Posted September 26, 2017 11:35 am by Comments

By Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

South Dakota Hunters Asked to Guard Against Wildfires this Fall

South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks

PIERRE, S.D. -(Ammoland.com)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is asking hunters going into the field this fall to be diligent in preventing and detecting fires under the extreme dry conditions in certain parts of the state.

Tom Kirschenmann, assistant director for the Division of Wildlife, stressed that hunters are helpful in preventing and catching fires early.

“Hunters are among our very best fire-prevention tools,” he added. “With their precautions, thoughtful actions and diligence in watching the horizon, we have extra sets of eyes in the field that are valuable in preventing and reporting wildfires.”

Hunters are an active part of fire prevention by preparing for and observing the following:

  • Carry a phone with a list of emergency contact numbers.
  • Know where cell service is available or not available.
  • Be aware of private landowners’ concerns about wildfires, and carefully follow restrictions that landowners place on hunters.
  • Restrict driving to established roads and trails.
  • Park vehicles in designated areas away from tall vegetation.
  • Ensure that catalytic converters and mufflers are in good repair.
  • Walk into hunting areas and walk out, including retrieval of game, whenever possible.
  • Camp only in designated …Read the Rest

    Source:: AmmoLand

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