Atleast our hunting regs dont have warnings yet. This is from the South Dakota regs.
The manufacturing of, and use of the illegal drug Methamphetamine is a growing concern in South Dakota. It should be of particular concern to unsuspecting outdoor enthusiasts. Meth labs are commonly found in secluded rural areas, campgrounds, and along our waterways. People manufacturing Meth (known as Meth “cooks”) produce the drug in their homes, unoccupied buildings, vehicles, campers, trailers and even ice fishing houses. Whether they are using or manufacturing Meth these individuals may be delusional and extremely paranoid. Approaching them in camouflage clothing and carrying a firearm can be a recipe
for disaster.
If you encounter a Meth ‘cook’ or user while on your outing, remember they may be hallucinating, paranoid or violent because of the drug. Take precautions to keep you and your party safe. Keep in mind these six safety tips for approaching a Meth “tweaker” (user).
Keep your distance. Coming too close can be
perceived as threatening.
No bright lights. The tweaker is paranoid and
bright lights may cause them to react violently.
Slow your speech, lower your voice.
Slow your movements. The tweaker may be
paranoid and may misunderstand your actions.
Keep your hands visible, or they may feel threatened
and become violent.
Keep the tweaker talking. A tweaker who falls silent can be extremely dangerous. Silence often means that his paranoid thoughts have taken over reality, and anyone present can become part of the tweaker’s paranoid delusions. If you are threatened, call law enforcement and tell them that this person may be under the influence of Meth or other drugs. Meth is a synthetic amphetamine made with common chemicals like cold tablets, solvents, ether, drain cleaners, alcohols (methanol, ethanol), lye, camping fuel, red phosphorus, iodine, anhydrous ammonia, lithium metal, and various acids. Most of these chemicals are hazardous by themselves, but when mixed in the cooking process they become toxic, which is harmful to humans, animals and the environment. These mixtures are also highly flammable and even explosive. Manufacturing of one pound of Meth produces 5-6 pounds of hazardous waste. These chemicals can cause severe health problems, even death if handled improperly. Exposure may cause respiratory problems,
skin and eye irritation, headaches, nausea and dizziness. If you believe you inadvertently
came into contact with a lab or dumpsite and experience any of these symptoms, first seek immediate health care. Secondly, we ask that you contact local law enforcement or the “Turn in Poachers hotline (TIPs)” at 1-888-683-7224 and report the location and any details you can remember.
The following is a list of items (or empty containers) that may indicate a Meth lab is nearby or you have stumbled upon the dumpsite:
Propane tank with blue or makeshift valve (discolored
because of exposure to anhydrous ammonia)
Cold/allergy tablets
Red Devil lye
Iodine
Heet
Coffee filters (stained reddish brown)
Lithium batteries
Toluene
M.E.K.
Starting fluid
Brake cleaner
Plastic containers with rubber tubing
Camping fuel
Acetone
Stained or crusted cookware
For more information about South Dakota’s Methamphetamine
problem log onto
www.mappsd.orgor call 1-800-343-9272
MAPP-SD
Meth Awareness and Prevention Project
A project of Prairie View Prevention Services
