Hunters reminded to use extra caution and follow fire restrictions

Although the fading hours of daylight may suggest that we are in the heart of autumn and moving rapidly towards winter, fire danger across parts of north central Montana and especially along the Rocky Mountain Front remains high, and hunters and all other outdoor recreationists are reminded to be extra cautious to prevent any new fire starts.

While parts of the state have experienced some precipitation over the past few weeks, large portions of Region 4, especially along the Rocky Mountain Front have not seen any measurable moisture. Coupled with the extreme drought of the past spring and summ...