Beware of Fire Danger

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Fall hunting season can spell fire danger in much of Montana, and especially on private lands.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks says hunters can help prevent wild fire by driving only on established roads and making sure their vehicle’s fuel emissions systems, which can get quite hot and ignite dry grass, are in good repair.

Hunters should carry an axe, shovel and sand bucket in their vehicles. When seeking permission to hunt on private land, hunters should ask about ranch conditions and let the landowner know they are prepared to prevent fire and to help snuff out a fire should the need arise.