Camping on your own land

[NHDave]

Originally Posted by Uncle Bully

There are probably 10,000 campfires burning in this state on any given weekend night. Perhaps dozens of them have an actual written fire permit.

That doesn't change the fact fact that a permit is required, and they are burning illegally. If they start a brush fire and the fire dept. responds, they are liable for the costs incurred to extinguish the fire, and also may be subject to a $2000 fine and up to a year in jail.

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[GregW]

Given the current drought conditions having a campfire is being completely thoughtless and irresponsible. There are cheap propane and gasoline fueled enclosed stoves available so they should be used instead of any open fire.

[NHDave]

Originally Posted by GregW

Given the current drought conditions having a campfire is being completely thoughtless and irresponsible. There are cheap propane and gasoline fueled enclosed stoves available so they should be used instead of any open fire.

Agreed, but unless there's a statewide burn ban it's up to the Fire Warden(s) in each town whether or not to allow burning. Even if one possess a permit they are required to call and see if burning is allowed on the day they plan to have a fire.

[sgthoskins]

Originally Posted by GregW

Given the current drought conditions having a campfire is being completely thoughtless and irresponsible. There are cheap propane and gasoline fueled enclosed stoves available so they should be used instead of any open fire.

There are plenty of adults who can have a campfire in a drought without burning the woods down.

[mrplow3]

Originally Posted by GregW

Given the current drought conditions having a campfire is being completely thoughtless and irresponsible. There are cheap propane and gasoline fueled enclosed stoves available so they should be used instead of any open fire.

Oh please. You don't even know what a drought is. Spend a week in colorado in June then come talk to me.

Any responsible adult can have a campfire in NH without worrying about burning down the forest.

By your rationale I should lecture you about not driving since you are far more likely to kill someone doing that than starting a wildfire.

[GregW]

I, and the firefighters, are not worried about "responsible adults" but inexperienced city folk that have never been taught about keeping fire under control.


Back to the camping on your own land problem. I doubt is any town is worried about some folks spending a couple of weeks living in a tent on their own land but are really concerned with folks moving a camping trailer on the property and living there full time with or without sanitary water and waste disposal facilities. Also those "campers" are avoiding property taxes and towns are so strapped for money that is unacceptable.

[unit731]

Originally Posted by GregW

Back to the camping on your own land problem. I doubt is any town is worried about some folks spending a couple of weeks living in a tent on their own land but are really concerned with folks moving a camping trailer on the property and living there full time with or without sanitary water and waste disposal facilities. Also those "campers" are avoiding property taxes and towns are so strapped for money that is unacceptable.

That is it. Thank you.


Yes, some that want to "camp" permanently. The abusers.


If the kids want to put a pup tent in back yard no one is going to complain.