowners like the ranch to provide more.