Hunting Safety Tips

• Treat each and every gun as a loaded gun!
• When calling turkey be sure to position yourself where you're protected from the back. Keep your back against a large tree trunk, large stump, rock pile or tree larger than your shoulders and higher than your head.
• Never shoot at sound or movement. This can't be stressed enough. Here is where the majority of hunting accidents occur. Positively identify your target before releasing your gun safety.
• Check your background before shooting. Be sure there is no chance for a line-of-fire accident to happen. This is another high occurrence hunting accident situation.
• When walking in the woods before first light, use a flashlight. Not only does this identify you to other hunters, you can watch your step so you don't fall and cause yourself injury.
• Be sure of your footing and control the muzzle of your gun. .
• Choose safe and ethical hunting companions. Hunt defensively and be alert for those who don't. Don't be afraid to correct a friend's safety mistake. You might safe a life sometime.
• Never mix alcohol or drugs with hunting. Check your vision to ensure you eyesight is not impaired. Your health is as important as safety.
• Discuss safety techniques when talking about hunting. Make safety as much a part of your conversation as calling, location, and set-up.
• Know and obey your state game laws
• Dress appropriately – layers in cooler weather and fabrics that wick – not absorb – perspiration.
• Invest in quality boots – once your feet get cold the rest of your body is soon to follow.