Fires on public land

Campfires serve many purposes and add to the social benefits of the hunt.

When searching for suitable timber, only use dead, fallen trees that are dry, as wet timber will smoke and smoulder. Never cut down trees or branches to use in your fire.

While campfires are great, they can also be dangerous if they are not extinguished properly. You must never leave any fire unattended and it must be totally extinguished before you leave camp.

• Let the fire burn out as much as possible, preferably to coals or ash.
• Separate any large logs from the fire using a thick branch or shovel.
• Slowly sprinkle water onto the fire and embers.
• Add water until the fire is out and the embers are no longer glowing red.
• Do not bury the fire; buried coals can retain a lot of heat and can reignite many hours later.
• Before leaving camp, check that the fire is out and there is no remaining heat; adding water is the best way to cool the area.