Hunters should be aware fire danger still high in state

Although recent rain and snowfall brought some moisture to Kansas, much of the state remains dry.

“Hunters are normally quite respectful of the land they hunt and appreciate the opportunities presented by it,” KDWP official Bob Mathews said. “But all hunters should be aware of certain things, such as fire danger in dry weather.”

Few things are more frightening than a fire out of control. Accidental fires can damage crops and wildlife habitat and end hunting privileges.

Dry weather can make the threat of fire dangerous in grasslands, and most of the state — western Kansas in particular — had been locked in drought until the modest moisture that fell Dec. 9.

More moisture is still needed, and much of the state remains dry.