Regardless of the hunting activity, safety should always be your top priority.
- Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
- Know the laws and game limits where you will be hunting.
- Pack sufficient clothing to be prepared for weather changes. Dress in layers.
- Check weather conditions and extended forecasts before leaving for your hunting trip.
- Hunters should wear orange when hunting, so that they will not become other hunter’s targets.
- Make sure you know what’s in front of, and beyond, the target.
- Always carry a waterproof fire-starting kit in a pocket.
- Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.
- If you are planning to use a tree stand, you should wear a safety harness.
- Never go hunting without telling somebody where you're going and when you expect to return.
- Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use.
- Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
- Do not use alcohol or drugs while you are hunting.
- Stock your boat or ATV box with safety gear including survival rations, rope, flare gun, space blanket, hand axe, whistle, etc.