Glacier
NATIONAL PARK [MONTANA]
American Section WATERTON-GLACIER
INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK
United States Department of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes, Secretary
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Arno B. Cammerer, Director
UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON: 1937
RULES AND REGULATIONS
· Briefed ·
The Park Regulations are designed for the protection of the naturalbeauties as well as for the comfort and convenience of visitors. Thecomplete regulations may be seen at the office of the superintendentand at ranger stations. The following synopsis of the rules andregulations is for the general guidance of visitors, who are requestedto assist in the administration of the park by observing them.
Fires.—Fires are the greatest menace to the forests of GlacierNational Park. Build camp fires only when necessary and at designatedplaces. Know that they are out before you leave them. Be sure yourcigarette, cigar, pipe ashes, and matches are out before you throw themaway. During periods of high fire hazard, camp fires are not permittedat nondesignated camp grounds.
Camps.—Camping is restricted to designated campgrounds. Burn allcombustible garbage in your camp fire; place tin cans and unburnableresidue in garbage cans. There is plenty of pure water; be sure to getit. Visitors must not contaminate water-sheds or water supplies.
Natural features.—The destruction, injury, or disturbance in anyway of the trees, flowers, birds, or animals is prohibited. Dead andfallen wood may be used for firewood. Picking wild flowers and removingplants are prohibited.
Bears.—It is prohibited and dangerous to feed the bears. Do notleave foodstuffs in an unattended car or camp, for the bear will breakinto and damage your car or camp equipment to secure food. Suspendfoodstuffs in a box, well out of their reach, or place in the care ofthe camp tender.
Dogs and cats.—When in the park, dogs and cats must be kept underleash, crated, or under restrictive control of the owner at all times.
Fishing.—No license for fishing in the park is required. Use oflive bait is prohibited. Ten fish (none under 6 inches) per day, perperson fishing is the usual limit; however, in some lakes the limit is5 fish per day and in others it is 20. Visitors should contact thenearest district ranger to ascertain the fish limits in the lakes. Thepossession of more than 2 days' catch by any person at any o