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What is the longest possible permit length?

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Date/Time: 05/02/2024 02:32PM

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What is the longest possible permit length?

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Bigbriwi	07/23/2017 05:32AM There is no limit.
maxxbhp	07/22/2017 11:10PM I went upstairs and found a 2015 permit, the only thing I saw was "This permit is no longer valid when the group leader leaves the wilderness". That was on the front near the top.
mirth	07/21/2017 09:56AM quote Pinetree: "quote mirth: "I agree with Schweady and BillConner. The regulations available online seem to be open ended, only that you cannot camp on the same site for more than 14 consecutive nights. Seems like the 14 night rule would be especially hard to enforce for winter campers doing a freeze in style trip. " They did enforce it a couple of times in the winter about 5 years ago or so." Good to know there's still rangers out there in the winter!
Pinetree	07/20/2017 10:43PM quote mirth: "I agree with Schweady and BillConner. The regulations available online seem to be open ended, only that you cannot camp on the same site for more than 14 consecutive nights. Seems like the 14 night rule would be especially hard to enforce for winter campers doing a freeze in style trip. " They did enforce it a couple of times in the winter about 5 years ago or so.
mirth	07/20/2017 03:28PM I agree with Schweady and BillConner. The regulations available online seem to be open ended, only that you cannot camp on the same site for more than 14 consecutive nights. Seems like the 14 night rule would be especially hard to enforce for winter campers doing a freeze in style trip.
billconner	07/20/2017 02:58PM So at least Schweady and I - leaning at least - say no limit; Bigtim and Savage Voyaguer say 365 day limit. No one has any reference or document to point to.
schweady	07/20/2017 12:56PM quote The Great Outdoors: "Since when did the truth become pot stirring?? :) " The rules allow me to stay a year (or more) if I care to try. No mining pollution protest requirement.
northallen	07/20/2017 09:47AM quote jdogg9745: "I am just curious what is the longest possible permit that can be issued for someone to stay in the BWCA? " Longest Permit I ever had was 4 pages; double spaced with wide margins.
billconner	07/20/2017 07:41AM The self issue permit - at least those I could find images of on line - state clearly it is not valid for overnight use between May 1 and September 30. Leaves questions, like does it mean if you enter on April 30 you can't stay but one night? Still can't find the 1 year limit. Looked for a permit in my files but no luck. If someone has one stating 1 year, a picture would be appreciated.
The Great Outdoors	07/19/2017 09:14PM Since when did the truth become pot stirring?? :)
schweady	07/19/2017 08:57PM quote The Great Outdoors: "quote jdogg9745: "I am just curious what is the longest possible permit that can be issued for someone to stay in the BWCA? " It will depend on what the mission of the trip is, say to protest a mine? Then a year will be allowed. If it's just to camp, probably much less. :)" Pot-stirring never becomes you. No limit except the 14 consecutive night maximum on a single campsite.
freakofnature	07/13/2017 07:57AM quote A1t2o: "quote housty9: "What if you go in April with a self issued permit, and don't come out till October, that should be legal as long as you don't come out to resupply." I would think that would be unethical to say the least. If you are in during the open season, you should pay the fees to use the area." Didn't say I was going to do that, just saying why couldn't a person do that.
The Great Outdoors	07/11/2017 12:01PM quote jdogg9745: "I am just curious what is the longest possible permit that can be issued for someone to stay in the BWCA? " It will depend on what the mission of the trip is, say to protest a mine? Then a year will be allowed. If it's just to camp, probably much less. :)
A1t2o	07/11/2017 11:42AM quote housty9: "What if you go in April with a self issued permit, and don't come out till October, that should be legal as long as you don't come out to resupply." I would think that would be unethical to say the least. If you are in during the open season, you should pay the fees to use the area.
housty9	07/11/2017 10:56AM What if you go in April with a self issued permit, and don't come out till October, that should be legal as long as you don't come out to resupply.
bpneiman	07/11/2017 07:14AM Was it 29 days at one time? For some reason I've always had that stuck in my head.
Savage Voyageur	07/10/2017 09:33PM I think it is printed on the back of every permit.
billconner	07/10/2017 08:09PM Big Tim - can you show me where that's stated? I've looked for it and haven't found it in line.
BigTim	07/10/2017 06:57PM Permit for a year. However, no more than 14 consecutive days at any one camp site. Don't leave to resupply though...then you'll need additional permit(s) - you must stay within the BWCA on a permit.
billconner	07/10/2017 05:36PM I used to think it was 365 days, but as far as I can find, the last time I looked, the permit was valid until the leader left the wilderness.
jdogg9745	07/10/2017 05:33PM I am just curious what is the longest possible permit that can be issued for someone to stay in the BWCA?