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Draft deed to transfer Jane Holt Wilderness to MRA reviewed; hunting access and easement terms discussed
Summary
Minutes read from a recent Cottagers Board meeting said a draft deed prepared by Michael Bakley has been presented to MRA’s executive committee regarding a potential transfer of the Jane Holt Wilderness, with the MRA board expected to consider a vote in November; members discussed permitted hunting under the conservation easement and longstanding arrangements with bear-hunting groups.
A reading of recent Cottagers Board minutes reported discussion of a potential transfer of the Jane Holt Wilderness to the Mountain Retreat Association (MRA). The minutes — read by George during the session — said Beth Fountain reported, with comments from Richard Dubose, that a draft deed drawn up by Michael Bakley had been presented to MRA’s executive committee for liability review. "The MRA board will likely vote on this at their November meeting," the minutes state.
Committee members raised questions about historic hunting access on the property. One member noted a long-standing arrangement in which bear-hunting groups have been permitted access and that the conservation easement, as the committee recalled, appears to allow hunting and fishing. Members said the historical arrangements and the easement terms would need to be reviewed as part of any transfer to ensure consistency with Montreat’s broader policies on hunting.
Because the Cottagers Board discussion was reported as minutes rather than an action before this committee, no transfer vote took place at the Landcare information session. Members said they would follow-up on the deed language and any easement conditions before a final decision by MRA.
