POLICIES & ACCESS

Policies & Access

Recreational Uses

  • BHF lands are open to the public for passive, low-impact, transitory, non-commercial outdoor educational or recreational uses. Examples of acceptable recreational uses include:
  • Walking, hiking, and trail running
  • Picnicking
  • Birding or nature photography
  • Snowshoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • To minimize human impact and maximize wildlife safety and public enjoyment, please adhere to the following guidelines:
  • Day use only
  • No Fires
  • No Smoking
  • No Camping
  • Leave it as you found it
  • Carry in, carry out
  • Stay on trails
  • Respect allowed / prohibited uses

Wheeled Motorized Vehicles

  • No wheeled motorized vehicles are allowed on BHF Lands at any time.
  • This includes all off-road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dune buggies, snow mobiles, dirt bikes, and standard or modified passenger cars. Electronic Bikes (e-bikes) are considered wheeled motorized vehicles.
  • Any person(s) found driving or riding an unauthorized wheeled motorized vehicle on BHF Lands will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Mountain Bikes & Horses

Mountain bikes and horseback riding are not allowed on BHF Lands.

Dogs

  • Dogs are allowed on BHF lands, except where expressly prohibited, so long as their handlers adhere to the following conditions:
  • Dogs must be under control at all times. If a dog is off leash and does not respond to commands promptly, under any and all circumstances, they are not under your control and should be leashed.
  • Help protect nesting wildlife. Dogs should be kept on leash during bird nesting season (March 15 – July 15).
  • Remove dog waste. Dog fecal matter contains bacteria and diseases that are harmful to the ecosystem, and it doesn’t take long for their waste to build up on trails. Dog waste should be removed year-round.

Hunting, Fishing & Foraging

  • Unless otherwise posted, hunting and fishing for recreational, educational, or personal consumption purposes is allowed on BHF Lands.
  • Foraging is allowed on BHF Lands unless otherwise stated. Written permission is not required so long as foraging is done for personal consumption and done in an ecologically sound and sustainable manner.
  • Cutting or removal of any tree without express written permission is prohibited.
  • No treasure hunting and no rock hounding are allowed. Please leave behind what you find.
  • Sugaring or other sap extraction activities require prior written permission from BHF.
  • Baiting, trapping and hunting bears with dogs are not allowed on any BHF Lands, including training dogs to hunt bears.

Game Cameras

Game cameras are not allowed on BHF lands.

Tree Stands & Blinds

  • Temporary tree stands and hunting blinds may be placed on BHF Lands, but written permission is required. Please fill out this form HERE to submit your request. NH law requires that tree stands and blinds be tagged with easily visible owner identification and contact information.
  • Permanent tree stands attached with bolts or nails or any stand that damages a tree are not allowed and against NH law.
  • Blinds made of natural materials gathered from the surrounding area are not allowed.
  • Once permission is granted, tree stands, and blinds may be placed on the property no sooner than two weeks before the start of hunting season. They must be removed by two weeks after the hunting season ends.
  • Motorized vehicles may not be driven on BHF lands, including during the installation or removal of tree stands and blinds, gear, or for the removal of animal carcasses.

Please get in touch with BHF at bluehillsfoundation@gmail.com for any questions about land uses.

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