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 No
matter how long you have been a deer hunter, no matter if you have
fifty years experience or if you are just starting out, the most
important part of your adventures hunting will always be deer hunting
safety.
To meet the required precautions and acknowledge the facts of a
risk-taking hobby such as deer hunting, is to assure that you will
have a safe experience this season and for many seasons to follow.
Deer hunting safety is an essential part of the sport itself.
Remember, there could be, and often are, other people around during
deer season. Think of their safety and your own with basic deer
hunting safety guidelines.
In the beautiful atmosphere of autumn is game ripe for the hunting
and wonderful experiences to be had. However, potential dangers
are always a factor when dealing with weapons and sometimes un-predictable
situations. Deer hunting safety truly cannot be overstressed. With
the following guidelines in mind, you will certainly have a more
safe and enjoyable time deer hunting:
- Make sure that any firearm is treated as though it were loaded
and ready to fire, and always remember to keep the safety on,
without exception, unless the weapon is about to be used. Deer
hunting safety stresses this especially, because accidents really
do happen, just by simple mistakes.
- Keep in complete control of your weapon. Only aim you gun when
you intend to shoot—and at no other time, again, without
exception. In other words, aim only at the game you intend to
shoot.
- Make sure you have targeted an area with no one in close range
of your game.
- Always wear blaze (or a neon-bright) orange outer layer—this
is absolutely one of the best forms of deer hunting safety you
can practice.
- Be sure you are not targeted as game!!! In addition to wearing
bright orange, always have a flashlight with you when hunting
in the dark.
- You can be a danger to yourself and others if you are not alert
while hunting. Deer hunting safety depends upon observation and
ability—if you are impaired by sleepiness, deer hunting
safety indicates that you should not participate.
If you use a tree stand:
- Be sure to use a harness or safety belt.
- Always work within your own physical limits. Do not attempt
to climb where you cannot.
- Never climb with equipment. Use a haul line.
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