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Chapter 7.2, Page 10 7.2 LAND RECREATION ORDINANCE THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. PURPOSE This Ordinance shall prescribe the rules and regulations for the recreational use and enjoyment of lands owned or managed by the Douglas County Forestry Department, pursuant to authorities and purposes of Secs. 23.33(11), 28.11(3)(b), 29.038(2), 29.038(3), 59.54(6), 59.54(22) and 350.18, Wis. Stats. The purpose of this Ordinance is to help preserve the natural, scenic, recreational and commercial value of the natural resources on lands owned or managed by the Douglas County Forestry Department. SECTION II. DEFINITIONS A. “ATV” (All-Terrain Vehicle) has the meaning given in sec. 340.01(2g), Wis. Stats. B. “Bicycle” has the meaning given in sec. 340.01(5), Wis. Stats. C. “Camping Unit” means any single shelter except bedrolls and sleeping bags used for a camp by a camping party. D. "Closed Road or Trail" means a road or trail that is considered closed to motor vehicles when designated by the presence of a sign, gate, berm, barricade or any other device placed by the County for the purpose of blocking or by officially publishing a Class 1 legal notice of closure. E. "County Forest" means those lands owned by Douglas County and entered under the County Forest Law §28.11, Wis. Stats., either as Forest Lands or as Special Use Designated Lands. F. “County Forest Road” means roads which are authorized, approved, and maintained for public motor vehicle use for which the County receives County Forest road aid payments from the State of Wisconsin under sec. 86.315 (4a), Wis. Stats. G. “Cross-Country Ski Trail” means those trails which have been authorized, approved, and maintained by the County Forestry Department for public recreational skiing purposes. H. “Cross-Country Travel” means any land or water travel through the County Forest off of a developed road or trail. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 11 I. “Damage” means any occurrence on the County Forest that is detrimental or could have a potentially detrimental effect on the natural resources, features, or facilities owned and operated by the County as determined by the Director or their designee. J. “Developed Recreational Area” means the following locations: Gordon Dam County Park, Lucius Woods County Park, Mooney Dam County Park, Long Lake County Park, Bass Lake County Park, Tozer County Park, Minnesuing County Park, Anna- Gene County Park, the clubhouse, kennels, stables, and corral areas of the Bird Sanctuary, Lyman Lake boat landings, North Flowage boat landing, Minnesuing boat landing, and Park Creek Pond recreation area. K. “Developed Road or Trail” means roads or trails which have been authorized, constructed, and approved by the County Forestry Department which provide access to the County Forest. L. “Director” means the Douglas County Forestry Department Director of Forestry and Natural Resources. M. “Domestic Animal” means any animal that has been bred or raised to live in or about the habitation of humans and is dependent on people for food and shelter. N. “Family” means a camping party composed of a parent, parents, or step-parent with their unemancipated children or grandchildren. O. “Firearm” has the meaning given in sec. 167.31(1)(c), Wis. Stats. P. “Fireworks” has the meaning given in sec. 167.10(1), Wis. Stats. Q. “Forest Products” are vegetative products from the County Forest, including but not limited to, products of plant origin, products of fungi origin, non-wood products, flora, seedlings, saplings, shrubs, chips, bark, boughs, branches, logs, sawlogs, pilings, posts, poles, roundwood products, cordwood products, pulpwood, fuelwood and Christmas trees. R. “Highway Vehicle” means any motor vehicle which is or can be licensed by the State of Wisconsin for use on public highways or is intended to be licensed by the State of Wisconsin for such use. S. “Historic Resource” means any archaeological artifact or historical article that is in association with events or lives of persons significant in the past, represents characteristics of a type, time period, or method of work that made a notable contribution to history, or yields or is likely to yield information important in history or pre-history. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 12 T. “Livestock” means horses, cattle, llamas, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, fowl, or any other domestic animals typically ridden or used in the production of food, fiber, or other products or activities defined as agricultural. U. “Moped" has the meaning given in sec. 340.01(29m), Wis. Stats. V. “Motor Bicycle” has the meaning given in sec. 340.01(30), Wis. Stats. W. has the meaning given in sec. 340.01(32), Wis. Stats. X. “Motor Vehicle” has the meaning given in sec. 340.01(35), Wis. Stats. Y. “Non Family” means a camping party composed of 8 or less persons who do not meet the definition of family as defined herein. Z. “Occupy” means to be present in, located in, or reside in. AA. “Off-Highway (OHM) means any motorized vehicle intended for traveling on two wheels having a seat or saddle designed to be straddled by the operator and having handlebars for steering control. may be legal for public highway use and still considered to be an OHM if used for off-highway operation on designated OHM trails in the County Forest. BB. “Off-Highway Vehicle” means any motorized vehicle (excluding highway vehicles) designed for or capable of cross-country travel on or immediately over land, sand, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, or other natural terrain, which would include, but not be limited to, such vehicles as four-wheel drive units, dune buggies, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), off-highway motor bicycles (dirt bikes), mopeds, mini-bikes, snowmobiles, go- carts, amphibious vehicles, air-cushioned vehicles, air boats, and golf carts. CC. “Pit” means any area which has been or is currently being utilized for its natural materials such as, but not limited to, gravel, sand, clay, or dirt. DD. “Power Load” means using force generated from a motorized propeller or other motorized means to load and unload a boat or other watercraft onto and off a trailer. EE. “Smoke” means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, plant, weed or other tobacco product or tobacco-like product or substance in any manner or in any form. FF. “Snowmobile” has the meaning given in sec. 340.01(58a), Wis. Stats. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 13 GG. “State Funded Snowmobile/ATV Trail” means those trails authorized, approved, and maintained for public motorized recreational purposes for which the County receives maintenance funds from the State of Wisconsin. HH. “Straight Arrow OHM Trail” a marked corridor on the County Forest designated for use by off-highway vehicle operators as authorized and approved by the County Forestry Department. II. “Studded Tire” means a tire with any block, stud, flange, cleat, spike or other protuberance of any material other than rubber which projects beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire. JJ. “Trap Device” means any device that is designed to close upon, hold fast, confine, or otherwise capture wildlife or domestic animals. KK. “Utility Terrain Vehicle” (UTV) has the meaning given in sec. 23.33(11p), Wis. Stats. LL. “Vehicle” has the meaning given in sec. 340.01(74), Wis. Stats. MM. “Wildlife” means all species of animals including, but not limited to, mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, and crustaceans living in a natural, non-domesticated state. NN. “Yard Waste” means tree branches, tree limbs, parts of trees, bushes, shrubbery cuttings or clippings, or other items created as a result of trimming, cutting, or pruning trees or bushes, also the accumulation of lawn grass, shrubbery, vine, and other vegetative cuttings or clippings, and/or dry leaf or needle rakings. SECTION III. GENERAL PROVISIONS It is prohibited under this Ordinance for a person or persons on lands owned or managed by the Douglas County Forestry Department to: A. Deposit, put, leave, place, drop, bury, litter, dump or dispose of any garbage, trash, waste, or rubbish in any manner other than by depositing in a designated container. No trash or rubbish generated off-site is allowed in County waste containers. B. Dispose of, put, leave, place, drop, bury, or dump any yard waste. C. Construct, place, put, occupy, use, store, bury, or leave personal property without the written permission of the Director or their designee. Any personal property found in violation shall be confiscated and disposed of at the user’s expense by ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 14 County Forestry Department personnel or the County Sheriff’s Department, or their designees. D. Damage, deface, destroy, mar or in any manner misuse the natural features, resources, roads, trails, facilities, assets or property of the County. E. Fail to secure the proper permit or approval prior to engaging in an activity which requires such prior permit or approval. F. Fail to follow all requirements, provisions, regulations, rules, and conditions set forth in any written permit or approval. G. Damage, deface, destroy, move, remove, or possess any sign or other informational device placed or contracted to be placed by the County. H. Post or cause to be posted any sign, picture, advertisement, or other informational device without permission of the Director or their designee. I. Possess or discharge any fireworks regulated by sec. 167.10(1), Wis. Stats. J. Deposit, leave, place, drop, bury, dump or dispose ashes or charcoal unless they are cool enough to touch with a hand. K. Leave an open fire unattended unless it has no smoke and the entire coal or ash bed is cool enough to touch with a hand. L. Engage in any activity which is in violation of a County sign, notice, regulation, or rule. M. Return once expelled or refuse to leave an area when directed to leave by the Director, Sheriff, or their designees. N. Jump or dive off any water control structure owned or operated by the County. O. Power load any boat or other watercraft. P Set fire to, burn, or incinerate any garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, or other discarded man-made materials. SECTION IV. HUNTING AND TRAPPING No person or persons shall construct, place, occupy or use on lands owned or managed by the Douglas County Forestry Department: A. Tree Stands and Ground Blinds: ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 15 1. A tree stand that is not a hang-on style, self climbing style, or a ladder stand style, or which attaches to a tree by any means or device, which penetrates the bark or the bole of the tree. 2. Climbing aids; including, but not limited to, screw in tree steps, landscape spikes, nails, railroad spikes, or bolts. 3. A tree stand, elevated platform or ground blind which does not have the owner’s name and address (city and State) or WDNR customer I.D. number attached in such a manner as to be visible from the ground. 4. A tree stand which utilizes artificial shooting lanes created by cutting, brushing, trimming, or otherwise damaging or altering trees, brush, vegetation or terrain. 5. A tree stand which is larger than 52 inches by 36 inches measured at the base, ground blind which measures larger than 7ft X 7ft X 7ft, or elevated platform which the platform measures more than 7ft X 7ft X 7ft. 6. A tree stand, elevated platform or ground blind in the period of February 1 to March 31 and June 1 to August 31 of each calendar year. Any tree stand, free standing platform or ground blind which is found in violation of this Ordinance shall be confiscated and disposed of at the user’s expense by County Forestry Department personnel or the County Sheriff’s Department, or their designees. B. Waterfowl Blinds: 1. A blind for waterfowl hunting more than 7 days prior to the opening of the waterfowl hunting season, or fail to remove the blind within 7 days after the close of season. 2. A blind used exclusively for waterfowl hunting as provided in sec. 29.327(2), Wis. Stats., which does not bear the name of the owner affixed permanently to the blind in lettering one-inch square or larger. Any blind for waterfowl hunting which is found in violation of this Ordinance shall be confiscated and disposed of at the user’s expense by County Forestry Department personnel or the County Sheriff’s Department, or their designees. C. It is prohibited under this Ordinance for a person or persons to discharge or hunt with a rifle or shotgun loaded with slugs on or within the right-of-way of the Wrenshall Grade Recreational Trail, Saunders Grade Recreational Trail, Wild Rivers Recreational Trail, or Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 16 SECTION V. DEVELOPED RECREATIONAL AREAS Violation of any State law or any rules of the County by a member or guest of a member of a camping party is cause for revocation of the camping permit and eviction from the property. It is prohibited under this Ordinance for a person or persons on lands owned or managed by the Douglas County Forestry Department to: A. Violate the quiet hours of 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. by creating excessive noise or causing a disturbance. Create noise with radios, televisions, or other instrument which can be heard from a distance of more than 20 feet. B. Use or be within a Developed Recreational Area for any purpose (excluding actively fishing) between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of each day, unless such person is a registered camper or otherwise has written permission from the Director or their designee. State Funded Snowmobile/ATV Trails and designated boat launches may be used 24 hours per day for designated uses when officially open to the public. C. Take or keep within such area a pet or domestic animal unless the same is kept at all times on leash which prevents the pet or domestic animal from running at large. No pets or domestic animals allowed in the beach areas. (Animals specially trained to provide services for people with disabilities shall be exempt from this requirement). D. To allow or permit a dog or any other pet or domestic animal to deposit any solid animal waste in a Developed Recreational Area and to fail to remove any such waste and deposit in a designated container. E. Possess, ride, transport or locate any livestock in a Developed Recreational Area. F. Camp or occupy any site without paying current registration or self-registration fees and obtaining an appropriate camping permit. G. Discharge, posses or store an uncased or loaded firearm, including any BB gun, pellet gun, air gun, paintball gun, slingshot, bow, and crossbow, except as otherwise authorized under Sec. 941.23, 167.31, or 23.33 Wis. Stats. H. Hunt, trap, kill or attempt to kill any animal or fowl in a Developed Recreational Area by the use of a firearm, bow and arrow, air rifle, trap device or any other means. I. Ignite an open fire unless such fire is in a fireplace, grill, or other suitable container provided by the County, or in a container specifically constructed to contain a fire. J. Deposit, put, leave, place, drop, bury, litter, dump or dispose of any park generated ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 17 garbage, trash, waste, or rubbish in any manner other than by depositing in a designated container. No non-park generated trash or rubbish is allowed in park waste containers. K. Deposit, put, leave, drop, dump or dispose of any fish or game animal parts or waste, except at designated fish cleaning sites provided for such purposes. L. Camp at any site other than a designated site for camping. M. Place, occupy or use any more than one camping unit per designated camping site. N. Camp in any Developed Recreational Area except for: Lucius Woods County Park, Gordon Dam County Park, Mooney Dam County Park, and the clubhouse and barn areas of the Bird Sanctuary. O. Camp at or occupy the same site for a period exceeding ten consecutive days. P. Camp with more than 8 non-family members per campsite. Q. Smoke within any designated non-smoking area. R. Use or possess any glass bottles or containers in an area posted “NO GLASS CONTAINERS”. SECTION VI. TRAILS, ROADS, AND MOTOR VEHICLES It is prohibited under this Ordinance for a person or persons on lands owned or managed by the Douglas County Forestry Department to: A. Operate a motor vehicle or highway vehicle in any developed recreational area off a developed road or designated parking area. 1. Operate in developed recreational area in such a manner as to cause damage. B. Operate an off-highway vehicle in any developed recreational area (excluding State Funded Snowmobile/ATV Trails). 1. Operate in developed recreational area in such a manner as to cause damage. C. Operate any off-highway vehicle (excluding ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, and off- highway D. Operate an off-highway (excluding on the Straight Arrow OHM Trail). ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 18 E. Operate an unregistered or unlicensed motor vehicle, highway vehicle, or off- highway vehicle which can be officially licensed or registered by the State of Wisconsin as a legal highway or recreational vehicle. F. Operate a motor vehicle, highway vehicle, or off-highway vehicle on any closed road or trail. 1. Operate on any closed road or trail in such a manner as to cause damage. G. Operate a motor vehicle, highway vehicle, or off-highway vehicle off a developed road or trail. Cross-country travel by motorized means is prohibited. Illegally constructed or located trails shall not be considered developed. 1. Operate off a developed road or trail (cross-country) in such a manner as to cause damage. H. Operate a motor vehicle, highway vehicle, or off-highway vehicle in violation of a posted sign, notice, regulation, or rule. I. Construct or establish a new road or trail or alter, re-route, or in any manner change an existing road or trail without the written permission of the Director or their designee. J. Operate a motor vehicle, highway vehicle, or off-highway vehicle on any State Funded Snowmobile/ATV Trail during a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ordered fire ban. K. Operate a motor vehicle, highway vehicle, or off-highway vehicle in any pit. L. Block or obstruct in any manner a road or trail which limits or prohibits access by others. M. Leave a motor vehicle, highway vehicle, or off-highway vehicle unattended for more than 72 hours under such circumstances as to cause the vehicle to reasonably appear to have been abandoned. An abandoned vehicle shall constitute a public nuisance. N. Operate a motor vehicle, highway vehicle, or off-highway vehicle (excluding snowmobiles) with studded tires. O. Operate a bicycle off a developed road or trail. Cross-country travel by bicycle is prohibited. Illegally constructed or located trails shall not be considered developed. P. Ride a horse or other stock off a developed road or trail. Cross-country travel by ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 19 equestrian is prohibited. Illegally constructed or located trails shall not be considered developed. Q. Remove, alter damage, destroy, mar, or in any manner modify any sign, posting, gate, berm, or barricade device. Shall include all associated pieces, parts, and components of any such device. R. Post, install, construct, place, or relocate any sign, gate, rock, berm, or other blockage device or otherwise modify or attempt to modify the intended use designation of any road, trail, or area. S. Operate a motor vehicle or highway vehicle in excess of 30,000 pounds (tare or gross weight) without written permission of the Director or their designee (excluding County Forest Roads). SECTION VII. NATURAL RESOURCES It is prohibited under this Ordinance for a person or persons on lands owned or managed by the Douglas County Forestry Department to: A. Cultivate, disk, rototill plant, water, fertilize, harvest, or manufacture any controlled substance or illegal drug. B. Cultivate, disk, rototill plant, water, fertilize, hunt over, or utilize any type of seed, crop, plant, tree, or food plot without written permission from the Director or their designee. C. Cut, harvest, or remove any vegetation that is not to be consumed without written permission of the Director or their designee. (This shall not be construed to permit harvest of vegetation otherwise controlled. Vegetation cut in conjunction with an official land survey, cutting of stakes used for trapping is allowed.) D. Cut, harvest or remove firewood, Christmas tree, balsam fir bough, birch stem, birch branch, birch bark, princess pine, pine/spruce cone, hardwood tree seed, or other forest product without written permission of the Director or their designee. E. Remove fill, soil, ore, sand, gravel, rock, or any mineral without written permission of the Director or their designee. F. Tap any tree for the purpose of syrup production without written permission from the Director or their designee. G. Disturb, excavate, collect, or remove any historic resource without written permission of the Director or their designee. H. Chase, harass, molest, disturb, kill, or attempt to kill any wildlife except while ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 20 engaged in lawfully angling for, taking, pursuing, hunting or trapping such wildlife or allow or permit a pet or domestic animal to do the same. SECTION VIII. SIGNAGE The Director shall be and is hereby directed to post signs in each of the above listed Developed Areas, which signs shall summarize the regulations set forth in this Ordinance and shall recite that the regulations are imposed pursuant to Douglas County Ordinance. SECTION IX. EXCLUSIONS This Ordinance shall not apply to law enforcement officers, active employees of the County Forestry Department, or others authorized by the Director or designee while operating motor vehicles, highway vehicles, or off-highway vehicles while engaged in their respective official duties. SECTION X. EMERGENCY FIRE REGULATIONS Department of Natural Resources emergency fire regulations shall supersede this Ordinance pursuant to NR Code 30.05. SECTION XI. PENALTIES Any person who violates, disobeys, neglects, omits or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall forfeit not less than Fifty ($50.00) nor more than Five- Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), together with the costs of prosecution and damages, and in default of payment thereof, by imprisonment in the County Jail of Douglas County, Wisconsin, for a term of not more than 30 days or until such judgment is paid. Each day a violation exists or continues shall constitute a separate offense. Pursuant to Sec. 66.0113, Wis. Stats. and Douglas County Ordinance #1.1, the provisions of this Ordinance may be enforced through issuance of a citation. Enforcement of this is delegated to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources, and Town and Village law enforcement, or their designees. In addition to these penalties, the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources may seek restitution for damages by civil action in circuit court. SECTION XII. RESPONSIBILITY OF VEHICLE OWNERS. Any person operating any motor vehicle, highway vehicle, or off-highway vehicle in violation of any provision herein shall be in violation of this Ordinance and be subject to all allowable penalties herein unless such person cannot be sufficiently identified, in which case, the ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 21 owner of the motor vehicle, highway vehicle, or off-highway vehicle operated in or found in violation of any provision herein shall be in violation of this Ordinance and be subject to all allowable penalties herein. SECTION XIII. SEVERABILITY Should any sub-section, clause, or provision of this Ordinance be declared by the Court to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the section as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. SECTION XIV. DISPOSAL OF CONFISCATED PROPERTY The County Forestry Department or the County Sheriff’s Department may dispose of any personal property which has been confiscated in violation of this Ordinance, abandoned or otherwise remained unclaimed for a period of 30 calendar days after confiscation and/or taking possession of such property. The property may be retained, sold, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of by any means determined to be in the best interest of the County by the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources or designee. SECTION XV. EXPULSION AUTHORITY The Director of Forestry and Natural Resources, Sheriff, or their designees may expel any person or persons from lands under the management, supervision, and control of the County for violation of any State law, local law, administrative rule or posted rule or regulation when such violation is deemed by the County to be an immediate threat to the health, well being, safety and/or welfare of any other person or natural feature, resource, asset or property of the County. Any such expulsion shall be for a length of time as reasonably determined by the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources, Sheriff, or their designees. Expelled persons shall not be eligible for refunds on any user fees. Upon expulsion, any person or persons who thereafter returns to the property before the expulsion period has elapsed shall be in violation of this Ordinance and be subject to all allowable penalties herein or those provided under Statute 943.13. SECTION XVI. EFFECTIVE DATE ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 22 This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force after its passage and publication as required by law. Dated this 19th day of March, 2009. Amendments: August 20, 2009 June 17, 2010 July 21, 2011 January 19, 2012 (See “Deposit Schedule” on following page) DEPOSIT SCHEDULE FOR RECREATION ORDINANCE #7.2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 23 Section 66.0113, Wis. Stats. requires that there be a deposit schedule to establish a uniform deposit for violations of specific Ordinance provisions. These uniform deposit amounts must include a 20 percent law enforcement training penalty under Sec. 165.87, Wis. Stats. and a jail assessment imposed by Sec. 302.46(1), Wis. Stats. which is to be 1 percent of the original forfeiture but in no event less than $10.00. The law enforcement training penalty and jail assessment are in addition to the below described deposits. Each additional 24 hour period a violation exists or continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense. An offense shall be considered a second or subsequent offense if it occurs within one year of a previous offense date. NOTE: Court costs not reflected in deposit. In addition to deposit, the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources may seek restitution for damages by civil action in circuit court. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Illegal trash disposal First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 B. Illegal yard waste disposal First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 C. Personal property on County land First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $250.00 $350.00 D. Damage County property $350.00 E. Fail to secure the proper permit Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 F. Fail to follow permit or requirements Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 G. Damage, deface, destroy, move, remove, or possess sign or other County informational device Second and subsequent offenses $250.00 $350.00 H. Post or cause to be posted a sign, picture, advertisement, or other informational device First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 I. Possess or discharge fireworks Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 J. Dump ashes or charcoal $200.00 K. Leave an open fire $250.00 L. Engage in a prohibited activity $200.00 M. Return when expelled or refuse to leave when directed $500.00 N. Jump or dive off any water control structure $200.00 O. Power load boat or watercraft $250.00 P. Burn trash or other waste $250.00 HUNTING AND TRAPPING ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 24 A. Tree Stands and Ground Blinds 1. Illegal tree stand First Offense Second and subsequent $200.00 $350.00 2. Illegal climbing aids First Offense Second and subsequent $200.00 $350.00 3. Tree stand without identification First Offense Second and subsequent $150.00 $250.00 4. Tree stand utilizing shooting lanes $250.00 5. Too large of a tree stand/ground blind $250.00 6. Illegal tree stand/ground blind seasonal dates Second and subsequent $150.00 $250.00 B. Waterfowl Blinds 1. Illegal waterfowl blind First Offense Second and subsequent $200.00 $350.00 2. Waterfowl blind without identification First Offense Second and subsequent $150.00 $250.00 C. Discharge or hunt with prohibited firearm on Wrenshall Grade, Saunders Grade, Wild Rivers, or Gandy Dancer Recreational Trails $250.00 DEVELOPED RECREATIONAL AREAS A. Violate quiet hours/excessive noise B. Be within a developed recreational area during prohibited time C. Domestic animal not on leash D. Fail to remove domestic animal waste E. Possess or transport livestock F. Camp or occupy site without paying registration G. Illegally discharge or possess a firearm H. Operate a motorized vehicle in violation of a sign, notice, regulation, or rule I. Hunt, trap, or kill animal or fowl J. Improper fire K. Dump or dispose of non-park generated trash L. Dump or dispose of fish or game parts M. Camp at any site other than a designated site for camping N. Place more than one camping unit per site O. Camp in any prohibited developed recreational area P. Camp at or occupy single site for a period exceeding ten Consecutive days Q. Camp with more than 8 non-family members per campsite R. Smoke within any designated non-smoking area S. Glass containers in prohibited area ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 25 TRAILS, ROADS, AND MOTOR VEHICLES A. Operate a motorized vehicle in developed recreational area 1. Cause damage with motorized vehicle $200.00 $350.00 B. Operate an off-highway vehicle in developed recreational area 1. Cause damage with motorized vehicle $200.00 $350.00 C. Operate prohibited off-highway vehicle Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 D. Operate an off-highway in prohibited area First Offens Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 E. Operate an unregistered/unlicensed motorized vehicle First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 F. Operate a motorized vehicle on closed road or trail First Offense Second and subsequent offenses 1. Cause damage with motorized vehicle First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 $300.00 $500.00 G. Cross-country motorized travel First Offense Second and subsequent offenses 1. Cause damage with motorized vehicle First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 $300.00 $500.00 H. Construct new or alter existing roads or trails $350.00 I. Operate a motorized vehicle during fire $200.00 J. Operate a motorized vehicle in pit First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 K. Block road or trail which prohibits access by others $200.00 L. Leave motorized vehicle unattended for more than 72 hours $350.00 M. Operate a motorized vehicle with studded tires $200.00 N. Cross-country bicycle travel First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 O. Cross-country equestrian travel First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $200.00 $350.00 P. Remove, alter, damage, destroy, mar, or modify sign, posting, gate, berm, or barricade device First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $350.00 $500.00 Q. Modify or attempt to modify the intended use designation of a road, trail, or area First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $350.00 $500.00 R. Operate a motorized vehicle in excess of 30,000 pounds without permit First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $350.00 $500.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.2, Page 26 NATURAL RESOURCES A. Cultivate, disk, rototill, plant, water, fertilize, harvest, or manufacture any controlled substance or illegal drug $2500.00 B. Cultivate, disk, rototill, plant, water, fertilize, hunt over, or utilize any type of seed, crop, plant, tree, or food plot $300.00 C. Cut, harvest, or remove vegetation without a permit First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $250.00 $500.00 D. Cut, harvest, or remove forest products without a permit First Offense Second and subsequent offenses $250.00 $500.00 E. Remove mineral without a permit $250.00 F. Tap any tree for the purpose of syrup production without a permit $250.00 G. Disturb, excavate, collect, or remove any historic resource without a permit $250.00 H. Harass or unlawfully kill wildlife $250.00