It's a good place for regrets

[Tom222]

I know that we have all passed our hunter saftey courses, but it never hurts to run through it one more time. Young hunters especially need to train themselves for good saftey habits!
This is advice that I give my kids as well as my dad just before we all seperate on hunting mornings.

1. Before shooting, look beyond your target.

2. Never shoot unless you know where your fellow hunters are. This is especially important in deer drives!

3.After you take your shot, whether you have hit your target or not, check your saftey. You're full of adrenelin, and it's such an easy thing to forget. for each time you take your gun off saftey, check it twice.

4. NEVER put another hunter in your scope. You would be surprised at how many people think that a scope is a good substitute for binoculars.

5. Take your time gutting. The knife is (should be) sharp. No hunting trip should end up in the ER.

Thanks for putting up with me on this one. I just hope and pray that we all have a safe hunt.

Good luck everyone.

Tom

[DaYoop]

excellent post Tom!!

Safety is always the most important element of any hunt, it never hurst to be reminded of that.

good luck and be safe out there

[rrbuckmaster]

Good points tom222, the best hunt is a safe hunt. My sons 3rd year hunting and I still have him sit in my blind. I have to be 100% sure he has all the safety points down first! My greatest hunts are with my son and just want to make sure there are MANY,MANY MORE. Good luck to all!

[Oct.1]

Good Points Tom,
Even us old hunters need to mentally go over these things many times.
I have trouble with #5 LOL :D
Good Luck everyone, and please remember to think safe.

[Airoh]

I printed the rules to post at Camp. I will have everyone read them before they go out tomorrow morning.
One more hour and I'll be on my way!!!
I wish everyone a good and safe hunt.:)