The following regulations have been established to encourage passive recreational use while maintaining these areas in a natural condition now and for future generations. Specific regulations apply to the Lake Mansfield Conservation Forest and the McAllister Wildlife Refuge; see §§ 217-32 and 217-28.
§ 217-34.1. 
Hunting.
Hunting is prohibited.
§ 217-34.2. 
Wood cutting.
Cutting and planting are prohibited, except with written permission of the Commission. Collection of berries and mushrooms for personal consumption is allowed.
§ 217-34.3. 
Vehicle restrictions.
Motor vehicles, including but not limited to motorcycles, minibikes, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles, are prohibited, except as specifically authorized.
§ 217-34.4. 
Trails.
Trails shall not be marked or cut.
§ 217-34.5. 
Structures.
No structures such as dams, lean-tos, cabins or towers shall be constructed without written permission from the Conservation Commission. No person shall cut, break, remove, deface, defile, or ill-use any building, structure, fence or sign.
§ 217-34.6. 
Horses.
Horse riding is allowed on designated trails, except at Lake Mansfield Conservation Forest, where horse riding is prohibited. Groups of more than five riders or organized activities require a permit from the Commission.
§ 217-34.7. 
Dogs.
Dogs on Lake Mansfield Conservation Forest land shall be restrained on leashes. Dogs on other conservation lands shall be kept under their owner's control 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 on any Town conservation land.
§ 217-34.8. 
Overnight camping.
Overnight camping is allowed only with written permission of the Conservation Commission.
§ 217-34.9. 
Fires.
Fires are allowed with written permission from the Conservation Commission, except at Lake Mansfield Conservation Forest, where fires are prohibited.
§ 217-34.10. 
Alcohol/illegal substances.
Possessing or consuming any alcoholic beverage or illegal substances is prohibited.
§ 217-34.11. 
Littering.
Depositing or leaving rubbish, litter, demolition or yard debris, garbage, excavated fill or any hazardous waste is prohibited.
§ 217-34.12. 
Violations and penalties.
A fine of not more than $300 per day shall be imposed for violation of these regulations. These fines may be imposed by the police or by Commission members or staff. Each day shall constitute a new offense.