Family Non-motorized Recreation Access Rules and Regulations for Snoqualmie Forest
1. This permit allows access to Snoqualmie Forest by foot, animal or bicycle. Permit is for the personal use of a single family and is non-transferable. Permit only allows access to the property for the permit holder and his or her immediate family (i.e., a legally recognized spouse and children under age 19). IF PERMIT HOLDER ALLOWS ANY OTHER PERSON TO ENTER THE PROPERTY, THIS PERMIT SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY REVOKED.
2. A signed permit must be in the possession of the permit holder and permit holder will show permit and photo identification to any law enforcement officer and/or any representative of Hancock as requested. Permit will not be replaced for any reason.
3. Access dates are from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Access is allowed any day of the week from one and one half hours before sunrise to one and one half hours after sunset. No access is allowed on July 3rd, 4th or 5th. The property owners reserve the right to limit or prohibit access to any portion of the property due to safety, fire hazard, extreme weather or other asset protection reason. Property owners may add or delete access areas by posting signs as the only notification to permit holders.
4. Permit holder may not ride in any motorized vehicle while on Snoqualmie Forest while accessing property with a Non-motorized Recreation Access permit. Failure to abide by this rule will result in loss of Non-motorized Recreation Access permit and driver of vehicle to loose Motorized Vehicle Recreation Access permit.
5. Permit holder may not build new trails or enhance existing trails without written permission from Hancock Forest Management.
6. Permit holder may not or permit others to: (i) Use or possess (whether on his or her person or in a vehicle) alcohol or illegal drugs while on the property; or (ii) enter or remain on the property while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. In addition to above, RCW 46.61.519 and RCW 46.61.005 apply while on property.
7. No fires, open flame, fireworks or any other items or activities that may cause fires. Smoking is not allowed.
8. No firewood cutting allowed except for camping with a Camping Permit.
9. Camping is allowed only with a separate Camping Permit. Go to www.HancockRecreationNW.com for more information.
10. Berries, mushrooms and other forest products may be picked for personal use. No Christmas tree cutting.
11. No littering or dumping of garbage
12. No target shooting. Firearms may be used for hunting during hunting seasons authorized by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) only. Bag limits and regulations established by the WDFW apply. Property managed by Hancock Forest Management is not considered “open and unclaimed” for the purposes of treaty hunting.
13. Dogs and other animals must be under owner’s control. No hounds are allowed on property during any deer or elk season.
14. When game is harvested, game harvest cards must be filled out and left in box at gate before leaving property.
15. Permit holder must abide by all signs posted on the property and the instructions of any Hancock Forest Management employee or representative.
16. Permit holder must abide by all modifications to these rules and regulations. Permit holder must report any accident that occurs while on property to Hancock office at 1-800-782-1493.
17. VIOLATION OF THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL, AT THE DISCRETION OF HANCOCK FOREST MANAGEMENT, RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THE PERMIT. ALL SALES ARE FINAL; REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR ANY REASON.