Giffin reported his findings by telephone to Libert K. Landgraf, then the administrator of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife. Jon followed the road down to the 3,900-foot elevation. The road continues down the flow for a yet undetermined distance. These trails were apparently being used to remove wild cattle from the forest reserve. Water troughs with fresh water were also found in the forest.
Water provides an effective bait for wild cattle during the dry conditions.
A large corral-type pig trap was also in operation within the forest reserve. Bulldozing and wild animal trapping violations were first noted last year. The 'owner' of the cabin was notified in advance of our survey, and we used the cabin that night. A small corral and several cattle and pig traps were also observed on the unencumbered parcel, as were several herds of feral cattle. We are much concerned that such illegal use of state-owned forest reserve lands will lead to other violations by increasing the disregard for regulations governing the use of lands in the public domain.