JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota Game & Fish Department is reminding citizens that possession or use of fireworks on state wildlife management areas is prohibited.

Game & Fish Wildlife Biologist Doug Leier says this is important to know as we approach the 4th of July.

The primary objective of a wildlife management area is to enhance wildlife production, provide hunting and fishing opportunities, and offer other outdoor recreational and educational uses that are compatible with these objectives. Only activities that would not disrupt the intentions of how these areas are managed are encouraged, and a fireworks display is not compatible.

In addition, the Game and Fish Department will lift the Tuesday-Wednesday no-camping restriction for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday week, which will allow overnight camping July 6-7 on those WMAs that otherwise have this two-day restriction in place

Leier also reminded anglers of the daily and possession limits in the state.

For more information, visit gf.nd.gov.

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