BISMARCK – Visitors to Dakota Prairie Grasslands this spring and summer are reminded of the current high fire danger. In developed recreation sites, please use the fire structures provided and ensure all fires are completely extinguished. Open fires in dispersed areas may be limited and/or prohibited under certain conditions. Check with the local USFS-Ranger District on current fire restrictions.

Please also consider the following:

— Camping is allowed anywhere on the National Grasslands. In campgrounds, camp only in places specifically marked or provided.

— Pack out all trash, leftover food and litter. Pack-it-in, pack-it-out also applies to removal of horse manure and leftover feed hay.

— Motorized vehicles are confined to approved roads and trails only. This includes the Little Missouri, Sheyenne, Grand River and Cedar River National Grasslands and Denbigh Experimental Forest.

— Discharging a firearm is not allowed in, or within, 150 yards of a building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area; across/on a road or body of water; or any circumstance whereby any person may be injured. Use of tannerite and/or exploding targets is prohibited on NFS lands.

— To halt the spread of noxious weeds and other invasive species, do not transport firewood long distances and buy certified heat-treated firewood or gather it on-site where permitted. Clean vehicles and equipment after each use. Tire tread and the vehicle undercarriages can spread undesirable weed seeds to very remote locations where detection and treatment are difficult. Possession or storage of hay, grain, straw, cubes, pelletized feed or mulch that is not certified noxious weed seed free is prohibited. Each individual bale or container must be marked as weed free and reference the written certification. Stock users are encouraged to feed their stock certified hay and grain for three to four days prior to heading into public lands.