It’s that time of year again, when the leaves start to fall, temperatures dip to below freezing, and several thousand deer hunters prepare to take to the woods. Hopefully they have done their research and located a nice buck in their area. With firearm season only thirteen days away there is not much time left to properly scout your hunting property. For the next few days I would like to take some time to go over a few safety procedures that all hunters should follow when preparing for the upcoming firearm season.
First, remember to practice good gun safety. We all have a general idea of what gun safety is, but do not always practice it. For instance, keep the barrel of the gun pointed in a safe direction, and never keep a bullet in the chamber unless you are ready to fire. Never try to cross a fence with a loaded gun, even if it is on safety. Accidents can and do happen, but you can take the steps to avoid them. Lastly, remember to pick your shots carefully. Never shoot up a hill, or toward another hunter’s stand. Also be sure to avoid shooting in the direction of any livestock, be it horses, cows, pigs, or sheep.
On that note make sure your guns are clean and sighted in. Happy hunting!!
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