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The thought of going out to hunt is always exciting. Do you know the safety measures you need to uphold before then? Below are some of the safety tips you can implement for a more safe hunting experience than before.
• Putting on appropriate hunting gears
Putting on the right gear as you set out hunting will help you to navigate easily through the woods. Ensure to put on an ear and eyes protection during shooting. Protecting your ears help to ensure that you do not interfere with your hearing thereafter. Keep your eyes safe as you wouldn’t have an easy time without a clear vision. Dress appropriately depending on the weather of your hunting location. Wear bright clothes that are visible as you navigate through the vegetation. This will help other hunters to easily identify you and avoid accidental firing. Put on your hunting boots to pass through muddy waters or even hostile vegetation. Let your hunting gun be well set with the right ammunition before setting out. Have you best hunting backpack with you to safely keep your hunting tools.
• Communication
If you will be hunting as a group ensure to specify the exact locations of each member. Develop a suitable means you will use to communicate in case of any danger or accident. Explain to each member how the hunting terrain looks like and what to expect before setting out. Identify a common spot where you will all meet after the hunting and the timings. Let everyone know and understand the rules if you are hunting in a location with restrictions.
• Storage of your guns and ammunition
To avoid complications that may arise from accidental shootings, keep your guns and ammunition in a safe locker. Ensure that the location of the locker is off limits for everyone especially the kids. Keep the locker keys away and safe from others who might interfere with the guns.
• Understanding your surrounding
Try to find out if there are other hunters around you before aiming and firing at a prey. This will help to avoid cases of unknowing firing at other hunters within your vicinity. Take your time to survey the area as you identify the danger zones to avoid. It’s important to know where to locate the nearest medical services. This will ensure that you can easily seek their help In case of severe injuries.
• Always carry a first aid kit
Carry with you a functional first aid kit as you go out to hunt. It’s very possible for you to injure yourself while pursuing your prey. Having a first aid kit with you will help you to attend to the injuries earlier enough. Becoming sick while out hunting is the last thing you would wish for. Ensure that that kit has painkillers in case you suffer from migraines. Among the things the kit should have is a bandage, gauze, alcohol cleaning towel etc. Beside the kit you should have the basic skills in first aid in order to help yourself or others
Conclusion
It’s important to be aware of the safety measure you need to undertake while on a hunting trip. That way you become a more responsible hunter with concern not only for self but others too. Ensure to practice the above tips before carrying out your next hunting trip.
I would add also a healthy dose of common sense.