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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota Game & Fish Department is always encouraging people to get outdoors and enjoy the summertime.

But they’re also reminding you to think safety while out this summer.

Game & Fish Outreach Biologist Doug Leier reports that when residents are out on the lakes this summer to be sure and wear a life vest.

Leier says safety should be the number one priority when outside this summer on North Dakota waters. While outdoors, Leier is reminding individuals to leave the wildlife alone.

You can always catch Doug Leier every Thursday at 7:20 AM on JD in the Morning on Big Dog 95.5FM.