Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness clarifies dog leash rules

The U.S. Forest Service added new language to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permitting last spring, indicating that dogs must be on a leash of 6 feet or less while in developed recreation sites.
The change raised questions about whether the rule applies during bird-hunting seasons, when most dogs are off-leash trying to flush birds. Cathleen Quinn, the U.S. Forest Service’s wilderness program manager, clarified the rule and eased the concerns of those bringing hunting dogs or pets to the BWCAW.

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