I would suggest people make that decision for themselves. he wrote, according to a copy of the 1983 letter. In nearly 30 years of hiking, day and night, in ONF I have never run across a bunch of drunk guys shooting guns on the Florida Trail. It's just a messed-up World anywhere you live so make the best of it. Phone: (352) 669-0078 Camping Fee: $31 per night. Along the same lines, individuals who are in possession of a gun may increase their risk of gun assault by entering dangerous environments that they would have normally avoided. I have always been very well armed and if I feel threatened I will kill you. You don't carry the kinds of high powered automatic rifles they carry to hunt for sport. 911 or 9mm? 'Thanks for the great blog! Murders dont care- They dont have hearts..,thats why they murder! Keep to yourself and youll be fine. I am very familiar with the issue of homelessness in the Chicago area. Booked 23 times today. But I must say when you post information from the Guardian that says you are more likely to be shot if you have a gun, along with the other anecdotal evidence that supposedly proves their point, you are doing a serious disservice to people that may be considering getting a firearm.I'm sure you can find plenty of people in your field that disagree with that notion. Ocala National Forest is the largest National Forest here in Florida. Relax, it's fine. You can bet they're all well prepared. No matter where you are, you should always be concerned with personal safety. They make no sense. It simply is what it is pure nasty pure trash-. Anywhere you go its gunna be like that forest or the city when you meet a random person you instantly put yourself in fight or flight mode. Sounds like you have something in common with the Murders. Mass disapproval of this lifestyle is foolish. Others do not feel safe.read of of the other accounts of people that live next to or inside of forests, state parks, etc and one gets a very different picture. Violence happens in wilderness areas because there is no one around to witness it. !And if you see a group of pretty young college girls and wonder if's safe for them to be out camping. Gerald Blank Williams has been missing since 11/24/09 when he was 17-years-old. . I have also run across vehicles that are homes to some unfortunate persons. Rainier National Park 08-06-1950 Gunnar Peterson Colville National Forest 11-30-1957 Lowell Linn Mt. One bad experience can traumatize a person for life, right? I really want to thank those who publish information regarding the "darker" side of the Ocala National Forest.I'm a member of one of the local paranormal groups, and we have been spending a lot of time in the Forest in an attempt to substantiate some of the claims of hauntings out there.When we have substantiation of some of the less than fortunate events that have occurred out there, it helps us get at least some idea what locations to focus on.Thus far, we have been able to gather some photographic and audio evidence in at least one area. Unknown can you tell us why you feel that's it is not a safe place? This is taken from the current book I am reading, "On Killing" by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. Has there ever been a missing person named Brandon Nicholas? There have been bodies, human skulls, bones, etc found on a regular basis over the past decades in my regions natural areas. Not in this lifetime! Leichner and Nater were last seen between 2 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, 1966, walking down a nature trail. You asked that those committing murders leave the bodies around to be found. The best camping, fishing, and swimming on the planet. . My friend and coworker Daniel Carnahan,missing, truck found there in Jan. 2017 he has never been found.So guess what. The Ocala National Forest contains four Congressionally-designated wilderness areas which are places where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, protected and managed to preserve their natural conditions. I just hope the people that would hurt them, don't have to learn the hard way, that not everyone is a sheep. Yet, it's one of the most extensive national forests in America. I'm looking at a little home in salt springs. Susan Leichner-Schonder of Tampa has often grasped a patchwork quilt woven by her late sister, yearning for the day when someone would be brought to justice for her slaying. As it turned out, none of the information I had was relevant to the slayings. The several that I passed were not deep in the forest and I am imagining that they served as shelter at night but that the owners emerged during daylight hours for school, work etc. . Unless there are facts to back up these unknown murders or acts of violence then it is called, "shooting the breeze". It is a lovely place to live and visit. Turn yourself in. I had a bad feeling about it, so I said "no".Abd we didn't go. Be aware and be cautious wherever you are. At first, Police stated it was possible that he was still in the local area. Late 50s, early 60's. All the people are so defensive and say what a perfect place the Forest is and how people are just paranoid but they always make sure to say they themselves are well armed always when they go to the Forest. .your statement is a total missgood luck with that! Good day, Sir. Recently, many people have taken to TikTok . I would volenteer etc. It is also illegal to make your own trail with a jeep or 4 wheel drive vehicle, anywhere in the forest. I doubt few would do that intentionally. Their bodies were never found. He walked about six miles from Juniper Springs. Most people ive met out here over the years do tend to be convicts or fugitives though. Lisamarie1250, thats quite the silly comment! he never even saw the man. Be aware that bears, alligators and raccoons frequent the area. Lol your crazy! I have walked the trails in the Ocala National Forest many times by myself as a female and never once felt any threat. Lots of trailer parks and places around the lakes. Rainier National Park 07-17-1995 Ramona Lynn Fey Mt. So, yes, the Guardian statement holds factual, documentable truths. There are alot of thieves and the people you gotta stay away from are clearly meth addict. Forgot to mention this- which I truly believe: "A gun may falsely empower its possessor to overreact, instigating and losing otherwise tractable conflicts with similarly armed persons. Come during the week or have a larger group on the weekends. I have lived in the forest for many years and have NEVER seen anything that is thought to be a danger out here. The Osceola National Forest has no dedicated OHV trails, and does not require a pass. This forest is a hidden gem in Florida that many people don't know about. Discover the beauty hidden in the maps. I hear guns going off in the forests near my home too, and I am thinking what animal is being illegally poached, or what human is being killed? This meeting is 100% virtual (not in-person) attendance. Browse 109 ocala_national_forest stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. This is true if you stick to the rest areas on public frigging highways! Best case scenario, he is a homeless person who is probably mentally ill (and/or a meth addict) and has a fascination with morbidity. Lacey Buenfil ,missing from the park 7yrs. I am now 62, and still do not feel guns are suitable for ME. I would imagine that even in your Forest, some areas are more safer than others, and thats usually where people all get the notion that its all safe. Wow, it makes me sad to see the amount of people who think ONF is a truly dangerous place. So be it.Robert, I would report Luveprecious to the US Forest service. The forest is great for hiking, camping and wildlife viewing, but there are also four crystal-clear natural springs in the Ocala National Forest. They are up and gone when the sun comes up. Chad called a friend for a ride, but when the friend arrived, Chad was nowhere to be found. There is a great deal of information out there. Nunerous crime cases have been reopened over the last 100 yrs because of csmpers, and hunters coming across skeletal bones or decomposed bodies. But other than that My weekend was fun. You sound more like one of the killers trying to get people agitated. After years of working 60 to 70 hours a week and never taking a vacation, Carolyn and I (Rob) decided to quit our job and begin living our dream. My friend had his 20G and I had my 12G with plenty of slugs. This pass is required to ride OHV trails in the Apalachicola and Ocala National Forests. Odd comments, such as yours, are to taken lightly. Rainier National Park 08-03-1963 Bobby Panknin Nolte State Park10-19-1973 Jimmy Duffy Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest06-15-1974 Jeffrey Michael Bratcher Ocean City State Park11-18-1974 David Taylor Mt. Current Wildfire Conditions . We had to stop and go back to the trees multiple times because now there were 6 trucks! Ive camped in the forest numerous times, unarmed except for a knife (which, Ill admit, is a little naive), and have never experienced anything even remotely dangerous. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of any of these individuals please contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office at:(352)732-8181 or (352)368-5789. I think there is danger lurking among the shadows in lots of areas of the Forest although there are, of course, lots of places to enjoy. I just personally like the serenity of being alone surrounded by Nature. I guess we are the only place in the entire world that has crime..Are you a moron? Stop denying it. It will not taunt criminals or coax the owners into brazen displays of their firearms. Our friend does a great deal of work helping the homeless in the area. While I am sure there are those who have better info than I do, I would offer the following. And there are activities to do in the area, surrounded by the ONF and many boating opportunities, even to get out to the Atlantic. Folkes had land here when I was a child. I took his photo as he passed to prove to my wife that he was real. Contact Information. Sincerely,Sharon in the Forest(just another Forest peep). (Photo: Bonnie Gross) Alexander Springs has crystal clear water and a great swimming hole that snorkelers will enjoy. You should have reported him to the police that night. I am sad for the coming generations. Always loved the area. I have learned to stay far away from forest roads on Friday/Sat nights because that's when the drunken stuff happens. MLS # The killings and body disposals are unfortunate but, in the larger picture, they are rare. Not all of them are like that !!!! Most don't hunt for sport. Lake George Ranger District 17147 E. State Road 40 Silver Springs, FL 34488 352-625-2520. Comments, such as yours, are to taken lightly on Killing '' by Col.. 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