The 2024 general-season buck deer archery hunt and the general spike and any-bull elk archery hunts are the first big game hunts of Utah’s fall season, and they begin Saturday, August 17th. The Division of Wildlife Resources has shared a long list of safety tips for those preparing for the archery hunt and using fire sense is among them. Before you head out on your hunt, check to see if campfires are allowed in the area where you’ll hunt. Due to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions this summer, campfires are not allowed on many public lands this year. If campfires are allowed and you use one, make sure it’s completely extinguished before you leave it. Visit the Utah Fire Sense website for more fire safety tips. Also, if your hunting unit includes land managed by the U.S. Forest Service or by the Bureau of Land Management, you should be aware that these agencies could have prescribed fires in an area in order to reduce wildfire risks and to improve habitat. Check with the managing land agency in advance to see if a prescribed burn may be taking place on your hunting unit during your hunt.
