Enjoy Your Public Lands: Tread Lightly! S.D.
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(BELLE FOURCHE, S.D.) – Spring has sprung --and whether you are after a trophy gobbler, hiking, biking or just enjoying a snow-free getaway, your Public Lands await your arrival.
By respecting other recreationists, Public Land resources and infrastructure, everyone can help
pay it forward” for a great outdoor experience.
“These Public Lands belong to us all,” said Chip Kimball, Field Manager for the Bureau of Land Management South Dakota Field Office. “Your favorite spot is likely to be someone else’s favorite place, too. Leave it cleaner than how you found it.”
Camping in one spot on BLM-administered land is allowed for 16-days maximum. If you need to drive your rig over to set up camp, don’t go more than 300 feet from an established road or trail.
Stop noxious weeds by washing vehicles before and after to get rid of hitchhiking seeds. Be “Wildfire Aware” and know fire restrictions before you go. Remember you need to use a legal access route to BLM-administered lands. Plan ahead and carry a map, and anticipate areas with no cell phone service.
The BLM depends on the eyes and ears of the public to assist our law enforcement rangers. If you witness illegal or inappropriate activities, and it is safe to do so, please get photographs, a license plate number and a description of the vehicle. Then contact authorities.
Unsafe activity and violations can be reported by calling the BLM Field Office near you: South Dakota Field Office (Belle Fourche): 605-892-7000 North Dakota Field Office (Dickinson): 701-227-7700; Miles City Field Office (Miles City, Mont.): 406-233-2800.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.