| Deer hunting season is upon us this fall in many | | | | 2. Do not pull the trigger unless unless you are |
| states and I am so excited that I can hardly wait | | | | sure without doubt, that your target is a deer. |
| to put on my ridiculous looking bright orange | | | | Sounds like a no-brainer but you would be |
| hunting clothing and accessories so I can hit the | | | | amazed that the most hunting accidents are from |
| outdoors. | | | | hunters shooting other hunters by accident. |
| My wife teases me about how silly I look in my | | | | 3. Let your family and/or friends know when |
| bright orange hunting gear but if I were to leave | | | | you're going hunting, where, and what time you're |
| the house without it she would be terrified for my | | | | expected to be back home. |
| safety and would think I have lost my mind for | | | | 4. Check the weather forecast. |
| not wearing the correct gear for deer hunting | | | | 5. If at all possible, avoid hunting alone. |
| safety. | | | | 6. Use your own tree stand and make sure it's |
| As I double checked my gear in anticipation of | | | | installed or built safety before you climb up on it. |
| the deer hunting season opening right around the | | | | 7. Take care of your hunting equipment before |
| corner it got me to think just how important it is | | | | and after the hunt. |
| to be safe out there. | | | | Hunt Safe - Have Fun |
| Deer hunting is a fun outdoor sport but just like | | | | Hunting is a fantastic and fun outdoor activity. Not |
| any type of sport you must adhere to certain | | | | only is it a great form of getting exercise but it |
| safety precautions to avoid injury or even death. | | | | allows you to spend time outdoors with your |
| And not just your safety but that of your fellow | | | | friends and family and even your dog. |
| hunters. | | | | By following the hunting safety tips outline above |
| Deer hunting after all involves a lot of eager men, | | | | not only do you ensure your safety but that of |
| women, and children out there armed with high | | | | your fellow hunters (both the two and four legged |
| powered rifles and unfortunately not everyone is | | | | hunters). |
| as safety conscious as they should be. | | | | Please keep those hunting safety tips in mind |
| 7 Deer hunting safety tips | | | | each time so we can all have a safe and fun |
| | | | hunting experience. |
| 1. Wear the bright orange hunting clothing gear so | | | | When you pick up your deer hunting license ask |
| you can be easily seeing and not confused with a | | | | for safety brochures or check your states |
| deer. Not only is it safe but it's also required by | | | | department of natural resources agency website |
| law. | | | | they will have printable safety tips. |