If you even THINK about starting a wildfire, this lil cutie will be on your conscience.

A rancher among the firefighters agreed to take the cub back to his property.

Look at the little cartoon bear with a sling!

Smokey Bear stands with two bear cubs near a forest river holding a shovel. Text: "Remember - Only you can prevent forest fires!"

At his height of popularity, Smokey received over 13,000 letters a week from kids all over the country.

Smokey died at the National Zoo ofold agein 1976, but his message lives on.

HBD, Smokey!

Smokey Bear holds a shovel with safety tips: Always hold matches 'til cold, be sure to drown all fires, crush all smokes dead out. "Only you can prevent forest fires."

If you need ideas for presents, here’s one: Don’t start a wildfire.

Two individuals stand among rocks and fallen trees in a forested area, with smoke and haze in the background indicating a recent fire

Smokey Bear on a USA 20-cent stamp, wearing a ranger hat with "Smokey" written on it, featuring a smaller bear cub clinging to a tree branch

A man in uniform crouches beside a small bear cub in front of an airplane with the name "Smokey" and an image of Smokey Bear painted on it

A man, whose name is not provided, gently tends to a small bear cub in what appears to be a veterinary setting

A firefighter presents a hat to a bear standing on hind legs in a cage. Two Smokey Bear posters regarding forest fire prevention are displayed

A black bear cub sits in front of a poster that reads "Remember—Only you can prevent forest fires!"

A bear stands on its hind legs next to the bars of its enclosure at a zoo. A poster on the right shows a bear and reads "PREPARE FOR FIRE."

Smokey Bear points to a sign that reads, "Remember! Only you can prevent forest fires" in a forested area