In the hot, dry weather of summer, campers, hikers and anglers statewide must prepare to prevent wildfires on public and private lands.

Montana Fish, Wildife and Parks offers these tips to help prevent wildfire: Carry in vehicles a shovel, bucket, axe and, if possible, a garden-type weed sprayer full of water; restrict camping activities to designated camping areas and build campfires only in established, metal fire rings where permitted; drive only on established roads; take care to ensure that exhaust and emission systems are in good repair; don’t stop or park vehicles over grass or brush.