Keep Fire Safety in Mind this Hunting Season
Hunting season has begun in Elko County and will continue through December. There have been high levels of fuel throughout northern and central Nevada in 2017, and when you are out hunting, it is important to keep fire safety in mind.
From gun maintenance to vehicle safety, there are many ways you can keep yourself, your communities, and the public lands safe this season. Not only will ensuring your gun is properly maintained improve your accuracy, but it will decrease the likelihood that an unintended shot will hit a rock or dry grass and spark a wildfire. Campfires are allowed in established and dispersed campsites, however there are many ways to make your campfire safe. Fire pits should have a rock or earthen ring and no fuel within 20 feet. Checking your spark arrestors and tire pressure; preventing dragging chains, and other general car maintenance can decrease the risks of sparks from your vehicle igniting a fire. Whether you are going shooting or having a campfire, bring a shovel, water, and a fire extinguisher with you. Use water and a shovel to stir the ash into your campfire, and make sure it is cool to the touch before you leave.
For more information about burning or burning restrictions within the Elko BLM District, call the Elko Dispatch non-emergency line at 775-777-7300.