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HUNTING SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

Old 10-06-2003, 04:57 PM
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I felt compelled after reading another story of a hunter dieing while hunting to mention.....

This season and every season please use your good common sence and good hunting practices.

Make sure if you have a new hunter(s) with you to reinforce the importance of safty!

PLEASE POST YOUR SUGGESTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO HUNTING SAFETY.
Hope fully with a good number of recomendations on this thread we can assist in some safe hunting and possibley save a life or an injury.

Thanks!
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Old 10-06-2003, 05:49 PM
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The only thing I have to say on this topic a man and an animal look nothing alike, be sure of your target. Never shoot at sound or movement... and always keep the saftey on!
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Old 10-06-2003, 05:53 PM
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-Dont stand over your rifle when in a climber
-Use your safety harnest
-Let a person know where you are hunting
-Clear the camber and remove the clip when lowering your rifle to the ground

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Old 10-06-2003, 06:53 PM
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You should always know what is beyond your target before making your shot. Wear your blaze orange even if it isn' t required. Don' t go horseback riding during hunting season on PUBLIC HUNTING LAND. Unless you are hunting from horseback.
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Old 10-06-2003, 07:29 PM
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Unload your weapon when you cross a fence, gate, etc...

Carry a compass and know how to use it especially when hunting in an unfamiliar area.
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Old 10-06-2003, 08:22 PM
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Never shoot at a target that is not in plain sight, and be aware of the direction
you are shooting, after all a rifle shot will carry along way.
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Old 10-06-2003, 08:54 PM
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Thank you all whom have offered some good advise so far!

All who read this PLEASE offer your suggestions.... It' s good for others and for our selves as reminders.

-Unload your rifle when entering you car or getting on your ATV
-Be sure your rifle is clear of any ammo when entering camp
-Know your surroundings and whom is hunting near you

KEEP THEM COMING!



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Old 10-06-2003, 09:48 PM
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Do not use your riflescope in place of binoculars.It is a sighting system to be pointed only at targets that you intend to shoot. It is not to be used for scanning the countryside or identifying objects that may turn out to be human.Remember if you see another human in your scope you are pointing a firearm at him which is both dangerous and illegal in most places.
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Old 10-07-2003, 07:14 AM
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Great points so far! I will add:

1. Always wear a safety harness if using a treestand (already mentioned)
2. Keep your firearm' s chamber empty if you ever set it down or lean it up or walk away from it for some reason, and esp. before handing it to someone.
3. ALWAYS be conscious of where that firearm is pointing - don' t " sweep" people with it.
4. Communicate with your hunting partners about where you are/will be.
5. Don' t wear a set of fake antlers as a costume outside on Halloween.
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Old 10-07-2003, 09:50 AM
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All excellent points, use common sense and remember that hunting presents many opportunities...therefore no need to rush, think unrationally or make poor judgement calls.

Have a great and safe season.
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