<P> Smokey Bear is an American advertising mascot created by the Ad Council with artist Albert Staehle , possibly in collaboration with writer and art critic Harold Rosenberg . It is administered by the Ad Council , the United States Forest Service , and the National Association of State Foresters to educate the public about the dangers of wildfires . A campaign featuring Smokey and the slogan `` Smokey Says -- Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires '' began in 1944 . His later slogan , `` Remember ... Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires '' was created in 1947 . In April 2001 , the message was updated to `` Only You Can Prevent Wildfires . '' According to the Ad Council , he and his message are recognized in the United States by 95 % of adults and 77 % of children . </P>
<P> Smokey Bear is an American advertising mascot created by the Ad Council with artist Albert Staehle , possibly in collaboration with writer and art critic Harold Rosenberg . It is administered by the Ad Council , the United States Forest Service , and the National Association of State Foresters to educate the public about the dangers of wildfires . A campaign featuring Smokey and the slogan `` Smokey Says -- Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires '' began in 1944 . His later slogan , `` Remember ... Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires '' was created in 1947 . In April 2001 , the message was updated to `` Only You Can Prevent Wildfires . '' According to the Ad Council , he and his message are recognized in the United States by 95 % of adults and 77 % of children . </P>
when did smokey the bear start saying wildfires
when did smokey the bear start saying wildfires
April 2001
April 2001