Using the Grounds of the Lois Green-Sligo Chapter, IWLA

The Wildlife
What the Property Offers
Using Our Grounds
Our Bow Hunting Program


	To strive for purity of water, the clarity of air, and the wise stewardship of the land and its resources; to know the beauty and understanding of nature, and the value of wildlife, woodlands and open space; to the preservation of this heritage and to man's sharing in it, I pledge myself as a member of the Izaak Walton League of America.

Getting a Permit for Group Activities
In order to use our Grounds for a group activity a permit must first be received from the Chapter's Liason Officer. In order to receive a permit, an application must be filled out and mailed to the Liason Officer at the address located on the permit. If you do not have the means to print out an application please contact Elizabeth Tinling at 301-990-1389.

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The application must reach the Chapter Liaison Officer at least two weeks prior to the desired date.The Lois Green–Sligo Chapter, Izaak Walton League of America, Inc. must be notified of any change in plans at least seven days in advance of the planned activity.

Donations must accompany permit applications. Average Donation of $2 per person, with a minimum of $100 for groups of 50 or less is suggested. Donations will be refunded if notified of cancellation 7 days prior to event. A security deposit of an additional $75 is required. The security deposit will be refunded if, upon inspection, the premises are left as found. Trash must be removed by permit holder. Failure to remove your trash will result in the forfeiture of your security deposit. Please provide the donation and the security deposit as separate checks in order to facilitate prompt refunding of the security deposit.

Bow Hunting on the Grounds
Only Chapter members and their guests are allowed to bow hunt on the Chapter Grounds. Hunting is limited to bow hunting season as determined by the state, and a state lisence must be carried by all hunters. Please read more about our bow hunting program and regulations.

Chapter Grounds Regulations
Use of the property is limited to members of the Lois Green-Sligo Chapter and to groups or organizations that have secured a permit from the Chapter. Any group or organization that intends to use the grounds must first agree to abide by the following regulations in order to receive a permit. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in the group being asked to immediately leave the property, and the loss of any future use of the property. Any Chapter member has the authority and responsibility to enforce these regulations.

Any group that uses the property is responsible for the removal and disposal of their trash.
Any tables that are removed from the pavilion must be returned to the pavilion at the end of your visit.
Parking is allowed in designated areas only.
Charcoal fires only in the pavilion grills. No fires of any kind are permitted anywhere else on the property without previous, written consent.
Recreational activities are to be limited to designated areas only.
No swimming, boating, wading or ice skating is permitted on the pond.
You must have a valid fishing license to fish in the pond, and we request that you release your catch.
No motorized vehicles of any kind are permitted off road.
All gatherings must end by sunset unless granted written consent.

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