From a press release
5/21/09
Fishing, hiking and camping season is here, and the state Game and Fish Department is reminding everyone to be aware of fire restrictions and bears.
Anglers, campers and hikers who use state wildlife areas are urged to check restrictions before they travel.
Wildlife areas observe the same fire restrictions as the New Mexico Forestry Division, or those in adjoining national forests, Bureau of Land Management and state trust lands.
Fireworks are banned on all 99 wildlife areas that the Department owns or leases around the state.
Campers are urged to avoid unpleasant encounters with bears by properly disposing of trash and using “bear-aware” camping practices. That includes keeping food and garbage securely stored, never storing food in tents, never cooking near where you sleep, and changing clothing that could hold odors before sleeping.
For more information about fire restrictions, visit www.publiclands.org/firenews/NM.php orwww.emnrd.state.nm.us/FD/.
Information about bears can be found at www.wildlife.state.nm.us or by calling 476-8000.