| Before heading out on your next bow hunting trip, | | | | Always aim in a safe direction. |
| be sure to think about these tips to make sure | | | | - To prevent injury to yourself, be sure to keep |
| that you have a safe trip. After all, a safe trip can | | | | your fingers below the travel path of the bow |
| lead to a successful hunt. | | | | string and cables. |
| - Inspect your hunting crossbow to make sure | | | | - Inspect your shooting area to make sure that |
| that everything is in proper working condition. | | | | your bow limbs are free from any obstruction. If |
| - Use crossbow arrows that are made for your | | | | you are in a tree stand, be sure that there are no |
| type of crossbow and support the draw length | | | | tree branches that will impede your shot. |
| and draw weight of that crossbow. | | | | - The hunting range for the crossbow is 40 yards |
| - Always keep the safety on until you are ready | | | | and closer. Be sure to stay within this range to |
| to shoot. | | | | make sure that you maintain the effectiveness of |
| - Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to | | | | this piece of bow hunting equipment. |
| shoot. | | | | - Practice! Knowing your crossbow and spending |
| - Never load your crossbow until you have a | | | | plenty of time practicing will ensure that you are |
| target in sight and are ready to shoot. | | | | ready to go for your next hunting trip. Almost by |
| - You should never point a crossbow at a person, | | | | default, a crossbow hunter who practices regularly |
| or anything that you do not intend to shoot. | | | | will be a safer hunter too. |