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Show Hunters Reminded To Be Cautious During Deer Hunt Accumulated fire statistics on the Dixie National Forest indicate that hunters cause about 5(Kf of the Dixie Forest man-caused fires. Discarded cigarette butts and warming fires are the major problem, stated Forest Supervisor Jack B. Schumate. Unless southern Utah receives re-ceives a little rain or snow hunters will have to be extremely ex-tremely careful with fire, especially es-pecially if they are hunting In the oak brush, pinyon, juniper types at the lower elevations. Fire danger at lower elevations eleva-tions is currently high to extreme ex-treme depending on daily wind conditions. Cool temperatures will greet hunters in the upper elevations. eleva-tions. Carelessly plunking the coffee pot into a bed of hot coals could send the sparks flying, and a spark plus strong gusty winds, combined with a continuous fuel bed of cured vegetation and fallen leaves, can result in a wildfire wild-fire out of control. Hunters are reminded that leaving a camp fire unattended unattend-ed is a misdemeanor. A trip off the mountain to visit a local Justice of the Peace could cost a fellow a day's hunting plus a few dollars if fined. Camping State, National Nation-al Parks, Forest Service, or Bureau of Land Management improved camp-gronds is rec-omended. rec-omended. Representatives of the local wlldland fire control agencies wish you the best of luck on the hunt but also encourage you to be careful with fire. |
