MISSOULA, Mont. - Hunting season is underway and it's still fire season. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) urges hunters and recreationists to take extra precaution to prevent human-caused wildfires. Even a small warming fire can quickly ignite the next wildfire if left unattended or not fully extinguished.
Each year, firefighters respond to wildfires sparked by seemingly small campfires or warming fires that were thought to be out but were left smoldering. Dry grass, leaves, and duff can continue to burn unnoticed long after hunters have moved on, and a shift...
