Most OK with pets in park cabins, survey states

BECKLEY - The public doesn't want alcohol in state parks or petsin park lodges, but allowing animals in park cabins is OK, accordingto results of two Division of Natural Resources' surveys.

The surveys showed:

* 208 people were opposed to allowing one-time permits for alcoholconsumption at some parks, while 17 were in favor.

* 644 people support allowing pets in park cabins while 432 wereopposed.

* 431 oppose allowing pets in park lodges while 362 were in favorof the idea.

Deputy parks chief Ken Caplinger said the survey responses will besent to the Legislature's Rule-Making Review Committee. TheLegislature can change park regulations in the 2006 session if itchooses, he said.