Campfires
- Never cut whole trees or branches, dead or alive. Live materials will not burn and dead standing trees, snags, are often homes for birds and other wildlife.
- Do not burn aerosol cans, pressurized containers, glass or aluminum cans. They could explode, shatter and/or create harmful fumes.
- Keep the fire to a manageable size.
- Never leave your campfire unattended.
Ensure campfire is fully extinguished:
- Allow wood to burn completely to ash, if possible.
- Pour water on the fire. Drown all embers, not just the red ones. Pour until hissing sound stops.
- If water is not available, stir dirt or sand into the embers with a shovel to bury the fire.
- Scrape any remaining sticks and logs with a shovel to remove any embers.
- Continue adding water, dirt, or sand and stir with a shovel until all material is cool.
- If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave.
Violators of regulations that prohibit abandoning a campfire are subject to a fine and/or imprisonment. If an abandoned campfire causes a wildfire, violators can also be held responsible for fire suppression costs.
Know your campfire restrictions:
No fire restrictions - proper construction and extinguishment of a campfire
Stage 1 restrictions - campfires/BBQ only in developed sites in designated fire ring & grills
Stage 2 restrictions - use alternative fuels – no wood or charcoal
Stage 3 restrictions - forest closed - stay home
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Recreational Shooting
DON’T LET TARGET SHOOTING END WITH A WILDFIRE
Place your targets on dirt or gravel Shoot in areas free of dry vegetation—and avoid shooting on hot windy days. Bullet fragments can be extremely hot and can easily start a fire.
Use safe targets Shooting at steel targets or rocks may throw sparks into the nearby vegetation. Use paper targets or clay pigeons. Ammunition type matters Steel Core and solid copper ammunition have the highest potential to start fires. Lead core bullets are less likely to ignite surrounding vegetation. Exploding targets can be highly destructive.
Click for alternative graphics Incendiary or tracer ammunition Ammunition that “burns” can easily ignite vegetation so should not be used in flammable areas.
Bring a shovel and a fire extinguisher Keep a shovel, fire extinguisher and extra water on hand, in case a fire does start, Report all fires: CALL 9-1-1 Report: location, what is burning, how fast it is moving, how tall the flames are, and what is in danger. Stay on the phone.
Officials also recommend the following fire safety precautions for recreational target shooting: Avoid target shooting on days with hot, dry, and/or windy conditions. Ensure target areas are clear of dry grass, vegetation, and rocks for at least 20 feet around the target. Have a proper backstop.
No Fireworks
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Don’t Drag Chains
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Dragging chains along the highway spark fires, especially during the summer when vegetation can be dry. Spending just a few seconds can help prevent those fires, which can be challenging for firefighters. Click here for a short video.
Spark Arresters on OHVs:
Forest Service approved spark arresters are required year round on Forest Service and BLM lands. Most approved spark arresters are stamped as such someplace on the unit. Just because it is "stock" does not make it legal. Motocross bikes do not come stock with spark arresters. If you have a motocross bike (for example RM, YZ, KX, SX, CR, etc.) please check it or risk being sent home or cited.
If your silencer is stamped "Not For Road Use" or "For Closed Course Competition Only" or if you can stick a small rod all the way through the silencer, it is not a spark arrester.
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- Operate ATVs on established roads and trails.
- Park on gravel surfaces or developed roadside pull-outs to avoid a vehicle’s hot exhaust system touching dry grass and starting a fire.
- Ensure all parts of your vehicle, from mufflers to trailer safety chains, are secure and not dragging. Check tire pressure, wheel bearing lubrication, and the possible metal-on-metal contact of worn-out brakes.
- Maintain and clean exhaust systems and spark arrestors.
Other Tips
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Smokey Video (Smoking)
USDA FS Recreate Responsibly
National forests and grasslands are ours to enjoy now. We want them to be enjoyed for future generations as well. So is it up to all of us to care of these natural resources. This means we can all enjoy the recreational activities of our choosing, but do it responsibly.
Recreating on BLM Lands
Looking to enjoy the outdoors? The more than 245 million acres of public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management provide many recreation opportunities.
Recreating on NPS Lands
National parks across the country provide endless opportunities for recreational activities for everyone from the casual sightseer to the experienced adventurer. With your help, we can enjoy these special places while preserving them for future generations to enjoy.
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