HANDBOOK TOR CAMPERS. 45 



e side away from the fire. The litter may be scraped toward 

 ihe fire. 



Pick a route for the fire trail that will avoid brush patches, 

 if possible. The crest of a ridge is an excellent location, since 

 the fire naturally checks at the top. 



Do not give up because the fire is gaining headway or because 

 y« vj lack tools. The fire has already been reported by lookouts, 

 and rangers are hurrying to it properly equipped. Stay and 

 L^ip them ; and in the meantime do what you can to keep it in 

 ohec-k. 



See that a fire is cold before you leave it. 



Report all fires to the nearest Forest officer. 



Do not suppose that because a fire is merely burning in ap- 

 rarently worthless brush it is therefore doing no damage. Such 

 rires are often the most serious. 



GAME AND FISH. 



The National Forests contain the principal habitats of all the 



^portant game animals of the West. No charge is made for 



hunting, fishing, or ordinary camping upon Government land 



V Ithin the National Forests, and their use as recreation grounds 



is encouraged. No permits are issued for game preserves or 



any use of land which would result in preventing or restricting 



lawful hunting or fishing. Since game in general is regarded as 



under State control, the Federal Forest officers derive most of 



rlieir authority in game protection from the State. They are 



r game wardens ex officio, but only after appointment as 



::h by the proper State authorities. National Forest officers 



are, however, active in game protection; and in cooperation 



v'ith the State Fish and Game Commission the Forest officers 



25,000.000 acres of National Forest lands are fulfilling the 



ties of game wardens in California. 



Licenses are required by the State for angling as well as for 

 :nting. They may be obtained from Forest officers who are 

 me wardens. 



