Primitive Camp Rules

To avoid any misunderstanding of what that means, please read and follow all rules of the camp.

1.   Primitive Camp rules take effect Saturday, August 28th at daylight until  Monday, September 6th at 6:00 AM.

2.   All camps set up in primitive must be totally period (clothing, camp set-up) correct starting daybreak Saturday, August 28th. This means EVERYONE in your camp. NO EXCEPTIONS!

3.   Staying in primitive camp means: all clothing, lodges and accoutrements must be in the period of 1640 – 1840 North America. Absolutely NO modern footwear and sun glasses of any kind, unless medically required. If modern footwear is required by your doctor please cover with period correct material. Medical documentation may be asked for, so come prepared to produce if asked. Period eyewear is encouraged for those wearing glasses. All modern items (coolers, cans, plastic, etc.) must be kept out of sight at all times. Period fabric over drinking cans and bottles is not acceptable. All photography equipment (cameras, camcorders, etc.) must be covered when not in use.

4.   DOG SOLDIERS are here to help you. If you need help, look for the red armbands throughout camp. They are here for emergencies, direction or any help that you need.

5.   ANIMALS - Dogs, cats and other domestic animals will be allowed if on a leash or under restraint AT ALL TIMES. If an animal is not leashed, the owner will be asked to leash it. If they refuse or continue to disregard this restriction the animal will have to be removed from the site. If this becomes an issue then the animal’s owner and their camp will have to leave the site. Three (3) warnings and you are out. You are responsible in all ways for the health, safety and conduct your animals. If the animals roams, bites, disturbs others, or barks a lot; be prepared to take them home. All animal poop must be cleaned up. Make sure your animals are tolerant of strange sights, loud noises and the chaos of rendezvous. If you have ANY doubts, DON’T bring them.

6.   SAFETY and conduct of young people under the age of eighteen (18) is the responsibility of their parents. No use of firearms, without direct supervision of the responsible adult, is permitted. Eye and hearing protection is encouraged, and is mandatory for juniors (those under 16) on the firing line!

7.   WEAPONS POLICY - Observe the range rules at all times. Absolutely no loaded, primed, or capped firearms anywhere in camp except on firing line at the range and on designated trails.

8.   Policing of refuse, especially cigarette butts is up to you. Butts must be field stripped and thrown away. Do not litter at anytime and please leave your area the same way or better than you found it. Outhouses are not for garbage, disposable diapers, feminine products, or trash disposal.

9.   FIRES must be contained in a pit and must be attended at all times. ABSOLUTELY NO FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS such as propane, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, “Coleman Lanterns” or stoves, etc, will not be permitted, in sight in primitive area. Please properly drown all fires at the end of rendezvous. 

10. You CANNOT drive into camp every day with supplies using a vehicle for a means of transportation.  Wheelbarrows are provided for the moving of provisions. You may park your vehicle beside the wikiup while unloading, however long term parking in this area is not permitted.

11. Emergency assistance is available by seeking aid of a dog soldier, medical officer, or other staff member.

12. Lost and found will be at the booshway’s camp, or can be given to any dog soldier.

13. All questions about these rules should be referred to the head dog solider.

14. The Booshway has the final word…