The McAllister Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 94 acres of open
fields and wooded areas adjacent to Haley Road and extending southwesterly
to the Green River. The property is identified on the 2017 Assessors'
Map as Map 31, Lot 34, and was deeded to the Town in 1974 under the
management of the Conservation Commission.
§ 217-28.1. Approved uses.
Approved uses. The property is for the use and enjoyment of
the public. Passive recreational activities are encouraged while maintaining
these areas in a natural condition now and for future generations.
§ 217-28.2. Collection of plant material.
Collection of berries and mushrooms or other plant material
is prohibited.
§ 217-28.3. Horse riding.
Horse riding is allowed on the property with written permission
from the Commission.
§ 217-28.4. Dog walking.
Dogs shall be kept on leashes at all times. It shall be the
duty of each person who owns, possesses or controls a dog to remove
and dispose of any feces left by his or her dog at the McAllister
Wildlife Refuge.
§ 217-28.5. Overnight camping.
Overnight camping is prohibited.
§ 217-28.8. Alteration of natural growth
and building of structures.
No wood cutting. Cutting and planting are prohibited, except
with written permission of the Commission. Trails shall not be marked
or cut except with written permission of the Commission. No structures
such as dams, lean-tos, cabins or towers shall be constructed without
written permission from the Commission.
§ 217-28.9. Vehicle restrictions.
Motor vehicles (including but not limited to motorcycles, minibikes,
snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles) are prohibited, except as specifically
authorized in writing by the Commission.
§ 217-28.10. Littering and vandalism.
No person shall cut, break, remove, deface, defile, or ill-use
any building, structure, fence or sign. Depositing or leaving rubbish,
litter, demolition or yard debris, garbage, excavated fill or any
hazardous waste is prohibited.
§ 217-28.11. Alcoholic beverages and
smoking.
Possessing or consuming any alcoholic beverage, illegal substances,
or smoking are all prohibited.
§ 217-28.12. Violations and penalties.
Unless a higher fine has been established for a specific offense
by the Town of Great Barrington or the State of Massachusetts, violation
of these regulations is punishable by a fine of not more than $300
for each offense. Each day the violation occurs shall constitute a
separate offense.