The 300 foot rule -- do they mean what they say?

Not to worry, Dewey -- I would never bust the berms and winch the logs -- I'm too lazy for that! ;)

One more tip for discussions with rangers -- I find that the rangers are very helpful, and they are often even more helpful if you buy a few maps as part of the conversation. I think that is because when you buy maps, you signal that you are serious about gathering info and following the rules.