Rondy Rules

They are organized into three groups. Part 1 consists of courtesy and safety rules, suitable anywhere, anytime. Part 2 applies to rondezvous camping, largely dealing with maintaining period authenticity and may need modification to suit your specific needs. Part 3 is a list of generally good manners. You may prefer to make these recommendations, requirements or just figure most people don't need to be told.

When in doubt, check with the booshway.

• Safety and Courtesy
  1. No loaded firearms in camp.
  2. No knife or hawk throwing in the camp area.
  3. Camps should be kept neat.
  4. Each camp must have a fire bucket and a shovel. Fire pits are to be filled and cleared before leaving.
• Period Authenticity
  1. Vehicles are allowed in the primitive area for loading and unloading only. No vehicles please, except during designated hours, or during a bonifide emergency.
  2. Period dress (usually pre-1840) is required for all participents at all times in the primitive camp area and is recommended for the entire site. Visitors are welcome to "come-as-you-are" but you will have more fun if you too make an effort to look the part.
  3. Trade goods are limited to reproductions or originals of pre-1840 items or directly related items.
  4. Tents and other equipment should be both period style and made of materials available during the fur trade era.
  5. Any modern conveniences should be concealed. Put that beverage can inside a metal cup, hide the trash bag in a canvas sack or large basket, etc.
• Recommended Practices
  1. Ask permission before taking someone's picture.
  2. Keep pets under control and clean up after them.
  3. Do not open tents or enter campsites without the owners permission. This is not a museum — That tent is someone's home.