State Wildlife Dept. says check your county’s burn ban status before heading out for hunting season

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by:Katelyn Ogle/KFOR

Posted:Oct 10, 2022 / 10:48 AM CDT

Updated:Oct 11, 2022 / 10:55 AM CDT

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – It is deer archery season in Oklahoma. With the dry conditions across the state, Oklahoma wildlife experts want you to be extra careful with campfires.

“One of the great things about deer camp is having a campfire,” said Lance Meek, an education specialist with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.Twin Lakes fire station reopens after devastating fire last year

Right now, Oklahoma deer hunters are planning their hunting trips – packing up their bows and arrows, and dreaming about gathering around a nice warm campfire.

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However, Meek said if they’re camping out in one of the 44 counties under a burn ban…

“You cannot have a campfire,” said Meek. “Even in a designated fire pit or any of that, you can’t have a…

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