Hunters Need To Be Mindful Of Conditions

Monday, September 15, 2008
Hunting

This article was Archived on Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Montana hunters may encounter some fire restrictions or closed lands due to fire danger in the state, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials said today.

Montana’s upland game bird seasons generally opened Sept. 1 and migratory bird seasons generally open Oct. 4.  Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat hunting generally began Sept. 15.

FWP Director Jeff Hagener stressed that all hunters are responsible for knowing and abiding by land use retrictions that apply in an area where they are hunting. Hunters must also ask for permission to hunt on private land, and come prepared to prevent wild fires.

FWP urges hunters to be prepared to prevent fires by taking these measures.

• Carry a shovel, bucket, axe, and garden-type weed sprayer full of water in all vehicles.
• Restrict camping activities to designated camping areas.
• Avoid building campfires.
• Drive only on established roads.
• Take care to ensure that catalytic converters and mufflers are in good repair.
• Don’t stop or park vehicles over grass or brush.
• Smoke only inside buildings or vehicles.

 For details on fire and drought conditions in the state, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov on the News page. Click Drought & Fire.